Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports Technical Officers and health facility and drop-in center staff in the coordination, supervision and provision of optimized  HTS (HIVST and index testing), HIV prevention (including PrEP), linkages to/and care and treatment support, TB and other health  services at health facilities.
• Mentors and trains Technical Officers, health facility staff and volunteers on comprehensive and quality HIV services across the  continuum of care and the clinical management of people living with HIV, integrated TB screening and prevention, and counseling  provided at health facilities and outreach sites
• Ensures all clinical procedures at health facilities and outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the NACP  and meet PEPFAR minimum requirements.
• Provides on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to technical officers, health facility staff and volunteers  • Develops patient flow, protocols and supports site level standard operating procedures for comprehensive HIV services

December, 2023

• Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care, in collaboration with health facility staff and volunteers,  • Supports health facility and drop-in center staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots or adjustments to implementation, in collaboration with the SI officers and SI assistants,
• Provide logistic support and oversight of laboratory sample transport and commodities and supplies for HIV services • Provides technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of clinical staff to ensure quality health care delivery; support  the DHMTs to do the same in select sites
• Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV, HIVST, PrEP, community and adherence counseling, patient advocacy, case management  and partners tracing
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual reports with progress as per donor requirements.
• Participates in various learning activities
• Performs other tasks as required by the project

Required Qualifications: 

• Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Clinical Officer or holder of nursing degree
• Holder of advanced degree in Public Health or epidemiology will be added advantage
• At least 5 year demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences: 

• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment
• Experience in KP-focused clinical services is a plus
• Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
• Ability to liaise with DHMTs and representatives of stakeholders
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Sierra Leone healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Sierra Leone preferred
• Ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: email.Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be considered.