Outreach Officer at I Choose Life - Africa (ICL)

Job Summary: Reporting to the Regional Manager and will work closely with other departments, external partners, and stakeholders, i.e., County Government health teams, National Government departments at the county and sub-county levels. He/she will be responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services that target Key populations in the Drop-In Center, county government health, and in the community.

Job Responsibilities

• He /She will spearhead the implementation of evidence based KP behavioural interventions by working with outreach workers and peer educators within the designated program locations
• Plan and coordinate HIV prevention programs among key populations, specifically MSM programs within their coverage area.
• Establish, strengthen, and coordinate key populations outreach team for optimum coverage and reach with HIV prevention services.
• Collaborate with clinicians and HTS counsellors to ensure 100% linkage and retention in care
• Network and collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs) involved in key populations programming in and outside Bomet County
• Disseminate information, education, and communication materials on advocacy for key populations
• Maintain contact directories for NGOs, FBOs and CBOs involved with key populations programs, including key activities for complete linked – referrals.
  Prepare monthly work plans for clinical outreach activities to map KP hotspots and prepare summary reports after every planned outreach.
• Ensure HIV prevention commodities stock is always available at service delivery points.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the government and the program.
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in social sciences, nursing, public health, community development, or a related field. Added advantage if certified HTS provider or related clinical certifications
• At least three (3) years of working experience in key populations and other HIV prevention activities in community settings with skills in training and facilitation, monitoring, and evaluation. Added advantage if drawn from MSM and or FSW Community
• Familiarity with Kenya’s HIV epidemic and the status of HIV programs among key populations is desirable.
• Computer literate and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently but also as a team member
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is desired
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player