CDC Public Health Specialist – MCH / PMTCT Job in Kenya

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for Public Health Specialist – MCH / PMTCT.

The PH Specialist (MCH/PMTCT) supervises Maternal Child Health (MCH) / Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and HIV/AIDS treatment and care /TB work for the CDC Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA) Kenya and its implementing partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.

Incumbent will be the primary contact for MCH/PMTCT activities for CDC DGHA Kenya.

He/She will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding MCH/PMTCT, pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings.

Responsibilities are in two broad areas:

• Implementing/supporting HIV treament and care/MCH/PMTCT activities, and working with implementing partners in Kenya.
• Providing technical support to the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) and Division of Family Health within Ministry of Health’s MCH/PMTCT program activities to ensure MCH/PMTCT activities are based on the latest relevant science, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for MCH/PMTCT including ARV use.

General responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and DGHA-Kenya goals

Requirements:

• Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) and Resident training in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required. (1). Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis.
• International Experience:

1. At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or reproductive health.
2. Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
3. Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili also required.
4. Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
5. Must have demonstrated ability to guide, motivate and lead a large and technically and culturally diverse staff at assigned program sites in conducting complex programs; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex interventions in HIV/AIDS care and prevention.
6. Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce high-quality written reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software packages.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should fill an Application for Employment Form found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf and submit their application together with a detailed CV, and supporting documentation e.g. certificates via mail before May 18, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya

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