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• To
  optimize the delivery of simplified ARV prophylaxis arid treatment for
  HIV-positive pregnant and lactating women and mothers living with HIV by
  strengthening the capacity of the primary health care system to provide
  quality PMTCT/MNCH services.
• To
  increase the demand, uptake, and timely utilization of PMTCT/MNCH services
  for HIV-positive pregnant women, mothers, and children along the continuum
  of care.
• To
  strengthen real-lime monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for timely
  decision-making to improve health service delivery for HIV-positive
  pregnant women, mothers, and their children in need of prophylaxis and
  treatment.

• Offer
  technical support in the development of district work plans to implement
  ONTA project activities in the districts of support
• Responsible
  for capacity building of health workers in goal-oriented ANC and ensuring
  improved ANC through organizing training and mentoring of health workers
  on goal-oriented ANC implementation
• Facilitate
  the adoption of continuous quality improvement (CS) methodologies in
  routine MNCH service provision through mentoring and supervision of staff
  in MNCH to ensure improved ANC and PNC services and supportive counseling
  for HIV-positive women and families.
• Participate
  in advocacy efforts through increasing awareness and buy-in for eMTCT
  agenda of leaders at various levels of society (religious, politicians at
  district, parish &sub-county councils) on the importance of
  GOAL-oriented ANC. male involvement, and Option By.
• Update,
  orient, and equip community structures (i.e. VHT peer educators)
• Conduct
  sensitization of communities on MNCH and eMTCT
• Participate
  in designing and scaling up of innovative programs to improve the
  involvement of the men in MNCH and EMTCT
• Participate
  in the roll-out and implementation of the new MOH male involvement
  strategy at the sites of support. Support district and site teams to
  develop appropriate action plans to implement male involvement strategy
  and provision of male-friendly services
• Support
  health workers and community follow-up structures (VHTs) to strengthen
  follow up for pregnant women and HIV-exposed infant.
• Coordinate
  the implementation of project quarterly PMCT performance review meetings
  at the respective district level and support teams to develop improvement
  plans.
• Provide
  activity reports and participates in other technical reporting according
  to defined reporting schedule, writes regular monitoring and technical
  reports as required
• Assists
  in identifying, documenting, disseminating and scaling up best practices
  in PMTCT and C&T
• Any
  other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

• The
  candidate should possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  (MBChB) or a degree in Nursing (reproductive health) from a recognized
  institution and must be registered with the relevant professional body.
  The applicant should possess a master’s degree in Community/Public Health is an added advantage.
  
• Three
  years work experience in PMTCT/EID Programs, with a reputable NGO and
  direct experience with government and donor representatives
• Hands-on
  experience working with community programs and structures
• Good
  understanding of current issues and developments in the field of HIV/AIDS
  and especially PMTCT, ART and goal-oriented ANC.
• Experience
  in mentoring health workers in PMTCT service provision Strong skills in
  teamwork and networking.
• Excellent
  verbal communication and writing skills

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