International Medical Corps (IMC) an
international non- profit NGO seeks to recruit applicants for the following
positions for continuing Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funded project in
Nyanza, Kenya.
This program will be implemented in
collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Health - Government of
Kenya’s (GoK) County, Sub-County, and facility level staff and other CDC
implementing partners in Homabay, Migori and Kisii Counties.
Clinical Officer
1 Position
The Clinical Officer will assist the Tekeleza team in the provision of evidence based interventions, HTC and treatment and care referrals and follow-ups to persons and families of those infected by HIV/AIDS.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide antiretroviral therapy and general
medical care to HIV/AIDS infected patients.
- Coordinate and participate in evidence
informed interventions targeting youth, MARPS and the general population.
- Coordinate with other HIV/ART care by
implementing partners in the area and IMC staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of all activities to
preserve dignity of patients; ensure accurate and secure documentation of
activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Registered Clinical Officer and 4-5 Years’
experience in HIV Program Implementation.
- Clinical experience especially in dealing with
PLWAHs, and a demonstrated desire to see effective care and support
delivered to those suffering from HIV/AIDS.
- Basic HIV/AIDS Counseling skills and
experience.
- Adult and Pediatric minimum and Comprehensive
Care Package service delivery training an added advantage.
- Experience working with KPs is an added
advantage.
Social Worker
1 Position
Key Responsibilities
- Establish client support and referral
mechanisms to care facilities.
- Facilitate capacity building of evidence based
interventions programs for community health.
- Supervision of peer educators and community
support group.
- Maintain confidentiality of all activities to
preserve dignity of all clients.
Minimum Requirements
- University Degree in Social Work with 3 years’
experience or Diploma in Social Work with at least 3 years’ experience in
HIV programs in rural settings.
- Excellent supervision, team work and
communication skills.
- Experience in HIV/AIDS/STI community health
programs.
- Knowledge and experience in HIV interventions
and counseling skills.
- Willingness to relocate to Homabay and Migori
counties
Nurse Counselors
3 Posts
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide counselling and psychosocial support
to clients at the TEKELEZA drop in centres
- Liaise with the Ministry of Health and other
partners in provision of HIV care and treatment to clients at the drop in
centres.
- Coordinate and participate in evidence
informed interventions targeting youth, MARPS and the general population.
- Participate in community mobilization and
education regarding HIV/AIDS, prevention and therapy.
Minimum Requirements
- Registered Nurse with 4-5 years’ experience in
busy HIV care and treatment settings.
- Basic HIV counselling Training and experience.
- Current nursing council practicing licence.
- Willingness to work in Homabay, Migori and
Kisii counties
- Experience working with MARPs is an added
advantage
HTC Facilitator
1 Position
Roles and Responsibility
- Mobilize and screen the eligible target groups,
parents and youth in schools, churches and other community settings for
program uptake.
- Conduct CHP to the fisher folk maintaining
fidelity to the core components.
- Perform quality client counseling and testing
- Duly prepare and develop weekly and monthly
performance reports
- Refer clients appropriately for further
management and do follow up to ensure completion of referrals.
Minimum Requirements
- A qualified HTC facilitator in HC, SS and FMP
- Basic counselling training and experience in
HTC certified by NASCOP
- Mobilization skills and ability to form PWP
groups
- Experience working with Key Population is an
added advantage
- Willingness to relocate to Homabay and Migori
county
HTC Counsellor Supervisor
1 Position
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Mobilize and screen the eligible target
groups, parents and youth in schools, churches and other community
settings for program uptake.
- Conduct CHP to the fisher folk maintaining
fidelity to the core components.
- Perform quality client counseling and testing
- Provider support supervision to the HTC
counselors.
- Duly prepare and develop weekly and monthly
performance reports
- Refer clients appropriately for further
management and do follow up to ensure completion of referrals.
Minimum Requirements:
- A qualified HTC facilitator in HC, SS and FMP
- Basic counselling training and experience in
HTC certified by NASCOP
- Mobilization skills and ability to form PWP
groups
- Trained HTC supervisor
- Experience working with Key Population is an
added advantage
- Willingness to relocate to Homabay and Migori
county
Qualified candidates who meet the
above requirements should apply by sending a current CV with telephone number
and email address and a covering letter addressed to the Human Resources
Manager, to the following email address: kenyajobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.
Each application should include three
referees who can validate technical expertise.
The closing date for applications is
Tuesday, 6th October 2015.
Any attachments apart from the above
mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
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