IRDO’s
principal mandate is to design, implement
and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention
programs that improve the health status
of individuals and local communities.
The
program seeks to provide most vulnerable adolescent girls and young women
(AGYW) aged 15-24 years with core package of evidence-informed interventions most
likely to impact HIV incidence, address risk
behaviors for and transmission of HIV,
and reduce gender-based violence in Siaya County.
1.
Clinical Officers
(6
Positions)
Job
Summary: Provide
or assist in the provision of minimum package of clinical services at selected
youth-friendly clinics in Siaya County and during community outreaches
targeting most vulnerable adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24
years as per the set National Guidelines / standards.
Reports
to: The
Field Coordinator – Clinical Services
Location: Based at selected
youth-friendly youth centres in Siaya
County, with field visits to provide outreach
clinical services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assess
AGYW and establish health care needs as necessary.
- Diagnose
simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.
- Provide
appropriate healthcare service; e.g. administration of treatment,
dispensing drugs, etc.
- Provide
health education and counseling to clients on identified health problems
and socio-economic issues related to their health.
- Keep
clinical environment tidy and safe; ensure efficiency and safety of
assigned nursing commodities.
- Ensure
that the health care services are friendly, responsive to the needs and
offered at the convenient time of AGYW.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized training institution
and in possession of a registration certificate issued by Clinical
Officers Council.
- Must
have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
- Training
and practical experience in providing youth-friendly services, an added
advantage.
- Knowledge
on HIV care and treatment added advantage; ability to diagnose and treat
STIs.
- Must
be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work in
challenging environments and under pressure.
2. Nursing Officers
(6
Positions)
Job Summary: Provide or assist in the provision of minimum package of clinical services at selected youth-friendly clinics in Siaya County and during community outreaches targeting most vulnerable adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years as per the set National Guidelines / standards.
Reports to: The Field Coordinator – Clinical Services
Location: Based at selected
youth-friendly youth centres in Siaya
County, with field visits to provide outreach
clinical services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assess
AGYW and establish health care needs as necessary.
- Diagnose
simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.
- Provide
appropriate healthcare service; e.g. administration of treatment,
dispensing drugs, etc.
- Provide
health education and counseling to clients on identified health problems
and socio-economic issues related to their health.
- Keep
clinical environment tidy and safe; ensure efficiency and safety of
assigned nursing commodities.
- Ensure
that the health care services are friendly, responsive to the needs and
offered at the convenient time of AGYW.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in Registered Nursing from a recognized nursing training institution and
in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council
of Kenya
- Must
have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
- Training
and practical experience in providing youth-friendly services, an added
advantage.
- Knowledge
on HIV care and treatment added advantage; ability to diagnose and treat
STIs.
- Must
be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work in
challenging environments and under pressure.
3. Special Needs’ Behavioural Counsellors
(2
Positions)
Job
Summary: Provide
behavioural counseling and HIV Testing Services (HTS) to AGYW with special
needs and their sexual partners where applicable; and ensure all clients
testing HIV+ positive are linked and enroll for HIV care and treatment
services.
Reports to: HTC Team Leaders
Location: Bondo, Ugenya,
Alego-Usonga, Gem, Rarieda and Ugunja sub-counties, Siaya County
Key
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Offer
behavioural counseling and HIV Testing Services (HTS) to eligible AGYW
with special needs (with hearing and/or visual
impairment) and their sexual partners
and provide effective referrals where applicable.
- Ensure
that all HIV positive clients with special needs are promptly referred and
that all are enrolled for
- HIV
care and treatment services at MoH PSCs of choice.
- Ensure
quality HTS are provided to clients in accordance with National
Guidelines.
- Closely
work with Field Assistants to undertake identification, screening and
recruitment of AGYW with special need to receive a package of combination
HIV services.
- Ensure
clients information/data are kept safe and confidential
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in Counseling Psychology, Counseling Studies, Special Needs Education or
related field.
- Certificate
in HIV Counselling and Testing from a recognized institution (proof of
certification is required)
- At
least a Certificate in Sign Language
Interpretation from a recognized institution
(proof of certification is required)
- At
least a Certificate in Special Education with specialization in visual
impairment from a recognized institution (proof of certification is
required)
- Possess
practical experience with sign language interpretation
- Excellent
mastery of the Braille
- Trained
on HTC New Algorithm and should be actively practicing in the last one
year
- Minimum
of 1 year experience as a HTS service provider in a busy HTC site.
- Must
be pleasant, have good communication skills and
willing to work under pressure in
remote settings.
How to Apply
Submit
applications, complete with CV, copies of
certificates and testimonials, names and
telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary,
to reach the undersigned not later than 15th December 2015.
Females
are highly encouraged to apply.
The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 - 40141
Kisumu.
(www.impact-rdo.org)
