AHF Job Vacancy: Thailand and India

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AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF)

Asia Pacific Bureau Secretariat

Positions Vacant:

Medical Officer (1), Nurse (1), Counselor(1) for AHF Bangkok Clinic,(

Centre of Excellence )Thailand

Location: Lopburi, Thailand

Medical Officer (1), Counselor (1) for AHF India CARES Clinic,(Centre

of Excellence) New Delhi, INDIA

Location: New Delhi, India

Application Deadline: 30 September 2007 Submission instructions: To

apply please e-mail your cover letter, resume, salary history and

contact details of two professional referees to

chinkholal.thangsing@.... or by regular mail to: AIDS

Healthcare Foundation/ India Cares,

S 7, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi 110017,

India

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About AHF:

AHF is the largest non-profit, non-governmental HIV/AIDS organization

in the United States. AHF specializes in providing HIV/AIDS medical

care regardless of their ability to pay. Under its global program, AHF

provides technical assistance to and works in partnership with

governments, people living with HIV/AIDS, and local stakeholders to

establish sustainable, scalable, and replicable HIV/AIDS treatment and

care models in 14 countries. AHF currently operates HIV/AIDS clinics

that provide life-saving antiretroviral treatment, care, and support

services free of charge to over 60000 clients in Asia and Pacific,

Africa and Latin America and Carribean. Web: www.aidshealth.org.

Job Description:

Position # 1: Medical Officer

Key qualifications:

• Medical Graduate, MBBS, or MD from MCI recognized University in India

• At least three (3) years clinical experience and HIVAIDS treatment

experience would be an added advantage, in clinic or in NGO setting.

• Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/

e-mail application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc.;

• Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while

working as part of a team;

• Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct medical care services on time

Conduct medical examinations for clients and fill intake forms

• Order for laboratory investigation, review laboratory test results

and other related medical reports

• Authorizes refills for medications.

• Completes diagnosis forms and document examination, notes, follow up

notes and other relevant forms in a timely manner.

• Reviews charts and performs peer reviews as assigned.

• Conduct in house clinical and medical training sessions and CME

programs for staff

• Participate in clinical case conference of HIV Physicians from time

to time.

Position # 2: Nurse

Key Qualifications:

1. Graduate in GNM.

2. At least 2 to 3 years experience working in nursing care in

hospital or clinics

3. An experience in nursing care for HIVAIDS patients would be

recommended.

4. Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/

e-mail application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc..

5. Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while

working as part of a team.

6. Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide nursing services to the patients at the clinic.

• Assist doctor with day to day clinical operations by checking

vitals, assisting with clinical examinations, dressings etc

• Assist doctor in providing for referrals for additional medical

services

• Conducts individual and group education sessions on providing basic

nursing care for HIV patients.

• Conduct hands on training on nursing skills for families, HIV

support groups and to other healthcare providers.

• Manage drug stocking in the pharmacy including conducting a monthly

sock report.

• Dispense medication OI and ART through the pharmacy.

• Participate in Medical Staff Meeting

Position # 3: Counselor

Key Qualifications:

1. A Graduate, MSW, Psychology, Sociology.

2. At least 2 to 3 years experience in providing counseling services

in HIVAIDS pre- post test, ongoing counseling, ART adherence

counseling in nursing care in hospital or clinics or in AIDS NGOs

3. Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/

e-mail application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc.;

4. Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while

working as part of a team.

5. Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

Roles and Responsibilities:

Includes the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide counseling services to Clients.

• Provide pre and post test, ART and PPMTC counseling for patients

ensuring patient confidentiality.

• Provide additional psycho social support required face to face or on

the phone including partner and family counseling.

• Provides basic referrals for additional non medical services

(including legal services).

• Insure that all clients receive the appropriate follow up counseling

services. Conducts individual and group education sessions on-site and

off-site at various local facilities.

• Participate in Medical Staff Meeting

Compensation and Benefits

As comparable to other HIVAIDS Clinics

Additional Information

• A probation period of six months.

• People living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

• AHF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It

does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of

race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin,

age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other

legally protected status.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Dr.C.Thangsing

e-mail: <chinkholal.thangsing@...>