NPO Leishmaniasis at World Health Organization

Purpose of the Position

To provide technical support to National Health systems and county health teams  to implement the control of Leishmaniasis in Kenya in the context of the WHO/AFRO Regional Strategy and  Global NTD roadmap 2030 for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and guided by the Global Leishmaniasis control and elimination strategies.

Qualification/Knowledge

Education Qualifications

• Essential:  -  A University degree in  Clinical Medicine,  in Public health /or Epidemiology.
• Desirable: - University degree in Clinical Medicine, with advanced training in the Control of Tropical Diseases Proven knowledge in communicable Disease prevention and control.

Experience

• Essential:  -  At least 7 years’ experience on implementation of Communicable disease prevention and control programmes at national or county  level. 
• Experience in training field health workers on Leishmaniasis, diagnosis and case management
• Desirable:    - At least 5  years’ experience in management and  Control of Leishmaniasis and NTDs diseases.
• A proven knowledge in epidemiological and data management  skills   
• Proven knowledge in  monitoring public health programs
• Proven writing skills
• Good knowledge in working with National health systems