VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) - Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).
JOB TITLE: Prevention Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
LOCATION: Central Province
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Prevention Coordinator will be a key member of the ICAP, Kenya in-country technical staff and will be responsible for the coordination of the Prevention with Positives study and the implementation of prevention activities in Comprehensive Care Clinics at ICAP-supported health facilities in Central Province. The prevention activities targeted at HIV-infected persons enrolled in the Comprehensive Care Clinics include prevention of HIV-re-infection, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancies, water borne illnesses and malaria.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Prevention with Positives initiative.
- To work with the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) to develop Prevention with Positives material and dissemination strategy
- To help in training and building the capacity of MOH personnel to better implement prevention aspects of the National Care and Treatment Plan
- To provide technical assistance to health care facilities to strengthen the incorporation of Prevention with Positives activities in the provision of comprehensive care to HIV-infected individuals enrolled in care.
- To work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to develop material and indicators that will better capture prevention interventions and outcomes.
- To provide technical assistance to ICAP-supported facilities to improve quality of service delivery and develop mechanisms for review of facility performance
- To assist in planning timely collection of accurate data.
MIMINUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Kenya Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing would be an added advantage
- At least 3 years’ experience in public health preferably within a HIV prevention, care and treatment environment
- Clinical experience including HIV management
- Experience in mentoring and capacity building of MOH personnel
- Working knowledge of MOH healthcare systems
- Computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
All applications including a current CV should be sent to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, ICAP Offices Nairobi or sent via email to esi2101@columbia.edu before 30th of April 2009.
