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  • Posted: Mar 19, 2018
    Deadline: Mar 23, 2018
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    Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organisation. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.
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    Program Officer

    Ref: 02/041/PO/2018

    CHS is currently sourcing for high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individuals to fill three openings for the position of Program Officer.

    Overall Job Function

    Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of project activities to ensure increased identification and improved viral suppression among adolescents living with HIV in Siaya.

    Responsibilities 

    • In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, the Program Officer will come up with age-appropriate messages for pupils while ensuring consent from guardians
    • Ensure tailor-made counselling of pupils and well as students in high school using peer mentors and approved counsellors to improve testing
    • Ensure sensitization of parents, teachers and school heads to get buy-in and acceptance of the program within Siaya
    • Support adolescents struggling with adherence through Operation Triple Zero (OTZ) clubs as well as mobile adolescent adherence platforms
    • Monitor adolescents with mental health challenges and support in connecting them to care and treatment as well as adherence
    • Use technology to develop innovative school screening and enhanced peer mentorship models in Siaya

    Qualifications

    • Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent
    • Minimum of three years working experience
    • Familiarity with the Kenyan health system
    • Familiarity with HIV community programs including peer educati

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the reference number and position title in the subject line by 5.00PM Friday, March 23, 2018.

    Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

     

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