Ciheb is an international health, education, and research center founded by the Institute of Human Virology within the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Medicine. The center is comprised of a network of international experts who work with local stakeholders to combat infectious and non-communicable diseases in resource-limited regions of the world.

Overview of Position:

• The NYAWEST Program Specialist is responsible for designing and overseeing implementation of Nyanza and Western HIV Technical Working Group strategy to support quality HIV services, capacity building health care workers, strengthen regional and county HIV mentorship systems, inform national HIV policies and champion data utilization for decision making in 10 counties.
• She/he will lead implementation of technical strategy , guide inputs needed to ensure fidelity and effectiveness of the program, including but not limited to ;  leadership, coordination and management of technical assistance approaches to the supported counties and evaluation project effectiveness in collaboration with NYAWEST Secretariat, County leadership and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor and evaluate program initiatives to support NYAWEST region in clinical decision making, capacity building health care workers, strengthening mentorship systems and data utilization as per the program workplan.
• Review and maintain a data base of advanced and complex cases sent to NYAWEST for clinical review and management from health facilities in the 10 supported counties, ensuring feedback is comprehensive and timely.
• Coordinate with county and sub county lead mentors to support facility level CME, MDT and  ensure that TWG recommendations on cases are implemented with fidelity at facility levels, clients on 3rd line are monitored and reported to the TWG and NASCOP every quarter.
• Collaborate with NYAWEST Co- chairs in structuring, health care provider and data driven capacity building sessions through monthly mentorship forum, CME and mentorship activities in line with national priorities.
• Promote learning , knowledge sharing and scientific writing  in the region through  CME sessions on  abstract writing,  structuring NYAWEST journal clubs,  organizing NYAWEST best practice forums and participation in National and International conferences
• Support regional TOT in disseminating the National ART Guidelines 2022 to health care workers providing clinical services in the 10 support counties.
• Collaborate with NASCOP, Counties and Implementing partners to strengthen HIV mentorship initiatives at county, sub county and facility levels through technical assistance and joint mentorship support supervision.
• Oversee implementation of the JOOTRH E- learning hub as a centre for expert training, telemedicine consultations, case discussions and avenue for disseminating guidelines, policies as well as a benchmarking centre.
• Coordinate and collaborate with HI teams at NASCOP and program level to ensure uptake and utilization of NYAWEST digital tools in the NYAWEST Dashboard.
• Timely submission of comprehensive quality reports on NYAWEST performance to technical working group members, CDC and programs on a monthly or quarterly basis as needed by stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine, Registered Clinical Officer with higher Diploma in clinical medicine (family health) , paediatrics or other health related courses,  or Bachelor of Nursing from an accredited/recognized institute
• Trained on the National Advanced HIV Clinical Course (NAHCC)
• Trainer of Trainers – Kenya Antiretroviral Therapy Guideline 2022
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementation of HIV/TB programs with at least 2 years of leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HIV mentorship activities at county or sub county level
• Experience in stakeholder management is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills