Turkana
Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO) is an NGO founded in 2000 and
registered in Kenya by the NGO Coordination Board.
The
organization implements a range of activities including
- rain
water harvesting (transfer of skills on modern farming techniques and dry
land farming),
- reproductive
health targeting four sub-counties of Turkana County through training of
community groups and supporting social events,
- animal
health (through training on Community Based Animal Health Care and drug
provisions),
- marketing
and value addition of hides and skins,
- training
on the workings and operation of revolving funds community food,
veterinary drugs and rainwater harvesting stores,
- resettlement
of internally displaced persons (IDPs),
- restocking
of post raids and drought victims,
- support
to disabled persons,
- HIV/AIDS
behavior change communication targeting most at risk populations,
and
- capacity
building (training of communities on participatory development
approaches).
For
the new LINKAGES Across the continuum of HIV services for key populations
affected by HIV, TUPADO seeks to recruit staff in the following position:
Clinical
Officer
Reference
Number: LINKAGES
– CO 16
The
clinical officer will provide clinical services at the drop-in center and
during integrated outreaches.
Major
Responsibilities
- Overall
in-charge of the drop in center
- Screening
and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Diagnosis
and treatment of HIV opportunistic infections
- Diagnose
and treat general medical conditions
- Antiretroviral
treatment for HIV positive patients and identification of adverse events
related to ART
- Referral
of KPs to other health facilities for additional care and treatment not
available at the DIC
- Help
in preparation of monthly program reports
- Participate
in monthly meetings between KP community members and the program team
- Advise
the program on matters pertaining to clinical care of key populations
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Clinical medicine and Surgery.
- Working
experience in the field of HIV/AIDS including counseling, administration
of antiretroviral therapy and data collection.
- Computer
literacy skills with MS Office software
- Good
communication skills, good inter-personal skills
- Able
to provide stigma-free and non-discriminatory services
- Able
to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience
with Key populations is an added advantage
Nurse
Counsellor
Reference
Number: LINKAGES
– Nurse/HTS 16
Major
Responsibilities
- Perform
HIV counselling and testing at the drop-in center
- Perform
HIV counselling and testing during outreaches
- Participate
in quality improvement at the drop-in center
- Work
with the clinical officer in providing clinical services
- Help
in preparation of reports
Requirements:
- Diploma
in KRN, KRM or ECN
- Counselling
training as per National Guidance in HTS
- Experience
working with Key Population is an added advantage
- Able
to offer stigma-free and non-discriminatory services
- Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability
to work during non-office hours
- Good
written and verbal communication skills – English and Kiswahili languages
- Computer
Literacy
Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer
Reference
number: LINKAGES
ME-16
Position
Qualifications:
- Diploma
in health records and information management with a minimum of 5 years in
managing HIV/AIDS related program M&E
- First
degree in a related course will be an added advantage
- Familiarity
with the MoH NASCOP M&E tools and reporting systems is a requirement.
- Thorough
understanding of HIV/AIDS programming in Kenya
- Experience
in working in a donor funded HIV/AIDS program will be an added advantage
- Flexible,
able to deal with ambiguity, changes and “patches” in putting up M&E
systems and standards
- Demonstrated
understanding of PEPFAR expectations and trends for M&E
- Ability
to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through on-the-job mentoring,
supportive supervision, and other methods
- Excellent
analytic and computer (MS Office Suite & computer statistical) skills
an added advantage.
- Self-motivated
and able to work without close supervision
- Able
to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
Job
Description:
- Lead
the LINKAGES M&E activities including Quality Monitoring and Quality
Improvement; Data Use for quality improvement meetings.
- Review,
analyze, and compile monthly, quarterly, annual activity reports to comply
with MoH and LINKAGES reporting requirements
- Design
and maintain data collection systems, ensuring that necessary information
is collected, analyzed, and used to guide the projects.
- Perform
analysis of data and information collected from the field monthly and
quarterly to examine trends and identify gaps as well as strengthens in
the clinical cascade of care with LINKAGES Implementing staffs
- Perform
data entry of KPS enrolled into the program and maintain the data base
- Ensure
all data collection and reporting tools are available at all levels, both
outreach, program and clinical tools
- Conduct
regular reviews of the data to enable the team to identify whether targets
are being met and take immediate corrective actions so as to reach
epidemic control.
- Develop
and implement a sustainable electronic data collection and storage system
for the program activities.
- Ensure
that data is received by partners and entered in DATIM monthly. Provide
quality control of the data entry and support supervision through site
visits and virtually by phone or email.
- Train
data entry clerks and other field staff on guidelines, surveys and other
data collection tools for the project.
- Develop
and implement Standard Operating Procedures for data management systems at
the site level (storage/back-up, routine data verification, data quality
audits etc)
- Design
and execute internal data quality audits using Data Quality Assessment
tools and ensure follow-up is complete.
- Develop
Quarterly M&E presentations and any ad hoc presentation for
performance review and analysis
Program
Coordinator
Reference
Number - LINKAGES
PC 16
Position
description: The
Program Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation of the
LINKAGES project activities in Turkana county as outlined in the project
scope.
- The
Program Coordinator provides technical and program support to the LINKAGES
project as implemented by TUPADO.
- Provides
administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts
related to program management and execution.
- Ensures
compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Liaises
with MOH and other stakeholders as is necessary in the implementation of
the project
- Monitors
budget for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing project
status.
- Ensures
completion of program while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule
requirements.
- Develops
and reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related
program objectives and deliverables.
- Compiles
monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports.
- Represent
the project in program related meetings
The
incumbent will report to the Project Manager TUPADO.
Minimum Requirement s
- Basic
Degree or higher diploma in Knowledge / Information Services,
Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social
Sciences, International Development, Human Development or Related
Field.
- Minimum
of 5 + years’ experience with program management, cross-cultural
communications, US Government rules and regulations.
- Substantial
experience using computerized information systems.
- Demonstrated
experience working with key populations in Kenya.
- Articulate
and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with
clients and staff.
- Must
be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in Kiswahili
language.
- Prior
team lead experience preferred.
- Demonstrated
leadership experience preferred.
How to
Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: tupadongo@gmail.com
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: tupadongo@gmail.com
Please
specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the
subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary
requirements, to be received not later than August 8th 2016.
Kindly
note that only short listed persons will be contacted.