Pediatric Technical Officers
Pediatric Technical Officers – District Based – 5posts
Mzimba North, Mzimba South, Ntcheu, Dedza and Mchinji Districts
Reporting to the Senior Pediatric technical Advisor, the Pediatric technical Officer will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of the accelerating children’s HIV/AIDS Treatment (ACT) program within EGPAF supported facilities in collaboration with district health management team (DHMT)
Provides leadership in pediatric HIV provision in EGPAF focus districts, Provides consultations at the District hospital for HIV pediatric care and treatment, Provides technical support for the Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment programming as well as building capacity of MOH staff at the facility level, Supports the implementation of the Accelerating Children’s HIV/AIDS Treatment (ACT) program within the district, Supervises all pediatric specific HIV/AIDS initiatives, including early infant diagnosis and pediatric ART, Participate in district supervision and mentorship review meetings, Participated in the development of materials related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment including clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms and other necessary tools, Oversees the implementation of strategies in the District for strengthening early identification, linkage and retention of infants, children and adolescents who are exposed to or have HIV, establishes
a functional District Centre of excellence (COE) r demonstration site for pediatric care and treatment, Works with M&E and facility staff to help track progress, identify course correction needs and implement interventions in a timely manner
Bachelor of Medicine (MBCHB), Diploma in Clinical Medicine with Training in Pediatrics, 2 yrs experience working in Pediatric HIV desired
Demonstrated clinic competence and experience in pediatrics HIV management, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a multi-cultural team environment, Excellent organisational skills, Ability to working dependently but also coordinate with MOH and EGPAF colleagues, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail, Strong project management skills
Mzimba North, Mzimba South, Ntcheu, Dedza and Mchinji Districts
Reporting to the Senior Pediatric technical Advisor, the Pediatric technical Officer will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of the accelerating children’s HIV/AIDS Treatment (ACT) program within EGPAF supported facilities in collaboration with district health management team (DHMT)
Provides leadership in pediatric HIV provision in EGPAF focus districts, Provides consultations at the District hospital for HIV pediatric care and treatment, Provides technical support for the Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment programming as well as building capacity of MOH staff at the facility level, Supports the implementation of the Accelerating Children’s HIV/AIDS Treatment (ACT) program within the district, Supervises all pediatric specific HIV/AIDS initiatives, including early infant diagnosis and pediatric ART, Participate in district supervision and mentorship review meetings, Participated in the development of materials related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment including clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms and other necessary tools, Oversees the implementation of strategies in the District for strengthening early identification, linkage and retention of infants, children and adolescents who are exposed to or have HIV, establishes
a functional District Centre of excellence (COE) r demonstration site for pediatric care and treatment, Works with M&E and facility staff to help track progress, identify course correction needs and implement interventions in a timely manner
Bachelor of Medicine (MBCHB), Diploma in Clinical Medicine with Training in Pediatrics, 2 yrs experience working in Pediatric HIV desired
Demonstrated clinic competence and experience in pediatrics HIV management, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a multi-cultural team environment, Excellent organisational skills, Ability to working dependently but also coordinate with MOH and EGPAF colleagues, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail, Strong project management skills
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer All qualified individuals are welcome to apply, Interested qualified candidates should send their expression of interest enclosing copies of their certificates and a detailed current CV including names and contacts of at least 3 traceable refs and indicating their availability to take up the position to The Country Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, 1st Floor, NEDBANK House, City Centre, P o Box 2543, Lilongwe or email to mwrecruitment@pedaids.org Closing date 27th August.
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