Trainers Jobs at Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Kenya January 2014

Trainers Jobs at Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Kenya January 2014

Impact Research and Development Organization

VMMC – Training Opportunities

Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan Non Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Busia, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Siaya and Turkana Counties of Kenya.

Its principle 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 interested service providers of the following cadre to build their capacity on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) service provision;

Male Circumcision Providers (MCPs)

Required Qualifications:

Medical officers (Bachelor’s of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB).
Clinical Officers (Degree/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery).
Nursing Officers (Degree/ Diploma in community Health Nurses).
Registered by relevant professional bodies (MPDB, COC, Nursing council).
Has a valid current practicing license.
Currently not trained on VMMC service provision.

VMMC Counselors

Required Qualifications:

Form IV certificate.
Lay Counselors.
Basic Training on HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) from a NASCOP recognized institution.

Infection Prevention Officers (IPOs)

Required Qualifications:

Form IV certificate, with KCSE at least C-

The training supported by PEPFAR/CDC through IRDO will take place between February 2014 and September 2014.

The training will run for 10 working days, residential, both theory and observed practice sessions before certification.

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below; to reach the undersigned not later than 10th February 2014.

In your application, clearly state the sub-county you hail from for logistical planning.

Other details of the training will be communicated ONLY to successful applicants.

Current employees of Ministry of Health are NOT eligible to apply since they will benefit from the training through their respective SCHMTs.

The Human Resources officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171,
Kisumu