FHI360 Job Vacancies in Nairobi, Kenya; Technical Officer, HIV Prevention

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Job Title: Technical Officer, HIV Prevention

Job ID: 15033

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: FHI360

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer HIV Prevention.

Project Description:

Support combination HIV prevention programming targeting key and vulnerable populations in accordance with global best practice, donor requirements and FHI 360 requirements.

Job Duties:

• Support the social and behavior change communication component to generate uptake of integrated HIV and broader health services.

• Provide technical assistance to partners, host governments and other stakeholders  in SBCC strategies and programming; including review of relevant tools, manuals and curricula
• Serve as a subject matter expert on established or emerging interventions to prevent the transmission of HIV and AIDS/STI/TB and increase utilization of these services as well as FP/RH among key and vulnerable populations.
• In support of the technical team track relevant biomedical, behavioral and structural research activities and other emerging high- impact, evidence-based interventions.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to the program team and partners on implementing PEPFAR Guidance for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted HIV Infections for key and vulnerable populations.
• Support the knowledge management function of CB-HIPP by gathering and packaging relevant lessons learned and best practices on combination HIV prevention.
• Maintain regular communication with implementing partners to ensure combination HIV prevention activities are tailored to the varying needs and context of key and vulnerable populations in the region and in line with guiding CB-HIPP strategies and quality standards.
• Assist implementing partners to troubleshoot implementation challenges, and bring any major management or politically sensitive issues to the attention of the Chief of Party.
• As part of the technical team, provide strategic, technical and administrative guidance on all supported services as required.
  

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of HIV and AIDS and broader health programs in the East, Central and Southern Africa region.

• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative
• Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science or public health and 5-7 years’ experience in HIV Prevention or Masters’ degree with 3-5 years’ experience in the same field.

• Knowledge of health and development programming in East, Central and Southern Africa.
• Proven experience in conducting HIV and/or health trainings in the ECSA region.
• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities and plan for successful implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Computer literate.
  

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Clinical Research Associate Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate I

Job ID: 15048

Job Sector : Global Research & Services

Job Location: Nairobi-Kenya

Employer: FamilyHealth Initiative 360

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Clinical Research Associate I

Project Description:

The CRA I will work closely with clinical and project management teams on a recently awarded contract with a leading pharmaceutical firm.  This position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya.  The CRA I will monitor activities at clinical study sites to assure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), SOPs, and study protocols. S/he will review regulatory documents as required and prepares site visit reports. The CRA I may participate in the study development and start-up process including reviewing protocols, designing and/or reviewing CRFs, preparing informed consent forms, developing study documents, organizing and presenting at investigator meetings, working with management on a monitoring strategy, and/or developing project-specific training.

Job Overview:

• Assists in the preparation of protocols, informed consents, SOPs, and other appropriate documentation.
  

• Monitors clinical trials to ensure subject safety and compliance with the study protocol, FDA regulations and ICH/GCP Guidelines, may be done with supervisor.
• Coordinates necessary activities required to set-up, monitor, and close-out clinical trials sites
• Conduct site assessment, initiation, routine, and close-out monitoring visits.
• Complete accurate monitoring visit reports.
• Develops training materials and conducts training for study implementation based on company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), budgets, and quarterly and annual reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures for conducting clinical research studies.
  

Job Requirements:

• BS/BA or its international equivalent in Health, Behavioral, Life or Social Sciences or other fields related to international/ human development with 5-7 years of experience in some area of clinical research or MS/MA with 3-5 years of experience in some area of clinical research.

• One year of previous experience as a clinical research associate preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to organize diverse information in a systematic way are essential
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with people with varying levels of training
• Ability to facilitate relationships and interact smoothly and effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet software and other technology required
• Strong knowledge of software programs used to collect data and track risk based monitoring parameters
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Experience with pharmaceutical firms or CROs a plus.
  

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Senior Programme Officer Job at Doctors with Africa CUAMM

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Doctors with Africa CUAMM

About CUAMM:

Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the field of healthcare to be officially recognised in Italy.  Doctors with Africa Cuamm is the largest italian body working to improve and safeguard the health of African populations. Doctors with Africa CUAMM is implementing a 2 year extension of a health system strengthening project “Responding to Chronic Emergency in Karamoja IV” with support from UNICEF. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the health system in service planning and implementation leading to increased access to health services especially maternal, neonatal, nutrition and EMTCT services.

Job Overview:  

The Senior Programme Officer will mainly mentor and coach project staff in project design, developing tools for M and E, carry out M and E activities and ensure that projects are implemented according to the work plans, travel to project sites to give technical support to project implementation, follow up scholarship beneficiaries, contribute to elaboration of periodic, annual and other reports of CUAMM, explore new partnerships, participate in operational research and calls for applications as needed and any other duties as may be requested.

Job Requirements: 

• The candidate should hold am MBChB or equivalent plus MPH, MSc HSM, MSc International Health, Msc Epidemiology or Msc Health Services Research or related equivalent degrees.
• Past exposure and experience in sufficient project cycle management experience may be equated to a master's degree.
• Prior experience in HIV/AIDS programming including M and E and in the current HMIS, DHIS2 and SMS reporting will be a very strong advantage. 

