YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!


The HRIO will ensure timely accurate data entry into EMR/manual registers, data cleaning, basic data analysis, uploading data on the Web PPR and submitting reports to MoH. The HRIO will handle data from the testing points within the dispensary.
The HRIO will capture data from the service points i.e., OPD, ANC, MCH, Maternity, TB, PMTCT and CCC, which... include client linkage for the seropositive, preparing the weekly PPR report, monthly MOH reports, quarterly benchmark reports and prepare biweekly data review reports to be discussed at the facility level.
The MOH reports includes a breakdown of HIV testing done for Children less than 5 years and those above 5 years, segregated TB data to capture those who turn HIV positive and stared on ARVs, those screened and managed for STIs, those screened for Cervical cancer and the follow up for the HIV Exposed Infants i.e. numbers tested at 6 weeks of age, number HIV positive and linked into care, numbers HIV negative, etc.
The testing data to be captured will also include the Index testing. The HRIO will be expected to attend the Monthly data review meeting to submit the facility report more

A Nurse  contributes to AHF's mission with a friendly and helpful manner to all patients and people seeking testing or medical assistance. The Nurse is responsible for projecting and integrating the mission and core values of the organization within and outside the Healthcare Center. Works with nursing staff and the front office to accommodate urgent care/walk-in patients.
Ensuring all patients... medical history is collected, formulates plan and prognosis based on patient's condition, coordinating patient scheduling, performing physical exams during medical visits, evaluates diagnostic test, prescribing necessary medication or other forms of treatment, and Refers patients to physician or specialist for consultation, encourages clients to continue to seek medical treatment from an AHF Healthcare Center and recommend AHF services to others.
This position should provide outstanding service that enriches AHF’s reputation. Writes admitting orders as appropriate and gives to patient to take to the emergency room if being admitted. The Nurse  can help ensure the patient is receiving the highest quality of care.
The Nurse  can enhance the experience of other members of the Healthcare Center staff by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to provide coverage at other AHF sites upon request. As well as, sharing feedback about services and recommendations for improvement with the  Medical Director. more

Job Summary

To provide safe, efficient and effective transport service to AHF and ensure that all relevant documentation with respect to the vehicle used is kept up to date.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving duties


Drive staff to and from their destinations on time and ensure safety of the passenger and the vehicle at all times
Liaise with the Operations Manager for assignment and... coordination of driving duties for each day
Monitor fuel usage regularly to ensure the vehicle always has sufficient fuel to fully support activities as required


Mail delivery


Liaise with the Operations Manager to deliver mails to required destinations.
Ensure that mail delivery is completed with signature of the recipient on the designated mail delivery books


Documentation


Complete the daily travel log book and ensure that all information required is properly recorded and legible.


Vehicle Maintenance


Liaise with the operations Officer to ensure that vehicle routine maintenance  service is carried out promptly and the vehicle is kept clean and presentable
Ensure that all legal requirements for the vehicle are up to date
Record all vehicle repairs done (no matter how small) in the log book
Ensure the vehicle is kept clean at all time,
Ensure that the vehicle is securely parked while on and off duty


Occasional duties


Assist with set up for workshops and loading and offloading during activities
Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time


KEY RESULT AREAS


Efficient vehicle management serving all AHF activities
Good customer care of passengers
Safe and confidential delivery of messages and documents
Up to date documentation of all errands in the logbook
Delight in performing assigned duties more

HTS Counselor will be responsible for providing HIV Testing Services to patients and clients using provider-initiated testing & counseling, voluntary counseling and testing, targeted family and partner testing/partner notification services, line listing of high-risk patients, already in care clients and other novel HTS approaches.
HTS counselor will promote the provision of psychosocial... counseling, adherence to care & treatment, encouraging family testing and facilitating effective referral of clients to access other preventive health services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create awareness and offer knowledge on HIV and provide education about HIV testing services.
Lead in the mobilization of clients for HIV testing.
Provides pre and post-test HIV counseling to all patients willing to have the HIV test done ensuring clients understand prevention methods and other relevant issues.
Provide confidential HIV testing to clients as per the national HTS guidelines.
Encourages and supports patients that test positive; helping them to cope with the new diagnosis.
Provide ongoing counseling and make relevant referrals for ongoing support.
Documenting the appropriate MOH tools for HTS and maintaining accurate HTS records including referrals and reports on referral outcomes.
compile and submit HTS reports monthly and correctly document generated data in the approved data tools as required by NASCOP and AHF Kenya program.
Participates in Mass HIV testing initiatives and campaigns.
Acts as (by facilitating) a linkage between HIV diagnosis, care, support, and treatment.
Understands and implements operating policies and procedures.
Timely request for all necessary consumables for undertaking HTS activities.
Participates in HTS QA activities like proficiency testing, counseling supervision, and quality control measures like batch testing of rapid test kits.
Attend continuous professional development (CPD) sessions for professional growth and development.
Ensures HTS optimization in the facility.
Provide assisted Partner Notifications Services to partners of the people living with HIV while protecting their rights and observing professional ethics.
Attend GBV and trauma counseling to clients in need. Conduct HIV tests to them and does appropriate referrals.
Screening and identifying clients eligible for PrEP, and offering appropriate referrals
Work as a team in supporting fellow counselors through peer support supervision.
Refer and link negative clients to preventive services and positive clients to care and treatment services.
Ensure there are appropriate IEC materials, job aids, and SOPs necessary for HTS in the testing sites.
Identify facility-specific strategies to meet agreed on facility targets.
Carry out scheduled home visits when carrying out index testing and do a follow-up on unlinked positive clients.
Carry out adherence counseling to clients.
Identify resources and promote the program; serve as liaison to the community by conducting presentations on all program activities.
Participates in community activities such as Integrated Outreach Camps.
Support case management duties through collaborative coordination with other health service providers to ensure optimal service delivery to clients and client retention to care
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate, accurate, and clear documentation of all outreaches, education, case management, and group activities – report writing.
Actively participate in training, ongoing skills enhancement training, and network meetings.
Supervises and mentors’ outreach/supported testing sites counselors
Maintains collaborative linkages with health centers, NGO’s, CBOs, Civic leaders, National AIDS control program (county level), and other relevant institutions more

