Centre for Health Solutions- Kenya (CHS) is a local indigenous
Kenyan organization that utilizes local expertise and strategic partnerships to
ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to
existing and emerging public health concerns.
Through the TEGEMEZA project, CHS is working in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to support the implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment activities at provincial and district health facilities in Central Kenya.
This is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives
funding from PEPFAR through the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.Through the TEGEMEZA project, CHS is working in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to support the implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment activities at provincial and district health facilities in Central Kenya.
We are currently sourcing for talented, self motivated, high calibre individuals to fill the following positions:
Senior Program Officer - Nairobi
Ref: 0018/CHS/SPO/2012
Overall Job Function
Responsible for supervision of specific CHS program officers, on-site mentoring and implementation of Prevention, Care and Treatment activities at CHS-supported facilities.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- To
oversee the initiation and implementation of Care and Treatment, PITC,
PMTCT/EID, TB/HIV and PwP services at CHS-supported facilities
- To
provide on-going supervision of CHS supported HIV prevention, care and
treatment programs
- To
participate in training and mentorship of site facility staff
- To
participate in monitoring and continuous quality improvement of HIV/AIDS
prevention, care and treatment programs
- To
participate in literature review and research in relevant areas to inform
program
- To
liaise with Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in
coordinating implementation of the program in compliance to Ministry of
Health guidelines.
- To
prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers
Qualification and skills required
- Medical
doctor registered with the medical board. Having an MPH or MMed degree is
an added advantage.
- At
least 3 years progressive HIV-related clinical experience
- At
least 2 years experience working in an NGO setting
Pharmacist -
Nairobi
Ref: 0017/CHS/PHARM/2012
Overall Job Function
Provide technical support to strengthen best pharmacy practices and drug logistics management and information systems at facility level, central sites and regional level in CHS supported facilities
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ref: 0017/CHS/PHARM/2012
Overall Job Function
Provide technical support to strengthen best pharmacy practices and drug logistics management and information systems at facility level, central sites and regional level in CHS supported facilities
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Design
and implement procedures and guidelines on forecasting, storage and stock
management, procurement and distribution of drugs at central level in line
with national policies
- Oversee
pharmaceutical supply management, including needs estimation, drugs
quantification, procurement and distribution systems management
- Support
facilities to develop site specific SOPs for dispensing of antiretroviral
drugs and drugs for management of opportunistic infections
- Strengthen
logistics management information systems for pharmaceutical commodities
- Ensure
capacity building for providers on ARV commodity management and
pharmacovigilance
- Work
closely with the health management teams to support adequate and reliable
supply of ARVs, OI drugs and commodities at sites
- Collaborate
with the provincial and district pharmacists through combined supportive
supervision and mentorship to ARV dispensers and in the monitoring of drug
and logistics information systems at facility and district levels
Qualification and skills required
- Pharmacy
degree
- 3-5
experience in working with HIV/AIDS programs
- Knowledge
and experience in the design, implementation and management of the supply
of the chain system
- Knowledge
of MOH systems
- Computer
skill including ability to use word and excel
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications
and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org
clearly indicating the subject line as Senior Program Officer or Pharmacist by
5.00p.m Friday 23rd March 2012.
The Centre for Health Solution - Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Centre for Health Solution - Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.