Centre
for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit
organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure
the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing
and emerging public health concerns.
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic
individual to fill the following position: –
Program Officer – HIV Testing Services (HTS)
Ref: 0001/CHS-CDC/PO/2016
Overall
Job Function: Reporting
operationally to the Regional Coordinator, this position is responsible for
strengthening the implementation of HIV testing services (HTS) in CHS supported
health facilities in Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Laikipia Counties
in collaboration with County, sub County and hospital management teams at the
facilities.
- Oversee
the planning and implementation of HIV Testing and Counseling strategies
at selected CHS -supported facilities. - Ensure
the Provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counseling is offered at all
service points (inpatient, outpatient and clinics) at selected
facilities. - Oversee
planning and implementation of high yield community HTS strategies in
selected catchment areas. - Provide
training, mentorship and supervision of HIV Testing services to the HTS
providers at the selected facilities. - Oversee
the planning and implementation of HIV testing services for families and
sexual partners/contacts of people living with HIV (Family and Partner
Testing and Counseling [FPTC]) at selected CHS supported facilities. - Implement
strategies for referrals and linkages of newly diagnosed HIV infected
clients between HTS points and the HIV clinics (CCC), at selected health
facilities. - Implement
internal and external quality assurance measures for HIV testing services,
at selected health facilities. - Improve
documentation and reporting of HTS activities at facility level for
program evaluation and planning. - Any
other duty assigned
Qualification and Skills Required:
- Degree
in nursing, clinical medicine, public health, community health, sociology,
or equivalent health related field. - At
least two years’ experience in implementing a HIV program, preferably HIV
testing services. - Training
in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment including HIV Testing. - Proficiency
in Microsoft Office packages for report writing and presentation. - Excellent
interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and to develop and
maintain relationships. - Ability
to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their
implementation. - Excellent
oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili. - Ability
to train and mentor others.
Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited
to email their application letter and detailed CV with contact details of three
referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and its
reference number as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Wednesday, March
16, 2016.
This
is an urgent fill and CVs will be reviewed on an on-going basis.
We
will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interested
applicants are therefore advised to submit applications as early as possible.
Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification
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