Program Manager Job Vacancy: International Medical Corps (IMC)

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas.

IMC currently implements projects in various districts in Kenya.

IMC is seeking a candidate to fill the position of program manager for a program on Provision of Technical Assistance, Financial Support, and Capacity Building for HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment for kenya prisons services under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Program Manager (1 position)

The program manager will be responsible for overall program management activities in coast province and will be based in Mombasa

Duties Include:

• Development and strengthening of program systems to ensure provision of high quality and accessible HIV prevention, care and treatment services in assigned provinces as well as support expansion to neighboring provinces
• Coordinate implementation of programs activities including facility assessment and development, training, clinical care, mentoring, counseling and education, community follow-up, commodity management, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Capacity building staff of the Kenya prisons services personnel to plan, manage and evaluate program activities
• Developing and maintaining relations including representation with Kenya Prisons services, DMOH, PMO/PASCO and HIV/AIDS prevention and care partners in the target province;
• Clinical mentoring and training MOH staff in partnership with DHMTs and other partners;
• Provide guidance, mentorship and continuing medical education to the health service providers on HIV prevention, care and treatment.
• Ensure that the projects are implemented in line with the national polices and guidelines.
• Compile the required program reports and submit them to the national level.
• Advice the national level on gaps, opportunities and in service provision

Qualifications;

• Diploma in clinical medicine preferably specialized in pediatrics.
• At least 4 years of prior experience working with MOH or health sector NGO in Kenya
• Training and experience in PMTCT and DTC/TB/HIV Palliative Care
• Proficient in computer skills
• Demonstrated high inter personal and leadership skills and a team player

Qualified candidates should submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY including C.V. and contact of two (2) referees not later than 21st November. 2008 to the HR Manager - nairobi @ imcafrica.org

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