Deadline Date: 01/09/2014

How to Apply:

The complete applications with telephone contacts and contactable referees should be addressed or delivered to: The Country Representative, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, P.O. Box 7214 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda@cuamm.org

NB: Email applications must have the following subject: "RCEK Application August 2014." Emails and attachments must not exceed 3MB otherwise they will be rejected by server.

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Team Leader Job Vacancy at International Hospital Kampala,Uganda

Thursday, 7 August 2014

Job Title: Team Leader - Records & Statistics
Employer: International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

About IHK:
International Hospital Kampala is one of Uganda's leading private healthcare providers and a member of the International Medical Group. International Hospital has been the market leader in the private healthcare sector in Uganda. IHK boasts highly trained staff, state-of-the-art equipment and the highest level of specialist services at affordable prices.

Job Duties:

•     Oversee the day-to-day operational running of the department
•     Take a leading role in data management & analysis reporting
•     Design and maintain computerized and manual records management systems
•     Develop policies for records management
•     Actively participate in conducting client surveys as required.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Population Studies, Actuarial Science, Stat, Quantitative Economics or its equivalent
• 2 or more years post qualification experience in a relevant field
• Good working knowledge and ability to use Navision

Deadline Date: 11/08/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your applications to:
HR Manager,
IMG and hand delivered to:
The Human Resources Department,
International Hospital Kampala,
Namuwongo,
P.O. Box 8177, Kampala. Uganda

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Care and Treatment Coordinator Job Vacancy at Baylor-Uganda

Job Title: Care and Treatment Coordinator
Job Location:  Uganda
Employer: The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda)
Funding Source: CDC
Project Name: SMGL Project Phase 2

About Baylor:
The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor-Uganda) headquartered at Mulago hospital, is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Children and Adults. Baylor – Uganda has four operational areas; HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services, maternal child health services, Health Professional training and Clinical Research. Baylor-Uganda is in receipt of UNICEF and PEPFAR grant through CDC.

Job Overview:
The CDC Project Care and Treatment Coordinator will be responsible for the review and monitoring of the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for aligning 'care and treatment’ Standard Operating Procedures from the district level to health facility and community level in line with Baylor Uganda's mission.

Job Duties:

•     Develop and monitor the implementation of a consolidated and comprehensive care and treatment plan and budget in the region and as well as monitor the integration of related activities during district and facility planning and budgeting in line with the objectives of the projects in the region and Baylor-Uganda financial guidelines.
•     Benchmark the site assessment data of the current state of a HF in the region with expected ART/ MNCH standard service deliveries for MoH then make & follow up recommendations for improving HF systems and structures and accreditation of facilities for ART/MNCH clinic establishment in line with MoH related guidelines, virgin areas
•     Bench mark the systems and structures for existing accredited HF in the region for ART/ MNCH clinic care &treatment with the expected MoH systems and structures then advocate and monitor the implementation of related developed quality improvement projects as per MOH related guidelines
•     Develop and monitor the implementation strategies aimed at periodic needs assessment and as well as implementation and evaluation of care and treatment capacity building plans in the region in line with capacity building guidelines for Baylor Uganda and MoH.
•     Offer technical support during the development of periodic 'care and treatment' performance targets for various projects and monitor their implementation in liaison with key stakeholders then produce periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with various Project objectives.
•     Develop and strengthen partnerships & networks with the district, CBOs, NGOs and other influential groups to have coordinated and harmonized interventions and as well as monitor the implementation of strategies for community mobilization and advocacy for paediatric and adolescent care and treatment in the region in line with Baylor Uganda's mission.
•     Develop and monitor implementation of strategies for strengthening early identification, linkage and retention of infants and children who are exposed to or have HIV in line national Paediatric/adolescent HIV//AIDs strategies
•     Review and monitor the implementation of HR support activities to enhance a competent & motivated team of 'care & treatment staff' in accordance with Baylor Uganda human resources manual.
•     Monitor the implementation of a strategy and package for scale up of adolescent HIV care and treatment services into the existing Health facilities services by the Baylor-Uganda implementing teams in line with national Paediatric/adolescent HIV// AIDs strategies
•     Intuitively review and monitor the implementation of strategies for behavioral change that enhances provision of targeted combination prevention services for MARPs, and other special populations in line with the National HIV Prevention Strategy
•     Develop and monitor the implementation of initiatives for conducting care and treatment related operational research and as well write fundable proposals for program continuity in line with Baylor- Uganda research and donor guidelines of given projects.

Job Requirements:

•     The job holders should possess master’s degrees in public health with a background of a degree in M.B.Ch.B and registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and health systems management training
•     Three or more years’ experience in managing HIV/ AID3 related programs/projects
•     At least two years’ experience preferably in health development at a senior management position, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with government and donor representatives
•     Good team and communication skills
•     Must be dynamic. Persuasive &convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

Deadline Date: 15/08/2014

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates with a desire to work with the Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation should send their applications to: Send a detailed updated CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at least a credit 6 in MATH and ENGLISH.

The Human Resource Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 clock tower, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

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