Temporary PrEP Technical Officer
Goldstar Kenya is a
National Non-Governmental Health Organization established in Kenya in 2010
under the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act (Cap 19) of 1990. It
focuses on empowering communities for better health and drawing its expertise
from being involved in various projects in Kenya and collaborating with diverse
public and private sector partners. Goldstar Kenya aims at improving the health
outcomes of the communities as well as being positioned as an institution that
stands for quality and results-driven interventions.
Through Public-Private Partnerships, Goldstar Kenya is driving the path in new approaches for healthcare providers to offer in sustainable ways, high-quality integrated HIV/TB prevention, care, treatment, and support services. Goldstar Kenya is also contributing to improving the management of priority health conditions including Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Maternal, and Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH), Nutrition services as well as malaria management, and addressing the growing burden of Diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
About USAID Tujenge Jamii Project
Tujenge Jamii is a
five-year USAID-funded project that brings about well-tailored interventions in
the select high-priority counties in Kenya; Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu, and
Nakuru to build the capacity of the county governments’ health departments to
manage high-quality HIV care and treatment, family planning/reproductive,
maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), nutrition, and water,
sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and make them accessible to those in
need.
We are seeking to fill the
position of Temporary PrEP Technical Officer for
a period of 3 months
Reports to: HIV
PREVENTION STO USAID Tujenge Jamii
BASIC FUNCTION
The PrEP Technical Officer
Reliever will work with program regional teams and health facility staff to
address PrEP access, and scale-up of PrEP among all priority populations at
risk of HIV infection including but not limited to the General population, Pregnant
and breastfeeding women, Key populations, Discordant couple, AGYW among others.
PrEP is offered as an additional prevention choice for people at substantial
risk of HIV infection as part of a combination of HIV prevention approaches.
The officer will increase the awareness of
PrEP among high-risk individuals; expand the directory of culturally-competent
medical support providers in PrEP sensitizing prescribing PrEP packages and
follow-up packages providing linkage to support services.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Liaise
with the UTJ PrEP TO on pending facility activities status as per the work
plan for follow-up in each county regional team to Increase the awareness
and uptake of PrEP in, Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, and Samburu counties
high-risk individuals.
- Liaise
with MOH counterpart and UTJ regional teams to mentor healthcare providers
on the provision and scale-up of PrEP among the priority target
populations at HIV risk.
- Liaise
with MOH counterpart and UTJ regional teams to support patient navigation
for individuals seeking PrEP as a practical prevention tool.
- Liaise
with MOH counterpart and UTJ regional teams to organize, and facilitate
quarterly PrEP meetings.
- Work
with HIV Prevention stakeholders to assess, needs, develop care plans, and
coordinate PrEP-related services through advocacy, education, support,
empowerment,and coaching.
- Analyse,
review trends and evaluate reports from health facilities and regions to
ensure follow-through with service providers.
- Organize
the planning and deployment of innovative approaches to sensitize and
educate the public about HIV risk and PrEP options platforms to raise
awareness of PrEP.
- Ensure
the use of data-driven PrEP strategies at facility and community levels
best practices in PrEP.
- Reduce
barriers to obtaining clinical PrEP care/services and initiate HIV
prevention QI interventions.
- Strengthen
EBI risk-reduction interventions and support.
- Plan
and follow up targeted PrEP outreach activities to reach out to at-risk
communities.
- Other
work-related activities as allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Diploma
in clinical medicine, Nursing, and public health.
- Demonstrates
sufficient relevant PrEP knowledge and work experience.
- Additional
training in psychological or social training.
- Seasoned
experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, and healthcare systems.
How to Apply:
Gold Star Kenya has a
competitive compensation package and is an equal-opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Job Title
provided in the subject line while sending your application & CV in one
folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be
received no later than Friday 4th November 2022 at 1700hrs
EAT.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
