Kenya Episcopal Conference
Catholic Secretariat
Kenya Aids Response Programme (KARP)
Vacancies
Job Descriptions for KEC TA Team Members
Main activities: The main activities for the team members can be grouped into three major categories which include:
1. Technical support to the local partner treatment facilities
2. Regional Mentorship
3. Reporting
Cross-Cutting Required Skills/qualities
These skills are necessary for all the team members due to the nature of team approach and operations
Suitable computer skills in Microsoft Word, power point and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, and ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints effectively.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to facilitate learning experience using innovative training methodologies and mentor other clinical staff.
Have excellent facilitation skills with emphasis on adult learning techniques
Competent practitioners in their areas of specialization
Participate in the development of the continuation application documentation and breaking down of specific roles for direct reports.
Prepare monthly activity schedules as per the annual work plan
Must be mature, respectful and a person of attested integrity
Is a committed Christian
Is able to serve people of all types of temperament.
Nursing and Provider Initiative Testing and Counselling (PITC) Officer
Based in Kisumu
Key activities and responsibilities:
Support the nursing team in clinic management, patient triaging, infection control, adherence including defaulter management and other related nursing duties at the regional HIV clinics
Utilize site data to inform quality of care performance at the site and show staff how to make use of such information to improve operations
Onsite mentoring to nursing staff with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care
Examine facility operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes
Coordinate all site HIV counseling and testing services
Exemplify the roles of nursing staff as part of healthcare team in patient care and how they interact with others and other departments
Assist training center to develop the nursing components, processes and SOPs within an HIV program at the site level
Prepare regular reports status of activity implementation for the Director Clinical Services
Participate in the development of the continuation application documentation and breaking down of specific roles for direct reports.
Prepare monthly activity schedules as per the annual work plan
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Advanced Nursing
At least 5 years’ experience, 3 of which should be in a field based environment offering mentorship and training to nursing staff
A valid Practice License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Basic training in HIV/AIDS
CBTS (Community Based Treatment Service) Nurse
Based in Kisumu
Key activities and responsibilities:
Support the community teams to develop and sustain initial and continuous highly intensive treatment support
Develop and improve patient and family structured treatment preparation and education SOPs
Examine community operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes
Engaging the patient’s community through C&T, addressing general community health issues that impact successful patient outcomes
Provide leadership to the sites CBTS team to support care of patients, PWP ,adherence including defaulter management and other related duties at the health facilities and surrounding community. Utilize site data to inform quality of care performance at the site and show staff how to make use of such information to improve operations
Provide Mentorship to adherence nursing staff, community health workers/ volunteers, counselors with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care.
Examine facility operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes that concern adherence at sites
Exemplify the roles of nursing and care giving staff as part of healthcare team in patient care and how they interact with others and other departments
He/she shall be the point person for HIV prevention activities
Assist in developing HIV prevention and care components, processes and SOPs for the adherence, health facility and community.
Adapt curricula to support training of health care workers. Support development and implementation of different curricula in different settings
Organize and facilitate in various CPDs
Reports to the Director of Clinical Services
Prepare and present regular reports and feedback to the sites and the team members
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Community Nursing with a minimum 3 years’ experience or
Experience in community project work in HIV/AIDS.
Advanced training in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
A valid Practice License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Lead
Based in Kisumu
Key activities and responsibilities:
Develops and implements systems and procedures for the identification, collection, and analysis of performance measurement data.
Analyzes, updates, and modifies standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve QI services/operations.
Assists in strategizing and facilitating various committee structures and functions to best address the QI process and oversees Quality Committees.
Supervises individual site CQI teams with overall responsibility for providing support for clinical quality initiatives.
Collects and summarizes performance data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and presents findings quarterly to the organization
Facilitates strategic and tactical planning for the quality improvement program, including needs assessments, evaluations, root cause analysis and interventions.
