ICAP of Columbia University PMTCT Advisor Nyanza Job in Kisumu Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title: PMTCT Advisor Nyanza

Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza
 

Overall Job function:

Reporting to Program Director Nyanza, and working in liason with the PMTCT/Paediatric Advisor Nairobi, the PMTCT Advisor Nyanza will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of PMTCT activities and Paediatric HIV and Treatment programs within ICAP-supported facilities in the Nyanza region in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the planning and implementation of PMTCT in ICAP supported facilities
• To provide on-going technical support to facilities in the implementation of PMTCT
• To participate in the PMTCT/Paediatric technical working groups
• To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities
• To ensure implementation of the standard package of Paediatric HIV care services in ICAP supported facilities

Requirements:

• A degree in Medicine. Specialist degree in pediatrics will be an added advantage
• More at least 5 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activities

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number, referees current and expected salary should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 2nd August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Website: www.columbia-icap.org