Associate Director of Clinical Services – FHI 360 – Rift Valley, Nakuru

To provide technical leadership and ensure effective implementation of clinical care program in the public health project.

The Associate Director of Clinical Services will be responsible for coordinating implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment services including pediatric care, ART, Maternal & Neo-natal Child Health, including PMTCT as well as Quality Improvement.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide technical direction to technical teams and implementing partners and other agencies in the implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment program, including pediatric care, ART, PMTCT, TB and HTS
2. Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV care and treatment program
3. Prepare annual work plans, budgets and reports for clinical services.
4. Analyses data and technical assessment findings for decision making
5. Monitor the achievements of set targets for clinical services.
6. Establish and maintain good working relationships with MOH staff at all levels and other partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the program at all levels.
7. Maintain smooth regular information flow with MOH officials, FHI 360 technical staff on technical issues.
8. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
· Excellent managerial and administrative skills.
· Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS/TB.
· Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
· Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
· Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed.
· Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive as an initiative.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
· HIV/AIDS/RH program management experience, including supervising staff.
· Medical doctor with a Master’s degree in Public Health or another related degree.
· Working experience of at least 7-9 years and at least 4 years treating patients with HIV/AIDS.
· Experience in the providing care and treatment and use of ARV drugs.
· Familiarity with decentralized public health systems.
· Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Applications to be received not later than February 9th 2018.

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