ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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:
The Research Site Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing day to day study activities at the research site to ensure smooth implementation of the study, safety of study participants, and accuracy of the data collected. S/he will be supervised by the Study Coordinator
To obtain patient consent to participate in the project To administer questionnaires to healthcare providers and lay counsellors To monitor patient recruitment and retention and oversee follow- up and patient tracking activities To ensure proper storage of study materials To carry out on-site quality control for data collection To supervise Research AssistantsNursing Degree or relevant Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences Experience in conducting research Excellent communication skills ( both oral and written) Good use of Microsoft office especially in excelAll 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 on or before 10th July 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ICAP of Columbia University PMTCT / Pediatric Advisor and Program Officers Jobs in Nairobi / Nyanza / Eastern Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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 positions:

1. PMTCT / Pediatric Advisor

Location: Nairobi/Nyanza

Overall Job function:

The PMTCT/Pediatric Advisor will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within ICAP-supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

He/she will supervise regional PMTCT Advisors and will report to the Director of Programs.

In addition he/she will be responsible for the planning, coordination and providing overall direction for the Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment programming as well as providing strong leadership to a team of implementers working with the facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

To oversee the planning and implementation of PMTCT in ICAP supported facilities.
To provide on-going technical support and supervision to regional PMTCT officers who will in turn provide technical support to facilities in the implementation of PMTCT activities.
To participate in the PMTCT/Paediatric technical working groups in the Ministry of health, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities.
To develop a standard package of Paediatric HIV care services and ensure its implementation in ICAP supported facilities

Requirements:

Specialist degree in pediatrics
More at least 5 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activities

2. Program Officers (2)

Location: Nyanza / Eastern

Overall Job Function:The officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV care and TB/HIV treatment services at facilities

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at facilities
Provide on-going supervision of HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV programs
Co-ordinate mentorship of facility staff
Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of HIV and TB/HIV programs
Assist in program monitoring and evaluation
Preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Medicine Experience with HIV programming
Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya
Clinical experience of HIV medicine

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ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV prevention, care and treatment services at provincial and district health facilities in Nyanza Province.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya which receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

ICAP is supporting 137 health facilities in implementation of HIV care and treatment, Prevention of mother-to-child transmission, Provider-initiated counseling and testing and TB/HIV collaborative activities in Siaya, Bondo, Rarieda and Nyando Districts.

Applications are invited for a public health consultant to perform a mid-term program evaluation in Nyando, Muhoroni and Nyakach Districts.

The terms of reference for the consultancy are:

To review baseline and regular program data describing progress of HIV care and treatment, TB/HIV, PITC, PMTCT, EID, PwP, laboratory and PITC activities.To evaluate implementation of the program against the ICAP model of careTo evaluate the impact of decentralization of ART in the districts on patient outcomesTo conduct interviews with the Provincial Health Management Teams, District Health Management Teams and Hospital Management Teams to document the impact of ICAP support in Nyando DistrictTo evaluate the impact of ICAP support on health systems strengthening using the WHO HSS frameworkTo document human success stories from the beneficiaries of the programTo document the impact of the program on the beneficiariesTo document the challenges and recommendations to guide future implementation of the program.To compile a report for mid-term evaluation which will be shared with ICAP Senior Management and other stakeholdersRequired Skills and Experience
Advanced university degree in public health, development studies, Social Sciences, Communications, Management, Knowledge Management, Organizational Development, or other related discipline.At least 5 years experience in the area of impact evaluationInterested individual consultants should submit the following documents to, the HR and Administration Manager ICAP in Kenya, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 13th March 2012 providing:
Brief proposal explaining why you are the most suitable for the work and provide a brief methodology for the work.Financial proposalPersonal CV(s), including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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 positions of Accounts Assistant to be based in Nairobi

Overall Function

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, to assist the day to day accounting and financial activities and offer support on implementation of organization’s accounting policies and procedures, posting of Data into QuickBooks together with preparing all payments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash accounting & management

Maintain and control Petty cash.Validate invoices, code all expenses, prepare payments for suppliers and calculate any tax due to the Government.Calculate all monetary commitments monthly.Ensure that all cash expenditures are approved by the Finance Manager and/or the departmental head.Run day to day bank errands.Photocopying and scanning all monthly FFR support documents for reporting to the donor.Properly and consistently file all financial reports and support documents.Ensure proper filing of all financial reports and support documentation for all cash and disbursements is well done.Assist in posting QuickBooks transactions3. Preparation of the Financial Statements and External audits
Review the cheque register to ensure that cheques are dispatched to suppliers.Promptly submit all payroll statutory deductions other tax returns due to the relevant authoritiesMaintain the asset/inventory register.Track and record supply of materials procured for sites.Any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director and/or Department head.Minimum CPA (K)
Proficiency in the use of accounting software
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar positionAll applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 9th December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

http://www.columbia-icap.org/

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ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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 positions of Program Officer and PMTCT District Coordinator

Location: Resident with frequent travel within Eastern Province

1. Program Officer

Overall Job Function: The officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV care and TB/HIV treatment services at facilities

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at facilitiesProvide on-going supervision of HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV programsCo-ordinate mentorship of facility staffParticipate in quality assurance/quality improvement of HIV and TB/HIV programsAssist in program monitoring and evaluationPreparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papersMB ChB, or Diploma in MedicineAt least 3 years experience in program planningExperience with HIV/AIDS programmingFamiliarity with district-level health care programs in KenyaClinical experience of HIV medicineStrong supervisory and management skillsAbility to work independently with strong problem-solving skillsTeam player with good verbal and written communication skills2. PMTCT District Coordinator

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 Nurse Counselors providing PMTCT services at the ICAP-supported facilities within the district and will report to the PMTCT Advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day technical support and supervision of the district PMTCT Program as per national guidelinesAssist with training of health care workers using the national PMTCT curriculumStrengthen referrals and linkages between PMTCT activities and the Comprehensive Care ClinicsOversee Early Infant Diagnosis, care and follow-up of HIV-exposed infantsStrengthen linkages between PMTCT, follow-up of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) and Comprehensive Care ClinicsAssist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation for PMTCT and HEIParticipate in district PMTCT meetings
Registered Nurse or Registered Clinical OfficerMore 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 referees should be addressed to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP and sent via email to icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 30th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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).

