The
National Empowerment Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK)
is a national network that unites people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those
affected by TB and AIDS through community based organizations and
non-governmental organizations including PLHIV networks.
NEPHAK
works in partnership with line government structures and like-minded civil
society organizations to improve community health in Kenya.
Qualified
and experienced professionals are being looked for to join NEPHAK team in the
following positions:
Programme
Assistants
Specify
either Navakholo or Butere Sub-Counties of Kakamega County
The
position is responsible for providing support to program/project implementation
for impact; implementation of programme activities per sub-county; interaction
with SCHMTs and CHVs; and dissemination of relevant information to supervisors
and stakeholders.
Key
Responsibilities:
Reporting
to the Programme Officer, the Programme Assistant shall be responsible for:
- Ensure
quality reports are received from CHVs
- Conduct
monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure quality reporting
- Organize
and attend various meetings in the sub-counties
- Liaise
with SCASCOs and CASCOs to conduct and coordinate HIV activities in the
region
- Ensure
timely reporting of all activities conducted
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications and Competencies
Level
of Education
- Diploma
in a relevant field or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any related
fields desirable.
Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications
- Additional
qualifications in Development related subjects will be an added advantage.
- Experience
in community participatory methodologies
- Experience
working in tuberculosis and HIV programming fields
- At
least two (2) years in a similar position.
Competencies / Abilities / Skills Required
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Ability
to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability
to write in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to build trust among partners and colleagues.
- Strong
organizational and management skills.
- Strong
information technology skills.
NEPHAK Working Conditions
The
positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member
organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to
adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There
may be periods that require the jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to
meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should send an Application Letter and CV to
NEPHAK
National Secretariat,
3rd
Floor, Wood Avenue Court, Wood Avenue,
off
Lenana/Argwings Kodhek Roads.
P. O.
Box 75654 00200
Nairobi
and/or
email: careers@nephak.or.ke
(indicate
clearly the position applied for in Subject line of the email)
by
Friday 26th August 2016.
NEPHAK
is an equal opportunity employer.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Website:
www.nephak.or.ke
