RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for a 5 month Tool Kit Development consultant.
Job Title: Toolkit Development Deputy Consultant
Reports to: Principle Investigator
Project Description: A toolkit will be developed and field tested designed for health facility in charges in sub-Saharan Africa to successfully integrate family planning and HIV services. A user friendly, comprehensive toolkit will be developed.Duties and Responsibilities
Gather existing tools designed for health center in-charges and supervisors to successfully integrate HIV and family planning services. Develop tools where gaps exist.Incorporate tools into a comprehensive tool kit which guides health center supervisors and health facility in charges to successfully integrate family planning and HIV services.After the development of the tool kit, s/he working with the project manager and lead consultant will provide the beta tool kit to at least six facilities representing three regions in Kenya that are not currently integrating HIV and family planning services. These facilities will have six weeks to implement use of the tool kit.The evaluation of the toolkit will include pre- and post-test integration assessment at each facility and key informant interviews with staff and in-charges to modify and update the toolkit.Coordinate all activities and tasks with project manager and Toolkit Development lead consultantBachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline or Diploma in Clinical MedicineMinimum four years working in family planning and HIV services including provision, implementation, and/or supervisionPreferred: Experience developing, synthesizing, and evaluating tools and educational materials to guide health care service provisionKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Able to gather and evaluate existing family planning and HIV service integration toolsDemonstrated ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders including government representatives, health care providers, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders;Experience in report writingExcellent interpersonal and communication skills:Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in EnglishMaintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and SkypeDiplomatic with strong leadership skills.Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challengesCompetent with computer software applications including Microsoft Word and ExcelInterest in working in an innovative and demanding environment with significant travelApplications should include the followingA cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the programA current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,Name and phone number for two professional referees,Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer,A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)Copies of academic and professional certificates.All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 31st October 2014Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
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KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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