Leads, facilitates, and advises training site quality improvement teams
Prepare regular activity reports for the TA team lead as well as Director Clinical Services
Qualifications:
Basic medical degree (MB ChB/MD)
Registered with Kenya Medical and Practitioners Board
At least 3 years of clinical hands on experience of providing integrated HIV/AIDS services to diverse patients in a large program-linked facility orbusy clinical practice
Training in quality improvement models and experience in quality improvement projects for clinical intervention.
Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening
Based in Nairobi
Job Objectives: to support treatment facilities in strengthening health systems to improve overall service delivery and program sustainability
Key Duties
Monitor performance of health systems strengthening workplans at facilities.
Travel to facilities to provide on-site technical assistance specifically in health systems strengthening and program management skills-building
Build capacity of facility staff in the areas of program management and health systems
Work with other KEC-KARP team members to assist facilities in developing a plan for integration of HIV clinic services and systems into the wider health system structure of the health facility
Participate in the planning and facilitation of technical workshops for capacity-building and experience strengthening in health systems
Ensure that project activities comply with national guidelines and policies.
Participate in dashboard review and follow up on issues that require strengthening projects
Participate in project evaluations and assessments
Identify gaps in knowledge and skills in facility administration staff and advise the KEC-KARP on identified training needs.
Communicate needs, challenges and successes on the facilities and share best practices and lessons learnt.
Academic /Professional Qualification
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration/health related training from a recognized University
Masters Degree in Public Health, Project Management, Health Systems Management, Hospital Administration or other related fields will an added advantage
Minimum 3 years in HIV/AIDS Health Systems strengthening/hospital management experience
Demonstrated work experience in organizational policy development; strategic planning, budget planning and monitoring, proposal writing.
Knowledge of Health Management Information Systems is a strong advantage
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
How to apply
Apply to the Secretary General, Kenya Episcopal Conference through email, attaching your application letter and detailed CV only to hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Deadline: Friday, 8th February 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB. All the positions are based in Kisumu except the Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening which will be based in Nairobi.
Catholic Secretariat
Kenya Aids Response Programme (KARP)
Vacancies
Job Descriptions for KEC TA Team Members
Main activities: The main activities for the team members can be grouped into three major categories which include:
1. Technical support to the local partner treatment facilities
2. Regional Mentorship
3. Reporting
Cross-Cutting Required Skills/qualities
These skills are necessary for all the team members due to the nature of team approach and operations
Suitable computer skills in Microsoft Word, power point and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, and ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints effectively.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to facilitate learning experience using innovative training methodologies and mentor other clinical staff.
Have excellent facilitation skills with emphasis on adult learning techniques
Competent practitioners in their areas of specialization
Participate in the development of the continuation application documentation and breaking down of specific roles for direct reports.
Prepare monthly activity schedules as per the annual work plan
Must be mature, respectful and a person of attested integrity
Is a committed Christian
Is able to serve people of all types of temperament.
Nursing and Provider Initiative Testing and Counselling (PITC) Officer
Based in Kisumu
Key activities and responsibilities:
Support the nursing team in clinic management, patient triaging, infection control, adherence including defaulter management and other related nursing duties at the regional HIV clinics
Utilize site data to inform quality of care performance at the site and show staff how to make use of such information to improve operations
Onsite mentoring to nursing staff with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care
Examine facility operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes
Coordinate all site HIV counseling and testing services
Exemplify the roles of nursing staff as part of healthcare team in patient care and how they interact with others and other departments
Assist training center to develop the nursing components, processes and SOPs within an HIV program at the site level
Prepare regular reports status of activity implementation for the Director Clinical Services
Participate in the development of the continuation application documentation and breaking down of specific roles for direct reports.
