WHO National Professional Officer (HIV / AIDS) Job in Nairobi Kenya

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Vacancy Notice No: KEN/VN/20T2/03

Title: National Professional Officer - HIV/AIDS

Grade: NOC

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: Two years

Application Deadline: 25 June 2012

Duty Station: Nairobi

Applications are hereby invited from suitable Kenya nationals to fill the above post.

Terms of Reference:

Under the supervision of the WHO Country Representative - Kenya and in liaison with WHO Country Team Leader on HIV/AIDS the incumbent will provide technical assistance to the two Kenya ministries of health, local NGOs and private sector on HIV/AIDS matters.

• Development of service delivery tools and materials for health sector HIV prevention interventions based on WHO generic materials.
• Development of appropriate health service delivery frameworks for effective delivery of essential HIV prevention interventions in the health sector including integration of HIV prevention interventions into clinical care services.
• Monitoring of HIV prevention interventions irr the health sector and sharing of information with partners.
• Building capacity of provinces and districts to implement national guidelines and tools as well as monitor their implementation.
• Facilitation of ongoing coordination and liaison with development partners on HIV prevention acceleration.

Qualification/Knowledge:

• First University degree in medicine or other health sciences profession.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications in public health or health management.

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English and working knowledge of French Good command of Kiswahili would be an asset.

Experience: 

Essential: 5 years working experience at national or provincial level in planning, coordinating, monitoring, managing HIV/AIDS program in the health sector.

Desirable: Experience in working with multilateral or other non-profit international organization in health development.

Quoting the vacancy notice number, Application letter and latest Curriculum Vitae should be sent to:

WHO Representative
P.O. Box 45335, 00100
Nairobi
Attention: Operations Officer

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for interview.