Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Lesotho invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position. Applications may be emailed to [email protected], orhand delivered to Baylor COE Maseru,on or before 12hrs noon, Friday, the 26th July 2019.
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Title: Medical Officers x2
Reports To: Senior Advisor, Care & Treatment
Department: Upcoming Donor funded project
Duty Station(s): Butha Buthe& Mokhotlong
Classification: Full-time, fixed term contract with possibility of renewal
The medical officers will lead multidisciplinary district teams in the provision of HIV Testing Services, Prevention, Care & Treatment of HIV and TB, Cervical Cancer Screening & Treatment, & Post Gender Based Violence Care:
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direct clinical care and mentorship services to children, adolescents and families.
- Identify clients with suspected or confirmed HIV treatment failure, present to ART Advisory Committee as needed and manage 2nd-line and 3rd-line regimens as needed
- Maintain proper record keeping of all activities with regard to patient care, national statistics and research activities.
- Train, mentor, and supervise other health professionals at supported hospitals and health centres on HIV and TB prevention, diagnosis & management, Cervical Cancer Screening & treatment,& Post Gender Based Violence Care.
- Provide clinical review of complicated paediatric, adolescent and adult HIV, TB & TB/HIV cases
- Collaborate with DHMT officials to improve paediatric, adolescent & adult HIV& TB prevention, care and treatment within the district
- Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding implementation of activities
- Perform other duties that are assigned by the administration
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Medical Degree- MD/MBBS/MBChB, Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS and TB/HIV clinical care
- Knowledge and experience in quality improvement is an added advantage
- Registration with the Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council as a General Practitioner
KEY COMPETENCIES:
· Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment
· Willing to work beyond normal working hours
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.