Pediatric Nurse Mentors, Ethiopia - Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI)
Title: Clinical Mentor
Employer: Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI)
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa but primarily in the field
Closing Date: 31 May 2008
The Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) is seeking a Clinical Mentor for Pediatric HIV/AIDS who will support the Ethiopia’s Pediatrics Program by mentoring selected sites on a full-time basis. The Clinical Mentor will advise and work with the hospitals/health centers to implement and support the program.
Responsibilities:
Provide clinical mentoring to HIV treatment teams and other relevant healthcare workers at selected health care facilities
Provide clinical advice and assistance in initiating and improving ongoing clinical care for patients with HIV/AIDS or related conditions
Provide advice and assistance in scaling up hospital systems to manage HIV/AIDS Testing, Treatment and Care services with a focus on Pediatrics
Improve referral linkages among the departments within the facility and satellite facilities
To encourage community-based support to ensure proper adherence and psychosocial support of patients
To assist in the development of initial and continued medical education for all clinic staff, including formal didactic training, clinical mentorship and ward round management
Provide ongoing follow up support to sites
Perform other duties as required.
Experience:
A university degree with a focus in clinical care nursing
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience; experience in HIV/AIDS treatment and care required
Good bedside manner and strong interpersonal skills
Teaching or training experience an added advantage
Experience communicating with Government and other high-level officials strongly preferred
Experience providing administrative support
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including cross-cultural communication - Strong knowledge of computer applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook - Ability to communicate perfectly both orally and in written Amharic - Ability to communicate perfectly both orally and in written English - Strong organizational skills; ability to follow up on multiple projects simultaneously
Vacancy Contact:
To apply for this post, e-mail letter of interest, resume/CV and the names of three references to: chaijobs[at]clintonfoundation.org Please include; Clinical Mentor in the title of the e-mail.
