United States Embassy Public Health Specialist Job in Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya

Public Health Specialist

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has 2 vacancies for Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention) positions, one based in Nairobi and one based in Kisumu.

The Technical Advisor (TA) in Nairobi oversees HIV/AIDS treatment and care for the Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA)-Kenya and its Implementing Partners at selected service delivery and study sites throughout Kenya. 

The Technical Advisor (TA) in Kisumu oversees HIV/AIDS treatment and care for the Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA)-Kenya and its Implementing Partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Western Kenya.

The TA will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding adult and pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings.

Responsibilities are in two broad areas: Implementing/supporting treatment and care activities; and working with Implementing Partners throughout Kenya.

Technical duties include leading efforts to ensure that treatment and care activities are based on the most recent relevant and science-based data, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for both opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis and 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 a Master’s degree in internal medicine (Mmed) Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology or a Master’s degree in Public Health is required. 

Experience: 

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: 

• 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. Level IV (fluent) English ability and Level III Kiswahili are required. 
• Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting. 
• Must be able to process written reports and must have strong computer skills in spreadsheets and database software packages.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link:http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before April 10, 2014.