ICAP
of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public
Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV
Prevention, 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position to be based in Nairobi:
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position to be based in Nairobi:
1. PMTCT Advisor
Location:
Nairobi
Overall Job function:
The PMTCT advisor will provide technical support in the planning and
implementation of PMTCT activities within ICAP-supported facilities in
collaboration with the Ministry of Health.Overall Job function:
He/she will supervise regional PMTCT Advisors and will report to the Director of Programs, ICAP Kenya. In addition he/she will be responsible for the planning, coordination and providing overall direction for the Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment programming as well as providing strong leadership to a team of implementers working with the facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
To
oversee the planning and implementation of PMTCT in ICAP supported facilities.
To provide on-going technical support and supervision to regional PMTCT officers who will in turn provide technical support to facilities in the implementation of PMTCT activities.
To oversee the training and updating of health care workers at ICAP-supported facilities on National PMTCT guidelines and protocols.
To strengthening referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided and the HIV clinics at ICAP-supported facilities.
To strengthen collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HEI activities at the MCH.
To assist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation systems for PMTCT
To participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of health, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities.
To develop a standard package of Paediatric HIV care services and ensure its implementation in ICAP supported facilities
To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of Early Infant Diagnosis program and integration of Early Infant Diagnosis with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment program
To provide supervision of program officers working in all aspects of Pediatric Care
To contribute to training and mentorship of ICAP and site staff in Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment
To assist in program monitoring and evaluation in Pediatric HIV care and treatment
To provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health in Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment
Strong mentorship and supervisory skills
To provide on-going technical support and supervision to regional PMTCT officers who will in turn provide technical support to facilities in the implementation of PMTCT activities.
To oversee the training and updating of health care workers at ICAP-supported facilities on National PMTCT guidelines and protocols.
To strengthening referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided and the HIV clinics at ICAP-supported facilities.
To strengthen collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HEI activities at the MCH.
To assist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation systems for PMTCT
To participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of health, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities.
To develop a standard package of Paediatric HIV care services and ensure its implementation in ICAP supported facilities
To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of Early Infant Diagnosis program and integration of Early Infant Diagnosis with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment program
To provide supervision of program officers working in all aspects of Pediatric Care
To contribute to training and mentorship of ICAP and site staff in Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment
To assist in program monitoring and evaluation in Pediatric HIV care and treatment
To provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health in Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment
Strong mentorship and supervisory skills
Requirements:
Bachelor’s
degree in Nursing or medicine. A Masters degree in relevant field will be an
added advantage
Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis
More at least 5 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activities
Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT
Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis
More at least 5 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activities
Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT
2. Program Officer, TB/HIV
Location:
Kisumu with frequent travel in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
The Program Officer, TB/HIV will give direction and technical support to all TB/HIV activities in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza.
Overall Job Function:
The Program Officer, TB/HIV will give direction and technical support to all TB/HIV activities in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza.
Key Responsibilities:
To
provide, plan, direct and participate in formal training and mentorship at
health facilities in TB/HIV co-management
To implement TB screening for PLWA at all ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To implement Provider-initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) of TB patients at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To strengthening referral linkages between TB Clinic and Comprehensive care clinics at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To provide on-going supervision of TB/HIV activities in Nyanza
To provide technical assistance for TB infection control at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To provide technical assistance on TB/HIV to ICAP officers and health care providers in Nyanza
To contribute to design, planning and implementation of research related to TB/HIV
To implement TB screening for PLWA at all ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To implement Provider-initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) of TB patients at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To strengthening referral linkages between TB Clinic and Comprehensive care clinics at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To provide on-going supervision of TB/HIV activities in Nyanza
To provide technical assistance for TB infection control at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
To provide technical assistance on TB/HIV to ICAP officers and health care providers in Nyanza
To contribute to design, planning and implementation of research related to TB/HIV
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor
of Medicine. A masters degree in Medicine or its equivalent will be an added
advantage
Experience in public health preferably within TB control programs
Clinical experience including HIV management
Computer literacy
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number, referees current and expected salary should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 28th Sept 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.columbia-icap.orgExperience in public health preferably within TB control programs
Clinical experience including HIV management
Computer literacy
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number, referees current and expected salary should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 28th Sept 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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