Jobs at United States Embassy, Kenya

The United States Embassy - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Kisumu for a Program Manager — HIV Counseling and Testing.

The incumbent of the position will provide technical support to Ministry of Health (MOH) and other Counseling and Testing (CT) partners.

Will provide oversight management of CDC supported prevention and CT activities in Nyanza and strengthen the provision of high quality HIV CT services in the Nyanza region.

Supports and works with other programs, notably HIV prevention, care and treatment to strengthen the contribution of CT programs to overall HIV/AIDS programs in the area.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in medicine,public health,education or social science, and a Master's degree in Public Health, social science, education or any other relevant field is required.

5 years experience in the field of HIV/AIDS in Kenya is required of which 3 years experience should be in HIV counseling and testing and 3 years experience should be in a senior management.

Level IV (fluent) English ability is required and Level III Kiswahili ability also required. Must have thorough understanding of all counseling and testing approaches in Kenya and clear understanding of general HIV prevention strategies.

Must have working knowledge of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments via mail before April 15.2009 to the following address:

Human Resources Office

Public Health Professional Positions

P. O. Box 606

Village Market

00621 Nairobi, Kenya