ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at County and Sub County health facilities. This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following position under the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) Program:

LOCATION: Jaramogi Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital with travel within Kisumu County

The Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible to mobilize the community within Kisumu County through existing networks, disseminate appropriate IEC materials and refer clients for VMMC at Jaramogi Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital. S/he will report to the Technical Advisor- VMMC.

Mobilization Officer Job Responsibilities

• Perform demand creation activities for VMMC at JOOTRH and its environs Refer clients for VMMC from community to facility
• Coordinate Peer Educators’ activities related to VMMC promotion and referral
• Work with MoH and other stakeholders on mobilization for VMMC
• Represent ICAP at sub-county district VMMC mobilisation meetings
• Ensure IECs material for demand creation is available and distributed
• Prepare periodic and timely reports on the district social mobilization activities

Qualifications for the Mobilization Officer Job

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Community Development or related qualification.
• Be a respected community leader with reference from the local chief
• Trained and certified on VMMC Community Mobilization
• Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work
• Demonstrate awareness of guidelines and standard operating protocols and community norms and standards
• Knowledge in VMMC devices and EIMC will be a strong desired advantage

How to Apply
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the Director-Human Resources, jobs@icapkenya.org on or before February 16, 2017.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.