The Biomedical Technical Officer (BTO) will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of EPIC Project biomedical services to the assigned council. He/she will work closely with the EpiC project team, RHMT and CHMT to ensure the provision of high-quality biomedical services including HIVST, PrEP, HTS, Family planning, Screening, and referral for STIs, Gender-Based Violence, and TB. Also, in coordinating linkages and adherence support for HIV care and treatment to clients in the assigned council.

Roles and Responsibilities:  

Planning: 

• To participate in the Comprehensive Council Health Plans (CCHP) meetings and ensure EpiC activities are included in the respective CCHP.
• Liaise with Community Engagement Officers to map hotspots and develop a directory of all hotspots where beneficiaries are found at the council level.
• Conduct weekly review of the list of index sources developed by service providers and ensure all the providers conduct ethical and safe index testing services

Coordination and Supervision:

• With support from the Project Manager he/she will be responsible for liaising with DMO office to secure Government biomedical providers who will provide biomedical services at the community level
• Actively participate in the development of monthly operation plans in close collaboration with community engagement officers for targeted and focused HTS outreaches to the mapped hotspot areas and reach KVPs
• Assist in organizing training/orientation for biomedical providers to be engaged in EPIC monthly operation plans and maintain the list of Service Providers working with EPIC project.
• Monitor and coordinate community-facility referral and linkages services for health-related services including care and treatment, Family planning, STI & TB screening and treatment, and GBV services
• Liaise with DACC and the DMO office to obtain commodities, supplies, and government M&E Tools for Biomedical services.
• Supervise biomedical providers and ensure monthly planned activities are implemented and all Service Providers are reaching their allotted targets with fidelity.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to the biomedical services providers within the assigned districts in order to ensure they meet standard of performance as per the government guidelines and project SOPs
• Work closely with the CHMT members in performance monitoring, joint supportive field supervision at the site/council level and ensure the outcomes of the visits clearly documented and recommendations implemented.
• Jointly work with facility implementing partners at the council level to develop a sound Bi-directional referral network
• Ensure all service providers properly fill all required National and Project M&E tools and timely submission of service reports appropriately, including monthly summary reports to the catchment health facilities.
• Ensure council service providers are reporting their daily performance through WhatsApp groups and other agreed channels for real time data.
• Develop and timely share daily/weekly updates and monthly reports for all biomedical services

Qualification and experience 

• At least 2-5 years’ experience working in KVP-focused, HIV/AIDS Community projects.
• A certified clinician/nurse officer with good experience in HIV/AIDS programs, a sound knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Possessing a medical degree will be an added advantage.
• A good team player with demonstrated skills and experience in leading and coaching the team.
• Ability to network and maintain professional relationships with the LGAs and other stakeholders at the Council level.
• Excellent written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Good understanding of the council-level healthcare system  Flexible to work beyond normal working hours.