Impact
Research and Development Organization (IRDO) (www.impact-rdo.org)
is a registered Kenyan NGO with a main office in Kisumu and
regional offices in 10 counties of Kenya.
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.
We are
looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following
position from April 01 2016.
Position: Outreach Worker
Job
Summary: To
coordinate and mobilize Key Populations activities at the Wellness
Centre and Hotspots through the peer led education model and during community
outreaches /targeted forums.
Reports
to: The
Wellness Centre Coordinator
Location: Based in Kisii Central Sub-county,
with frequent field visits to outreach sites and hotspots within the
county.
Key
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop,
update and oversee the implementation of Peer Educators Work Plans/Action
Plans.
- Ensure
that program activities including community outreaches, peer review
meetings, one on one sessions and trainings are carried out according to
the Global Fund/Kenya Red Cross guidelines and with due diligence and
targets met.
- Ensure
that correct information is relayed to
beneficiaries, SCHMTs and other stakeholders
in a timely manner.
- Prepare
and submit progress reports at
required intervals; and represent IRDO
at relevant meetings.
- Regularly
report to the Wellness Centre Coordinator as and when required.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
- Should
have a Diploma in Social Work, community development or related field.
- Must
have at least 2 years experience
coordinating Key Population intervention programs,
preferably in a similar project/related
project; must have experience with
Peer Educators supervision.
- Knowledge
and experience of implementing Peer led sessions with
Key population is added advantage
- Must
be honest; and well organized.
Other competencies:
- Ability
to multi-task; good writing and
presentation skills;
- communication
skills and teamwork;
- able
to travel long distances;
- can
work long hours, including weekends and
public holidays when necessary (and at night during moonlight
outreaches.);
- proficient
in Microsoft Office packages; experience with stakeholder management.
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 18th March 2016.
Females are highly encouraged to apply.
The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141. Kisumu.
The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141. Kisumu.
