University
of Nairobi
CRISPP
Project Positions
Applications
are invited for the following positions:-
The
University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine, through the Department of Clinical
Medicine and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, has received funding
from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support the
implementation of high quality, equitable, accessible, sustainable and
comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment and support services in
Nairobi and Central Kenya regions.
Health
Communications and Advocacy Associate
1
Position
Re-Advert
Ref: AD/2/88/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi with frequent field travel
Applicants
must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public
Health, Development Studies or related field, with requisite experience in
knowledge management and advocacy.
She/he
should have at least 2 years’ experience and demonstrated ability in developing
and implementing a wide variety of health communication and advocacy strategies
targeting diverse audiences.
The
successful candidate will be expected to assist the TA Teams develop and
disseminate relevant health messages
and prepare messages for multimedia dissemination including print, web, social,
video and audio platforms.
They
should also possess exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Laboratory
Technologist
3 Posts
Ref: AD/2/89/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi/Kiambu/Kirinyaga
Applicants
should be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory
technology/science with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy clinical
laboratory and should be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB); and be computer literate.
Applicants
with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and 5 years’ experience in a
busy clinical laboratory will also be considered.
Those with
additional certification in GCLP and/or laboratory quality management systems
will have a distinct advantage.
The
successful candidates will;
- perform
routine and special laboratory tests,
- work
in partnership with partner laboratories to implement a quality
improvement program
- establish
and maintain systems for implementation of laboratory activities including
planning for and introduction of new diagnostic procedures,
- participate
in development, implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs),
- mentor
medical laboratory technologists in satellite laboratories,
- offer
technical assistance in the strengthening of commodity management
practices to ensure regular uninterrupted
laboratory services for HIV care and treatment programs,
- Offer
technical support in the establishment of a functional laboratory network.
TB/HIV Services Coordinator
1 Post
Re-advert
Ref: AC/2/90/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu
The ideal
candidates shall possess a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and further training in
public health.
Those with
work experience in the public sector and with training in TB, TB/HIV, MDRTB and
ART will have a distinct advantage.
Among
other responsibilities, applicants will:
- In
collaboration with the DHMT (DLTC), scale up implementation of TB/HIV
collaborative activities.
- Provide
quality and timely technical support to outpatient departments of the
hospitals, TB clinics and HIV clinics for the implementation of TB/HIV
collaborative activities
- Establishment
of baseline data on TB/HIV collaborative activities
- Work
in collaboration with the DHMTs/HFMTs to integrate drug resistant TB
diagnosis and treatment in all TB programs
- Work
deliberately towards reduction of stigma, discrimination and other
barriers to accessing TB and HIV care
- Enhance
supporting in the utilization of the standard reporting format/tools in
place for all TB and HIV interventions as per the national guidelines
- Develop
and coordinate an effective and efficient referral systems of TB and HIV
patients to appropriate service provision centres for HIV counseling,
screening, care , support and treatment
- Participate
in supportive supervision visits to TB and HIV diagnostic and care
facilities
- Provide
on –the-job training for providers, prepare reports on supervisory visits
and provide feedback on achievements and constraints for action by the
DHMT/HFMT through DTLC.
- Train
and mentor community health volunteers to strengthen defaulter tracing and
treatment adherence for TB/HIV.
- Prepare
regular and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports and share key
findings and best practices in relevant project/stakeholders.
Clinical Officer
2 Posts
Ref: AD/2/91/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu/ Kirinyaga
Applicants
must be in possession of a minimum of a diploma in clinical medicine with
training, knowledge and skills in paediatric/adult ART management and/or
counseling with 2 years working experience in HIV care & treatment.
They must
be registered with the COC and have excellent verbal and written communications
skills and be computer literate.
The
successful candidate will:
- provider
facility-based clinical care to PLHIV including ART, PMTCT, diagnosis and
management of opportunistic infections and adherence support, in
line national guidelines and standards.
- participate
in mentorship and work-based continuous professional development through
on-job mentorship sessions, CPD and participation in MDT meetings in
supported sites
- work
with community-based treatment and support programs to enhance retention
in care, HIV prevention and addressing other social determinants of health
to mitigate the impact of those affected and infected by HIV,
- participate
in the establishment and implementation of quality improvement plans in
the target facilities
- Support
facilities to develop and strengthen coordination of care within
facilities and with other facilities.
- Support
proper and complete documentation of client encounters in client charts
and national registers
Nurse
2 Posts
Ref: AD/2/92/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu / Kirinyaga
Applicants
should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with 2 years’ experience
in a busy clinical environment. KRCHN with at least 3 years’ experience will be
considered.
Training
in PMTCT/ART/TB/HIV will
be required.
Successful
candidates will, among other responsibilities provide technical support in the
delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services including
ART, RH/PMTCT, HTC and psychosocial support in diverse aspects such as clinic
organization, treatment literacy, defaulter management and FP/Cervical cancer
screening.
How to
apply
Please note
that all the positions are full-time and on a one year contract renewable on
satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Please
note also that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity
employer.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Note: Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of
the application letter and supporting documents stating their preferred
location in the letter to :-
The
Principal,
College of
Health Sciences,
P.O Box
30197 00100,
Nairobi.
Closing
Date: Friday:
March 15, 2013
