CBTS Advisor- PACT COE

A leading medical and health systems technical support institution is looking for a dynamic, driven and competent individual to fill the post of Community Based Treatment Support Advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership to the community based treatment support program teams in a large HIV service.
• Provide technical leadership for all aspects of monitoring and evaluation for community-based interventions in a large HIV care service
• Assist the organization in developing evidence-based protocols and clinical and community protocols and tools for community based interventions to support HIV patients in care and treatment in line with the MOH community strategy.
• Assist the organization in preparing teaching materials CBTS activities in designated facilities and communities
• Work as a member of interdisciplinary team to provide mentorship and supportive supervision for CBTS technical and implementing staff.
• Work with the other team members in implementing effective data collection, analysis and use to improve patient outcomes in designated facilities
• Attend and participate in both clinical and administrative team meetings as needed to promote continuity of care and treatment delivered by the designated facilities.
• Formulate and supervise the development of CBTS staff professional development within the organization.
• Prepare and submit appropriate reports to the project director.
• Represent the organization in appropriate forums as requested by the

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree in nursing, social work or related field with 5 years minimum experience; Masters or PhD degrees will be added advantage
• At least 3 years working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment at the national and/or international level
• Prior experience in capacity building, such as planning and facilitating trainings and providing technical assistance
• Background in community development, management experience in the areas of family planning, reproductive health, community health, IMCI, MCH and HIV/AIDS is desirable
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and cross cultural skills
• Computer literate

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All applications should be submitted on or before 1st July, 2011 to:

The HR Manager,
Maryland Global Initiatives,
P.O. BOX 495-00606, Nairobi.

Documents to be included: a cover letter with the applicants current contact information, CV showing the names of three professional referees and testimonials