Openings. Medical Officer (1), Counselor (1), Nurse (1) for AHF India Cares, Mumbai, India

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AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION – INDIA CARES

Asia Pacific Bureau

Positions Vacant:

Counselor (2) for AHF India Cares, New Delhi, India

Part Time Medical Officer (1) for Care Home, New Delhi, India

Location: New Delhi, India

Medical Officer (1), Counselor (1), Nurse (1) for AHF India Cares, Mumbai, India

Application Deadline: 20 June 2009 Submission instructions: To apply please

e-mail your cover letter, resume, salary history and contact details of two

professional referees to ahf.indiacares@...  or by regular mail to: AIDS

Healthcare Foundation/ India Cares, S  345, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi 110017,

India

 

About AHF

AIDS Healthcare Foundation established in 1987 is the largest non profit public

benefit HIV/AIDS organization in the United States. AHF is supporting more than

100,000 people in 22 countries. AHF global commitment is to establish centers of

excellence which are replicable, scalable and sustainable model for HIV/AIDS

medical services and dedicate itself to the mission of providing “Cutting edge

medicines and advocacy regardless of ability to payâ€.

About AHF India Cares

India Cares was established in 2004 with a commitment to form partnerships

between local NGOs and government AIDS control agencies to provide life-saving

ART services to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs). After three years, India

Cares has emerged as an organization known for high quality HIV/AIDS treatment

and care support services and for its role as an advocacy leader – as

demonstrated by its AIDS Activist 2nd Line Treatment and Universal Access

Campaigns. India Cares programs are designed to provide the full range of

HIV/AIDS services for PLHAs. The Center of Excellence (COE) in New Delhi is the

first organization of its kind to serve as a one-stop shop for HIV/AIDS medical

care, including treatment and care, counseling, patient education, and

HIV-related social services.

AHF India Cares’ clinic in New Delhi, the Center of Excellence, opened in

October 2006 and offers testing, psycho-social support and ART services to more

than 700 patients, including pediatric treatment. The goal of the Center is to

provide ART services to 2,000 patients over a period of five years. Leveraging

AHF India Cares’ extensive experience in providing cutting-edge ART and

medical care at its clinics in Mysore, the Center of Excellence has become a

point of service for ART delivery and monitoring by qualified physicians and

trained healthcare providers. Already an operator of Mobile Medical and Testing

Clinics in the United States, AHF India Cares saw an opportunity to adopt this

model to one of India's busiest and most developed cities.

 

Job Description:

Position # 1: Medical Officer

Key qualifications:

Physician (MD, MBBS) with F.H.A.M. preferable. Additional clinical or research

experience and certification in HIV specialty is favorable.

At least 2 years experience in HIV care, treatment and support.

Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and

report writing tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

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;

Available to start working in  July 2009; Preference will be given to

candidates from the same city/state

Roles and Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

1.Provide outpatient HIV care and treatment services at assigned public HIV care

and treatment sites.

2.Provide clinical care for individuals co-infected with TB and HIV, clinical

services to Prevent Mother-to-Child (PMTCT) HIV transmission and provide

clinical care for acute and chronic co-morbid conditions including hypertension

and diabetes mellitus.

3. Conduct CMEs as needed for the medical staff.

4. Sustain standard patient data collection practices in support of national and

AHF health information management systems. Provide regular reports to the Bureau

Chief, Country project coordinator and the Project Coordinator

5. Counsel and provide post-exposure prophylaxis for accidental occupational HIV

exposure and victims of sexual assault.

6.  Support efforts to strengthen the infrastructure at the ART clinic for the

delivery and monitoring of quality HIV care and treatment services.

7.  Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinator and respond to the Country

coordinating team.

8.  Represent AHF India Cares at various meetings and events surrounding HIV

care and treatment, with key partners and stakeholders.

 

Position 2: Nurse

 Key Qualifications:

1.  ANM or GNM or equivalent qualification; registered with Nursing Council of

the state;

2. At least one year hospital or outpatient nursing experience , especially in

HIV treatment and care  is preferable

3. Level IV (Fluency) in English is required – level IV in reading; level IV

in speaking; level IV in writing.

4.  Must have knowledge of general nursing principles and practice.

5.  Strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition are required.

6.  The incumbent must show initiative in identifying objectives, exercise good

management practices and follow-through

7.  Must be cognizant of the laws surrounding patient privacy issues.

8.  Must be a computer literate, proficient in MS Office.

9.  Available to start working in  July 2009; Preference will be given to

candidates from the same city/state

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Medical Officer in the provision of outpatient clinical care for

PLHAs registered in the  DIC in Manipur

2.  Conduct Home Visits to provide home based care to the registered clients

3. Conducts client registration, intake and initial examination

4. Uses test results and clinical assessment to determine type and stage of HIV

and assist medical officer in administering appropriate treatment allowed under

protocol

5.  Maintain pharmacy inventory, disburse medications to the client

6.  Assist the Medical officer and Project Coordinator in maintaining the

clinical database and records

7.  Perform all clinical tasks following established policies and protocols

8.  Perform group and one-on-one education specific to STD/HIV and other

communicable diseases 

9.  Assess and identify nursing-related training and technical assistance needs.

 

Position # 3: Counselor (1 Male and 1 Female)

Key Qualifications:

1. Graduate, MSW, Psychology, Sociology from a recognized institute.

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

pre- post test counseling, ART adherence counseling in nursing care in hospital

or clinics or in AIDS NGOs

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;

Available to start working in  July 2009; Preference will be given to

candidates from the same city/state as the office location

Roles and Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

1. Provide counseling services to Clients.

2. Provide pre and post test, ART and PPMTC counseling for patients ensuring

patient confidentiality.

3. Provide additional psycho social support required face to face or on the

phone including partner and family counseling.

4. Provides basic referrals for additional non medical services (including legal

services).

5.  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.

6.  Participate  in Medical Staff Meeting

7.  Other duties may be assigned.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Will be based on knowledge and experience and will be comparable to other

HIVAIDS Clinics in India

 Additional Information

A probation period of three months is applicable.

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.

Selected candidate must be available to begin work in July 2009.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

 

AHF India Cares

Advocacy, Policy and Communication Division

Mahesh Ganesan

e-mail: <mahesh.ganesan@...>