ICAP PMTCT District Coordinator Job in Machakos Kenya

ICAP at Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in county health facilities. This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following position:
Position: PMTCT District Coordinator
Location: Machakos with travel to ICAP-supported facilities in Eastern South
 Overall Job Function: The Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) District Coordinators will oversee the day-to-day planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within ICAP-supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. 
S/he will supervise Clinical officers and Nurse counselors providing PMTCT services in the ICAP-supported facilities within the district and will report to the regional PMTCT Advisor.Provide day-to-day technical support and supervision of the PMTCT services in facilities to support the provision of comprehensive PMTCT services in the MCH as per national guidelinesProvide technical support for the implementation and provision of comprehensive Early Infant Diagnosis services, in supported facilities within the districtsSupport the training and mentorship of health care workers on the national PMTCT guidelinesStrengthen linkages between PMTCT, follow-up of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) and Comprehensive Care ClinicsWork closely with the ministry district PMTCT coordinators to oversee and supervise PMTCT services in the districtAssist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation for PMTCT and HEIParticipate in district PMTCT meetingsDegree in Nursing or Diploma in Clinical MedicineMore than 3 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activitiesExperience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCTAll applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 21st May 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.