KANCO is a national
membership network of organization with over 1000 Non-Governmental Organization
(NGOs), Community Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs),
Private Sector, Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS
and TB in Kenya.
Its mission is to provide
leadership, promote collaboration and enhance capacity among Civil Society
organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders to respond to HIV & AIDS and TB
at the community level.
KANCO is seeking to employ
suitable persons for the VCT counsellor and Nurse Positions;
Job
title: VCT
Counsellor
Location: Malindi
Availability: Immediately
Job
Summary (Purpose of Position)
To
provide leadership in the provision of counselling and testing services to
injecting drug users and their partners and make appropriate referrals.
Major
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Offer Counseling and testing services to clients daily
·
Issue Referral forms where necessary
·
Provision of HIV & AIDS and other related diseases
information to the clients
·
Ensure proper relations between organization and the community
·
Adhere to VCT Protocol and ensure all equipment’s are in order
at all times
Level
of education:
·
O level certificate
·
Diploma in counselling and testing
Special
training:
·
Trained VCT counsellor
Other
competencies:
·
Strong Leadership skills
·
Competent in broader harm reduction priority issues
·
Ability to work with a cross section of people (location and
demographic)
·
Managing a health facility
·
Team player
·
Focused and self-motivated
·
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Job
experience
·
At least 3 years relevant experience
·
Salary commensurate with the experience
Job
title: Nurse
Location: Malindi
Availability: Immediately
Job
Summary (Purpose of Position)
To
provide leadership and technical support to the management and running of an
IDU drop in centre for the provision of quality harm reduction services.
Major
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Provide leadership in developing work schedules for the centre
to allow for smooth running of client identification registration and service
acquisition including referrals.
·
Oversee the day to day management and running of the DIC
particularly diagnosis and management of client health conditions.
·
Review, monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of the
DIC activities to ensure they meet acceptable performance standards
·
Oversee the preparation of the budgets for specific
actions including procurement of commodities (where applicable) under direct
supervision by the position.
·
Prepare regular progress management reports
·
Develop appropriate strategies for networking and collaboration
with government and non-governmental partners involved in harm reduction
initiatives.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Level
of education:
·
O level certificate
·
Degree in nursing/Public Health or equivalent an added advantage
Special
training:
·
Registered health community Nurse
·
Clinical officer
Other
competencies:
·
Strong Leadership skills
·
Competent in broader harm reduction priority issues
·
Ability to work with a cross section of people (location and
demographic)
·
Managing a health facility
·
Team player
·
Focused and self-motivated
·
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Job
experience:
·
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Salary commensurate with the
experience
Applications should be sent
strictly via e-mail to jobs@kanco.org
Application
Deadline: 7th
February, 2013
Qualified individuals are
encouraged to apply.
Please submit a cover letter
and a résumé.
On the subject line, indicate
the title of position, followed by your surname.
KANCO is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality,
ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age,
HIV/AIDS Status, and disability.
Only short listed candidates
will be contacted
