Treatment Care & Support Officer (Gmg/Seg 1)

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The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the Mandeville Regional Hospital:
Treatment Care & Support Officer (GMG/SEG 1)
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Medical Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support/directing/coordinating the areas of testing, treatment, care and support to patients under the HIV/STI Programme.

Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social WorkORMaster’s Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences
Experience in Public Health and/or with managing HIV/AIDS patients would be an asset
Have at least three (3) years field experience in HIV/Public Health

Required Skills & Specialized Techniques
Computer literate, with the ability to use software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent data management and research skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills, oral and written
Good interpersonal skills
Project Management skills

Key responsibilities will include:
Monitoring Provider Initiated HIV Testing and Counselling (PITC) in both Hospitals and Health Centres
Liaising with other health care providers for support in the coordination of the linkage and retention in care activities
Collaborating with technical staff and field officers in the collection, collation, and analysis of data from treatment sites, testing sites and HIV databases
Leading the development and implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) plans and maintenance of tracking systems for reports received and processed
Assisting Regional TCS Officer in conducting quarterly pharmacy audits
Liaising with public and private pharmacies to assist with issues relating to order processing and delivery to ensure an uninterrupted supply of ARVs
Liaising with Parish PMTCT Coordinator to ensure the timely submission of reports
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