Key Performance Areas:

• Biomedical Interventions: Oversee and implement the biomedical interventions for AYPs, ensuring they are delivered effectively and meet the clinical standards required.
• Technical Assistance: Offer clinical technical assistance to the bio-medical team, providing expertise and guidance to ensure that AYP biomedical interventions are of high quality and effectively address the needs of the target population.
• Clinical File Audits: Conduct regular clinical file audits to ensure compliance with clinical protocols, quality standards, and accurate documentation and proper maintenance of patient records.
• Viral Load Monitoring: Oversee and ensure the timely collection and reporting of viral load data for AYP beneficiaries and follow-up to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Patient Management: Oversee patient management processes, ensuring that AYPs receive appropriate, timely, and continuous care.
• PrEP Case Management: Ensuring that AYP in the program have individual adherence and are provided with the necessary support for health, social, and educational outcomes.
• Sub- Sub-Recipient (SSR) Management: Manage relation with SSRs, including providing capacity building to meet Global Fund requirements.

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Lead the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of AYP Biomedical interventions in alignment with program objectives and performance targets.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments, schools, community leadership, and other relevant partners to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
• Advocate for the implementation of AYP clinical interventions with stakeholders and government bodies to support program visibility and alignment with national health policies.
• Ensure that clinical interventions align with relevant government policies and legislation and facilitate linkages and retention for AYPs within the program.

Program Data and Reporting:

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee the monitoring of AYP bio-medical interventions, ensuring that program implementation is tracked accurately and efficiently, and that data is used to inform decision-making.
• Work with the AYP program M&E Manager to ensure that all clinical intervention-related data is accurately collected, validated, and reported in a timely manner to inform program improvements.
• Ensure that the clinical program staff has the necessary capacity to understand and use all reporting tools and adhere to reporting flow requirements.

Staff Capacity Building:

• Assess and identify capacity needs of clinical program staff and provide training, mentoring, coaching, and supportive supervision to enhance their skills and performance.

Compliance and Grant Close-Out:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies during the grant close-out process, including reporting, and documentation of clinical achievements.

Team Management and Accountability:

• Manage and hold clinical teams accountable for the work done, ensuring clear expectations and responsibilities are communicated and met.
• Conduct weekly performance meetings to assess progress, provide feedback, and address any challenges to ensure program success.
• Assume any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, and IHPS Senior Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, (B. Cur).
• Qualification in Community health nursing or Primary Health Care will be an advantage
• Practical understanding and application of Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV.
• Experience in the implementation of Targeted Universal Testing for Tuberculosis (TUTT).
• NIMART trained.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in managing clinical programs, particularly in AYP-focused interventions.
• Strong background in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, or adolescent health services.
• Proven experience in managing Sub sub-recipients, providing technical assistance, and working with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs, especially Global Fund, PEPFAR, or similar projects.

Travel Requirements
Local travel is inherent to the position.