Lead Mobilizer
VMMC in Charge
Identification & Retention Assistant
Responsibilities
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Coordinate mobilization activities in
allocated region.
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Mobilize and successful refer clients
for VMMC services.
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Ensure supply and dissemination of
VMMC education material.
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Ensure client referral linkages are
working.
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Identify other mobilization
strategies that are innovative.
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Liaise with CHVS in implementation of
community strategy.
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Participate in review meetings with
service provision teams and the CHAs.
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Performs any other related duty as
may be assigned by the supervisor depending on needs assessment
Qualifications
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Diploma in Community health, Social
Sciences, Social work, Sociology, or other related fields
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Additional Certificates in
community-based activities
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Experience in working in VMMC or HIV
clinics and programs
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Good knowledge and understanding of
VMMC priority areas and scope of operations
Required Experience
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More than three (3) years qualitative
and quantitative research experience in community mobilization.
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Knowledge of HIV prevention and care
services and family planning services
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Good Clinical Practice training/Human
Subjects Protection training is an added advantage
Other Required Skills
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Good geographical understanding of
Kisumu county
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Knowledge of HIV prevention and care
services including VMMC and HTS
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Previous experience community-based
activities and programs Residents and those staying within the said sub
counties will have added advantage
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Commitment to integrity and
high-quality performance
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Good interpersonal skills and ability
to work in a team
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Keen and attentive to detail
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Ability to follow instructions and
procedures
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Articulate in both verbal and written
communication in English and Swahili
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Ability to speak in Dholuo is an
added advantage.
Desirable Qualities
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Commitment to integrity and high
quality performance
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Good interpersonal skills and ability
to work in a team
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Keen and attentive to detail
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Ability to follow instructions and
procedures
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Articulate in both verbal and written
communication in English and Swahili
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Counseling skills
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Computer literacy
VMMC in Charge
Responsibilities
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Coordinate VMMC services within the
static, mobile and outreach services supported by the team
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Ensures timely and periodic
achievement of set targets for the team throughout the year
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Oversee demand creation and
mobilization activities for the team as well as work plan execution.
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Take responsibility for client
safety, compliance and authenticity at all times as the team lead
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Approves and authorizes all the
financial expenditures at the site and ensure proper appropriation and
accountability
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Enforce compliance and adherence to
SOPs and guideline by all providers within the team
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Provide quality and safe male
circumcision services to clients according to national guidelines as a minimum
package of care
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Document and manage circumcision
related adverse events according to the national classification and algorithm
for management and referral.
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Ensure patient safety is guaranteed
before, during and immediately after surgery.
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Enhance clinic-client communication
and networking throughout the processes and respond to queries and concerns in
a timely manner through site hotline and physical tracing.
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Conduct post-surgery follow up
reviews to all clients based on their booking appointments and manage all
missed appointments, as per the integrated defaulter management algorithm
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Provide mentorship support to other
providers stationed in the team as well as within the facility.
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Ensure prudent management of supplies
and equipment using stock cards and asset registers at all times
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Conduct monthly data quality audit as
well as ensure all the reports are updated into DHIS and other reporting
platforms
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Convene weekly and monthly target and
progress review meetings to asses site performance and develop a performance
improvement plans for the team
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Represents VMMC program in facility,
and sub county steering committee meetings
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Performs any other related duty as
may be assigned by the supervisor depending on needs assessment
Qualifications
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Diploma in Clinical Medicine or
Nursing
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Registered by the relevant
registration Council
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Possesses a valid practice license
from the council
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Trained and certified in VMMC service
provision with special focus to dorsal slit method
Required Experience
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At least 2yrs experience in VMMC
service provision with a clean track record on compliance
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Competent in dorsal slit method and
ability to recognize and mitigate against adverse events
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Demonstrated ability to lead and
manage a team of providers and achieve results
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Must be computer literate and able to
embrace and utilize electronic medical record systems
Other Required Skills
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Demonstrated ability to lead and
manage a team of providers and achieve results
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Must be computer literate and able to
embrace and utilize electronic medical record systems
Identification & Retention Assistant
VACANCY No.FN-12-09-2019
Responsibilities
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To support HTS in tracing of newly
identified HIV positive inter facility linkage.
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Enrolling into care 100% of clients
who test HIV positive.
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Manage & book all patient
appointments at the Comprehensive Care Clinics.
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Offering ART adherence counseling and
support to HIV positive clients both at facility and at home.
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Offering patient retention services
by identifying and tracing of defaulters across all program areas.
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Conducting home visits to offer home-based
services such as assisted disclosure, targeted home refills, high viral load
tracing, TB intensified case finding for those exposed and PCR results
counseling.
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Follow up of HIV negative partners in
Discordant relationships for follow-up testing and updating Discordant Couples
Register.
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Forming ART clubs (facility &
community based), delivering drugs to the clubs and submitting related data.
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Updating registers and providing
patient adherence and retention data.
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Support the lay counselors in facilitation
of psychosocial support groups.
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Compiling and submitting relevant
departmental reports.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Social Sciences, Public
health, Anthropology, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, or Community
Development/Social Work.
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Demonstrable knowledge of HIV and ART
Management, diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated with
HIV and adherence support.
Required Experience
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4 – 6 years’ experience, 2 years of
which should be within a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre and/or in the
provision of HIV prevention services.
Other Required Skills
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Work experience working in a HIV
Clinical set up, Good documentation skills with high attention to detail.
How To Apply
All applications to be done through our website https://faces.ucsf.edu/ by 11th October 2019 latest at 5pm.
Applicants should attach the following:
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A cover letter stating current
position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the program
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A current CV including email and
mobile phone contact information,
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Name and phone number for two
professional referees,
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Two letters of recommendation and
certificates,
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A copy of Identity card
Other Required documents to attach for KMR 6 and above
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A copy of Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB) clearance Certificate
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A copy of Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA) Tax clearance certificate
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A copy of clearance from Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance Certificate
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A copy of Certificate of Good Conduct
KEMRI or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not
solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered
for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR
department. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.