PMTCT Officer

Deadline - September 14th 2016

PMTCT Officer – 013/41/2016 – 13 Positions

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of PMTCT Officer – 013/41/2016

Overall Job Function

Reporting to the Senior Program Officer, this role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within CHS supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health

Key responsibilities

  1. Providing day-to-day technical support and supervision of the county PMTCT program as per the national guidelines
  2. Assist with training of health care workers using the national PMTCT curriculum
  3. Strengthening referrals and linkages between PMTCT activities and the CCC
  4. Oversee follow-up care of PMTCT clients and HIV exposed infants in CHS supported facilities
  5. Assisting with implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation systems for PMTCT
  6. Participate in county PMTCT meetings

Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an equivalent
  • Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis
  • More than three years’ experience in the implementation of PMTCT activities
  • Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers in PMTCT

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies2016@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line, on or before 5:00PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.

Send your application to : vacancies2016@chskenya.org

Application deadline : September 14th 2016

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