The medical officer role is largely a clinical practice job entailing providing out-patient review, diagnosis and treating a variety of diseases and injuries in general practice related to HIV/AIDS in line with AHF and Kenya government standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provides clinical care in conjunction with other team members
Constitutes and oversees activities of a clinical team, ensure... provision of high-quality care and service delivery at the center as well as ensuring that the team meets regularly
Ensures that staff adhere to and operate according to set national and international standards as relates to HIV prevention and treatment
Guide and mentor on-site clinical teams on completion and usage of clinical records, registers, and electronic medical records
Oversees the implementation of protocols to improve triage, patient appointments management, pharmacy inventory management, linkage to care, adherence, and quality improvement of patient care
Function as a roving clinician overseeing several clinical sites
Lead clinical teams in conducting clinical care outcome audits namely mortality, cohort analysis and lost-to follow-up.
Review clinic systems and processes affecting service delivery or patient care and where necessary advice on required changes to improve efficiency for example identification of early warning resistance indicators and intervention strategies
Responsible for patient chart review and peer review following the guidelines established by the Policies and Procedures Committee
Assists in monitoring and evaluation of activities relating to HIV prevention and treatment including overseeing the timely collection, compilation, and reporting of routine and specific data to guide decision making at site regional and country program level
Attend medical provider meetings (at minimum once a month) to discuss difficult cases as well as participating in county and sub-county HIV and TB technical working groups
Maintains adequate provider staffing in the clinic to ensure smooth flow of patients
Provides training, supervision, and mentorship of medical providers and evaluates staff performance with the overall aim of improving quality of care
Maintains provider productivity to standards set by AHF management including counselling staff and troubleshooting as necessary.
Attend clinic staff meetings and quarterly meetings with other in-charges including planning for regular data review meetings to evaluate program achievements and take corrective action
Plan and organize on-site trainings and continuous medical sessions based on identified need or upcoming changes on service delivery at least once per month
Assists in supervising and implementing quality management activities and quality benchmarks monitoring, facilitation of quality assurance and quality improvement sessions.
Compiling and submitting periodic reports including site evaluations, technical and progress reports as required
Ensures effective patient flow in all sites, especially those with high volume of patients and coordinate time motion surveys to monitor performance
Participate in the work planning, elaboration and monitoring of annual targets and ensure that they are achieved in all supervised clinical sites
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making
Attends conferences as requested
Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Serves as AHFs advocate at the site level

Qualifications, Education And Experience

Medical Degree MBchB
Valid Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Licence
Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience providing clinical care
Prior experience treating HIV positive patients and familiarity with current HIV&AIDS, TB management practices and protocols
Experience in leading a team and building capacity in resource-limited settings will be an added advantage

Other Requirements

Leadership, supervisory and team management skills
Needs to be sensitive to patient population and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Pro-active approach and flexible attitude to work.
Flexible, self-motivating and ability to organize work independently
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in use of information technology more

AHF’s core values are to be

Patient-Centered
Value Employees
Respect for Diversity
Nimble
Fight for What’s Right

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The core purposes of the position is to carry out routine data management functions, that is data monitoring, evaluating, analysis, interpretation, utilization, submission of findings, & make informed decision using the data processed, also... supporting maintaince of Electronic Medical Records System. more

AHF’s core values are to be

Patient-Centered
Value Employees
Respect for Diversity
Nimble
Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

HTS Counselor will be responsible for providing HIV Testing Services to patients and clients using provider-initiated testing & counseling, voluntary counseling and testing, targeted family and partner testing/partner notification... services, line listing of high-risk patients, already in care clients and other novel HTS approaches.
HTS counselor will promote the provision of psychosocial counseling, adherence to care & treatment, encouraging family testing and facilitating effective referral of clients to access other preventive health services.
AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health. more

Summary
The nurse will assist in the daily running of the clinic to ensure patients get quality and timely care in line with AHF and Kenya government standards. May act as a team leader within the scope of the practice guidelines as dictated by the scope of practice of Nurses.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist and work together in support of all the CCC activities with the clinical... staff.
Integration of healthcare services to CCC target areas- Prevention of Mother to Child - PMTCT, family planning, Cervical Cancer screening, Child Welfare Clinic, etc
Provides and assists with the clinical management of patients including ARV treatment preparation, ARV initiation, patient triaging, adherence counselling, OI screening, perform phlebotomy procedures, initiates intravenous infusions, provides patient and family education
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Updates patient records and medication administration according to protocol.
Support of the community component of program including outreaches and mobilization for care and support.
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Lead and participate in CME sessions
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the CCC.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality
May supervise care given by other cadres including HTS counsellors, ART Aides, etc
Attend and participate in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care
Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training college with 3-5 years of working experience in clinical setting including care of HIV/AIDS clients
Registration by the nursing council of Kenya with a valid practice license. more