Senior Program Officer
To support establishment, expansion
and implementation of a robust Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
(PMTCT) program in the Timiza 90, Turkana that entails provision of high
quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, integrated MCH
model PMTCT.
Responsibilities
·
Ensure that the Timiza 90 team
remains updated on the latest PMTCT best practices
·
Oversee development of integrated
HIV/PMTCT facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
·
Establish and Supervise the EID, CD4
and VL lab-networks with networked facilities
·
Assist the HMT to develop and
implement quality assurance programs for each supported site
·
Facilitate the acquisition of Project
supplies from MOH/KEMSA and other sources.
·
Ensure EID website is fully updated
for all the sites they cover.
·
Oversee community PMTCT activities
including pregnant women mapping.
·
Provide technical MNCH/PMTCT/SHR
training for project staff and health partners
·
Mentorship and supportive supervision
to PMTCT program officers.
·
Ensure that adherence and
psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the Timiza 90 supported sub
counties and facilities
·
Works closely with the County HMT in
identifying training needs in PMTCT/RH/MNH and FP planning and delivering
trainings for program officers and facility staff, according to the training
plan.
·
Ensure linkage and promote the
integration of PMTCT/RH/MNH and FP services in the county.
·
Develops and maintains close working
relationships with the health management teams at the county, sub county and
facility level.
·
Provides feedback to facilities and
participates in supportive supervision and site assessments including SIMS,
CQI, and RDQAs.
·
Lead/drives technical interventions
towards attainment of the eMTCT targets
·
Lead/drives technical interventions
towards attainment of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd 90’s in the ACT 90/90/90 strategy to
ensure attainment of the 90% of eligible patients are on ART and 90% of those
on ART are retained on treatment and achieve viral suppression.
·
Support health facilities in
improving quality of services offered through participation in observed
practise, preceptorship, and clinical review/switch meetings.
·
Work closely with program officers to
ensure that the implementation of health facility and community-level
activities is well coordinated.
·
Working with the SI & E project
team assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and
data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning
and decision making.
·
Responsible for tracking and
reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at
supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.
·
Prepares monthly, quarterly and
annual progress reports for PMTCT care and treatment.
·
Participate in research and evaluate
activities, including impact studies, and project reviews
·
Working closely with the QA/QI
Program Officer, ensures site assessments, follow up on identified gaps and
implementation of interventions including formation of Quality Improvement
Teams and re-assessment of progress
·
Working with other Teams within the
project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of
PMTCT, care and treatment services, formation of and supporting
Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in
documentation of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such
linkage and integration
·
Liaise with the HMT and any other
technical counterparts among other partners on paediatric ART and PMTCT/RH
issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and
representing the Project Manager/ the project when called upon to do so.
Skills
·
Experience in establishing and
sustaining working relationships with the County Government Ministry of Health
·
Significant and up to date knowledge
of the current ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best
practices
·
Experience in HIV/AIDS care and
treatment program (MCH integrated model) implementation with demonstrated
expertise in initiating care and treatment services in a public, faith based or
private health facility
·
Demonstrated experience in organizing
and facilitating training in HIV /AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
·
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and
NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection
and reporting tools used by NASCOP
·
Proficiency in computer
·
Self- managed, self-driven, results
oriented
·
Excellent communication,
interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills
·
Dedicated team player with ability
and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
·
BSc Nursing Officer/Higher diploma
nursing/clinical medicine (RH) with 3 years of continuous HIV program
implementation or diploma in nursing/clinical medicine with 5 years of
continuous HIV program implementation
How to Apply
Senior Program Officer
To support establishment, expansion
and implementation of a robust Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
(PMTCT) program in the Timiza 90, Turkana that entails provision of high
quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, integrated MCH
model PMTCT.
Responsibilities
·
Ensure that the Timiza 90 team
remains updated on the latest PMTCT best practices
·
Oversee development of integrated
HIV/PMTCT facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
·
Establish and Supervise the EID, CD4
and VL lab-networks with networked facilities
·
Assist the HMT to develop and
implement quality assurance programs for each supported site
·
Facilitate the acquisition of Project
supplies from MOH/KEMSA and other sources.
·
Ensure EID website is fully updated
for all the sites they cover.
·
Oversee community PMTCT activities
including pregnant women mapping.
·
Provide technical MNCH/PMTCT/SHR
training for project staff and health partners
·
Mentorship and supportive supervision
to PMTCT program officers.
·
Ensure that adherence and
psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the Timiza 90 supported sub
counties and facilities
·
Works closely with the County HMT in
identifying training needs in PMTCT/RH/MNH and FP planning and delivering
trainings for program officers and facility staff, according to the training
plan.
·
Ensure linkage and promote the
integration of PMTCT/RH/MNH and FP services in the county.
·
Develops and maintains close working
relationships with the health management teams at the county, sub county and
facility level.
·
Provides feedback to facilities and
participates in supportive supervision and site assessments including SIMS,
CQI, and RDQAs.
