PHDP Coordinator Job in Kisumu Kenya - Impact Research and Development Organization

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a registered Kenyan Non- Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Busia, Uasin Gishu, Homabay, Turkana, and West Pokot counties. 

IRDO’s principal   mandate   is   to   design,   implement   and   evaluate   HIV/AIDS   research   and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. 

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following position from April 2014.

Job Title: PHDP Coordinator
 

Job Summary: The incumbent will oversee the implementation of Positive Health, Dignity and Prevention (PHDP) Intervention in three counties (Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya)
 

Reports to: Programs Manager
 

Location: Kisumu with frequent travels to seven sub-counties

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing appropriate activities that would promote treatment and care uptake among people living with HIV
• Ability to coordinate with the MOH staff and other relevant implementing partners
• Ensure that monthly follow ups are done and the people referred are linked to care.
• Planning  for  implementation of  CPwP  activities  and  report  periodically on  the achievements against targets.
• Work  and  financial  planning  including  monthly  work  plans,  requisitions  and reports.
• Monitoring the progress of PHDP implementation and report on progress and any project deviation to the Programs Manager
• Ensure   that   project   funds   are   used   according   to   the   budget   and   that reimbursements of program related expenses are done promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare  and  submit  progress  reports  on  monthly,  quarterly,  semi-annual  and annual basis.
• Ensure that correct information about the program is relayed to the community
• Custodian of project beneficiary information, files and folders at all levels

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences, Education, Community Health and any other related fields. Holders of Masters degree have an added advantage.
• At least 3 years experience with the implementation of PwP Interventions
• Possess and demonstrate excellent training and group facilitation skills.
• Good understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS.
• Good computer skills, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess good report writing and communication skills; and excellent documentation skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a Team
• Able to work within deadlines with minimum supervision; and work odd hours; and attention to minute details
• Those living positively with HIV and have disclosed status have an added advantage though it is not mandatory for short-listing and selection.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 10th March 2014. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 - 40141
Kisumu.