HTC Officers Jobs in Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health Kenya to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at County and Sub-County health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Position:
 HTC Officer

3 Positions

Location: County Headquarters in Eastern South (Machakos, Makueni & Kitui)

Overall Job Function:
 Working under the overall guidance of the Regional Director, Eastern South, the HTC Officer will be reporting to the HTC Coordinator Eastern South on day-to-day basis to ensure quality testing and counselling

Key Responsibilities:
 
Work under the HTC Coordinator to ensure: 
  • Quality HIV testing and counselling services are offered in outpatient and inpatient in line with national guidelines 
  • 100% linkage for HIV positive clients to HIV care and treatment 
  • Quality assurance protocols for HTC are strictly adhered to in line with national guidelines 
  • Quality mentorship and supportive supervision to MoH staff
Requirements 
  • Diploma in Clinical medicine/ Nursing 
  • Experience in HIV programming specifically in running HIV prevention programs for at least 3 years 
  • Psychological counselling training will be an added advantage
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees (current or previous supervisors with their Telephone numbers and Email addresses) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 23rd September 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


ICAP is an equal opportunity employer