ICAP in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and University of Nairobi would like to conduct a distance learning course on HIV surveillance.

The course presents an overview of public health surveillance techniques used to measure the impact of the epidemic and prevent and control the spread of infection among populations.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Distance Learning Course Administrator

6 Months

Overall Job Function:

The Course Administer will coordinate and manage the overall planning and implementation of all aspects of the distance education course in HIV/AIDS Surveillance.

In collaboration with New York and Kenya distance education staff, the Course Administrator will help develop and manage the timeline for completion of all course-related activities, and will facilitate the overall coordination of the course.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with ICAP Kenya and ICAP Distance Education team to develop and implement a plan for recruitment and screening of distance education course participantsAdminister course on a day-to-day basis: assist with participant registration; maintain course and participant files; set up virtual classroom for each session; ensure participants have access to class links, assignments, Power point slides and other course materials; keep attendance and assignment log; send out reminders to course participants.Act as logistical point person for course participantsHelp develop and manage course syllabusAssist with developing Power point slides for lectures and discussions sessionsAssist with the development of assignments and examsReview and grade exercises, assignments and examsLog into all course sessions and ensure response to participant’s course-related queriesEnsure with the IT personnel that the technical needs of course participants are metConduct IT tutorial with each participant, in collaboration with IT ManagerAttend relevant meetings of Distance Education ProgramOther relevant duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications and Experience:
Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years administrative or program coordination experienceExceptional organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to work comfortably with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; some experience in IT support preferredInterest in distance learning approach and technologyAll applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the

HR and Administration Manager, ICAP
Email: icap.vacancies@gmail.com

on or before 23rd September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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 to be based in Nairobi:

1. PMTCT Advisor

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job function:

The PMTCT advisor will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within ICAP-supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

He/she will supervise regional PMTCT Advisors and will report to the Director of Programs, ICAP Kenya. In addition he/she will be responsible for the planning, coordination and providing overall direction for the Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment programming as well as providing strong leadership to a team of implementers working with the facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

To oversee the planning and implementation of PMTCT in ICAP supported facilities.To provide on-going technical support and supervision to regional PMTCT officers who will in turn provide technical support to facilities in the implementation of PMTCT activities.To oversee the training and updating of health care workers at ICAP-supported facilities on National PMTCT guidelines and protocols.To strengthening referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided and the HIV clinics at ICAP-supported facilities.To strengthen collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HEI activities at the MCH.To assist in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation systems for PMTCTTo participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of health, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities.To develop a standard package of Paediatric HIV care services and ensure its implementation in ICAP supported facilitiesTo oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of Early Infant Diagnosis program and integration of Early Infant Diagnosis with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment programTo provide supervision of program officers working in all aspects of Pediatric CareTo contribute to training and mentorship of ICAP and site staff in Pediatric HIV Care and TreatmentTo assist in program monitoring and evaluation in Pediatric HIV care and treatmentTo provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health in Pediatric HIV Care and TreatmentStrong mentorship and supervisory skillsBachelor’s degree in Nursing or medicine. A Masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantageTrainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant DiagnosisMore at least 5 years experience in the implementation of PMTCT activitiesExperience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT2. Program Officer, TB/HIV

Location: Kisumu with frequent travel in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza

Overall Job Function:

The Program Officer, TB/HIV will give direction and technical support to all TB/HIV activities in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide, plan, direct and participate in formal training and mentorship at health facilities in TB/HIV co-managementTo implement TB screening for PLWA at all ICAP-supported facilities in NyanzaTo implement Provider-initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) of TB patients at ICAP-supported facilities in NyanzaTo strengthening referral linkages between TB Clinic and Comprehensive care clinics at ICAP-supported facilities in NyanzaTo provide on-going supervision of TB/HIV activities in NyanzaTo provide technical assistance for TB infection control at ICAP-supported facilities in NyanzaTo provide technical assistance on TB/HIV to ICAP officers and health care providers in NyanzaTo contribute to design, planning and implementation of research related to TB/HIVBachelor of Medicine. A masters degree in Medicine or its equivalent will be an added advantageExperience in public health preferably within TB control programsClinical experience including HIV managementComputer literacyExcellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a multidisciplinary teamAll applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number, referees current and expected salary should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 28th Sept 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

http://www.columbia-icap.org/

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district 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).

ICAP in Kenya is currently overseeing the renovation of over 45 health facilities in Central, Nyanza and Eastern provinces.

Applications are invited for the following position for two (2) months on contract basis effective 1st September 2011:

Clerk of Works

Location: Based in Nairobi with travel to Central, Eastern and Nyanza Provinces

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to Finance and Administration Director, the Clerk Of Works will be responsible for overseeing the construction and renovations of government health facilities in Central, Nyanza and Eastern Provinces to ensure that they meet contractual, legal and public health requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing Bills of QuantitiesProduce appropriate construction designs that meet contractual, legal and public Health requirementsSupervise the construction and renovation works to ensure they meet contractual, legal and public health requirementsLiaise with the contractors until completion of the worksAny other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to timeAt least a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building, or ArchitectureRelevant experience of at least three (3) yearsKnowledge of Auto Cad/Arch Cad and MS OfficeAll applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 31st August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

http://www.columbia-icap.org/

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