Technical Officer – PMTCT, Pediatrics & Adolescent at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

The Technical Officer – PMTCT &Pediatrics/Adolescents is responsible for day to day support of the Health management teams (HMT) and the Health care providers in the provision of PMTCT, HIV/ AIDS care and treatment services for AYPs, pregnant and lactating women as well as their children and families

 Any other duties as performed.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc Nursing Officer/Higher diploma nursing/clinical medicine (RH) with 3 years of continuous HIV program implementation or diploma in nursing/clinical medicine with 5 years of continuous HIV program implementation.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with County’s Ministry of Health.
• Significant and up to date knowledge of the current ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best practices.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment program implementation with demonstrated expertise in initiating care and treatment services in a public, faith based or private health facility.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training in HIV /AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR Program reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in computer.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills.
• Dedicated team player with ability and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team.