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a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based
approach builds programs that create lasting change.
Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.
Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.
Location: APHIAplus Project- Laikipia, Nakuru, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Narok
Reference #: FHI360-TOPT-012
Works as a member of the regional mentorship team under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment). S/he will mentor health service providers on the pharmaceutical management information system, pharmacovigilance tools and provide policy updates on HIV management including ART.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide updates to the service
providers on the revised ART policies and SOPs.
· Provide mentorship and coaching on
ART adherence preparation of new patients, dispensing medication use and
counseling.
· Provide support supervision on
monitoring ART adherence (using multiple approaches).
· Provide support in
counter-checking drug dosages and formulations.
· Support health care providers to
document and report adverse drug interactions.
· Provide mentorship and coaching to
service providers on inventory management (quantification, requisition,
storage, expiry tracking and reporting).
· Provide updates to service
providers on pharmaceutical management information system (PMIS); Daily
Activity Register, Facility CDRR, District CDRR, Bin card, expiry tracking
chart temp logs, Inventory Tracking Tool, Dispensing Tool, job aids
(dispensing, storage, inventory management, quantification, medication use
counseling), national set of recommended standard operating procedures (SOPs).
· Use of the ADT (where applicable).
Minimum
Requirements:
· Diploma in Pharmaceutical
Technology from a recognized Medical Training College with 7-9 years relevant
experience.
· Basic training on ART, Commodity
Management (and preferably TOT).
· Experience in mentoring and
supervision of other pharmacy staff on inventory management, rational use and
quantification.
· The use of the ARV Dispensing tool
(ADT) is an added advantage.
· At least 4 years’ experience in
providing support for a busy ART program.
Technical
Officer - Nurse / Midwife
Location: APHIAplus Project -Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Kericho
Reference #: FHI360-TONM-013
The Technical Officer - Nurse/Midwife will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
S/he will mentor health service providers on the high impact integrated maternal, neonatal and newborn care nursing interventions including documentation and review of records.
In addition s/he will provide policy updates and facilitate effective referral systems to increase access to integrated services.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project -Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Kericho
Reference #: FHI360-TONM-013
The Technical Officer - Nurse/Midwife will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
S/he will mentor health service providers on the high impact integrated maternal, neonatal and newborn care nursing interventions including documentation and review of records.
In addition s/he will provide policy updates and facilitate effective referral systems to increase access to integrated services.
Key Responsibilities:
· The Nurse/Midwife will use his/her
CTS skills to update and coach the facility based Service providers on the
latest updates on RH/FP.
· Provide mentorship, coaching and
OJT on: focused antenatal care, EONC including AMSTL and care of the newborn,
FP in particular on LAPMs including contraceptive use for HIV +ve clients and
dual method use.
· Provide regular update to service
providers on targeted postpartum care and comprehensive post rape care.
· Provide regular updates to service
providers on other cross–cutting approaches such as: infection prevention
practices and both internal and external support supervision.
· Support facilities to initiate
QA/QI approaches and integration of RH/HIV services including the screening of
cervical cancer with other RH and HIV services.
· In liaison with the MOH
supervisors, jointly conduct supportive supervision visits and also ensure
internal supervision is taking place regularly.
· Carry out periodic assessments to
monitor quality of care in health facilities and come up
with joint work plans and regularly monitor progress.
Minimum
Requirements:
· The Nurse /Midwife should
preferably be a KRCHN –Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse with 7-9 years’
work experience.
· MPH would be an added advantage
with 3-5 relevant years of experience.
· Clinical training skills,
knowledge and skills on the following basic approaches: Focused Antenatal care,
EONC, FP, Targeted Postpartum care, Comprehensive Post Rape Care.
· Demonstrated knowledge in common
cross cutting principles such as: infection prevention practices, support
supervision, QA/QI approaches.
Technical
Officer - Laboratory Technologist
Location: APHIAplus Project -Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki, Eldoret (2), Kajiado
Reference #: FHI360-TOLT-014
The Technical Officer - Laboratory Technologist will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
S/he will provide laboratory mentorship with technical assistance, capacity building, training, and quality assurance services.
In addition, prepares laboratory procedures and manuals and trains staff in their use.
Prepares reports and supports the follow-up of technical assistance and assessment visits to include corrective actions and capacity building initiatives to medical laboratories serving APHIA plus Rift Valley region.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project -Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki, Eldoret (2), Kajiado
Reference #: FHI360-TOLT-014
The Technical Officer - Laboratory Technologist will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
S/he will provide laboratory mentorship with technical assistance, capacity building, training, and quality assurance services.
