The
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight
against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and at over 5,500 sites
around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help
those already infected.
Today,
because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners,
pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States.
EGPAF seeks to recruit Program Admin Assistant – CIFF ACT Adolescent Project to be based in Nairobi
Job Purpose: To provide assistance in administering the CIFF ACT
Adolescent Project award by providing program logistics, accounting and
administrative support and in addition, implement administrative procedures to
ensure cost effective and timely handling of business administrative issues.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
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Providing administrative support for
national level meetings and workshops
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Handling and management of program
field advances
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Maintaining the monthly calendar of
program planned activities
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Tracking progress on the
implementation of CIFF ACT adolescent activities at national, county and
service delivery level.
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Maintaining an electronic database of
workshops’ participants lists, TORs, TWGs and minutes of meetings
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Coordinating the logistics for
meetings, workshops and trainings
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Processing of program requests
through the Verian procurement system
Minimum Requirements
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Degree in Business
Administration
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Experience working in a donor funded
project will be an advantage
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Excellent communication skills
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Well-developed interpersonal skills
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Strong work ethic and ability and
willingness to work long hours
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Able to work in team settings and
willingness to learn
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Cross-cultural competence as
demonstrated by confidence and ability to make relevant presentations to diverse
audiences
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IT Savvy, including accounting soft
wares
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
EGPAF Kenya is looking to recruit 1 Regional County
Coordinator – CIFF ACT Adolescent Project to be based in Kisumu
Job Summary: Reporting to the Project Manager- CIFF ACT Adolescent
Project and working in close collaboration with the CHMT/SCHMT, Implementing
Partners and USG Implementing Partners, the Regional County Coordinator will be
responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of the
CIFF ACT Adolescent Programs at County level.
The Regional County Coordinator will
oversee 7 Counties in Nyanza/Western region of Kenya.
He/she shall serve as the focal point
for all Adolescent activities in the counties on behalf of EGPAF Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
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In partnership with MOH/NASCOP,
conduct entry meetings at County Government level to launch the CIFF ACT
Adolescent Project and develop a Multi-sectoral county work plan.
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Develop terms of reference (TORS) for
the County Multi-sectoral adolescent taskforce/Technical working group (TWG).
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Support TWG Meetings every quarter to
Adolescent related initiatives in the county, service delivery indicators and
progress on quality improvement initiatives.
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Support dissemination of ASRH
policies in the high supported counties, and incorporation of key elements of
ASRH policy in the county health work plans
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In collaboration with implementing
partners, conduct refresher trainings on the Adolescent Package of Care in the
supported counties
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Support annual regional forums to
share successful continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities in the
supported counties
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Support targeted annual supportive
supervision and mentorship visits in the supported counties
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Support sensitization workshops for
teachers in selected schools in the supported counties to improve retention and
adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for school-going adolescents
·
Support the Kenya Network of Positive
Teachers (KENEPOTE) and Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) champions (through
NEPHAK) to carry out stigma reduction activities in selected schools in the
supported counties (leveraging existing education fora at the county-level)
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Support the formation of adolescent
advisory boards at the county-level as envisioned in the Kenya’s Fast-track
Plan to End HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Young People
Required Qualifications
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Degree/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine
or Nursing with at least 5 years’ experience in Adolescent HIV and SRH
Programming. A Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
·
Understanding and experience working
with Ministry of Health including the County Government will be preferred.
·
Experience in Managing Donor
funded programs including USG will be an added advantage
Required competencies, skills and
experience
·
Experience in Adolescent sexual
reproductive health, HIV prevention care treatment and support among
adolescents
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Demonstrated experience in organizing
and facilitating meetings, recording proceedings and report writing.
·
Significant and up to date knowledge
of the current ART, HTS guidelines, Adolescent package of care, the Fast track
plan and the ALL IN Initiative.
·
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and
NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection
and reporting tools used by NASCOP
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Experience in establishing and
sustaining working relationships with the Government of Kenya Ministries of
Health at County, Implementing partners, Sub-county and facility teams
·
Proficiency in computer basic skills-
MS Office; Internet; Basic data analysis skills
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Self- managed, self-driven, results
oriented individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing
and analytical skills
·
Dedicated team player with ability
and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
EGPAF Kenya is looking to recruit 1 Adolescent Technical
Advisor – CIFF ACT Adolescent Projectto be based in Nairobi
Job Summary: Reporting to the Project Manager- CIFF ACT Adolescent
Project and working in close collaboration with the National AIDS and STS
Control Program (NASCOP), National AIDS Control Council (NACC), other Ministry
of Health (MOH) departments, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
(MOEST) and Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) the
Adolescent TA will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation
and monitoring of the CIFF ACT Adolescent activities at the National level.
The Adolescent TA will work closely
with the Paediatric & Adolescent Program Manager at NASCOP to ensure that
the CIFF ACT adolescent activities are implemented on behalf of EGPAF Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
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Support initial meetings with MOH,
MOEST and NACC for the establishment of a multi-sectoral Adolescent HIV
technical working group (TWG)
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Support the development terms of
reference for the multi-sectoral Adolescent HIV TWG
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Support quarterly National multi-sectoral
Adolescent HIV TWG meetings
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Support the disseminate Kenya’s
Fast-track Plan to End HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Young People at
National and County level
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Support the planning and conducting
of the annual national adolescent health multi-sectoral symposium/stock-taking
meeting
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Participate in national Adolescent
Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) TWG meetings
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Support the formation of adolescent
advisory boards at the national- and county-level as envisioned in the Kenya’s
Fast-track Plan to End HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Young People
·
Support NASCOP to develop, review,
standardize and disseminate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids
for Adolescent Differentiated Care model
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Provide technical support for
standardization of tools for service quality assessment (SQA) at the National
level
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Provide technical and logistical
support for National teams to conduct annual joint SQAs in the supported
counties
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Support NASCOP in the Finalization of
the Teacher’s Guide to sensitize teachers on HIV/AIDS in school-going children
and adolescents
·
Support sensitization workshops for
teachers in selected schools in the supported counties to improve retention and
adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for school-going adolescents
·
Support the Kenya Network of Positive
Teachers (KENEPOTE) and Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) champions (through
NEPHAK) to carry out stigma reduction activities in selected schools in the
supported counties (leveraging existing education fora at the county-level)
Required Qualifications
·
Degree/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine
or Nursing with at least 5 years’ experience in Adolescent HIV Programming. A
Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
·
Understanding and experience working
with Ministry of Health including the NASCOP, NACC, MOEST and NEPHAK will be
preferred.
·
Experience in Managing Donor
funded programs including USG will be an added advantage
Required competencies, skills and
experience
·
Experience in Adolescent sexual
reproductive health, HIV prevention care treatment and support among
adolescents
·
Demonstrated experience in organizing
and facilitating meetings, recording proceedings and report/minute writing.
·
Significant and up to date knowledge
of the current ART, HTS guidelines, Adolescent package of care, the Fast track
plan and the ALL IN Initiative.
·
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and
NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection
and reporting tools used by NASCOP
·
Experience in establishing and
sustaining working relationships with the Government of Kenya Ministries of
Health at County, Implementing partners, Sub-county and facility teams
·
Proficiency in computer basic skills-
MS Office; Internet; Basic data analysis skills
·
Self- managed, self-driven, results
oriented individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing
and analytical skills
·
Dedicated team player with ability
and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
The closing date is 23rd November
2016.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
EGPAF is an equal opportunity
employer
Please visit our website www.pedaids.org for more
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