Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for
relief and development overseas.
CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.
We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following positions in response to the drought crisis in the country.
All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, willingness to travel to field locations
and a commitment to work with and support partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.
PROJECT OFFICER PMTCT
Ref: 2011/32
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field
Background/ Job Summary:
Catholic Relief Services Kenya is implementing the Support and Assistance to Indigenous Implementing
Agencies (SAIDIA) program by working in partnership with local implementing partners to strengthen HIV
Prevention, Care and Treatment services at different levels of health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR
through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) Officer is responsible for providing
technical support to the PMTCT component of the program to Implementing Partners (IP) in Nairobi.
The officer will advance CRS desire to integrate PMTCT with other components implemented by the rest of the
consortium.
Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
• Provide on-going technical support and supervision for the PMTCT component of the Program
• Monitor and regularly review with partner organization and particular health facilities the services
provided to PMTCT clients
• Oversee the training of health care workers at SAIDIA-supported facilities on National PMTCT
guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure proper financial management, reporting and administration of the project
• Strengthen referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided and the HIV
clinics at SAIDIA-supported private health facilities.
• Strengthen collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI) activities at the
MCH.
• To participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation,
National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
• Develop and implement strategies to increase the male involvement in PMTCT services
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• University degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine and must be registered with the relevant professional
body.
• Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis.
• Have solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: PMTCT, PWP, HTC, AB and ART.
• Three years experience implementing PMTCT and HIV/AIDS projects, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Experience in implementing US Government-funded projects.
• Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT working in private health
facilities.
• Willingness to work under difficult circumstances e.g. working in slums
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English (written and oral)
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office programs).
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact
phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the belowmentioned
by September 22, 2011.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the
envelopes for those using postal address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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