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 Program Officer – Early Infant Male Circumcision
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Program Officer – Early Infant Male Circumcision
Ref: 027/41/2016
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Position
Overall
Job Function: The
Program Officer – Early Infant Male Circumcision will be responsible for the
integration and implementation of neonatal MC services at CHS-supported health
facilities in Siaya County.
The
officer will work in close collaboration with the VMMC technical advisor, the
Mobilisation and Communication Advisor, Sub County Mobilisation Officers, VMMC
surgical and Data teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve
as a liaison person to the Technical advisor, the facility service
delivery staff, the clients and the Ministry of Health in EIMC
implementation.
- Ensure
efficient management of day-to-day sub county EIMC operational activities
of the program in order to deliver targets in time and within budgets
- Ensure
that the EIMC supplies and commodities are constantly available in the
facilities
- Ensure
the program technical and logistical systems/procedures are in place,
maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out
effectively and efficiently
- Work
together with sCHMTs and HMTs in ensuring uninterrupted provision of EIMC
services at the facilities
- Strengthen
health systems to support roll out of EIMC including training, facility
readiness, supervision and supply systems
- Oversee
implementation of quality assurance systems for EIMC through the Sub
County and County focal persons
- Liaise
with the mobilisation team to implement demand creation strategies that
ensure constant client flow for EIMC teams
- Ensure
EIMC guidelines and protocols are well followed by the facility EIMC teams
- Prepare
monthly EIMC service delivery budget, monthly summary operations report
and quarterly comprehensive operations report for the sub county.
- Ensure
maximum integration of EIMC services into the MNCH services in CHS
supported health facilities within the County
- Any
other duty assigned by the supervisor
Person
Specification
- Degree
or Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing
- At
least three years’ experience conducting VMMC Surgeries
- Trained
and certified as VMMC surgeon
- At
least three years’ experience coordinating VMMC Program activities
- Knowledge
of EIMC implementation strategies
- Two
years’ experience coordinating VMMC Program activities
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.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification