NASCOP Job in Kenya

Ministry Of Health

National AIDS & STI Control Programme

The National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) seek to recruit the following position funded by USAID/ Kenya, through Capacity Kenya Project .

The position will be based at the NASCOP offices in Nairobi. The programme is mandated by
the Ministry of Health to lead the health sector response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and provide the necessary institutional policy framework and technical oversight on all aspects in spearheading the fight against HIV/AIDS and STI.

Technical Advisor - Behaviour Change

REF BC/NASCOP/O3/2OI 2

Under the overall guidance of the Head of NASCOP and appropriate technical working groups, the Behavioural scientist will lead the identification, development, packaging, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based behavioural HIV prevention interventions in Kenya.

S/he will assist in developing a framework to move behavioural interventions from research to practice and work closely with program staff responsible for implementing HIV counselling and testing, voluntary medical male circumcision and HIV care and treatment to forge appropriate linkages between these services and behavioural interventions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide overall coordination and support of the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioural interventions.
2. Provide technical input in the identification and packaging of appropriate interventions for wide-spread dissemination.
3. Participate in developing marketing and training materials for behavioural HIV prevention interventions.
4. Assist in training of facilitators of interventions through on the job training (OJT), mentorship, continuous education and provision of technical assistance.
5. Coordinate development of monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance materials for evidence-based behavioural interventions.
6. Develop and facilitate effective linkages across different HIV programs and services at health facility and community levels.
7. Facilitate linkage between home based care and treatment (HBCT/CT) and care treatment and strengthen health facility-community linkage.
8. Lead initiatives in the design and implementation of public health evaluations to testthe efficacy of behavioural interventions and programs.
9. Coordinate the analysis of behavioural surveys and the preparation of reports for both in-country use by the Ministry of Health and implementing partners and for peer-reviewed journals.
10. Disseminate and present behavioural data for education and advocacy to government officials, health professionals, and community leaders.
11. Disseminate and present behavioural research findings at national and international meetings.
12. Perform any other duties as assigned by the NASCOP supervisors.

Essential Requirements

• A master’s degree in behavioural or social sciences, health education, public health, sociology, epidemiology, anthropology or other related postgraduate degree.
• 7 years progressive work experience, out of which 3-5 years are in implementation of HIV prevention behaviour change interventions or health and development communication.
• Proficiency in CT (e.g. microsoft office, microsoft project or wordperfect e.t.c).

Desired Qualities

• In-depth knowledge of attitudes and cultural practices (relating to health and HIV) among different ethnic groups in Kenya.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative behavioural research methods.
• Knowledge in behavioural survey design and implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the development of effective evidence-based health information and behaviour change communication.
• A good understanding of the published literature on HIV risk factors and behavioural interventions for HIV prevention.
• Ability to coordinate planning and implementation of evidence-based behavioural interventions including behaviour change communication strategies and interventions.
• Ability to design and conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative interviews and focus group discussions.
• Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well in a team, and be able to collaborate well with the Ministries of Health local communities, and other implementing partners.
• Good judgment in trouble shooting, problem solving, awareness of own limitations, strong inter-personal skills and internal motivation.
• Familiarity and experience working in collaboration with GoK - MoH will be an added advantage.

If your background, experience, and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application quoting vacancy number, detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers and e-mail address, attach copies of academic and professional certificates, diplomas or transcripts and three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to the
address below not later than April 10, 2012.

lntraHealth International Inc
USAID-Capacity Kenya Project
Unga House, Muthithi Road, 7th Floor
P.O. Box 66726 — 00800 Nairobi
Email: jobskenyaintraheaIth.org

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

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Consultants Vacancies in Kenya

Individual Consultants

Economic Assessment of Kenya’s Environment and Natural Resources

The Poverty Environment Initiative (PEI) aims to support the integration of environment into development policy, planning and budgeting processes in Kenya.

The PEI responds to the identified need by Government on the importance of the environment in achieving its economic growth and poverty reduction goals.

Kenya’s current long term development strategy - the Kenya Vision 2030 aims at “transforming Kenya into a globally competitive and prosperous middle income country by 2030” and acknowledges that the desired rate of economic growth of 10% per annum is dependent on the key sectors of agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and energy, all of which heavily rely on the exploitation of natural resources and the environment.

It is generally recognized that economic assessment of ecosystems and natural resources can play
an important role in emphasizing the full costs of the destruction and degradation of nature, as well as providing benefits and incentives for protecting the natural resource base.

However, it should be noted that such assessment and requisite ‘marketization’ of natural resources as unregulated market forces, have been a major contributing factor to environmental degradation.

To support evidence based policy-making and investment, PEI Kenya intends to undertake an economic assessment and analysis of the country’s environment and natural resources sector.

This will provide evidence on the costs of environmental degradation, assess the risks of a “business as usual” approach to natural resource management in the country, identify more sustainable policy options and determine the costs and benefits of sustainable policy interventions.

It is in this context that UNDP is seeking the services of two (2) individual consultants (one Lead Consultant and one Expert) to undertake this assessment.

Duration of Assignment: 20 Weeks

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
• Proposal for implementing the assignment
• Please quote on the subject line Economic Assessment – Lead Consultant” or “Economic Assessment – Expert Consultant”.

Applications should be addressed to facility.unpei@unpei.org to reach us not later than 12 April 2012 at 4:30pm Kenyan Time.

Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contractors linked to the UNDP Procurement Website:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=8586

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CDC Jobs in Kenya

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy for Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention) in Nairobi.

The Technical Advisor (TA) 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 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) or a Master’s degree in Public Health or a Master’s degree in Epidemiology is required.

Experience:

(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.

(2). 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 IV (fluent) 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 12, 2012.

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for a Cooperative Agreement Specialist.

The incumbent will oversees the day-to-day management of agency grants, contracts and cooperative agreements to support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of agency funded PEPFAR activities carried out by implementing partners in Kenya.

The position is one of three responsible for a grants management portfolio involving 45 cooperative agreements involving 50 grantees and worth approximately $180 million.

Incumbent has a broad range of complex programmatic and administrative management duties in the general area of grants and financial management; especially overseeing the monitoring and compliance aspects of grants management activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management or finance is required. 3 years of progressively responsible grants management experience in a public health field or a healthrelated international development organization is required. Level IV (fluent) English is required.
• A thorough knowledge of procurement and contracting (including grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement audit and accounting requirements) is required.
• Must be able to assess grants management issues and develop realistic solutions. Must be able to plan budget expenditures to meet PEPFARprogram needs.
• Must have computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit on line application to the following link: http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com before April 12, 2012.

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Teaching Jobs in Limuru, Kenya

A growing secondary school in Limuru Division of Kiambu county is looking for additional teaching staff in the following subjects:

English/literature, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer
Studies, Business studies, History, C.R.E., Geography and Agriculture.

Ability to teach 2 subjects in any combination will be an added advantage.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor ‘s degree, preferably in education or postgraduate diploma in education or diploma in education plus three to five years teaching experience.
2. Must possess an ability to work independently, take initiative and have strong interpersonal skills.
3. Must have mature judgment and decision-making ability.

Teachers with interest and experience in other co-curricular activities (e.g. PE, games, music and drama etc) will have an added advantage.

Application letter, CV and copies of KCPE, KCSE and University certificates to reach
us by 6th April 2012.

DNA Voucher No 1260
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
00100, Nairobi

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