National
AIDs and STI Control Program (NASCOP) is a Unit under the Ministry of Health
that works to strengthen and support prevention of HIV, Care and Treatment
services at County and Sub-County health facilities.
The Ministry
plans to recruit several staff to support the implementation of activities at
both National and County levels.
The
contract period is one year which is renewable yearly subject to satisfactory
performance and availability of funds.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Applications are invited for the following position:
Targeted
Interventions
Program Officers
Program Officers
JG ‘M’
2
Positions
Location: NASCOP with Mombasa
and Homabay Counties
Overall
Job Summary: These
officers will form part of the Targerted Intreventions secretariat.
The
Program Officers will be responsible for prevention of infections in high HIV
risk groups and general population with planned targeted interventions
(TIs).
Co-ordinate
with various stakeholders in the implementation of COMBO HIV targeted
intervention initiatives in the County.
Coordinate,
monitor and evaluate targeted intervention initiatives at the County and
liaison with NASCOP.
Job
Description:
- Ensuring
work plan and budget for targeted interventions are adhered to and
implemented in a timely manner
- Prepare
reports to the GF TWG _ Combo prevention initiative on the progress of
targeted interventions
- At
the County level the program officer will assist the Health Management
team to collect targeted interventions data in the County, collate and
analyse, then forward the same through CASCO SIMU manager at NASCOP.
- Work
with the focal person in coordination of all targeted intervention
activities in the county
- Ensure
timely supply of commodities to the targeted intervention activities with
the County Health Management teams
- Prepare
monthly quarterly and annual reports on the targeted interventions of
HIV/AIDS activities at County level.
- Participate
in surveillance activities on targeted interventions at the County
level
- Coordinate
and participate in the County level monthly and quarterly meetings
- Ensure
timely reporting and regular reporting of all targeted intervention
activities
- Participate
in supervisory visits with the CASCO to assist in data collection and
verification
- Work
closely with the County Health Management Teams.
Requirements:
- A
bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Clinical medicine, Nursing, Public health
or any other related field.
- Experience
in HIV and TB health care and research settings will be an added
advantage.
Note: Fluency
in English and Kiswahili both oral and written is a requirement for the above
position
How
to Apply
All
applications including a current CV, photocopy of ID, mobile number and 3
professional referees (current or previous supervisors with their telephone
numbers and Email addresses) should be sent to
The
Principal secretary,
Ministry
of Health,
P.O. Box
30016-00100
Nairobi,
Also
send soft copies of your applications to NASCOP email address:
globalfund@nascop.or.ke and for hand deliveries drop at Afya House 3rd floor
room: 304.
on or
before 31st January, 2015.
N/B: Please write on the envelop: Job vacancies in the Ministry of health (NASCOP)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Dr. Khadijah Kassanchoon
Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health
