Medical Officer

About the Organization

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1987 and a leader in the global HIV response. AHF currently supports HIV/AIDS programs in 50 countries, including Rwanda. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. Our core values are patient-centered care, valuing employees, respect for diversity, agility, and fighting for what is right.

Position Summary

AHF Rwanda seeks a competent Medical Officer to be based in Bugesera District. The Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical care and treatment, managing complex HIV cases, and leading HIV quality improvement projects. The role includes supporting site growth, program budgeting, and planning. The Medical Officer will provide technical support to AHF nurse mentors and facility staff through continuous medical education. This position also serves as a liaison between districts, AHF, and AHF-supported health facilities within the Eastern region (Bugesera and Ngoma Districts). The incumbent will be based in Bugesera District and will provide mentorship support to Ngoma District sites as well as other Eastern AHF-supported sites as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite patient care and treatment, including medical consultation for infectious diseases
• Manage complicated HIV cases and associated comorbidities in supported health facilities
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports on infectious diseases and clinical mentorship activities to the Medical Director
• Review weekly reports from nurse mentors and laboratory technicians and provide guidance on program implementation
• Review and validate data reports
• Ensure the quality of HIV services in AHF-supported sites
• Ensure that HIV-positive clients are initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and followed up in care and treatment
• Ensure that community HIV-targeted testing is well implemented