Outreach Officers at I Choose Life - Africa (ICL)

Job Responsibilities

• He will spearhead the implementation of evidence-based KP behavioral interventions through 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 counselors 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 available at service delivery points at all times.
• 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

1. Diploma/Degree in social sciences, nursing, public health, community development, or a related field. Added advantage if certified HTS provider or related clinical certifications
2. At least three (1) years of working experience in key populations and 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
3. Familiarity with Kenya’s HIV epidemic and the status of HIV programs among key populations is desirable.
4. Computer literate and able to work with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to work independently but also as a team member
6. Strong leadership, facilitation, and decision-making skills
7. Excellent interpersonal communication.
8. Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
9. Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is desired
10. Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
11. Demonstrated ability to work as a team player

Child Safeguarding: In line with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCRC), ICL strives to keep children safe in all its undertakings. The successful applicant will be required to read, understand, and commit to abide by ICL Child Safeguarding Policy and guidelines. The individual will sign the policies to indicate an understanding of and commitment to follow the policy requirements