Tuesday, October 7, 2014

ICAP HTC / Adherence Psychosocial Support Officer Job in Kisumu

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health Kenya to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at County and Sub-County 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). 

Applicants are invited for the following position:
 
Position: HTC / Adherence Psychosocial Support Officer
 
Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
 
Overall Job Function: The HTC/ Adherence Psychosocial Support Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the Prevention activities in particular HIV Testing and Counseling, Prevention with Positives activities (PWP), Adherence and Psychosocial support.

The PWP activities are targeted at HIV-infected persons and include prevention of HIV-re-infection, prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, partner testing and disclosure, family planning and alcohol reduction counseling.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) activities at ICAP supported sites Oversee implementation of Positive Health Dignity and Prevention (PHDP) activities with emphasis on adherence, disclosure, safer sex, STI screening e.t.c. Develop innovative strategies to ensure >80% retention for pre-ART and ART patients Assist in the implementation and evaluation of the PWP activities Train health care workers to implement prevention aspects of the National Care and Treatment Plan To work with the M&E team to develop material and indicators to describe prevention interventions and outcomes.
Requirements: 
  •  Registered Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse 
  • Training in Psychological Counseling 
  • At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar position
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees (current or previous supervisors with their Telephone numbers and Email addresses) should be sent to the 

HR and Administration Manager, ICAP 
icap.vacancies@gmail.com 
on or before 17th October 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

ICAP is an equal opportunity employer