Clinical Officer / Site Coordinator
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | November 5, 2021 |
| Category |
Health Care / Medical
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
North Star Alliance brings health services to mobile workers and the communities they interact with across Africa in a Blue Box. We use converted shipping containers (painted blue) to house clinics that deliver public health programmes for people with increased health risks, like truck drivers and sex workers, and primary health care to communities with limited or no access to medical services.
Job Details
- Managing the operations of the Salgaa Roadside Wellness Centre.
- Examining, diagnosing, treating and counselling of target groups at the RWC.
- Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among long-distance truck drivers, sex workers and the community members with whom they interact. This shall be done in accordance with the National guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health or other relevant Ministries.
- Ensure effective use of syndromic approach to the management of STIs, Malaria and other common illnesses.
- Management of Opportunistic Infections (OIs).
- Screening for Tuberculosis.
- Administration and management of ART.
- Adherence monitoring of the use of medication particularly for TB and HIV cases.
- Develop proper records of all HIV and TB infected patients served and ensure follow up.
- Provide health education and counselling to the truck drivers, commercial sex workers and communities with whom they interact.
- Recording data according to North Star Alliance’s specifications.
- Preparing and submitting reports within set deadlines.
- Meet all performance targets.
- Refer all cases requiring specialized care and management to relevant health facilities and or services.
- Organize outreach activities in collaboration with other partners and stakeholders.
- Identifying key stakeholders and engaging them in the relevant activities.
- Ensuring effective linkage with other North Star staff.
- Any other duties which may be assigned by the Regional Director from time to time.
Education and Experience
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized College.
- Must be registered by the Clinical Officers’ Council.
- A degree in Clinical Medicine or Social sciences will be an added advantage.
- Over 3 years experience in a reputable health institution/Facility.
- Strong personality with good leadership skills.
- Ability to manage/implement projects and prepare good and timely reports.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficient in English and local languages.
- IT literate (Word, Excel and internet).
- Familiar with local structures.
- Ability to work with key populations.
Applying Instructions
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email
Closing Date : 1 October. 2021