In addition, prepares laboratory procedures and manuals and trains staff in their use.
Prepares reports and supports the follow-up of technical assistance and assessment visits to include corrective actions and capacity building initiatives to medical laboratories serving APHIA plus Rift Valley region.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work closely with facility based laboratory
staff to provide laboratory technical assistance as needed and requested as
part of overall mentorship improvement schemes.
· Provide mentorship and coaching of
laboratory staff in the respective regions to include OJT and support
supervision.
· In close collaboration with
laboratory management support the follow-up of needed corrective and preventive
actions.
· Assist laboratories and capacity
laboratory hire with development of routine SOP development and internal
quality control interpretation/EQA.
· Support selected laboratories with
preparation towards the implementation of ISO15189/WHO-AFRO accreditation
process.
· Provide laboratory improvement
report of all the laboratories within his/her allocated region within the
agreed time period.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Requirements:
· Higher National Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology or equivalent with at least 4 years related work
experience within a clinical or research laboratory including experience with
laboratory quality control and quality assurance systems and implementation; OR
Diploma in Medical laboratory technology with 6 years of experience will be
considered.
· Supervisory experience is
preferred.
· Ability and aptitude to provide
laboratory accreditation mentorship services and to perform quality assurance assessments
against accepted national and international standards and regulations.
Technical
Officer - Care and Treatment Mentors
Location: APHIAplus Project -Kajiado, Eldoret, Narok, Laikipia
Reference #: FHI360-TOCTM-015
The Technical Officer – Care and Treatment Mentors will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing mentorship, coaching and regular updates to service providers in the area of both pediatric and adult HIV care and treatment.
They will be responsible for working closely with the service providers to ensure that the quality of care is sustained across the program as defined by the MOH quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project -Kajiado, Eldoret, Narok, Laikipia
Reference #: FHI360-TOCTM-015
The Technical Officer – Care and Treatment Mentors will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing mentorship, coaching and regular updates to service providers in the area of both pediatric and adult HIV care and treatment.
They will be responsible for working closely with the service providers to ensure that the quality of care is sustained across the program as defined by the MOH quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide mentorship, coaching and
updates to service providers at the CC/ART to offer patients quality care and
treatment services according to the national guidelines and standards.
· Support the service providers by
recommending relevant treatment and care for the patients with opportunistic
infections and recommend initiation of ART treatment in accordance with the MOH
recommended guidelines.
· Offer mentorship to service
providers in Comprehensive care centers attending to HIV infected adults and
children.
· Liaise with other project staff
working in the community to address issues of defaulter tracing, HIV prevention
and addressing other social determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those
affected and infected by HIV.
· Coordinate and provide needed
programmatic support to ensure the health facilities with high patient
workloads and poor performing sites in terms of initiating patients on
treatment are mentored and the necessary skills and confidence is transferred
to the clinicians.
· Support facilities to institute
systems for inter and intra facility referrals.
· Ensure quality of care is attained
for patients seeking the services.
· Ensure the documentation of
appropriate services rendered to the patients is done in the relevant service
registers.
Minimum
Requirements:
· Diploma in Clinical Medicine from
a recognized institution and registered with the Clinical Officers Council with
5 years’ work experience.
· Trained in HIV management, care
and treatment.
· Additional training in both
pediatric and adult rational ART use is an added advantage.
· At least 4 years’ experience
working in a busy health facility offering HIV Comprehensive care and treatment.
· Experience in supervision and
mentorship is an added advantage.
· Demonstrable knowledge of HIV
knowledge and the various interventions being offered to prevent and control
the morbidity and mortality arising from the infection will be an added
advantage.
Health Records
Information Officer
Location: APHIAplus Project - Laikipia, Nakuru, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Narok
Reference #: FHI360-HRIO-016
Working closely with the mentorship team in conjunction with the Data Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation), the Health Records Information Officer will be responsible for mentoring health workers in various health facilities to maintain service registers, conducting regular data quality assessments activities, ensure accurate and timely facility reports and support facilities to run basic data analysis for decision making.
S/he will be required to maintain confidentiality and integrity for the facility data as directed.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project - Laikipia, Nakuru, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Narok
Reference #: FHI360-HRIO-016
Working closely with the mentorship team in conjunction with the Data Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation), the Health Records Information Officer will be responsible for mentoring health workers in various health facilities to maintain service registers, conducting regular data quality assessments activities, ensure accurate and timely facility reports and support facilities to run basic data analysis for decision making.
