Technical Advisor - HIV Care & Treatment/ TB at Elizabeth Glaser

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect as a Title?

• Coordination of the development of weekly, monthly and quarterly Adult HIV and TB work plans and review budgets and requisitions for technical soundness.
• Oversee development of integrated HIV/TB facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation.
• Oversee the established CD4, VL lab and sputum samples networks in supported sites, ensuring timely collection of relevant lab samples for diagnosis and for monitoring treatment outcomes while ensuring results are received by patients in a timely manner to guide patient management.
• Participate in carrying out service quality assessments and implementing continuous quality improvement projects at site level to improve quality of services in supported sites.
• Conduct targeted site supervision visits to Dhibiti Project supported sites in Kiambu, Muranga, Nyeri and Kirinyaga Counties for technical assistance, capacity building and mentorship of HCWs.
• Coordinate identification of training needs and support implementation of relevant training modules targeting medical staff and other HIV providers.
• Supervise and support the Care and Treatment Technical officers in their routine weekly site supportive supervision along with County and sub county HMT members to ensure quality service delivery.
• Monitor implementation and progress of HTS coverage, ART initiation, OI management, viral load suppression, and retention and cohort outcomes for adults living with HIV.
• Take lead in adult Advanced HIV Disease management, Cervical cancer services and differentiated service delivery models in accordance to the national guidelines.
• Work closely with the Strategic Information to ensure all facilities are provided with their HIV and TB targets and dashboards, and through the senior technical officers ensure that these are updated on a monthly basis.
• Work closely with the Retention, Adherence and Linkage as well as the Prevention and HTS TAs to ensure coverage, retention and cohort outcomes.
• Will be a member of project management team as well as take part in the donor review meetings on a quarterly basis and SIMS sites visits.
• Coordinate continuous availability of vital commodities including drugs, Laboratory commodities and that facilities have the required equipment, furniture and the various monitoring and evaluation tools required for a functional HIV/TB program.
• Identify and mobilize NGOs/ FBOs / CBOs that will be the link to the community for adult differentiated models supporting HIV activities.
• Participate in the various relevant TWGs at the county, regional level and national levels
• Train healthcare workers (HCWs) on the relevant HIV/TB packages of care.
• Provide Continuous mentorship and supportive supervision of HCW to ensure provision of quality Adult HIV/TB services.
• Liaison with regional TWG to fast track interventions for those failing PI based and second line treatment for PLHIV.
• Ensure dissemination and distribution of care and treatment job aides, including guidelines, SOPs, and other related documents.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• Degree in a health-related field (Masters in Public Health is an advantage).
• At least 3 years HIV/AIDS work experience (especially within the context of health systems strengthening or health systems development); or quality assurance/quality management.
• Advanced HIV training is required for this post.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, strategic planning, and program management and implementation experience.
• Experience in managing a large, diverse and dynamic team of health professionals providing integrated adult, pediatric & adolescent HIV and TB services.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Ministry of Health at County, sub-County and health providers at site level.
• Significant and up to date knowledge of the current HIV and TB guidelines, standards, tools and best practices. Up to date knowledge of general HIV management is a pre-requisite.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating mentorship and capacity building in HIV/TB services.
• Thorough knowledge of PEPFAR Program and NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools used by NASCOP.
• Proficiency in computer basic skills- MS Office; Internet; Basic data analysis skills.
• Self- managed, self-driven, results oriented individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills.
• Dedicated team player with ability and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience in writing proposals and reports.
• Extensive knowledge on PMTCT, TBHIV, HIV care and ART services and quality of care assessment.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters in Public Health.