Program Officers at National AIDs and STI Control Program (NASCOP)

Location:  Turkana County

Overall Job Summary: This officer will form part of the Targeted Interventions secretariat. The Program Officer will be responsible for prevention of infections in high HIV risk groups and general population with planned targeted interventions (TIs).

Co-ordinate with various stakeholders in the implementation of Combination HIV prevention and treatment interventive (COMBO). Coordinate, monitor and evaluate targeted intervention initiatives at the County and liaison with NASCOP.

Job description:

• Ensuring work plan and budget  for targeted interventions are adhered to and implemented in a timely manner
• Prepare reports to the GF TWG _ Combo prevention initiative on the progress of targeted interventions
• At the County level the program officer will assist the Health Management team to collect targeted interventions data in the County, collate and analyze, then forward the same through CASCO to SIMU manager at NASCOP.
• Work with the focal person in coordination of all targeted intervention activities in the county
• Ensure timely supply of commodities to the targeted intervention activities with the County Health Management teams
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual reports on the targeted interventions of HIV/AIDS activities at County level.
• Participate in surveillance activities on targeted interventions at the County  level
• Coordinate and participate in the County level monthly and quarterly meetings
• Ensure timely reporting and regular reporting  of all targeted intervention activities
• Participate in supervisory visits with the CASCO to assist in data collection and verification
• Work closely with the County Health Management Teams.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Clinical medicine, Nursing, Public health or any other related field.
• Experience in HIV and TB health care and research settings will be an added advantage.