CHS is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the position for: – Technical Officer HIV Care & Treatment: CHS/HR/STP/TOCT/02/2021 

Overall Job Function

Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer HIV Care and Treatment is a key member of CHS program staff involved in the planning and execution of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services including PMTCT, GBV and TB/HIV treatment. The Technical Officer is responsible for on-site mentoring and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to health workers in all aspects of planning and implementation of HIV services (care and treatment, TB/HIV, and PMTCT & GBV) to ensure that patients receive the full complement of prevention, treatment and care in accordance to MoH guidelines.


• Build the skills and knowledge of the targeted clinical staff on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, TB, GBV and PMTCT through on-job training, mentorship, case reviews and CMEs


• To provide on-going supervision of CHS-supported HIV prevention, care and treatment activities in assigned sites including scheduled joint supportive supervision with County and Sub-County level MoH staff


• To assist in program monitoring and evaluation with reporting through national HMIS tools and other tools in use by CHS and its funding partners


• Routinely monitor program quality through QI approaches as well as elements of operations research including identification and documentation of ‘best practices’ to ensure high-quality HIV/AIDS service provision


• To support scale-up and sustenance of aPNS in Viremia clinics at CCC and PMTCT setups


• Oversee follow-up care of PMTCT clients and HIV exposed infants in CHS supported facilities


• Timely preparation and submission of activity budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers


• Assisting in program monitoring, evaluation, and use of data to inform program planning and continuous improvement as well as research as needed.


• Support in design and implementation of GBV interventions, mentorship on GBV, documentation and report writing on GBV.


• Track and ensure real-time documentation of patients’ information in the EMR by Clinician/Nurse in sites implementing EMR Point of Care.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public health or other health-related courses.


• Master’s degree in a relevant health related field will be an added advantage.


• At least five years of HIV programs implementation experience is required.


• Should have training in HIV/AIDS, TB comprehensive care and support.


• Should be a trainer of trainers in HIV management.


• Training on GBV- minimum package of care for survivors.


• Training on Kenya EMR and the ability to use EMR for reporting.


• Advanced training in antiretroviral management is an added advantage


• Good understanding of HIV/AIDS clinical care and antiretroviral therapy (ART), including patient-centered management and family support.


• Excellent management abilities within a multi-disciplinary team, support, training and mentoring


• Good use of MS Office packages and office automation solutions.