S/he will be required to maintain confidentiality and integrity for the facility data as directed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Verify data based on MOH defined
service standards.
· Mentor health workers on patient
records management.
· Support facility based service
providers to ensure all health records and registers are up to date.
· Mentor and coach health facilities
to ensure timely and accurate facility reporting.
· Support and mentor health workers
on data utilization for decision making.
· Responsible for ensuring data
quality is maintained.
· Mentor and coach service providers
to ensure appropriate filing of facility records and reports.
· Support health workers in
conducting regular data quality assurance.
· Actively follow-up facilities to
ensure that commonly agreed data management improvement plans are followed and
monitored by all parties.
· Provide basic data summaries to
facility as required from time to time.
· Support facilities to maintain
data confidentiality and security.
· Providing regular feedback to
APHIAplus Data Manager (M&E).
· Other duties as assigned by
supervisor from time to time.
Minimum
Requirements:
· Diploma in Statistics/Health
Information Systems/Information Technology with at least 4 years work
experience in data management systems and experience in use of MOH tools.
· Experience in training is an added
advantage.
· Computer proficiency in MS Office
Suite and word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills
in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Epi Info, Stata.
· Good organizational, planning,
interpersonal and communication skills
Associate
Technical Officer - Adherence Nurse
Location: APHIAplus Project-Laikipia, Nakuru, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Narok
Reference #: FHI360-ATOAN-017
Work as a member of the regional mentorship team whose duties will be carried out under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
S/he will mentor health service providers on the critical integrated nursing and counseling services for HIV infected patients at the CCCs, including documentation and review of records.
In addition s/he will provide policy updates and facilitate effective referral systems to increase access to services.
The Associate Technical Officer - Adherence Nurse will support facilities to come up with strategies for defaulter tracing.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project-Laikipia, Nakuru, Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Narok
Reference #: FHI360-ATOAN-017
Work as a member of the regional mentorship team whose duties will be carried out under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment).
S/he will mentor health service providers on the critical integrated nursing and counseling services for HIV infected patients at the CCCs, including documentation and review of records.
In addition s/he will provide policy updates and facilitate effective referral systems to increase access to services.
The Associate Technical Officer - Adherence Nurse will support facilities to come up with strategies for defaulter tracing.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide updates of the revised ART
policies and SOPs to service providers.
· Provide support to facilities on
clinic organization, patient flow and triage.
· Vital signs, anthropometric
measurements.
· Provide mentorship and coaching to
service providers on ART adherence preparation of new patients and on-going
adherence support.
· Facilitate treatment literacy
sessions.
· Provide mentorship of ART
adherence (using multiple approaches).
· Provide mentorship and coaching to
service providers on nutrition assessment, counseling and management including
Infant and young child feeding counseling in the context of HIV.
· Provide support supervision on
review of referral decisions.
· Provide mentorship on integration
of services especially FP, screening of cervical cancer, STIs and NCDs.
· Support facilities to facilitation
of clinic based, mini group counseling sessions for PLHIV; facilitation of
topics related to HIV&AIDS during support group meetings.
Minimum
Requirements:
· Diploma/Advanced Certificate in
Nursing and be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
· Additional training in Counseling
in the context of HIV (PMTCT, ART or TB) is required.
· Knowledge of the public health
sector and at least 3 years’ working experience working in a CCC and/or
ANC/PMTCT setting will be an advantage.
Contracts and
Grants Officer
Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-CGO-018
The Contracts and Grants Officer will report to the Project Director. S/he will provide support for Contracts and Grants function, with an emphasis on subawards, consultancies and leases.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-CGO-018
The Contracts and Grants Officer will report to the Project Director. S/he will provide support for Contracts and Grants function, with an emphasis on subawards, consultancies and leases.
Key Responsibilities:
· Coordinate issuing of subawards,
consultancies, and other contractual arrangements.
· Review documentation from
decentralized programs for completeness, accuracy and compliance within FHI 360
policies and donor requirements.
· Update award information
management tools and respond to inquiries regarding the status of awards.
· Provide C & G support to
project management teams.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Requirements:
· MS/MA/MBA, or LLM, with a minimum
of 3-5 years of work experience in contracts and grants management in related
organizations;
· or BS/B.Com/LLB or related field
with a minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience in contracts and grants
management in related organizations.
· Legal background will be desirable.
