The United States Embassy - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for a Technical Advisor - HIV Care and Treatment.
The HIV Care and Treatment Section Chief will lead and supervise all HIV care and treatment work for the Global AIDS Program (GAP), CDC-Kenya.
Responsibilities are divided into four broad areas:
1) Supervision of a team of senior level public health professionals implementing HIV care and treatment activities;
2) Program management and oversight of partner agencies implementing HIV care and treatment activities funded by CDC Kenya;
3) Technical leadership to ensure that HIV care and treatment activities are based on the latest relevant science, to guide and participate in the development and implementation of monitoring,and evaluation projects including program guidelines and practices; and
4) Strategic planning, representing GAP-Kenya and CDC at the highest levels.
The general responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and GAP-Kenya goals.
Requirements:
A Medical qualification (MBchB, MBBS, or MD) is required.
1. Clinical Experience: At least three years of experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS including experience with the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and Ol prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management is required.
2. Public Health Experience: At least five years of public health experience in the management of HIV/AIDS service delivery in Africa or other developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS clinical management, including HAART, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis.
3. Program Management:
(a) At least three years of experience overseeing public health programs in Kenya is required,
(b) At least three years of experience at a supervisory level
(c) Documented experience working with program managers and policy makers at high levels is required.
Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce high-quality written reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software and statistical software packages.
Must have demonstrated ability to:
The HIV Care and Treatment Section Chief will lead and supervise all HIV care and treatment work for the Global AIDS Program (GAP), CDC-Kenya.
Responsibilities are divided into four broad areas:
1) Supervision of a team of senior level public health professionals implementing HIV care and treatment activities;
2) Program management and oversight of partner agencies implementing HIV care and treatment activities funded by CDC Kenya;
3) Technical leadership to ensure that HIV care and treatment activities are based on the latest relevant science, to guide and participate in the development and implementation of monitoring,and evaluation projects including program guidelines and practices; and
4) Strategic planning, representing GAP-Kenya and CDC at the highest levels.
The general responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and GAP-Kenya goals.
Requirements:
A Medical qualification (MBchB, MBBS, or MD) is required.
1. Clinical Experience: At least three years of experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS including experience with the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and Ol prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management is required.
2. Public Health Experience: At least five years of public health experience in the management of HIV/AIDS service delivery in Africa or other developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS clinical management, including HAART, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis.
3. Program Management:
(a) At least three years of experience overseeing public health programs in Kenya is required,
(b) At least three years of experience at a supervisory level
(c) Documented experience working with program managers and policy makers at high levels is required.
Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce high-quality written reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software and statistical software packages.
Must have demonstrated ability to:
- Guide, motivate and lead a large and technically diverse staff in designing complex strategies and new programs at various sites; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex activities in counseling and testing.
Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya
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