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.
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.
CHS is currently sourcing for high calibre individuals to fill the following positions:
Pediatric Advisor:
0025/CHSIPAI2OI2- (Nairobi Office)
Overall Job function
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Pediatric Advisor will be responsible for providing technical support in the implementation of clinical care in pediatric HIV prevention, care and treatment activities in coordination with the Kenyan Ministries of Health and CHS staff especially in adolescent and pediatric HIV care including care for HIV exposed infants and pediatric TB.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:-
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Providing technical support in development and implementation of
work plans
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Providing technical support in design and implementation of
paediatric and adolescent HIV programs
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Providing technical support to a team of implementing officers
in CHS and to MOH staff including training and residential mentorship
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Capacity building of clinical team on paediatric matters through
CMEs, mentorship and dissemination of new knowledge
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Liaising with Ministry of Health officials and other
stakeholders in the implementation of the program in line with Ministry of
Health guidelines and priorities
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Take part in drafting CHS quarterly and annual reports and other
written materials such as lessons learned, case studies and other materials as
required
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Development of job aids, tools and materials as needed including
CMEs for use at facility level to support health care workers to provide
paediatric HIV services
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Assisting in program monitoring and evaluation and use of data
to inform program planning and continuous improvement as well as research as
needed
Qualifications and Skills required
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Masters degree in paediatrics and child health
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MPH is an added advantage
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Minimum of 3 years working experience in development programs
with significant TA experience in public health programs; HIV/AIDS program
experience preferred
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Working experience in donor funded public health program is an
added advantage.
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Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
in both English and Kiswahili.
TB Advisor .
REF: OO26ICHSITBAI2OI2 - (Nairobi Office)
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the TB Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of all TBIHIV activities within CHS supported programs at national, regional and facility level in coordination with the Division of Leprosy, TB and Lung Disease (DLTLD), the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) and the Ministry of Health.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Providing, planning, directing and participating in formal
training and mentorship at health facilities in TB/HIV co-management
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Strengthening the implementation of TB intensified case finding
for PLHIV at all CHS-supported facilities
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Strengthening the implementation of Provider-initiated Testing
and Counselling (PITC) of TB patients at CHS-supported facilities
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Strengthening referral linkages between TB Clinic and
Comprehensive care clinics at CHS-supported facilities
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Providing technical assistance for TB infection control at
CHS-supported facilities
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Providing technical assistance for IPT use at CHS-supported
facilities
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Providing technical assistance for surveillance and management
of drug-resistant TB infection control at CHS-supported facilities
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Providing on-going supervision of TB/HIV activities
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Providing technical assistance on TB/HIV to CHS officers and
health care providers
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Representing CHS at TB/HIV technical working groups and meetings
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Contributing to the designing, planning and implementation of
research related to TB/H IV
Qualification and Skills required
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MBchB
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A masters degree in Medicine, Public Health or its equivalent
will be an added advantage
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At least 3 years experience in public health preferably within
TB control programs
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Clinical experience including HIV management
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Computer literacy and excellent report writing skills
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Good management and co-ordination skills
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Experience on technical project implementation
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Excellent interpersonal skills and good team spirit
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Experience in writing project reports and management plans
Adherence, Psychosocial Support and Community (APSC) Officer -
REF: OO27ICHSIAPSCOI2OI2 - (Nyeri Office)
Overall Job Function
Reporting to APSC Advisor, an APSC officer is responsible for providing technical support in the planning, implementation and evaluation of adherence support activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment services within CHS supported facilities in coordination with the Ministry of Health
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to
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Overseeing the planning, initiation and implementation of the
CHS Adherence Psychosocial Support minimum package at CHS supported facilities
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Participating in the development of APSC tools to be used for
documentation and as job aids in health facilities
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Identifying training needs, plan, facilitate, and take part in
training of health care workers and other stakeholders on adherence and
psychosocial support and PwP using national training curricula
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Support planning, implementation and evaluation of defaulter
identification and tracking systems at supported health facilities
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Ensuring meaningful involvement of peer educators and mentor
mothers in APSC activities.
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In liaison with the Ministries of Health, participate in
activities that lead to strengthened linkages between the health facility and
the community.
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Providing technical assistance to health care workers and other
stakeholders in implementation of the CHS community support model
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Providing technical assistance in psychosocial activities
targeting Health Care Workers Living with HIV
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Support planning, implementation and evaluation of Prevention
with Positives (PwP) activities at facilities
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Implementing evidence-based techniques and strategies to ensure
quality programming in adherence and psychosocial and prevention activities
under direction from the APSC advisor
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Identifying, documenting and sharing key lessons learnt on
adherence and psychosocial support from health facilities and the community
Qualifications and Skills required
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Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent
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At least 3 years working experience
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Must demonstrate familiarity with the Kenyan health system
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Must demonstrate familiarity with HIV community programs
including peer education
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Teaching, facilitation, mentoring and counseling skills
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Ability to work with diverse groups of people
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Must demonstrate good interpersonal, organizational and
written/verbal communication skills
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications
and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancieschskenya.org
clearly indicating the job title and Its reference number as the subject line
by 5.OOp.m Friday, 14 December 2012.