JOB TITLE: Cervical Cancer Prevention Doctor/Clinical Officer
JOB LOCATION: Coptic Hope Center, Nairobi
Basic Function
The Cervical Cancer Prevention Doctor/Clinical officer will be responsible for the implementation of high-quality cervical cancer screening and prevention treatment to increase access to screening and treatment services for women living with HIV at Coptic and its supported sites.
Job Description
The main responsibilities for the cervical cancer prevention doctor/clinical officer will be to provide cervical cancer screening using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and to treat positive clients with treatment by cryotherapy, thermal ablation, or loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
It also includes the following:
- Perform screening and/or triage;
- Share results with clients and discuss appropriate treatment;
- In consultation with the client and program, develop a treatment plan for each client, that includes subsequent follow-up and necessary investigations;
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs);
- Offer treatment to clients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), cervicitis or genital ulcer disease incidentally diagnosed during the screening process;
- To manage and report ALL adverse events experienced by the client during screening and treatment accordingly;
- To prescribe the needed treatment for the patients or for referral incidentally diagnosed during the screening process;
- Ensure proper documentation of all clients attended to in electronic medical records (EMR) including Kenya EMR (KeMR), canSCREEN and other reporting platforms;
- Prepare and submit monthly report on cervical cancer screening and treatment services provided;
- Attend cervical cancer screening meetings and advise accordingly.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team; working under minimal supervision, self-motivation and self-driven to achieve set goals and targets; ability to analyse and report relevant activities; results oriented and able to meet project deliverables. Cervical screening: able to perform and interpret VIA, HPV testing, Pap smear, and colposcopy-directed biopsy. Cervical treatment: able to perform cryotherapy, thermal ablation, and LEEP.
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered Clinical Officer or Medical Officer or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in
cervical cancer screening and treatment. - MMed in Obs/Gyn or specialization in gynecological procedures is an added advantage.
Application procedure
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit your application & CV through email to jobs@coptichospitals.org or drop your application letter in the HR office indicating the position you are applying on or before 14th July 2024
Coptic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, promotes gender equality, and DOES NOT CHARGE any fees from applicants at any stage of recruitment nor has it engaged a third party to facilitate this hire.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
