AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF) LESOTHO
WE’RE HIRING!
NATIONAL MEDICAL MANAGER – MASERU
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? 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 world. Our mission is to provide “Cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay.”
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Manager at AHF Lesotho is responsible for overseeing all medical activities within the country program. The incumbent is a lead technical expert. S/He provides professional leadership and directs clinical operations in all AHF sites in the country to ensure delivery of high-quality standards of care for all patients. He works with the Country Program Manager in strategically aligning HIV prevention, treatment and care services for effective program delivery, and attainment of its goals. The Medical Manager remains updated and transfers global evidence and best practices in HIV programming to the Lesotho program.
The National Medical Manager, in collaboration with the Country Program Manager, coordinates with the highest levels of government on HIV program initiatives and represents AHF in significant meetings related to HIV. The Medical Manager deputizes the Country Program Manager (CPM) in the administration of the country office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Management
- Provides clinical guidance, technical support and supervision to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors and other allied professionals for the provision of high-quality HIV services.
- Formulates clinical program priorities, long-range quality improvement plans and provides implementation goals and objectives for all sites.
- Collaborates with other managers to develop and facilitate the implementation of medical/clinical policies, procedures and SOPs.
- Ensures that all patients in AHF facilities access various diagnostic tests. Analyses and evaluates medical procedures and diagnostic tests that promote good clinical outcomes in accordance with standard guidelines.
- Ensures that AHF goals are aligned with the national HIV strategic plan of the Lesotho government.
- Serves as a medical expert for public health programs and conducts training for providers relating to HIV and TB and other related diseases.
- Maintains a current knowledge of new information and technology, issues, laws, and regulations related to the Public Health system in Lesotho.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Directly supervises Regional Medical Managers, and indirectly manages all medical staff, including medical officers, Laboratory personnel, pharmacists, nurses and other allied professionals, to ensure that high-quality services are provided to clients.
- Takes the lead in organizing and facilitating CME activities for doctors and other health staff at all levels. He will liaise with other institutions to get technical expertise on selected topics for discussion.
- Develops a training program for all health staff and, in particular, doctors, clinical officers, pharmacists, medical assistants and nurses to provide ART services according to AHF and Government’s model of treatment and clinical care.
- Identifies gaps and submits proposals to conduct operational research that can inform program implementation. Takes the lead in writing abstracts for national and international conferences to disseminate AHF’s work in Lesotho.
- Participates in and provides guidance for prevention activities and ensures that outputs of prevention are linked to the medical facilities, enabling the treatment cascade to be streamlined across the program.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Performs the duties of the Country Program Manager when away so that there is continuity of administration.
- Works with the M&E team to constantly monitor and evaluate the performance of the program against the targets set.
- Takes a proactive approach in establishing relationships with other HIV Treatment Programs within the country and maintaining good working relationships with the Ministry of Health and other related line ministries.
- Ensures adequate uninterrupted supply of drugs, other HIV commodities and that a proper logistics management system is in place.
- Represents the organization at a variety of organizations, councils and boards with the aim of addressing difficult public health issues relating to HIV.
- Together with the CPM, the MM identifies and hires appropriate clinical staff in line with program needs and as per the approved budget.
- Leads the performance appraisal of clinical staff.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Medical Degree (MB, ChB, or MD) from a recognised institution. Additional qualifications in Health Systems Management, Epidemiology, or Public Health are required.
- Diploma or Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Management is an added advantage.
- At least 10 years of medical/health service experience at managerial level.
- Experience in planning and budgeting required.
- Experience in quality management and assurance practices desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Current registration with the Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Suitable candidates are requested to apply by sending their CVs to [email protected], with National Medical Manager as the email subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is 30 October 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within a month after the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
AHF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.