Registered Clinical Officer at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Registered Clinical Officer (RCO) is responsible for providing clinical HIV/AIDS services to clients in health facilities including both paediatric and adult HIV care and treatment, TB/HIV and PMTCT. S/He will be responsible for working closely with other service providers to ensure that the quality of care and support is sustained as defined by the MOH service quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide quality clinical HIV services to clients at the CCC/ART/MCH as per the national guidelines and standards.
• Support other service providers in the health facility by recommending treatment and care for the patients with opportunistic infections, initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in accordance with the MOH guidelines.
• Mentor other service providers in CCC/MCH/TB attending to HIV-infected adults, children and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Liaise with other project staff working in the community to address issues of defaulter tracing, HIV prevention and social determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those infected and affected by HIV.
• Strengthen linkages and referrals within and between health facilities.
• Ensure quality of care for all patients seeking services.
• Ensure the documentation of appropriate services rendered to patients is done in the relevant service registers and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Support HIV/TB and HIV/MNCH service integration
• Strengthen data reviews and use for decision making
• Offer an integrated package of clinical services as may be deemed fit from time to time

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution. 
• MUST be registered by the Clinical Officers Council and have a valid practice Licence
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with direct involvement in patient care especially in HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment/PMTCT, and TB/ HIV collaborative services 
• Demonstrated training and competencies by NACSOP and other stakeholders in HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment/PMTCT will have added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Detailed understanding, knowledge and experience in HIV Care and Treatment.
• Basic counselling skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Team work and Team building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Remarkable communication skills, both oral and written.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Results Oriented.