I-Surge Officer – Clinical and Programs: ICAP at Columbia University (9 Positions)

Position Summary

The I-Surge Officer – Clinical & Programs, will support site-level activities to strengthen HIV care and treatment in selected facilities and districts in Eastern and Western Provinces

Responsibilities

Working with the facility ART and MCH in-charge:

• Support HF staff in HIV clinical management to ensure immediate initiation of ART as part of the test and start strategy.
• Strengthen HIV testing activities with a focus on PITC and monitor index case strategy implementation.
• Strengthen access to viral load monitoring by supporting providers to request viral load tests whenever indicated and interpretation of the results.
• Review and report data daily for each step of the HIV cascade
• Identify service delivery gaps and stock management
• Monitor achievement of the site level targets and discuss results and remediation measures with HF staff.

Experience, Skills and Minimum Required Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or any related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in current technical skills in HIV prevention, care, and treatment
• 2- 3 years’ experience with HIV healthcare delivery in a resource-limited setting.
• Must be trained in the management of ART/OIs for Adults and Paediatrics.
• Ability to provide daily mentorship to ART providers, nurses and community-based volunteers.
• A team player with the ability to coordinate HIV services at the facility.
• Computer skills: Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Fully registered with the relevant professional body (HPCZ or GNC) with a current practicing license for 2020