Established
in 1958, Education Development Center (EDC) addresses urgent challenges in
education, health and economic development for young people.
EDC invites
applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Technical Manager,
EDC Healthstrat Adolescent Health Project.
EDC seeks
applicants to lead and manage an integrated services delivery program for
Kenyan youth in Nairobi.
Responsibilities include:
Providing
sexual and reproductive health, HIV care and support, drug and alcohol
preventive messaging, and other services to young people traditionally outside
the health system.
The
technical manager will support services with CCC staff on youth clinic days at
two sites, be the lynchpin to manage the program impact at community and clinic
levels, produce required deliverables, and implement creative approaches per
the work plan.
Required Skills
EDC seeks
candidates with a clinical officer or nursing background and MPH, project
management and reporting experience, and self-directed work style.
CDC or
USAID project-level experience and FP/SRH behavior change experience preferred.
Should have
completed in-service courses in psychosocial care and comprehensive care for
PLWHA per NASCOP.
Must have a
demonstrated commitment to young people, their rights, and overall
wellbeing--especially youth living-with or affected-by HIV and AIDS.
Please send
your CV and cover letter by October 1st 2013 to cfoti@edc.org and
cmurungi@edc.org. Hard copy applications can be submitted via
The Human
Resource Manager,
HealthStrat
Kenya,
P.O Box
4392 - 00100
Naiorbi,
Kenya.
Electronic
applications are encouraged.