Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Program Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Program Officer
 

The Walter Reed Project, HIV Program - Kericho in collaboration with Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) is seeking to fill the above position. 

The Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research, and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in South Rift Valley (SRV).

Key Responsibilities:
 

The Officer will assist the HIV Prevention Manager to coordinate HIV Prevention interventions, particularly Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), in South Rift Valley region. 

The activities involve working with PEPFAR partners, relevant stakeholders, and government departments to ensure provision of quality prevention services. 

The Officer will also offer technical support and supervision to SRV PEPFAR partners on VMMC program and activity implementation. 

S/he will promote linkage of VMMC clients to other prevention, care and treatment services; participate in planning of prevention interventions in the region; and generate periodic program reports as required as well as perform any other duties duly assigned.

Other duties:

• Ensure VMMC service provision is of high quality and in line with National Guidelines and recommended standards.
• Ensure proper VMMC inventory management for VMMC commodities by partners.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of VMMC performance by partners and advise accordingly.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical Training Institution
• Must be registered with Clinical Officers Council.
• Training and experience in VMMC is mandatory.
• Excellent team player, with good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Be conversant with National MoH policies and Guidelines in HIV prevention, particularly on VMMC.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).
• Previous experience with PEPFAR prevention programs and reporting requirements is preferred.
• Ability to train/mentor other team members/partners in VMMC interventions.
• Basic skills in data analysis, interpretation and use for decision making.
• Training and experience in project management.
• Training and experience in Research/ Basic Program Evaluations.
• S/he should be results oriented, self driven, and able to work under minimum supervision.

Terms: Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. Probation period, for the first 3 months.
 

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. 

The salary scheme is based on KEMRI scale plus supplemental amounts.

How to Apply:  

Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of certificates and 3 reference letters no later than July 18, 2014 to:

The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project”
P. O. Box 1357 - 20200;
Hospital Road; Kericho, Kenya

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Women, the youth and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Walter Reed Project is an equal opportunity employer.