Movement of Men against AIDS in Kenya (MMAAK)
Vacancy: PMTCT Coordinator
Summary:
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).
Description: MMAAK enhances PMTCT
uptake through community mobilization and increasing male involvement.
The organization is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the
position of PMTCT Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
- Manages
and coordinates the overall PMTCT and other health related activities
implemented in Kerugoya district.
- Organizes
daily PMTCT, HTC and AB activities, including duties of staff and
volunteers assigned to the above activities.
- Organizes,
coordinates and supervises community level activities by community staff
working with PMTCT clients, their partners, PLHIV support groups and
volunteers.
- Liaises
with staff at health facilities providing PMTCT/HTC services to improve
male-friendly services
- Lead
M&E of PMTCT, HTC and AB activities in Kerugoya.
- Facilitates
appropriate referral to other health facilities for HIV positive clients,
their partners and exposed infants.
- Provide
mentorship and facility CMEs to PMTCT and HTC providers.
- Strengthen
collaboration and linkages between MCH and HIV care and treatment.
Requirements:
- Bachelors’
degree in Nursing/ Registered Clinical Officer.
- Training
in HIVAIDS, Home-based care, HTC, prevention with positives, PMTCT, HIV
peer education etc.
- Experience
in treatment and care of persons living with HIV/AIDS,PMTCT, IYCF, and
male involvement within the community
- Experience
with community mobilization strategies, including development of IEC
materials and facilitation of peer group discussions that influence uptake
of health services.
- Familiar
with MOH level 1 service provision and working with community resource
persons
- Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal, in English and Kiswahili.
- Must
demonstrate ability to work with and mobilize the community
- Knowledge
of the current PMTCT and HTC national guidelines is MANDATORY.
Written applications and a CV including a day time telephone
contact, as well as names and contact information of three referees should
reach the below mentioned address by close of business on 12th October 2012.
mmaak@mmaak.org