Job Description

• Provide training, supportive supervision and mentoring NDOVU study adherence staff and site staff involved in offering adherence counselling to NDOVU study participants
• Hold debriefing for NDOVU study adherence staff and study site staff offering adherence counselling in the NDOVU study
• Coordinate teams offering Adherence counselling in the different NDOVU sites in Kenya
• Perform routine site visits and quality supervision visits to supervise and ensure adherence counselling is offered as per the study protocol.
• Formulate and coordinate referral pathways for NDOVU participants requiring additional mental health support and social support within the established county systems.
• Provide one-on-one psychotherapy counseling sessions for difficult and complex cases among study participants, focusing on treatment adherence and management of side effects e.g. patients with addiction, major depressive disorder and neurocognitive disorders.
• Assess individual barriers to adherence and develop personalized strategies to overcome these challenges and educate participants about the importance of adherence to ART, potential side effects, and the implications of viral load results. The lead adherence can be called upon to fill in shortages when necessary.
• Provide information on available support services, including mental health resources and community support groups.
• Ensure adherence counsellors document participant interactions and progress in electronic case report forms eCRFs accurately, assess for completeness and offer additional training where this does not happen.
• Participate in NDOVU study multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases where adherence of participants is not well established despite interventions made.
• Collect qualitative data regarding participant experiences with treatment adherence and barriers faced.
• Prepare reports on adherence trends, challenges encountered, and recommendations for improving participant support.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Job Specification

• A Master’s degree in Counselling or Psychology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling or support roles within healthcare settings, preferably in HIV care.
• Strong understanding of HIV treatment regimens.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to manage large teams
• Prior experience working within HIV clinic set-up in a public hospital
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build trustful relationships with participants.
• Proficiency in data entry and management using electronic health records or similar systems.
• Current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice GCP is a MUST on confirmation of offer
• MUST have a current certificate in Human Subject Protection on confirmation of offer
• Additional training in adherence counseling or motivational interviewing techniques is beneficial.
• Experience in clinical studies is a plus