University of Nairobi
CRISPP Project Positions
Applications are invited for the following positions:-
To achieve this objective, the Project seeks to fill the
following positions.
Health Communications and Advocacy Associate
1 Position
Re-Advert
Ref: AD/2/88/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi
with frequent field travel
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism,
Communications, Public Health, Development Studies or related field, with
requisite experience in knowledge management and advocacy.
She/he should have at least 2 years’ experience and demonstrated
ability in developing and implementing a wide variety of health communication
and advocacy strategies targeting diverse audiences.
The successful candidate will be expected to assist the TA Teams
develop and disseminate relevant health messages
and prepare messages for multimedia dissemination including print, web, social,
video and audio platforms.
They should also possess exceptional written and oral
communication skills.
Laboratory Technologist
3 Posts
Ref: AD/2/89/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi/Kiambu/Kirinyaga
Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in
medical laboratory technology/science with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in
a busy clinical laboratory and should be registered with the Kenya Medical
Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB); and be computer
literate.
Applicants with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and 5
years’ experience in a busy clinical laboratory will also be considered.
Those with additional certification in GCLP and/or laboratory
quality management systems will have a distinct advantage.
The successful candidates will;
·
perform routine and special laboratory tests,
·
work in partnership with partner laboratories to implement a
quality improvement program
·
establish and maintain systems for implementation of laboratory
activities including planning for and introduction of new diagnostic
procedures,
·
participate in development, implementation and review of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
·
mentor medical laboratory technologists in satellite
laboratories,
·
offer technical assistance in the strengthening of commodity
management practices to ensure regular uninterrupted
laboratory services for HIV care and treatment programs,
·
Offer technical support in the establishment of a functional
laboratory network.
TB/HIV Services Coordinator
1 Post
Re-advert
Ref: AC/2/90/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu
The ideal candidates shall possess a Diploma in Clinical
Medicine and further training in public health.
Those with work experience in the public sector and with
training in TB, TB/HIV, MDRTB and ART will have a distinct advantage.
Among other responsibilities, applicants will:
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In collaboration with the DHMT (DLTC), scale up implementation
of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
·
Provide quality and timely technical support to outpatient
departments of the hospitals, TB clinics and HIV clinics for the implementation
of TB/HIV collaborative activities
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Establishment of baseline data on TB/HIV collaborative activities
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Work in collaboration with the DHMTs/HFMTs to integrate drug
resistant TB diagnosis and treatment in all TB programs
·
Work deliberately towards reduction of stigma, discrimination
and other barriers to accessing TB and HIV care
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Enhance supporting in the utilization of the standard reporting
format/tools in place for all TB and HIV interventions as per the national
guidelines
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Develop and coordinate an effective and efficient referral
systems of TB and HIV patients to appropriate service provision centres for HIV
counseling, screening, care , support and treatment
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Participate in supportive supervision visits to TB and HIV
diagnostic and care facilities
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Provide on –the-job training for providers, prepare reports on
supervisory visits and provide feedback on achievements and constraints for
action by the DHMT/HFMT through DTLC.
·
Train and mentor community health volunteers to strengthen
defaulter tracing and treatment adherence for TB/HIV.
·
Prepare regular and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports
and share key findings and best practices in relevant project/stakeholders.
Clinical Officer
2 Posts
Ref: AD/2/91/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu/
Kirinyaga
Applicants must be in possession of a minimum of a diploma in
clinical medicine with training, knowledge and skills in paediatric/adult ART
management and/or counseling with 2 years working experience in HIV care &
treatment.
They must be registered with the COC and have excellent verbal
and written communications skills and be computer literate.
The successful candidate will:
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provider facility-based clinical care to PLHIV including ART,
PMTCT, diagnosis and management of opportunistic infections and adherence
support, in line national guidelines and standards.
·
participate in mentorship and work-based continuous professional
development through on-job mentorship sessions, CPD and participation in MDT
meetings in supported sites
·
work with community-based treatment and support programs to
enhance retention in care, HIV prevention and addressing other social
determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those affected and infected by
HIV,
·
participate in the establishment and implementation of quality improvement
plans in the target facilities
·
Support facilities to develop and strengthen coordination of
care within facilities and with other facilities.
·
Support proper and complete documentation of client encounters
in client charts and national registers
Nurse
2 Posts
Ref: AD/2/92/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu
/ Kirinyaga
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
nursing with 2 years’ experience in a busy clinical environment. KRCHN with at
least 3 years’ experience will be considered.
Training in PMTCT/ART/TB/HIV
will be required.
Successful candidates will, among other responsibilities provide
technical support in the delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care and
treatment services including ART, RH/PMTCT, HTC and psychosocial support in
diverse aspects such as clinic organization, treatment literacy, defaulter
management and FP/Cervical cancer screening.
How to apply
Please note that all the positions are full-time and on a one
year contract renewable on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Please note also that the University of Nairobi is an equal
opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Note: Applicants
should submit seven (7) copies of the application letter and supporting
documents stating their preferred location in the letter to :-
The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197 00100,
Nairobi.
Closing Date: Friday:
March 15, 2013