Job Description

Description

• Should be prepared to travel as instructed by the line manager to supported sites
• Ensure good working relations with all staff at supported sites
• Ensure regular feedback to the program lead as instructed by line manager
• Conduct systematic and analytical review of priority indicators under guidance of Local Program lead
• Support sites in the implementation of current ART guidelines and policies
• Ensure clinical stationary is well understood and completed by all staff at supported sites
• Implement quality improvement plans

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• A diploma/Degree in Nursing
• SANC Certificate & Registration
• NIMART certificate, APC training
• 3 years experience in Health Programme
• PC literate (word and excel)
• 1 year experience in a Technical Assistance role (Training, mentoring and quality improvement initiatives.

T E C H N I C A L A N D B E H A V I O U R A L C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Communication (verbal and written)
• Presentation
• Report writing and attention to detail
• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem solving
• Ability to work independently and within the framework of a team

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Verify DHIS and ETR.net data by auditing tools and registers for completeness, correctness and consistency
• Work alongside DOH staff in facilities, providing mentorship and support so that the DOH staff become competent & keen to do the above
• TB-related community capacity enhancement:
• Work with trainers to determine sites, topics so that this supports their QIPs
• Attend and help facilitate CCEs
• Audit and report on the number of Rif Res TBs diagnosed in each district/facility (NHLS)
• Ensure facilities have Stock Availability at all times and strategies to prevent stock outs
• Establish the follow up process and referral system for patients with abnormal results
• Evaluate the cervical cancer/ pap smear register completion including adequacy rates of smears
• On the Job Training and Mentoring relevant for HIV/TB and related infections
• Utilize DHIS data to determine facility performance regarding HCT coverage in the HIV cascade.
• Assist the DoH staff in facilities to analyse bottlenecks and gaps early, provide support & mentorship in the implementation of the strategies.
• Facilitate programme reviews at facilities using data and clinical audits.

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