MARPs (Key Populations) Officer at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is a family of Christian communions and organisations in fellowship and witness. It was established in June 1913 during the United Missionary Conference held at Thogoto, near Nairobi. The delegates in the conference, representing the missionary institutions working in the country at the time, affirmed their wish to work towards a united church that would impact the lives of the people. This dream remains true and is reflected in the Vision and Mission statements of the Council, which read: VISION: One Church; United in Faith and Mission Witnessing to Jesus Christ and Transforming Lives MISSION: To transform lives through ecumenism, capacity building, advocacy and service delivery CORE VALUES In all its work, the NCCK is informed by its core values, which are: Integrity, through accountability and transparency Stewardship, through sound resource management Professionalism, through competence and efficiency Partnership, by collaborating with others, and Servanthood, through fair and humble service OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Council are: i) To promote and facilitate fellowship, partnership and unity within the membership ii) To promote consultations and joint action by the membership in all matters that bear upon our faith and witness, whether doctrinal, liturgical or missiological iii) To build the capacities of the membership to enable them undertake their mission iv) To facilitate the membership so that they can give expression to the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of human life and together with their communities identify needs, acquire necessary resources and promote services that is holistic, relevant and self sustaining v) To promote the Council’s corporate health, identity and growth for faithful and effective stewardship of the corporate vision, mission, heritage and sustainability

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

MARPs (Key Populations) Officer will be based in Urban Refugees Assistance Programme                          (URAP) in Huruma and shall be responsible for conducting community sensitization on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health in liaison with other staffs and implementing partners involved in HIV/ RH activities. He/she shall report to the Health Coordinator in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, which shall include the following;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Hold consultation meetings with community leaders to discuss various issues on HIV/AIDS and design strategies to improve on existing programs.


2. Attend inter agency meetings on SGBV, community service and the Urban Network in liaison with outreach staff to respond to matters arising and discuss cross cutting cases.


3. Respond to matters concerning HIV issues as may be required by the program and partners.


4. Follow up on clients with TB/ HIV enrolled on the program.


5. Work with existing partners like Liverpool VCT, HOYMAS, HOPE, SWOP and NASCOP to ensure that refugee sex workers and LGBTI can access healthcare services to the same level as nationals.


6. Ensure that the refugees Sex workers have access to prevention tools like the male and female condoms.


7. Raise awareness among the refugee sex workers on Issues of HIV and reproductive health.


8. Ensure that the refugee sex workers have access to such services as family planning and STI/HIV prevention.


9. Work closely with the County government facilities to facilitate access to Reproductive Health services to women in Reproductive age.


10. Supervise the peer leaders.


11. Assist the Health Coordinator with the clinics.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

Level of Education/Academic Qualification

Diploma/ Degree in clinical medicine from a registered institution.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

1. Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc.


2. Registered Clinical Officer

Relevant Job Experience and skills

1. Must have worked with Refugee Key populations.


2. Experience working as a MARPs officer in the urban or camp refugee set up is an added advantage.


3. At least 3 years in clinical work in a hospital set up


4. Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences


5. Knowledge of English and Kiswahili languages.

Personal Attributes

1. High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.


2. Strong inter-personal and team building skills.


3. Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.


4. Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.


5. A team player

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least 2 years

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