Senior
Technical Officer, Health Communication
Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-STOHC-019
The Senior Technical Officer, Health Communication will report to the Associate Director, Health Communication.
S/he will provide technical support to implement high quality Health Communication strategies and testing for prevention of public health diseases including HIV transmission among the general population and key target groups who may engage in highrisk sexual activities in Nuru Ya Bonde supported districts of the Rift Valley.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-STOHC-019
The Senior Technical Officer, Health Communication will report to the Associate Director, Health Communication.
S/he will provide technical support to implement high quality Health Communication strategies and testing for prevention of public health diseases including HIV transmission among the general population and key target groups who may engage in highrisk sexual activities in Nuru Ya Bonde supported districts of the Rift Valley.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide technical assistance to
local implementing partners in the design and implementation of health
promotion activities targeting local communities.
· Develop strategies and tools for
the design and implementation of specific technical components.
· Analyze data sets and technical
assessment findings for decision making.
· Develops and oversees detailed
work plans and budgets for implementing partners.
· Provides technical guidance on
health communication interventions and community mobilization, including
development of messages, materials and mass media programs.
· Participate in the process of
contracting health communication staff, consultants and partners, as
appropriate.
· Monitors ongoing health
communication BCC interventions to ensure that activities are on schedule, meet
program quality criteria, and yield expected results.
· Develops excellent working
relationships with all critical stakeholders, share information as relevant,
and build and promote better working and synergies between activities, partners
and the different components of the project.
· Develops lessons learned from
programs and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the
design of new programs.
· Represents the project at
professional meetings and conferences.
· Maintains close liaison with
partners working in the field of health communication in the Nuru Ya Bonde
supported region.
· Participate in the compilation and
dissemination of project quarter, semi-annual report.
· Performs other related duties as
assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum
Requirements:
· BS/BA in public health or related
field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with
international development programs or Advanced degree with 5- 7 years relevant
experience in public health, communication, marketing, social science or
related discipline.
· Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience
in managing behavior change communication and/or social
marketing projects, with responsibility for providing strategic
direction and managing staff/funds.
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Associate Director, Health Communication
Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-ADHC-020
The Associate Director, Health Communication will report to the Project Director, APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde Project.
S/he will provide strategic leadership to the health communication portfolio to implement high quality health communication strategies.
Provide leadership in provision of technical assistance to various levels of program implementation while monitoring to ensure quality delivery of the health communication portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Associate Director, Health Communication
Location: APHIAplus Project, Nakuru
Reference #: FHI360-ADHC-020
The Associate Director, Health Communication will report to the Project Director, APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde Project.
S/he will provide strategic leadership to the health communication portfolio to implement high quality health communication strategies.
Provide leadership in provision of technical assistance to various levels of program implementation while monitoring to ensure quality delivery of the health communication portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide strategic leadership to
the health communication portfolio in APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde project.
· Provide technical leadership to
health communication team to implement quality interventions informed by
evidence.
· Mentor the health communication
team to support implementing partners and other agencies in design and project
implementation of a quality HIV/AIDS/RH/TB/Malaria prevention program.
· Provide leadership in provision of
technical assistance to DHMTs in developing health communication strategies,
messages and materials.
· Prepare annual work plans, budgets
and quarterly reports for the health communication activities.
· Monitor the achievements of set
targets for health communication.
· Liaise with critical stakeholders
in health communication including the relevant government departments.
· Maintain smooth regular
information flow with the government and FHI 360 technical staff.
· Ensure that project implementation
adheres to the appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound.
· Provide leadership in the
development of lessons learnt from programs and apply these lessons to modify
existing program and improve the design of new programs.
· Conduct analysis of program
implementation to identify areas of weakness or opportunity vis a vis the
appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
· Analyze data sets and technical
assessment findings for decision making.
· Represents the project at
professional meetings and conferences.
· Performs other related duties as
assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum
Requirements:
· MBA/MA/MS/MPH in a social science
or public health or related advanced degree with 7-9 years relevant experience
or BA/BS in relevant field with 9-11 years relevant experience in Health
Communication including HIV/AIDS prevention.
· Must have experience in managing
budgets, project planning, monitoring and evaluation and excellent written and
oral communication and interpersonal skills.
· Experience in working with
multi-cultural communities is an added advantage, excellent computer skills in
MS Office Suite. Working knowledge of Kiswahili is crucial.
FHI360 has
a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter
or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org.
Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than February 1, 2012.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter
or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org.
Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than February 1, 2012.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted
