Field Officers
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO based in Kisumu. Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following positions in the Southern Nyanza Region (Rachuonyo North, Rachuonyo North, Suba, Homabay, Nyamira, Mbita, Ndhiwa and Kisii Central districts), Kenya. Successful candidates will be based in either of the districts.
FIELD OFFICERS (3 POSITIONS) – HOMABAY, SUBA & OYUGIS
Job Summary: To provide oversight for and coordinate Community Based HIV care program through Community Health Strategy and community outreaches.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Reporting to the Project Coordinator about implementation of the Community HIV Based Care (CHBC) and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) program.
Develop, update and oversee the implementation of Community Health Workers Work Plans/Action Plans.
Ensure that program activities including community outreaches, review meetings, home visits and trainings are carried out according to the Global Fund/Kenya Red Cross guidelines and with due diligence.
Ensure that correct information is relayed to beneficiaries, District Health Management Teams (DHMT) and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
Serve as a liaison person between IRDO, beneficiaries, DHMTs and the general community in dispensing information and activity reports.
Prepare and submit progress reports at required intervals; represent IRDO at meetings and conferences.
Regularly report to the Project Coordinator as and when required.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
Must have a Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or related field.
Must have at least 2 years experience coordinating Community based HIV intervention programs, preferably in a similar project/related project; must have experience with staff supervision. Knowledge and experience of implementing Community Health Strategy is added advantage
Must be honest; and well organized.
Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure.
Other competencies: Ability to multi-task; excellent writing and presentation skills; excellent communication
skills and teamwork; able to travel long distances; can work long hours, including weekends and public holidays when necessary; proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
Submit applications, complete with updated CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone
numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd June 2013.
The Human Resources Officer
Impact Research and Development Organization
P O. Box 9171-40141 KISUMU.
FIELD OFFICERS (3 POSITIONS) – HOMABAY, SUBA & OYUGIS
Job Summary: To provide oversight for and coordinate Community Based HIV care program through Community Health Strategy and community outreaches.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Reporting to the Project Coordinator about implementation of the Community HIV Based Care (CHBC) and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) program.
Develop, update and oversee the implementation of Community Health Workers Work Plans/Action Plans.
Ensure that program activities including community outreaches, review meetings, home visits and trainings are carried out according to the Global Fund/Kenya Red Cross guidelines and with due diligence.
Ensure that correct information is relayed to beneficiaries, District Health Management Teams (DHMT) and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
Serve as a liaison person between IRDO, beneficiaries, DHMTs and the general community in dispensing information and activity reports.
Prepare and submit progress reports at required intervals; represent IRDO at meetings and conferences.
Regularly report to the Project Coordinator as and when required.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
Must have a Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or related field.
Must have at least 2 years experience coordinating Community based HIV intervention programs, preferably in a similar project/related project; must have experience with staff supervision. Knowledge and experience of implementing Community Health Strategy is added advantage
Must be honest; and well organized.
Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure.
Other competencies: Ability to multi-task; excellent writing and presentation skills; excellent communication
skills and teamwork; able to travel long distances; can work long hours, including weekends and public holidays when necessary; proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
Submit applications, complete with updated CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone
numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd June 2013.
The Human Resources Officer
Impact Research and Development Organization
P O. Box 9171-40141 KISUMU.
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