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  • Posted: Mar 12, 2022
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2022
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    The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is a family of Christian communions and organisations in fellowship and witness. It was established in June 1913 during the United Missionary Conference held at Thogoto, near Nairobi. The delegates in the conference, representing the missionary institutions working in the country at the time, affirmed their...
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    MARPs (Key Populations) Officer

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

    MARPs (Key Populations) Officer will be based in Urban Refugees Assistance Programme                          (URAP) in Huruma and shall be responsible for conducting community sensitization on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health in liaison with other staffs and implementing partners involved in HIV/ RH activities. He/she shall report to the Health Coordinator in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, which shall include the following;

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Hold consultation meetings with community leaders to discuss various issues on HIV/AIDS and design strategies to improve on existing programs.
    2. Attend inter agency meetings on SGBV, community service and the Urban Network in liaison with outreach staff to respond to matters arising and discuss cross cutting cases.
    3. Respond to matters concerning HIV issues as may be required by the program and partners.
    4. Follow up on clients with TB/ HIV enrolled on the program.
    5. Work with existing partners like Liverpool VCT, HOYMAS, HOPE, SWOP and NASCOP to ensure that refugee sex workers and LGBTI can access healthcare services to the same level as nationals.
    6. Ensure that the refugees Sex workers have access to prevention tools like the male and female condoms.
    7. Raise awareness among the refugee sex workers on Issues of HIV and reproductive health.
    8. Ensure that the refugee sex workers have access to such services as family planning and STI/HIV prevention.
    9. Work closely with the County government facilities to facilitate access to Reproductive Health services to women in Reproductive age.
    10. Supervise the peer leaders.
    11. Assist the Health Coordinator with the clinics.

    JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

    Level of Education/Academic Qualification

    Diploma/ Degree in clinical medicine from a registered institution.

    Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

    1. Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc.
    2. Registered Clinical Officer

    Relevant Job Experience and skills

    1. Must have worked with Refugee Key populations.
    2. Experience working as a MARPs officer in the urban or camp refugee set up is an added advantage.
    3. At least 3 years in clinical work in a hospital set up
    4. Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences
    5. Knowledge of English and Kiswahili languages.

    Personal Attributes

    1. High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
    2. Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
    3. Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
    4. Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
    5. A team player

    Relevant Job Experience

    • Must have worked in a similar position for at least 2 years

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should visit NCCK JOB APPLICATION FORM link below to fill the Recruitment Form not later than 12:00 pm on March 18, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Interested and qualified? Go to National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) on docs.google.com to apply

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