Project Assistants at National Empowerment Network Of People Living With HIV/AIDS In Kenya (NEPHAK)

Roles & responsibilities The Project Assistant will:

1. Prepare work schedules in order to achieve objectives
2. Conduct site visits to engage and sign MoUs with the private health care providers
3. Offer regular technical support and/or mentorship to engaged healthcare providers on the programmatic management of TB and TB/HIV
4. Identify training needs/gaps, and in consultation with the project officer, plan and coordinate relevant training for health care providers in the project area
5. Establish/ strengthen linkages between facilities for effective referral of clients. Ensure providers get feedback on their referrals
6. Review clinical records to ensure accurate recording and reporting, and complete documentation of TB and TB/HIV data at facility level
7. Liaise with the Sub-County TB Coordinator to ensure notification of all TB patients diagnosed and/or managed in by private providers
8. Play a facilitative role in formation and organizing meetings of TB patient psychosocial support groups
9. Maintain appropriate documentation, prepare, and submit quality reports of all project activities
10. Collect any material, information, and data useful for the development/ documentation of best practices
11. Provide support to and coordinate facility-based and /or community-based TB case finding activities
12. Support the collection and/or transportation of client samples to diagnostic sites and dissemination of results to the referring provider

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing (KRCHN) with at least 2 years’ working in a TB/HIV project or hands-on clinical experience in TB, TB/HIV service delivery
• Good clinical knowledge of the current management of TB/HIV
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health policies on the management of TB/HIV
• Good understanding of TB/HIV indicators and reporting
• Experience working with in/with the private sector is an advantage

Familiarity with the project area of interest. Applicants MUST reside in the counties they apply for

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Required skills

• Good communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite and Internet and mobile applications

Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills