Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established
Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen
HIV service delivery.
LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV
counseling, testing and care services.
We have a vacancy for the following position:
Position: Youth Program Coordinator
We have a vacancy for the following position:
Position: Youth Program Coordinator
Ref: YPC/LVCT/9/2012
Reporting To: Deputy Director / Director of Research & Policy
Location: LVCT HQ
Overall Purpose
Provide leadership, coordination, strategic guidance, fore and
oversight for implementation of a comprehensive youth programme with integrated
partnership building, policy advocacy, and technical support for HIV service
delivery for youth, with a special focus on those at increased vulnerability
such as HIV positive youth, survivors of sexual violence, girls, youth with
disability and minority youth.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure
the policy, research and programme integration for the LVCT youth agenda
- Ensure
the development and delivery of program work plans as per LVCT’s strategic
objectives.
- Ensure
maintenance of accurate program data and information resources
- Develop
project and fundraising proposals
- Prepare
and submit program reports on timely basis
- Represent
LVCT at regional level and national /international level forums
- Provide
technical assistance for the one-to-one youth hotline and ICT platform
- Ensure
that service needs of youth are integrated within the institutional
planning
- Provide
oversight to the delivery of information, counseling and referral services
through information communication technologies in partnership with private
sector partners.
- Contribute
to policy forums on youth related SRH and HIV/AIDS issues
- Maintain
and develop high level skills in the use of electronic information and
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- BA
in Social Sciences, communications or related field
- A
minimum of 3 years’ experience working with young people, project
implementation and coordination
- Good
communication and report writing skills
- We
are looking for a creativity and innovation in developing and implementing
ideas that appeal to and are relevant to the youth.
- Should
be able to comfortably work with multiple platforms including Windows,
Vista, and design packages such as publisher, Indesign, Adobe
Photoshop/Corel Draw.
- Website
management and other ICT experience will be an added advantage.
Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and
maximum 3 pages CV along with contacts for three referees, Salary history and
expected remuneration to:
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Nairobi, Kenya
Or email: recruitment@lvct.org so as to arrive NOT later than
September 7, 2012
Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer
Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer
Position: Research Officer
Re: RO/LVCT/9/2012
Reporting To: Research Manager
Location: LVCT HQ (Nairobi)
The position requires an experienced researcher to lead an
operational research project that aims to identify the policy and practice
requirements for quality post intimate partner violence (IPV) screening support
in HIV programs.
With technical support from the Principal Investigators, it will
be responsible for the design, undertaking, data analysis, management and
dissemination of a quality study.
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop
and implement the study protocols
- Develop
implementation and dissemination plans and ensure their utilisation
- Develop
the IPV screening and study tools and undertake the study ensuring
compliance with requirements for research ethics and scientific quality
- Ensure
integration with and provide input and feedback to other LVCT programmes
- Collect,
analyse and document data in appropriate formats for diverse audiences
Minimum requirements
- A
Master’s degree in Social Science, Gender or a relevant field from a
recognised university.
- At
least 3 years’ experience as a lead researcher, a gender focus is an added
advantage
- Experience
in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using the appropriate
software
- Proven
research writing ability
Personal attributes
- Self-driven
and able to work under pressure
- Ability
to ensure utilisation of research results by policy makers and other
stakeholders
- High
level of integrity, motivation, commitment and professional ethics
Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and
Maximum of 3 pages CV along with contacts for three referees, Salary history
and expected remuneration to:
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Nairobi, Kenya
Or email: recruitment@lvct.org so as to reach us NOT later
than September 14, 2012
Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer
Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer