JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Clinical Mentor/Facility Doctor – SHAC SHWARI HEALTH ASSOCIATION Cameroon, Yaoundé or Bertoua
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Shwari Health Cameroon is a locally registered organization with a vision to ensure the provision of quality, effective and innovative evidence-based solutions to address health systems challenges within the health sector in Cameroon and beyond with a special focus on children and adolescents. To achieve this, Shwari Health Cameroon uses proven community strategies to identify HIV-infected children and adolescents, refer them to health facilities for initiation of treatment, and support and accompany them through treatment to ensure they remain in care and achieve viral suppression. Our mission is to be one of the most sought-after implementation science associations in Cameroon that uses evidence-based strategies to effectively cover the ‘Know-Do’ gaps in the provision of health services. We aim to achieve this by applying modern evidence generation and synthesis methods to understand operational contexts to devise strategies that could make the implementation efforts more effective and efficient. SHWARI Health Association, in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI), the Government of the Republic of Cameroon’s Regional Technical Groups (RTGs), will be implementing a project titled SAFECARE-Cameroon, which is a 5-year CDC/PEPFAR-Funded project. SAFECARE-Cameroon’s goal is to develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive facility and community-based HIV services for children, adolescents, and adults in Cameroon in PEPFAR-supported regions of the country and support the government to fast-track its progress to achieve HIV epidemic control. As a result, SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is recruiting for the following program implementation positions. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in Yaoundé or Bertoua.
SHAC Office Positions
Position: Clinical Mentor/Facility Doctor, SAFE CARE Project -Cameroon
Reports to: Regional Program Manager
Location of work: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Number of positions: 9
Position Overview:
The Clinical Mentor / Facility Doctor will work closely with the regional program manager to support the facility in HIV care services through patient care and treatment, mentorship of all staff involved along the HIV care continuum to ensure compliance to the National Guidelines and optimized Case Finding, Linkage and Retention to Treatment. He (She) will be based in facilities with a cluster of 2 to 4 facilities to support, coordinate, supervise and mentor, and oversee program activities. He (She) will provide technical assistance to the coordinator of the ART clinic and his team to ensure SAFECARE implementation in all facilities in his/her cluster. He (She) will participate in a variety of activities attached under two main themes:
Essential Functions
A. Provision of patient care and treatment at facility level
Put himself/herself entirely at the disposal of the SAFE CARE Project to fulfill its mandate of HIV care doctor in his/her clinic of attachmentParticipate in all weekly data review meetings at the facilityParticipate in the review of all weekly reports and generation of quality-assuredEnsure the quality of HIV care at his/her facility for persons living with HIV/AIDS is optimal and in line with national ART guidelinesEnsure assigned targets relating to HIV care at the facility are metOversee the activities of psychosocial workers, data clerks and all other staff under his/her authorityParticipate in advanced training programs as needed including recognizing and managing antiretroviral drug side effects, identifying and managing of opportunistic infections, PMTCT, and TB/HIV co-infection.Ensure timely weekly and monthly reports of the facility on HIV care activitiesPerform any other duties as may be assigned by the facility CTA Coordinator as a team memberCarry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
A. Site and program management
Be the link between SHAC, the Health District team and the assigned facility on matters related to services provided by other stakeholders with any form of engagement with SHAC including CBOs and Bikers.Work closely with the site Coordinator, Major and Data associates to Mentor and oversee the day-to-day activities of CBO, APS and Data staff at assigned sites and build the capacity of the said personnelPlay a leading role in the handshake model with KP, OVC and other partners working with the facilitiesUndertake to follow-up to ensure supervisors’ recommendations are carried out and maintain documentationActively Participate in all site-held meetings particularly daily/ weekly/monthly data review and validation meetings at the facilities with all stakeholdersInstitutionalize CQI through mentorship and participating and carrying out QI activities including QI projects with trained Team membersEnsure assigned targets relating to HIV care at the facility are met, through the implementation of all recommended strategies, and activities of the SAFECARE project.Support case presentations and site participation in biweekly HIV ECHO sessions.Assist with submitting of validated daily/weekly/monthly reports as requiredPrepare the facilities and participate in PEPFAR Site Improvement Through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) visits as requestedParticipate in the development of site-specific technical assistance based on-site visitsEnsure logistics necessary for undertaking various activities are requested on time and activity reports are submitted timely. These activities may include but are not limited to: support groups, outreach activities, catch-up activities, extended hours and weekend clinics.Undertake disbursement and retirement of funds for the planned facility activities mentioned above as requiredEngage the leadership and the management of the facility she/he is attached to participate in the SAFE CARE project achievement of expected resultsAny other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Medical doctor, Registered Nurse, Nurse Midwife, preference for HIV Nurse Prescriber (HNP) and HIV-trained medical doctor;A Master’s Degree in public health will be an added advantage;Registered with necessary regulatory bodies;Minimum of five (5) years of working experience providing HIV Care and Treatment including PMTCT care, and HIV clinical management;Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in designing and implementing complex and challenging HIV-related care and treatment programs, including clinical mentoring, training, preceptorships and continuous quality improvement;Extensive knowledge of and practical experience with health systems in Cameroon;Demonstrated experience working closely with government public health officials and agencies at all levels;Demonstrated ability to interact with persons from a variety of professional disciplines and different levels of society in a tactful, diplomatic, and culturally appropriate manner;Demonstrated ability to work independently;Computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;Experience working with PEPFAR programs will be an added advantageThe candidate should be prepared to travel domestically for at least 50% of the time.Professional fluency in oral and written French and working knowledge in English.Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Work Environment
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) /Context / Required competencies
Core values
Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goalsDiversity: Respects others and value their diverse perspectives and contributionsIntegrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principlesAccountability: Takes responsibility for own actions and delegated workCore competenciesCommunication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the OrganizationCollaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environmentPlanning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured mannerAnalysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisionsInitiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projectsFlexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstancesManagerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environmentStrategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving themManaging performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
Instructions for Submitting Applications:
1. All applications should be submitted electronically at: https://forms.gle/zFso5waZkTf716JG6
2. Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying.
3. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with the applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.
4. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and experiences.
5. Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
6. Job-related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for an interview.
7. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information.
8. The deadline for application is September 10th, 2024, 5 PM Cameroon Time.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable.
