Centre
for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit
organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure
the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing
and emerging public health concerns.
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Prevention Advisor
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Prevention Advisor
Ref: 009/41/2016
1
Position
Overall
Job Function: The
overall job function of the Prevention Advisor is to oversee planning,
implementation and supervision of all CHS prevention activities in the region
including HIV testing services (HTS), referrals and linkages, adherence,
psychosocial and prevention with positives.
Key
Responsibilities
- To
provide technical leadership in the planning and implementation of HTS
strategies including identification, family testing and linkage of HIV
positive clients
- To
provide technical leadership in the planning and implementation of
adherence, psychosocial, prevention with positives and community
interventions that contribute to achievement of the second 90
- Oversee
the development of integrated HIV prevention interventions and work plans
and oversee their implementation
- To
lead and work with prevention officers in implementation of HIV prevention
interventions and strategies
- To
ensure that quality assurance systems are implemented according to the
National guidelines for all HIV prevention interventions including HTS,
APSC and PWP
- Work
with the County government in identifying training needs, planning and
delivering trainings according to the training plan
- To
liaise with relevant stakeholders to strengthen HTS and other commodity
supply systems for HIV prevention
- Prepare
the monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for prevention.
Person
specification
- Degree
in Health or Social Science, MPH will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
four years relevant experience
- Experience
working with County/Sub County Health Systems
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office packages for report writing and presentation
- Excellent
interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and to develop and
maintain relationships
How to
Apply
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies2016@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line, on or before 5:00PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Shortlisting
will be done on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
