Program Officer Job in Kenya - NGO

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at County, Sub County and Level 1 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:
 
Job Title: Senior Program Officer
 
Location: Machakos with travel to ICAP sites in Eastern South
 
Overall Job Function: The Senior Program Officer is a member of the Regional Technical Team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment. 

Based in Machakos, the position reports to the Regional Director, ICAP Eastern South and works in close collaboration with the Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities in the region
  • To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of TB/HIV activities at ICAP
  • To provide on-going supervision of ICAP-supported HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment programs
  • To participate in training and mentorship of ICAP program Officers and site staff
  • To participate in designing programs to assist in monitoring and evaluation and ensuring quality assurance of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment programs
  • To liaise with County Health officials and other stakeholders in coordinating implementation of the program
  • To prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers
Requirements:
  • Medical Doctor with Masters Degree Public Health ( MPH)
  • 5 years experience in managing donor-funded health and/or HIV programs in the NGO or public sector
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com by 19th March 2015. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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