HIV Clinical Services Officer

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment services in accordance with national guidelines.
• Ensure effective implementation of the clinical cascade from HIV case identification and linkage, adherence counseling, retention, to attaining ad sustaining viral load suppression.
• Facilitate integration of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) services, CD4 testing, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, and mental health screening into HIV care.
• Provide technical support and oversight to healthcare providers in collaboration with CHMTs on implementing Differentiated Service Delivery Models (DSDMs) such as same-day ART initiation, 3/6MMD, and community ART refill.
• Work closely with Retention Officers to ensure proper follow-up and documentation of ART clients.
• Strengthen community engagement through the use of community health workers and expert clients to trace and re-engage clients with treatment interruption.
• Support linkage of PLHIV to economic strengthening and life-skills initiatives where available.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from a recognized institution.
• Master's in public health (MPH) or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in HIV/AIDS clinical care and treatment, preferably within PEPFAR-supported program.
• Proven experience working with R/CHMTs, facility teams, and partners to meet programmatic targets.
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis, interpretation, and use for program improvement. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
• Strong technical expertise in HIV/AIDS care and treatment, ART management, and differentiated service delivery.
• bility to foster collaboration with government entities, development partners, strategic alignment with regional, district mentors and community organizations.

Skills