Senior Program Officer (Kisumu) and Program Officer (Machakos) Jobs in Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Senior Program Officer

Location:
 Kisumu

Overall Job Function:

The Senior Program Officer is a member of the senior regional management team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality services.

Based in Kisumu, the position reports to the Program Director, ICAP Nyanza, and works in close collaboration with the Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at ICAP supported facilities in the region
  • To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of TB/HIV activities at ICAP- supported facilities
  • To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of provider-initiated counseling and testing activities at ICAP-supported facilities
Requirements:
  • Degree in Medicine and MPH or an advanced relevant degree
  • 5 years of experienced managing donor-funded health and/or HIV programs in the public sector
2. Program Officer

Location:
 Machakos

Overall Job Function:

The officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV care and TB/HIV treatment services at facilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Planning and day-today implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at facilities
  • Provide on-going supervision and mentorship of health care workers in HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV activities
  • Assist in program monitoring and evaluation
Requirements:
  • Degree or Diploma in Medicine
  • Experience with HIV programming
  • Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya
  • Clinical experience of HIV medicine
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 8th July 2011.

ICAP is equal opportunity employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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