The Clinical Officer will support implementation of integrated HIV/RMNCAH &FP and OVC service delivery interventions in targeted health. The incumbent will report to facility In-Charge and Project Officer, Imarisha Jamii.
The RCO is responsible for providing clinical HIV/AIDS services to clients in facilities including both
pediatric and adult HIV care and treatment, TB/HIV and PMTCT. They will be responsible for working
closely with other service providers to ensure that the quality of care and support is sustained as defined by the MOH service quality standards.
KEY TASKS
The holder of this position will support implementation and monitoring of activities across a broad range of HIV/FP/RMNCAH/OVC and nutrition integrated services areas, including:
- Provide quality clinical HIV services to clients at the CCC/ART/MCH as per the national guidelines and standards.
- Support other service providers in the health facility by recommending treatment and care for the patients with opportunistic infections, initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in accordance with the MOH guidelines.
- Mentor other service providers in CCC/MCH/TB attending to HIVinfected adults, children and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Liaise with other project staff working in the community to address issues of defaulter tracing,
HIV prevention and social determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those infected and
affected by HIV.