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PROGRAM OFFICER, PMTCT AND SGBV /HIV JG CPSB 09 (1 POST) REF/MCPSB/337/2022

Terms: Contract

REPORTING TO: Program Manager

LOCATION: Migori County

Job Summary

The overall function of this position is to provide oversite and ensure that pregnant and lactating women
and their infants receive sustainable, high quality and client focused Prevention of Mother to Child
Transmission of HIV including testing of pregnant of breastfeeding women as per MoH guidelines,
immediate linkage of positive clients to treatment, provision of ARVs prophylaxis, retention of mother-
baby pairs, infant EID, follow up and retention of HIV Exposed Infants and linkage to PrEP.

Roles and responsibilities

i. Organize and oversee effective and efficient implementation of PMTCT and SGBV services in all
relevant service delivery points and supported health facilities as per MoH policy guidelines
ii. Organize and oversee capacity building activities for health providers and case managers working
within MNCH clinics through trainings, update sessions etc.
iii. Providing supportive supervision, mentorship and on the job training for all the clinical staff at
supported health facilities
iv. Support establishment and sustained SGBV screening processes and linkage to appropriate SGBV
services
v. Work to improve patient management through identifying and improving client flow systems, data
capture, clinical management, clinical recording, referral to laboratory and pharmacy and preventing
loses to follow for pregnant women and children.
vi. Support facilities to ensure good client monitoring and viral suppression among pregnant and
breastfeeding women.
vii. Institutionalize continuous quality improvement systems for continuity of care and patient care
improvement.
viii. Develop and strengthen adherence and retention innovations and evidence-based interventions
through staff mentorship and follow-up and document best practices.
ix. Support accurate documentation, data collection, collation, review, and accurate reporting on a daily,
weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis for PMTCT/Paediatric HIV at supported facilities.
x. Support and strengthen health systems that identify and manage pregnant or breastfeeding women
failing treatment
xi. Support optimum implementation of recommended service delivery digital/ electronic platforms
xii. Support health facilities and other service delivery point's implement effective retention strategies
including proactive appointment management system and enhanced defaulter management system for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
xiii. Evaluate outcomes of PMTCT and SGBV related activities and shares recommendations for program
improvement
xiv. Timely preparation and submission of activity budgets, work plans, reports, and other technical papers
xv. Represent the project team at technical/stakeholder forums with the county and national government,
the donor institutions and other implementing partners on laboratory related matters.
xvi. Support any other work-related responsibilities as may be assigned by the program manager

Required qualifications

i. A bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine or bachelor's degree in Nursing

ii. Active/ current registration with professional body.
iii. Training in PMTCT and SGBV
iv. Very good knowledge of PMTCT and SGBV guidelines
v. At least three (3) years' experience in providing and/or overseeing HIV treatment and TB/HIV services or other HIV services at facility and County/Sub-County Level
vi. Good report writing skills and ability to use data to inform programming.
vii. Good communication skills, written and verbal, in English and Kiswahili languages.
viii. Proficiency in Microsoft office application including Word, Excel, Power Point

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Applicants are advised to use PSC 2 application form, indicate ward of origin at the top and attach the necessary documents. All applications should be submitted in a sealed A4 envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO
Migori County Public Service Board
P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna

2. Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Nyamome along Namba – Masara road adjacent to Nyamome SDA church.
3. All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Wednesday 16thMarch, 2022 at 5:00pm.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
5. For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearances:

  • Tax compliance certificate from KRA
  • Clearance certificate from HELB
  • Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)
  • Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department

NB:

  • Women, People Living with Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply;
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

MIGORI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

https://migori.go.ke/vacancies/TUKICHEKIADVERTFEB2022.pdf

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