NGO Kenyan Jobs - Food for the Hungry

Vacant Positions: Gatina Dispensary Kawangware Nairobi
 

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency in partnership with Lavington United Church seeks to fill in the following vacant positions in Gatina Dispensary in Kawangware - Nairobi.

1. Position Title: Clinical Officer (1 Post)
Reporting To: Program Manager
Contract Period: One Year Contract- Renewable
Duty Station: Gatina Dispensary-Nairobi                     
Closing Date for Applications: 30th November, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

·                     Prescribe antiretroviral medications for patient in the clinic

·                     Manage adverse effects due to medications for patient in the clinic

·                     Manage second-line antiretroviral therapy for patient in the clinic

·                     Complete Medical Screening form for every new patient enrolled in the clinic.

·                     Complete Medical Follow-up form for every return patient in the clinic

·                     Order appropriate lab tests for patient in the clinic

·                     Planning and coordination of  primary health care activities

·                     Coordinate linkages and referral between the Gatina clinic and community projects in FH.

·                     Participate in building the capacity of the FH partners according to the need.

·                     Provide on Job mentorship to other clinical officer in the clinics to provide care and treatment services.

·                     Set the referral system with the district hospital

·                     Present clinic in all stakeholders meeting

·                     Write reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as required

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

·                     Diploma in Clinical Medicine.

·                     Training on HIV / AIDs care and treatment 

·                     At least three years working experience in a busy comprehensive Care center.

·                     Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms.

·                     Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

2. Position Title: Data/Health Records Clerk (1 Position)
Reporting To: Clinical Officer In-Charge
Contract Period: One Year Contract- Renewable
Duty Station: Gatina Dispensary-Nairobi                     
Closing Date for Applications: 30th November, 2012
 

Specific Duties

·                     Enter data relating to questionnaires, specimens, medications, serology, filter paper, and lab testing

·                     Ensure all patient charts contain the required questionnaires

·                     Ensure all files are scanned and re-filed properly

·                     Verify that data have been entered correctly

·                     Record and report form filing errors daily. Submit error reports monthly or as requested by program manager

·                     Follow up with form errors with corresponding staff

·                     Submit monthly report based on the indicators.

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

·                     Hold a Certificate or a Diploma in Data management, M&E or other relevant training.

·                     Training on Health Information Management System.

·                     At least two years’ experience working in and HIV and AIDS comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).

·                     Must be good in computer and especially data programs like MS excel, etc.

·                     Additional training as VCT/HTC counselor or any area on HIV will be added advantage.

·                     Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

3. Position: HTC Counselor (2 Positions)
Reporting To: Clinical Officer In Charge.
Contract Period: One Year Contract- Renewable
Duty Station: Gatina Dispensary-Nairobi                     
Closing Date for Applications: 30th November, 2012

Specific Duties

·                     Provide HTC services at the facility as per national HTC guidelines and quality assurance

·                     Coordinate with field team to provide HTC outreach services.

·                     Provide post counseling follow-up to positive clients to ensure they are enrolled in care.

·                     Provide adherence counseling to the clients on treatment

·                     Liaise with DASCO to ensure continues supply of test kits to the facility.

·                     Work with Nutritionist to identify most needy cases for supplemental nutritional support

·                     Coordinate posttest club activities and facilitate weekly meetings, in coordination with social worker.

·                     Assess and complete Counseling Screening form for new patient, Complete Counseling Follow up form for return patient.

·                     Write reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as required

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

·                     Be in possession of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).Trained HTC counselor by NASCOP or other institution recognized in HTC training.

·                     Registered with NASCOP as HTC counselor

·                     Minimum of 2 years HTC counseling services , experience in HBCT  and adherence an advantage

·                     Knowledge of computers   especially MS Word and MS Excel desirable

·                     Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

4. Position: Nursing Officer (1 Position) 
Reporting To: Clinical Officer In-Charge.
Contract Period: One Year Contract- Renewable
Duty Station: Gatina Dispensary-Nairobi                     
 

Closing Date for Applications: 30th November, 2012
 

Specific Duties

·                     Assess patients and clients and establish health care needs daily and as necessary.

·                     Plan health care interventions daily and as necessary, and implement.

·                     Diagnose simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.

·                     Provide appropriate healthcare service; e.g. immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care, administration of treatment, dispensing drugs, etc.

·                     Provide health education and counseling to patients and clients on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.

·                     Refer patients and clients appropriately.

·                     Evaluate healthcare outcomes to patients/clients and write individualized report.

·                     Maintain records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care data.

·                     Keep clinical environment tidy and safe.

·                     Ensure efficiency and safety of assigned nursing commodities.

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

·                     Hold a Diploma or a Degree in Registered Nursing/ midwife from a recognized nursing training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya

·                     Is in good professional standing with the Nursing Council of Kenya

·                     At least three years’ experience working in a busy ANC/PMTCT and HIV and AIDS comprehensive Care Centre (CCC) setting.

·                     Additional training as VCT/HTC counselor, Nutrition and Computer literacy will be added advantage.

·                     Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

5. Post Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist 
Reporting To: Clinical Officer Incharge
Contract Period: One Year Contract – Renewable
Duty Station: Gatina
 

Closing Date for Applications: 30th November, 2012

Duties and Responsibilites

·                     Provide all medications to the clinic patients as per prescription

·                     Ensure all patients have completed HAART protocol before receiving antiretroviral medication

·                     Confirm adherence with patients

·                     Track all available medications in clinic Pharmacy

·                     Maintain availability and inventory of clinic Pharmacy stocks to avoid stock outs

·                     Educate patient on medication side effects

·                     Write reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as required

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

·                     Be in possession of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized medical training college.

·                     Basic Training on HIV and AIDS, ART and OI administering.

·                     Two years working experience in Comprehensive care Centre.

·                     Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms.

·                     Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  

Human Resources Manager, 

FH Kenya, 

P O Box 14978 -00800 

Nairobi, 

Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org 

or drop them at our Nairobi office. (Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  

Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 30th November, 2012.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.