PMTCT Technical Lead
CHS/HR/PMTCT/STP/06/2023
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Senior
Technical Advisor (Clinical), the PMTCT Technical Lead will work closely with
the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to coordinate the implementation
of interventions aimed at achieving eMTCT in Siaya County.
Key Responsibilities
Provide
leadership in designing, and implementation of PMTCT work plans and budgets
Oversee
the capacity building of project technical officers and health care providers
at CHS-supported facilities on PMTCT national guidelines and protocols
Coordinate
and innovate collaborative activities and strategies targeted to achieving
elimination of Mother to Child Transmission
Oversee
follow-up of HIV infected pregnant and breastfeeding women and HIV exposed
infants in CHS supported facilities and ensure optimal outcomes for the mother
and infant
Liaise
with Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in the implementation
of the program in line with MOH guidelines and priorities
Take
part in the drafting of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other written
materials such as lessons learned, case studies and other materials as required
Assist
in program monitoring and evaluation and use of data to inform program planning
and continuous improvement
Participate
in the county, regional and national PMTCT technical working groups
Develop
job aids, tools and materials as needed including CMEs for use at the facility
level to support health care workers to provide PMTCT services
Any
other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Person Specifications
Degree
in Medicine, Nursing or Clinical Medicine from a recognised training
institution. A master’s degree in a relevant field is be preferred
Minimum
of five years working experience in HIV treatment programs, preferably
supporting PMTCT
Training
in HIV/AIDS, PMTCT & TB comprehensive care and support
Excellent
management abilities within a multi-disciplinary team, support, training and
mentoring
Ability
to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships with project
staff, donors and other partners
Ability
to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation
Good
use of MS Office packages and office automation solutions
Sensitivity
to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues
surrounding HIV infection
Ability
to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Demonstrated
ability to work as a team player.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are
invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of
three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly
indicating the subject title ,
Closing date by 5.00
PM, October 22, 2023.
