Clinical Officer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
International Medical Corps (IMC) an international non-profit NGO seeks to recruit applicants for the following positions for continuing Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funded project in Nyanza, Kenya. The goal of the project is to prevent new HIV infections through implementation and scale up of combination of evidence informed cost  effective prevention (Behavioral, Biomedical and Structural) interventions targeting Key Populations, general  population and youths. This program will be implemented in collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Health - Government of Kenya’s (GoK) provincial, district, and facility level staff and other CDC implementing partners larger  Suba, Migori and Kisii County.

Clinical Officer (1)
The Clinical Officer will assist the Tekeleza team in the provision of evidence informed interventions, HTC and treatment and care referrals and follow-ups to persons and families of those infected by HIV/AIDS.

Key Responsibilities
 To provide antiretroviral therapy and general medical care to HIV/AIDS infected patients.
 Coordinate and participate in evidence informed interventions targeting youth, Key Populations and the general population.
 Coordinate with other HIV/ART care by implementing partners in the area and IMC staff. Maintain confidentiality of all activities to preserve dignity of patients; ensure accurate and secure documentation of activities.

Minimum Requirements
 Registered Clinical Officer and 4-5 Years’ experience in HIV Program Implementation.
 Clinical experience especially in dealing with PLWAHs, and a demonstrated desire to see effective care and support delivered to those suffering from HIV/AIDS.
 Basic HIV/AIDS Counseling skills and experience.
 Adult and Pediatric minimum and Comprehensive Care Package service delivery training an added advantage.
 Experience working with Key Populations is an added advantage.

If you meet the requirements of the above positions, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) referees to the attention of HR/Admin Manager, International Medical Corps (IMC) email address kenyajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org on or before Friday, 27th September 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly indicate the position on the subject line.

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