·
Lead/drives technical interventions
towards attainment of the eMTCT targets
·
Lead/drives technical interventions
towards attainment of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd 90’s in the ACT 90/90/90 strategy to
ensure attainment of the 90% of eligible patients are on ART and 90% of those
on ART are retained on treatment and achieve viral suppression.
·
Support health facilities in
improving quality of services offered through participation in observed
practise, preceptorship, and clinical review/switch meetings.
·
Work closely with program officers to
ensure that the implementation of health facility and community-level
activities is well coordinated.
·
Working with the SI & E project
team assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and
data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning
and decision making.
·
Responsible for tracking and
reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at
supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.
·
Prepares monthly, quarterly and
annual progress reports for PMTCT care and treatment.
·
Participate in research and evaluate
activities, including impact studies, and project reviews
·
Working closely with the QA/QI
Program Officer, ensures site assessments, follow up on identified gaps and
implementation of interventions including formation of Quality Improvement
Teams and re-assessment of progress
·
Working with other Teams within the
project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of
PMTCT, care and treatment services, formation of and supporting
Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in documentation
of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such linkage and
integration
·
Liaise with the HMT and any other
technical counterparts among other partners on paediatric ART and PMTCT/RH
issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and
representing the Project Manager/ the project when called upon to do so.
Skills
·
Experience in establishing and
sustaining working relationships with the County Government Ministry of Health
·
Significant and up to date knowledge
of the current ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best
practices
·
Experience in HIV/AIDS care and
treatment program (MCH integrated model) implementation with demonstrated
expertise in initiating care and treatment services in a public, faith based or
private health facility
·
Demonstrated experience in organizing
and facilitating training in HIV /AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
·
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and
NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection
and reporting tools used by NASCOP
·
Proficiency in computer
·
Self- managed, self-driven, results
oriented
·
Excellent communication,
interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills
·
Dedicated team player with ability
and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
·
BSc Nursing Officer/Higher diploma
nursing/clinical medicine (RH) with 3 years of continuous HIV program
implementation or diploma in nursing/clinical medicine with 5 years of
continuous HIV program implementation
How to Apply
Senior Compliance Manager
In partnership with senior
management, the Compliance & Internal Review Manager will objectively add
value and improve EGPAF Kenya’s programming by bringing a systematic and
disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and
governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough
knowledge of various operational procedures and a sound judgement.
Responsibilities
·
Serve as an expert on applicable
policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The position holder will possess
superior presentation skills and will spearhead innovative sensitization of key
policies to various levels i.e. ELT, SMT, all staff, sub-recipients, vendors,
etc.
·
Works with the Country Director,
Operations Director and HQ to develop a targeted, risk-based, and coherent
annual compliance review plan, disseminates the plan to management and core
operations teams and ensures strict adherence/implementation of the plan within
the stipulated timelines.
·
Documents the compliance review
process/methodologyand prepares detailed findings memorandum for management
(in-country and HQ).
·
Review various areas of the EGPAF
operations including grants, procurement, stock management, finance, IT, HR,
legal compliance and inventory as determined by the risk assessment.
·
Maintains open and regular
communications with Senior Management, International Operations and other
headquarters staff in DC for compliance updates, learning of best practices
from other countries, problem solving options, professional development, etc.
·
In conjunction with the Manager
International Operations, conduct investigations related to suspected fraud,
ensuring timely completion of investigations and proactive status updates with
key stakeholders, while maintaining confidentiality.
·
Ensures that all audit/compliance
findings are tracked and is responsible for monitoring implementation status by
the various managers, and will report on implementation status on a regular
basis.
·
Perform other duties as assigned from
time to time.
Skills
·
Degree in Business related
field.Masters will be an added advantage.
·
Must have completed ACCA or CPA with
at least at least 5 years’ hands on experience in audit at
management/supervisory level.
·
In depth knowledge of United States
Government grant and financial regulations, systems and procedures for managing
complex grant programs with many partners and customers.
·
Experience working with an
international non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO) will be an added
advantage.
·
Ability to be self-directed and
self-motivated and a team player.
·
Ability to work in a multi-cultural
environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both
within and outside the organization.
·
Excellent report writing and
presentation skills.
·
Ability to develop and implement
training programs for multi-faceted audiences.
·
Willingness to travel up to 50% of
time.
·
Emotionally intelligent individual,
with ability to resolve conflicts professionally.
How to Apply
Project Officer
Reporting to the Project Director,
TIMIZA 90, the Program Officer-KP serves as the Key Populations’ Specialist and
organizes, implements, coordinate, and supervises HIV/AIDS activities of
various programs addressing at-risk populations (Fisher folks, Female Sex
workers, MSMs, and other vulnerable populations including discordant couples).
The incumbent works closely with the
Care and Treatment Technical Advisor to ensure alignment of key populations
activities and interventions across the project to the 90:90:90 Strategy. He
/She will also coordinate closely with other TIMIZA90 staffs to ensure all
project sites have the capacity to deliver evidence-based, high quality
bio-behavioural interventions offer KPs friendly services and establish
integrated DICs as appropriate.
