HIV-TB Program Officer Job in Kenya - USAID

Applications are invited for the following position:

HIV/TB PROGRAM OFFICER, USAID FAHARI YA JAMII PROJECT – AD/2/6/23 – POST

The Project

The University of Nairobi has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support implementation of the Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (HIV, FP/RMNCAH, and WASH) in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties through the USAID Fahari ya Jamii Project. For successful implementation, the Project seeks to competitively fill the above position.

The Position

This is a full time position based in Nairobi

Job description

The holder of this position will provide overall leadership and technical support to sub-county based technical team and oversee design, planning and implementation of all aspects of supported HIV/TB activities in the county, sub-county and facility level in compliance with national and donor guidelines and policies.


Job specifications

The applicant should have a degree in Clinical Medicine or Nursing with at least four (4) years’ experience or Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing with at least seven (7) years’ experience working in a similar field.

Advanced HIV/TB Care and Treatment trainings will be a distinct advantage.

Hands on clinical experience in HIV service delivery and technical coordination. Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK health systems.

Terms of appointment

This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

How to Apply

  1. Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
  2. Applications and  related  documents  should  be  forwarded  through  applicants’  Heads  of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
  3. Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
  4. The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
  5. Late applications will not be considered.
  6. Applications should be emailed to: recruit-hivtbpofyj@uonbi.ac.ke as one file in PDF.

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.