Vacancy for a Nurse- West
Pokot County
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an International
development and advocacy organization that raises awareness and conducts
advocacy dialogue on Sexual reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and on
linkages between population dynamics, health, poverty, environmental protection
and sustainable development at national and international levels.
This position works closely with and reports to the County
Coordinator.
He/she will also work closely with the Technical team lead for
programs charged with the supervision of clinical aspects of the project.
He/she will work and/or liaise with the DASCO, other government
officers and stake holders at the County levels.
The position is responsible for the delivery of STI treatment at
the Makutano Drop In and Service Centre (DISC) and outreach sessions.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Specifically, the Nurse is responsible for but not limited to:
Overall activity coordination in line with project objective
- Provide
Screening and treatment for STI to clients in a MARPS friendly
environment
- Provide
Post exposure prophylaxis for survivors of rape.
- Recruit
HIV positive MARPS for Care and treatment and provide initial therapy.
- Facilitate
health education sessions on STIs to sex workers and other at risk
populations
- Provide
or refer Female Sex Workers for risk assessment and risk reduction
counseling.
- Advise
patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case
management.
- Make
appropriate referrals for on-going support e.g. Home Based Care, PMTCT,
CCC and TB Clinics. This includes follow up of the referral cases.
- Ensure
effective operation of the clinic in the standards required. Maintain a
clean and well-arranged work station
- Create
effective awareness on hygiene and health services.
- Ensure
maintenance of adequate stocks of drugs as well as safe custody of the
drugs and equipment in the clinic.
- Collect
client data and store appropriately to ensure confidentiality is
maintained.
- Give
contraceptive advice and providing available Family planning methods to
clients.
- Promote,
demonstrate correct use and distribute condoms.
Partnership with government agencies and other stake holders
- Work
closely with the DHMT to facilitate support supervision and mentorship.
Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and learning
- Collection
of quality STI data.
- Collect
client data and store appropriately to ensure confidentiality is
maintained.
- Document
lessons learnt and challenges to inform program decisions.
- Compile
and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports to the County Coordinator
Qualifications
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the
job holder to perform successfully in this position include:
- A
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Medical training institute.
- Valid
registration with the nursing council of Kenya
- Valid
HTC certificate certified by NASCOP is desired
- Should
have a minimum 5 years’ experience working in a busy clinic or hospital
site. Experience working with MARPs is desired
- Experience
in providing screening and treatment at outreach sites.
- Good
oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
- Computer
literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is
desired
- Ability
to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated
ability to work as a team player.
Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitude
- Able
to work in a community setting and relate well with key populations by
providing MARPs friendly services.
- Good
record keeping skills
- Relate
to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
- Maintain
effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior
- High
level of integrity and honesty
- Utilize
systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies
HIV Counselling and Testing (HTC) Team Lead – West Pokot
County
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an International
development and advocacy organization that raises awareness and conducts
advocacy dialogue on Sexual reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and on
linkages between population dynamics, health, poverty, environmental protection
and sustainable development at national and international levels.
DSW advertises for the position of HTC Team Lead who will be based in West Pokot County.
DSW advertises for the position of HTC Team Lead who will be based in West Pokot County.
The position holder will be responsible for the overall
coordination of HTC activities in the County and for supervision of DSW Kenya
staff implementing HTC activities in the County.
She/he will works closely with the DASCO, other government
officers and other stake holders at the district level.
The HTC Team Lead will participate in the District Stakeholder’s
Forums and must contribute to the preparation of the District Annual Operation
Plan.
She/he is expected to contribute to the achievement of the
organizational Mission, Vision, and Strategic Objectives in line with the HIV
prevention program for Most At Risk Populations (MARPs) in Rift Valley.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Under the leadership and guidance from the County Coordinator,
you will;-
- Participate
in the planning and formulation of county level annual and quarterly HTC
work plans and budgets based on the overall Hope World Wide Kenya (HWWK)
HIV prevention annual plan /strategic plan.
- Coordinate
the delivery of HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) services using suitable
approaches for the different target population groups.
- Ensure
delivery of minimum package of HTC services at all HWWK supported HTC
settings.
- In
collaboration with HVOP, Prevention with Positives (PwP) and HIV Care and
Treatment programs and the District Health Management Team (DHMT), develop
and implement referral and linkage mechanisms to ensure continuum of
services for all individuals accessing HTC services in the project area.
- Ensure
quality in HTC in line with national guidelines (some factors that must be
addressed include staff training, supervision, proficiency testing, data
management).
- Facilitate
regular counselors’ supervision and debriefing sessions.
- Supervise
all project activities and provide support to field staff in the
implementation of HTC program components
- Participate
at the County and District Level Annual Operating Plan meetings
- Compile
and submit timely and quality monthly and quarterly reports to the County
Coordinator
- Assist
the County Coordinator in budget control to ensure compliance with DSW
donor regulations.
- Work
closely with project accountant to ensure availability of funds for
project activities.
Qualifications
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the
jobholder to perform successfully in this position include:
- A
Diploma in Clinical medicine or related, Social science, or
Psychological Counseling from a recognized institution
- Valid
NASCOP HTC certificate
- A
Certificate In HTC Counselor Supervision
- Experience
in working with communities in health care or related services.
- Experience
in coordinating HTC and other HIV services at district level is an added
advantage.
- Should
have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in HTC setting and
experience in working in different HTC settings.
- Proven
leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision making skills
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
- Computer
literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is
desired
- Ability
to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated
ability to work as a team player.
DSW seeks to recruit with immediate effect an experienced and
committed Country Director leading the
organizational growth of our Kenya Office operations based in Nairobi.
Key duties and responsibilities for the position include:
Strategic management and representation
- Ensure
that DSW Kenya operates within the national legal framework;
- Represent
DSWs interests at senior Government level and with major donors
- Develop
relations with national stakeholders and other partners who have a
strategic fit with DSW
Organisational Development and Effectiveness
- Responsible
for all staff and operations in Kenya
- Ensure
effective communication within the country office, with other DSW offices
and stakeholders
- Ensure
compliance of expenditure against agreed budgets
- Support
capacity building of local partner organizations
Impact and sustainability of programmes and advocacy
- Ensure
all program activities are in line with signed agreements, work plans and
budgets
- Work
with partners to ensure effective implementation of plans and budgets
- Develop
a sustainable funding strategy for programs in conjunction with
international DSW staff.
- Ensure
high quality narrative and financial reporting to donors and DSW Head
Office
Requirements:
- Degree
in Development, International Relations, Management or a relevant area
- Minimum
three years of progressive work experience as organizational head
- Proven
ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Affinity
for financial management
- Excellent
oral and written English language skills
- Problem
solving with the ability to multi-task
If you are interested, please send your application (CV and
motivation letter) with the reference “(Country Director)” to:
vacancy@dswkenya.org latest by 14th November 2012.
Expected start date is 1st January 2013.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
For more information see www.dsw-online.org
