Christian Health
Association of Kenya, a national faith based organization committed to
promoting access to quality health care is seeking a suitable candidate
for the following position for a CDC-funded comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care
and Treatment Project in selected faith based affiliated sites in
Central,
Eastern, Coast and Nairobi regions:
Eastern, Coast and Nairobi regions:
Position: Clinical Coordinator (Medical Doctor - Physician/Paediatrician)
The position reports to the Project Director
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the HIV care , treatment and support strategy
- Assist CHAK and its partners in the assessment, development, improvement and dissemination of sound HIV/AIDS care protocols and strategies
- Provide support to implementing sites on comprehensive HIV care and treatment issues
- Facilitate capacity building through CMEs
- Analyze, synthesize and disseminate cutting edge methodologies, lessons learned and best practices to partners regarding comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and their application to policies and programs.
- Promote information exchange with partners, NASCOP, faith based institutions and other networks about effective program implementation practices and lessons learned
Desired Skills:
- Technical expertise and experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support
- Demonstrated organizational, training and facilitation skills including clinical mentorship
- Demonstrated knowledge of USG/PEPFAR results reporting requirements
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a team player
Education and Experience:
- Professional advanced medical degree, MMed (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Family Medicine)
- Minimum of 2 years experience in HIV&AIDS programmes or clinical work
- Computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Application with detailed
CV, copies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of two
referees and daytime contact should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Tel. (020) 4441920 / 4445160 / 4441854
Fax: (020) 4440306
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Tel. (020) 4441920 / 4445160 / 4441854
Fax: (020) 4440306
Email: secretariat@chak.or.ke
The closing date for receiving all applications is October 30, 2012.