As Key Populations point of contact,
the incumbent will provide leadership to EGPAF-Kenya’s efforts towards reaching
these populations and represent the foundation in national, regional and
international forums that focus on Key Populations.
Responsibilities
·
Provide technical leadership in
developing strategies and interventions to improve the quality and
responsiveness of HIV prevention programming and service delivery for KPs.
·
Provide technical assistance and
mentorship to other project team members and facilitate technical capacity
assessments in efficacious, evidence-based HIV prevention for key populations.
·
Identify and map different categories
of KPs in the targeted geographic areas in the county and work with SPOs to
set-up integrated DICs as guided by annual plans and the donor.
·
Provide comprehensive community-based
HIV prevention services through Peer education and outreach for behavioral HIV
prevention among KPs.
·
Provide prevention package of
services at facility and community level for HIV negative KPs.
·
Provide information and training on
the use and promotion of male/female condoms and lubricants (demonstration,
skills building in negotiating condoms with sex partners, and ensure easy
access to uninterrupted supply of condoms and lubricants).
·
Provide VMMC messaging and a minimum
package of VMMC services for male fisher folks and MSMs where appropriate.
·
Expand and improve testing services
for Key Populations using targeted outreach strategies as per the national
guidelines
·
Implement Test and Treat model as per
the national KP guidelines
·
Support early enrollment into
Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) for KPs and monitor viral load (VL) suppression
in the established cohorts in collaboration with health facilities (Support
initiation and retention of KPs on ART under the new National guidelines of
Treatment as Prevention (TasP)).
·
Provide and facilitate access to Post
Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to KPs in need
in all health facilities.
Skills
·
Degree in social sciences /Public
health/from a recognized University (Minimum of 5 years’ experience in
providing technical leadership in HIV Prevention at national or regional level
or
·
MA in social studies/Community Health
or MPH will be an added advantage.
·
Human Relations, Public relations and
Communication skills
·
Proficiency in computer packages
·
Working knowledge of USG funded
programs particularly through CDC mechanisms
·
Familiar with and experience working
with Government bodies particularly NASCOP , NACC and other MOH departments
·
Must understand PEPFAR
/CDC/NASCOP/NACC Technical guidance requirements for HIV Programming for Key
Populations
How to Apply
Field Officers
Reporting to the Project Director,
TIMIZA 90, the Program Officer-KP serves as the Key Populations’ Specialist and
organizes, implements, coordinate, and supervises HIV/AIDS activities of
various programs addressing at-risk populations (Fisher folks, Female Sex
workers, MSMs, and other vulnerable populations including discordant couples).
The incumbent works closely with the
Care and Treatment Technical Advisor to ensure alignment of key populations
activities and interventions across the project to the 90:90:90 Strategy. He
/She will also coordinate closely with other TIMIZA90 staffs to ensure all
project sites have the capacity to deliver evidence-based, high quality
bio-behavioural interventions offer KPs friendly services and establish
integrated DICs as appropriate.
As Key Populations point of contact,
the incumbent will provide leadership to EGPAF-Kenya’s efforts towards reaching
these populations and represent the foundation in national, regional and
international forums that focus on Key Populations.
Responsibilities
·
Provide technical leadership in
developing strategies and interventions to improve the quality and
responsiveness of HIV prevention programming and service delivery for KPs.
·
Provide technical assistance and
mentorship to other project team members and facilitate technical capacity
assessments in efficacious, evidence-based HIV prevention for key populations.
·
Identify and map different categories
of KPs in the targeted geographic areas in the county and work with SPOs to
set-up integrated DICs as guided by annual plans and the donor.
·
Provide comprehensive community-based
HIV prevention services through Peer education and outreach for behavioral HIV
prevention among KPs.
·
Provide prevention package of
services at facility and community level for HIV negative KPs.
·
Provide information and training on
the use and promotion of male/female condoms and lubricants (demonstration,
skills building in negotiating condoms with sex partners, and ensure easy
access to uninterrupted supply of condoms and lubricants).
·
Provide VMMC messaging and a minimum
package of VMMC services for male fisher folks and MSMs where appropriate.
·
Expand and improve testing services
for Key Populations using targeted outreach strategies as per the national
guidelines
·
Implement Test and Treat model as per
the national KP guidelines
·
Support early enrollment into
Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) for KPs and monitor viral load (VL) suppression
in the established cohorts in collaboration with health facilities (Support
initiation and retention of KPs on ART under the new National guidelines of
Treatment as Prevention (TasP)).
·
Provide and facilitate access to Post
Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to KPs in need
in all health facilities.
Skills
·
Degree in social sciences /Public
health/from a recognized University (Minimum of 5 years’ experience in
providing technical leadership in HIV Prevention at national or regional level
or
·
MA in social studies/Community Health
or MPH will be an added advantage.
·
Human Relations, Public relations and
Communication skills
·
Proficiency in computer packages
·
Working knowledge of USG funded
programs particularly through CDC mechanisms
·
Familiar with and experience working
with Government bodies particularly NASCOP , NACC and other MOH departments
·
Must understand PEPFAR
/CDC/NASCOP/NACC Technical guidance requirements for HIV Programming for Key
Populations
How to Apply