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