New Delhi: Vacancy for AHF Center of Excellence India Cares Clinic

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AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF)Asia Pacific Bureau

Positions Vacant:

Medical Officer (1)

Nurse (1),

Counselor(1)

for AHF India CARES Clinic, New Delhi, INDIA.

About AHF:

Established in 1987, AHF is the largest non-profit, non-governmental

HIV/AIDS organization in the United States. AHF specializes in

providing HIV/AIDS medical care and currently serves over 17,000

patients in the United States regardless of their medical insurance

status or ability to pay at fourteen outpatient clinics and one

inpatient facility located in California and Florida.

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 11 countries.

AHF currently operates HIV/AIDS clinics that provide life-saving

antiretroviral treatment, care, and support services free of charge to over

34000 clients in Asia Pacific, Africa and Central America. Web:

www.aidshealth.org.

AHF India Cares is setting up a Center of Excellence " AHF India Cares

Clinic in New Delhi " , for this project AHF requires the following

staff:

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;

• Available to start working in October 2006

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.

7. Available to start working in October 2006

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

stock 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;

6. Available to start working in October 2006

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

• 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 in India

Additional Information

• A probation period of three 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.

• Selected candidate must be available to begin work in October 2006.

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

Location: New Delhi

Application Deadline: 15 September 2006

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

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

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