AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are:

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What’s Right! Advocacy News.

Benefits at AHF

AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health. 

Job Summary:

The Clinical Officer is responsible for coordination of all AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) programs at the clinic. The Clinical Officer shall provide leadership at the clinic and ensure that AHF’s mission statement, core values, and key partnership standards and practices are the foundation of AHF’s strategies and work.  The vacancy is available in Matuu Level IV Hospital, Machakos County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and coordination of clinic activities.
• Provides day to day management of HIV/AIDS patients including patients on ART.
• Effective and active management of clients at the CCC.
• Maintenance and ordering of OI’s and other non-pharmaceuticals.
• Ensures proper patient record keeping on ART, Pre ART and other records according to the M.O.H guidelines and stock keeping on all drugs at the CCC.
• Organize for patient follow-up in collaboration with the community programs for default clients.
• Responsible for making and sending timely reports to the Country Program Manager, M.O.H and other personnel, as required.
• Works in partnership with the hospital committee team and other stakeholders.
• Provides leadership and supervision of junior staff.
• Is responsible for management of petty cash.
• May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
• Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
• Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
• Serves as AHFs advocate at the site level
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized Medical College.
• Possess a valid registration certificate and license from the Clinical Officer Council of Kenya;
• Certificate of Training in Adult and Pediatric ART from National Aids control council (NASCOP) Kenya
• Minimum of at least 3 years’ experience providing clinical care
• Prior experience treating HIV positive patients and familiarity with current HIV&AIDS, TB management practices and protocols
• Experience in leading a team and building capacity in resource-limited settings will be an added advantage

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.