The HIV/TB clinical consultant will be working in PIH supported facilities to guide clinical management of patients with HIV and/or TB (Including MDR TB) and ensure that quality of care and international treatment guidelines are followed and respected. This position will provide clinical support, mentorship and supervision to the clinical staff at the PIH-supported  health facilities in the country, with special attention to Koidu Government hospital and Wellbody Clinic in Kono dictrict. This position will also provide support to patient follow-up on ambulatory care and community based program, providing adequate support to reduce loss-to-follow-up and improvement of the quality of care and accompaniment that the CHW are doing to HIV and TB patients in the community. This position will work with the clinical team to revise National and International treatment guidelines based on emerging evidence in the field of HIV and TB and adapt them to be implemented and followed in PIH supported facilities.

Responsibilities 

Clinical work

Perform clinical daily teaching, mentorship, and capacity building of clinicians at Koidu Government hospital and the other PIH supported facilities in Kono in partnership in HIV and TB management. Besides, provide direct patient care and support to improve clinical outcomes of patients with MoH staff and other clinical teams.

Ensure that clinical systems, protocols, and procedures in HIV and TB are established, fully implemented and assessed for effectiveness in Kono PIH supported health facilities (Including KGH and WBC). Ensure that PIH supported facilities’ protocols are consistent with international standards, guidelines and recommendations for the management of HIV and TB.

Collaborate with the Lab, Pharmacy and Operations teams to ensure infrastructure, equipment, medications and other supplies meet HIV and TB clinical needs, avoid stock-outs, and support strengthened care at the PIH supported facilities in Kono district with the HIV and TB Program Manager.

Provide follow-up to patients on ambulatory care with the community program for HIV, TB and MDR TB patients in Kono district in collaboration with the National TB and HIV program.

PIH-SL Role modelling

Lead by example, embodying the values of PIH, including: doing whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service to our patients; treating every member of our organization and community with equal respect and dignity; fostering a sense of generosity and teamwork; and working patiently, yet persistently, to accompany our government partners to achieve our shared goals.

Research

Work closely with the Research, SHIS team and the rest of the clinical team to collect, analyze and interpret  data from the HIV and TB programs; as well as lead and coordinate the different research projects and grant projects that are linked with the HIV and TB programs in Kono district under the supervision of the HIV and TB Program Manager.

Education

Qualifications

MD or equivalent medical training and board certification with specific expertise in HIV and TB program clinical management.

At least three years of experience managing HIV and TB patients (including if possible MDR TB).

At least two years of clinical experience in a low-resource health care setting.

Experience in training, mentoring and leading strong and diverse teams with an Academic perspective to develop a Curriculum in training experts on HIV and TB clinical management.

Prio experience in linking clinical departments with abroad academic partners.

Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges.

Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.

Evidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremelystressful environment.

Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact.

Commitment to social justice in health care issues.

Sense of humor, tolerance to frustration and flexible disposition very helpful.

Ability to live in Sierra Leone for duration of contract.