Medical Officers x 2 wanted urgently: APPLY NOW

Maseru, North West

Reports To: Senior Advisor, Care & Treatment

Department: Upcoming Donor funded project

Duty Station(s): ButhaButhe& 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 the 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.

Closing date for applications, Wednesday 13th August 2019, 12:00 noon

Lesotho Nationals highly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

HIV/AIDS: 3 years (Preferred)

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