Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Roles & responsibilities The Project Assistant will:
• Prepare work schedules in order to achieve objectives
• Conduct site visits to engage and sign MoUs with the private health care providers
• Offer regular technical support and/or mentorship to engaged healthcare providers on the programmatic management of TB and TB/HIV
• Identify training needs/gaps, and in consultation with the project officer, plan and coordinate relevant training for health care providers in the project area
• Establish/ strengthen linkages between facilities for effective referral of clients. Ensure providers get feedback on their referrals
• Review clinical records to ensure accurate recording and reporting, and complete documentation of TB and TB/HIV data at facility level
• Liaise with the Sub-County TB Coordinator to ensure notification of all TB patients diagnosed and/or managed in by private providers
• Play a facilitative role in formation and organizing meetings of TB patient psychosocial support groups
• Maintain appropriate documentation, prepare, and submit quality reports of all project activities
• Collect any material, information, and data useful for the development/ documentation of best practices
• Provide support to and coordinate facility-based and /or community-based TB case finding activities
• Support the collection and/or transportation of client samples to diagnostic sites and dissemination of results to the referring provider

Qualifications and Experiences
• Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing (KRCHN) with at least 2 years’ working in a TB/HIV project or hands-on clinical experience in TB, TB/HIV service delivery
• Good clinical knowledge of the current management of TB/HIV
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health policies on the management of TB/HIV
• Good understanding of TB/HIV indicators and reporting
• Experience working with in/with the private sector is an advantage
• Familiarity with the project area of interest. Applicants MUST reside in the counties they apply for
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Required skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite and Internet and mobile applications
• Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If your profile fits any of the above positions, please submit your application including a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter, summarizing your suitability for the position and salary expectations. Include your email address, telephone contacts and names and contacts of three (3) Referees (at least one must be a professional who has supervised you at some point).

Submit applications to careers@nephak.or.ke indicating your name and the job title on the email subject line. Hand delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
Deadline for applications
The deadline for application is 6th April 2022.
Terms and conditions
• Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted
• The job may require the jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations. The jobholder may be required to work across various counties.
• All employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements, qualifications and merit. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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