Introduction: APHIAplus
IMARISHA is an AMREF Kenya - led USAID-funded integrated health program in the
Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by five consortium
partners.
The program operates in 8 counties of
Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River.
UMB has a Global Health Program which
is delivered through the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and
housed by various institutes among them the Institute of Human Virology
(IHV).
Since 2004, IHV has partnered with
the governments of Kenya, Guyana, Haiti, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and
Zambia to address each country’s growing HIV and AIDS epidemics.
The Institute has led efforts to
build National Health Systems in each country via strategic international,
national, and local collaborations through the design and implementation of
unique education, training, and treatment programs addressing each country’s
complex HIV/AIDS epidemics.
In Kenya, UMB through the Institute
of Human Virology started operations in 2004 under the AIDS Relief Project
consortium funded by Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
through HRSA/CDC.
This was the beginning of UMB’s work
in Kenya which has seen implementation of 11 grants to-date.
Vacancy: Clinical Improvement Specialist - Care & Treatment
Employment Type: Full
Time
Location: Mandera
Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2016
MGIC is seeking a suitably qualified
persons able to fill the position of Clinical Improvement Specialist.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, Clinical Improvement Specialist will offer technical support to the APHIAplus IMARISHA supported health facilities in expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services as well as continuous quality improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, Clinical Improvement Specialist will offer technical support to the APHIAplus IMARISHA supported health facilities in expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services as well as continuous quality improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the Mandera based
technical team by offering technical assistance and mentoring to APHIAplus
IMARISHA supported health facilities in expanded high quality integrated
HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services and continuous quality
improvement.
- Co-ordinate the planning, conducting,
analyzing and disseminating results of site capacity assessments (using
the TQA tool) at supported facilities.
- Ensure achievement of program’s annual service
delivery targets for the region and develop remedial plans where the
targets fall short.
- Ensure synergy with the county technical team
in site level supervision.
- Responsible for outlining mechanisms and a
feedback loop for all activities in the work plan, when and how they were
accomplished outlining pending issues.
- Collect and analyze monthly Quality of service
indicator (QOS) reports from health facilities and provides guidance and
recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes.
- Support facility teams to build local capacity
for quality improvement activities by establishing work improvement teams
(WITs) at different departments that identify gaps subsequently
prioritizing, analyzing, and implementing QI projects.
- Maintain thorough documentation of activities
and tracks deliverables.
- Coordinate dashboard reviews of project
clinical outcomes and utilize project data to prioritize interventions.
- Take lead in compilation of the monthly
activity reports and quarterly project performance report.
- Provide representation as delegated in
critical stakeholder meetings and activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of medical practice
standards and developments.
Required Qualifications
- M.B.Ch.B, MD or MBBS required with significant
field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living
with HIV/AIDS.
- Registered Clinical officer with over five
years’ experience in HIV/ AIDS program implementation may be considered.
- Experience in Health Care programming at the
field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations
knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly
desired.
- Program management experience and experience
in a supervisory role is a plus.
- Ability to work both in a team and
independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and
informal training.
- Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment
to, community-based approach to development.
- Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV
Quality Improvement Framework.
- Experience with US government reporting and
grant management and implementation environment is a plus.
- Experience with participatory planning and
evaluation methods preferred.
- Experience working with government
institutions, counties and local partners.
Desired Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, report
writing and project management skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving
skills with an eye for detail.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure
while at the same time adhering to strict deadlines.
How to Apply
If you meet the above mentioned qualifications, you are requested to send your cover letter and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by December 10, 2015.
Candidates are requested to indicate
“Clinical Improvement Specialist (Mandera)” on the subject line of the
email.
Vacancy: Medical Officer / Team Lead
Location: Nairobi
Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2016
MGIC is seeking a suitably qualified
persons able to fill the position of Medical Officer / Technical Team Lead.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, the Medical Officer/Technical Team Lead will offer leadership in the implementation of program activities aimed at delivering high quality clinical care to the beneficiaries of the PACT program.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, the Medical Officer/Technical Team Lead will offer leadership in the implementation of program activities aimed at delivering high quality clinical care to the beneficiaries of the PACT program.
This will be achieved through
providing oversight, technical assistance, and capacity building to the PACT
technical team and other health care workers based at the various partner
health facilities across Nairobi City County.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide high quality clinical patient care
that includes leading clinical effectiveness efforts and ensuring
implementation of recommended clinical protocols and national guidelines.
- Promote data demand and information use to
support decision making at all levels.
- Mentorship of clinical teams with the goal of
performance improvement in overall patient care.
- Review existing healthcare service delivery
setups, identify gaps and recommend actions for health systems
strengthening.
- Work closely with county and sub-county teams
to coordinate and implement the county HIV strategy and work plans.
- Represent the organization in technical
capacity to the donors and at county level meetings.
- Organize and coordinate journal review
meetings and Continuous Medical Education Activities (CMEs) for technical
team members and other healthcare workers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in Medicine &
Surgery-MBChB
- Over 5 years’ experience in the area of
HIV/AIDS.
- Two (2) years’ work experience in a
supervisory role.
- Registration with Medical practitioners and
dentists board.
Desired Skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure
while at the same time adhering to strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
- Excellent analytical skills and problem
solving skills.
- Innovative with a high degree of initiative
- Organizational skills
- Excellent Leadership & Presentation skills
How to Apply
If you meet the above mentioned
qualifications, you are requested to send your cover letter and CV to
hr@mgickenya.org by December 10, 2015.
Candidates are requested to indicate
“Medical Officer/Team Lead” on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidate will be
contacted.
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.