Prepare monthly activity schedules as per the annual work plan
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Advanced Nursing
At least 5 years’ experience, 3 of which should be in a field based environment offering mentorship and training to nursing staff
A valid Practice License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Basic training in HIV/AIDS
CBTS (Community Based Treatment Service) Nurse
Based in Kisumu
Key activities and responsibilities:
Support the community teams to develop and sustain initial and continuous highly intensive treatment support
Develop and improve patient and family structured treatment preparation and education SOPs
Examine community operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes
Engaging the patient’s community through C&T, addressing general community health issues that impact successful patient outcomes
Provide leadership to the sites CBTS team to support care of patients, PWP ,adherence including defaulter management and other related duties at the health facilities and surrounding community. Utilize site data to inform quality of care performance at the site and show staff how to make use of such information to improve operations
Provide Mentorship to adherence nursing staff, community health workers/ volunteers, counselors with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care.
Examine facility operations and systems and recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes that concern adherence at sites
Exemplify the roles of nursing and care giving staff as part of healthcare team in patient care and how they interact with others and other departments
He/she shall be the point person for HIV prevention activities
Assist in developing HIV prevention and care components, processes and SOPs for the adherence, health facility and community.
Adapt curricula to support training of health care workers. Support development and implementation of different curricula in different settings
Organize and facilitate in various CPDs
Reports to the Director of Clinical Services
Prepare and present regular reports and feedback to the sites and the team members
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Registered Community Nursing with a minimum 3 years’ experience or
Experience in community project work in HIV/AIDS.
Advanced training in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
A valid Practice License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Lead
Based in Kisumu
Key activities and responsibilities:
Develops and implements systems and procedures for the identification, collection, and analysis of performance measurement data.
Analyzes, updates, and modifies standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve QI services/operations.
Assists in strategizing and facilitating various committee structures and functions to best address the QI process and oversees Quality Committees.
Supervises individual site CQI teams with overall responsibility for providing support for clinical quality initiatives.
Collects and summarizes performance data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and presents findings quarterly to the organization
Facilitates strategic and tactical planning for the quality improvement program, including needs assessments, evaluations, root cause analysis and interventions.
Leads, facilitates, and advises training site quality improvement teams
Prepare regular activity reports for the TA team lead as well as Director Clinical Services
Qualifications:
Basic medical degree (MB ChB/MD)
Registered with Kenya Medical and Practitioners Board
At least 3 years of clinical hands on experience of providing integrated HIV/AIDS services to diverse patients in a large program-linked facility orbusy clinical practice
Training in quality improvement models and experience in quality improvement projects for clinical intervention.
Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening
Based in Nairobi
Job Objectives: to support treatment facilities in strengthening health systems to improve overall service delivery and program sustainability
Key Duties
Monitor performance of health systems strengthening workplans at facilities.
Travel to facilities to provide on-site technical assistance specifically in health systems strengthening and program management skills-building
Build capacity of facility staff in the areas of program management and health systems
Work with other KEC-KARP team members to assist facilities in developing a plan for integration of HIV clinic services and systems into the wider health system structure of the health facility
Participate in the planning and facilitation of technical workshops for capacity-building and experience strengthening in health systems
Ensure that project activities comply with national guidelines and policies.
Participate in dashboard review and follow up on issues that require strengthening projects
Participate in project evaluations and assessments
Identify gaps in knowledge and skills in facility administration staff and advise the KEC-KARP on identified training needs.
Communicate needs, challenges and successes on the facilities and share best practices and lessons learnt.
Academic /Professional Qualification
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration/health related training from a recognized University
Masters Degree in Public Health, Project Management, Health Systems Management, Hospital Administration or other related fields will an added advantage
Minimum 3 years in HIV/AIDS Health Systems strengthening/hospital management experience
Demonstrated work experience in organizational policy development; strategic planning, budget planning and monitoring, proposal writing.
Knowledge of Health Management Information Systems is a strong advantage
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
How to apply
Apply to the Secretary General, Kenya Episcopal Conference through email, attaching your application letter and detailed CV only to hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Deadline: Friday, 8th February 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB. All the positions are based in Kisumu except the Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening which will be based in Nairobi.