Thursday, May 31, 2012

WHO NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER HIV / AIDS

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER - HIV/AIDS
Vacancy Notice No: KEN/VN/20T2/03
Grade: NOC
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
Application Deadline: 25 June 2012
Duty Station: Nairobi
Applications are hereby invited from suitable Kenya nationals to fill the above post.

Terms of Reference:
Under the supervision of the WHO Country Representative - Kenya and in liaison with WHO Country Team Leader on HIV/AIDS the incumbent will provide technical assistance to the two Kenya ministries of health, local NGOs and private sector on HIV/AIDS matters.


• Development of service delivery tools and materials for health sector HIV prevention interventions based on WHO generic materials.
• Development of appropriate health service delivery frameworks for effective delivery of essential HIV prevention interventions in the health sector including integration of HIV prevention interventions into clinical care services.
• Monitoring of HIV prevention interventions in the health sector and sharing of information with partners.
• Building capacity of provinces and districts to implement national guidelines and tools as well as monitor their implementation.
• Facilitation of ongoing coordination and liaison with development partners on HIV prevention acceleration.

Qualification/Knowledge:
• First University degree in medicine or other health sciences profession.
Desirable
• Post graduate qualifications in public health or health management.
Language:
• Excellent written and spoken English and working knowledge of French Good command of Kiswahili would be an asset.
Experience:
Essential:
5 years working experience at national or provincial level in planning, coordinating, monitoring, managing HIV/AIDS program in the health sector.
Desirable:
Experience in working with multilateral or other non-profit international organization in health development.
Quoting the vacancy notice number, Application letter and latest Curriculum Vitae should be sent to:

WHO Representative
P.O. Box 45335, 00100
Nairobi
Attention: Operations Officer

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for interview.