Job Title:                   Case Identification Cluster Advisor

Duty Station:            Amhara (Bahirdar), Oromia (Addis Ababa), Addis Ababa City Admin. (Addis Ababa)

Line Manager:          Regional Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Case Identification Cluster Advisor will provide technical assistance to the selected health Facilities to enable them implement high quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment services. S/he will follow up the planning and updating the execution of planned activities of the selected facilities team. S/he will support with a focus on meeting the PEPFAR 95-95-95 goals.

 MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:-

Under the supervision of ICAP Deputy Regional Director, the Case Identification Cluster Advisor will have the following duties and responsibilities:

·         Support the selected health facilities in planning, capacity building, implementation support and monitoring of intensified case identification, early ART initiation, adherence support and viral load monitoring.

·         Provide scheduled regular supervision/mentoring and support to the MDT to improve case detection, linkage for early ART initiation in the facility and within the catchment sites.

·         Ensure documentation at SDP providing ICT/KPFS/SNS/Targeted PITC.

·         Ensure optimal linkage of all identified positives for early ART initiation and enhanced counselling to improve adherence &retention as per the SOP.

·         Ensure availability of SOP/GL/PST/M & E tools related to ICT/KPFS/SNS/Targeted PITC, provide orientation, and monitor its use.

·         Ensure the HF monitors its supply for rapid HIV testing, ARV and OI drugs to maintain HIV testing and treatment services.

·         Ensure HFs assignment of trained HCWs for provision of ICT, PNS, KP and SNS service.

·         Ensure the HF supports and monitors activity of UHEWs on community level ICT/SNS/PNS.

·         In collaboration with ICAP team and site staff organize HF level weekly PR on progress of case identification and linkage for early ART initiation.

·         Actively participate in documentation of experiences, lessons learned, case studies and other technical documents.

·         Submit weekly/monthly reports to his/her supervisor on time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

·         HO/BSc Nurse; an additional degree in public health is an asset

·         3-4 years’ work experience working on HIV/AIDS care and treatment

·         Experience as Clinical Mentor is highly preferred.

·         Ability to establish and maintain teamwork

·         Basic computer knowledge (MS office Plus)

·         Proficiency in written and spoken English.