Cluster Coordinator

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation

工作地點

Machinga

招聘資訊詳細

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMCF-M) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi government in the health sector. Our Mission is to provide high-quality, high-impact, highly ethical pediatric and family-centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families worldwide.

The Baylor-Tingathe program developed in 2008 initially responded to suboptimal uptake of PMTCT and pediatric HIV services in Malawi and has grown over the past 12 years to support the full cascade of HIV care and treatment services. The current CORE programming seeks to support Malawi in achieving epidemic control, by providing client focused care to people living with HIV from the time of diagnosis to linkage and full engagement in care. BCMCF-M’s CORE programming is funded by USAID, and is currently operating in 6 districts in Malawi. BCMCF-M is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions of:

Position: Cluster Coordinator

Location: Health facilities in Machinga district

Reports to: District Coordinator

Overall responsibility

The Cluster Coordinator will be posted at the assigned health facility, responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality clinical care in line with Ministry of Health guidelines and standards to clients with HIV, TB, and other associated illnesses in order to help the site meet the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets through delivery of high quality client-centered care. S/he will provide direct patient care for clients including screening, diagnosis and treatment of HIV, TB, and other illnesses, as well as clinical mentorship and support to other facility-based providers.

Specific Responsibilities

Directly manage clients, including ordering and interpreting tests, examining and assessing clients, establishing client-centered care plans and reviewing complex cases with colleagues and supervisors for referral as needed

Provide clinical mentorship and education to facility-level clinical and lay staff, including CPDs and case reviews

Oversee timely collection of viral load and appropriate cascade management including transition to optimized regimens

Coordinate and manage high quality pediatric ART care including family centered care and Teen clubs

Support delivery of differentiated models of care, including regular facilitation and support of teen club services, outreach clinics, ICAC clinics, advanced HIV disease services, community ART distribution and other models as recommended

Manage and provide care in ICAC (intensified care ART) clinics, including provision of differentiated support for at-risk clients including those with advanced HIV disease

Support supply chain management to ensure consistent access to adequate commodities

Ensure integration of TB/HIV services and oversee TB case management from screening through diagnosis and treatment

Utilize program tools to optimize care and supervision at all supported sites

Provide facility-based systems support to ensure quality clinical care

Qualifications, Experience, and Desired Skills

Minimum of Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery or Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution

Applicants with Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine or Pediatrics are at an added advantage

Certified 2nd-line ART provider strongly preferred

Training in the revised 2022 integrated guidelines for clinical management of HIV in children and adults in Malawi is an added advantage

3+ years of experience providing direct clinical care to clients with HIV/AIDS

Experience with clinical mentorship preferred

Possession of a motorbike driver’s license with experience driving motorbikes is an added advantage

Excellent communicator

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues at all levels

Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft suite

Passionate about improving the health care system and health outcomes of PLHIV

Passionate about caring for children and youth

Willing to work a flexible schedule including early morning and weekend

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should address their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae and names of three traceable referees to:

Executive Director

Baylor College of Medicine-Children Foundation Malawi

Private Bag B397

Lilongwe

For email delivery: [email protected]

Closing date for receiving applications is on 1st July, 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged

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