Overall Job Function: Working under the guidance of the Regional Director, the Prevention Officer will report to the Regional Prevention Advisor in Nyanza on a day-to-day basis to ensure quality HIV testing and counseling and support for adherence and psychosocial activities
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure provision of quality HTC services in line with National protocols and guidelines
Ensure 100% linkage for HIV positive clients to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment
Establish and support psychosocial support groups
Supervise peer educators and HTC officers
Streamline appointment and defaulter tracing systems
Support retention strategies in facilities
Ensure treatment literacy is provided to enrolled clients
Provide quality mentorship and supportive supervision to MoH staff
Requirements
Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing
Experience in HIV programming specifically in running HIV prevention programs for at least 3 years
Psychological counseling training will be an added advantage
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to the
Director- Human Resources,
ICAP,
Jobs@icapkenya.org
on or before March 31, 2016.
Do not send certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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