Medical Officer at lanpyakyel

Muse, Shan State, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Management, HIV/TB/STI Treatment, Patient Counseling, PrEP Provision, Pharmaceutical Inventory Management, Project Management, Staff Supervision, Psychosocial Care, Infection Control, Data Monitoring, Stakeholder Representation, Cervical Cancer Screening

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description Lan Pya Kyel Association (“LPK”) is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organization. It is local organization in Myanmar. LPK is currently providing full comprehensive package of HIV prevention and treatment to vulnerable populations particularly, sex workers and men who have sex with men and Transgender Women. Organization has been implementing HIV and related programs throughout the country since 1st March 2021. Lan Pya Kyel is now inviting applications to fill the following position: Job Description Medical Management Provide clinical consultation and management of HIV/TB/STI with the quality management according to service minded and maintain confidential records and registers of patients, their conditions and treatment provided. Perform HIV testing services with point of care testing for the diagnosis of HIV where there is no laboratory. Work with clinic team together as a team to provide HIV cascade care continuum. Ensure TB/OI screening, prophylaxis, and baseline investigations for ART initiation to all HIV positive cases and suspected TB cases. Ensure all clients tested HIV positive are successfully referred of patients for ART initiation site of NAP. Ensure Substantial risk for HIV infection, acute HIV infection, and recent exposure to HIV, counselling for PrEP users and PrEP eligibility for PrEP potential users. Ensure all presumptive TB Cases are properly screened according to NTP guidelines, and screening-positive clients receive TB Treatment in collaboration with NTP. Ensure medical care, psychosocial care, and patient support for all PLHIV are implemented for successful modified decentralization of ART. Perform STI screenings, Family planning counselling, and cervical cancer screenings according to project needs. Provide psychosocial care for TG women, hormonal consultation, medical consultation, and other TG-related services. Ensure the availability of pharmaceuticals at the LPK clinic and maintain an inventory of medicine, drugs, and other items for OI treatment, follow up on consumption, forecasting, and pharmacy orders of the assigned LPK clinic. Interact with other members of the LPK team to ensure the quality and relevance of activities compared to the objectives of the program. Monitor progress of activities according to work plans, project plans, and targets; identify problems and propose solutions. Organize the capacity building of medical staff and contribute to the technical aspects of training for prevention staff. Active participation in program-related meetings or trainings within the organization and need to attend external meetings which are related to clinic activities. Ensure infection control in the clinic, universal precautions, and sterilization procedures are followed according to SOPs. To perform any other additional duties as required. Project Management Sets targets for the LPK site and develops work plans for the team. Ensures delivery of planned outputs; reviews monthly progress, identifies issues, and finds solutions with the team. Checks data accuracy and submits monthly program activity data to the M&E department. Reviews dashboard data and provides feedback to monitor target achievement. Supervises monthly field activities and ensures timely reporting and follow-up. Participates in annual/bi-annual program reviews. Monitors KPSC activities to ensure objectives are met. Staff Management Provides guidance and regular feedback to supervisees and conducts annual performance appraisals; ensures compliance with LPK staff policies, rules, and regulations. Prepares terms and conditions for service providers and ensures adherence to contract agreements. Chairs monthly team and data review meetings, identifies issues, and works with the site team to determine appropriate solutions. Programme Management and Strategy Participates in needs assessments of the target population to ensure alignment with organizational strategies and program designs. Keeps updated on the sex work situation and the MSM and transgender community context in the area, including quarterly updates on cruising points. Contributes to program design and strategy using updated population size estimates, HIV prevalence data, and available services at the site level. External & Internal Representation and Communication Represent and advocate LPK program including decentralization with stakeholders (NGOs, local authorities, particularly MoH, communities) at site level. Directly communicate with HQ coordination team for all program related technical and management issues. Qualifications Must be M.B.B.S; (preferably previous experience in managing HIV patients, TB patients and PrEP provision) with valid license (SAMA) to practice. Must have appropriate professional competencies and qualifications. English language skills are an asset. Must be a good team player. Additional Information 09 977221053, 09 969906288, 09 250168734

Responsibilities

The Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical management of HIV, TB, and STIs while overseeing clinic operations and pharmaceutical inventory. Additionally, the role involves project management, staff supervision, and representing the organization to external stakeholders.