Mtoto Msafi II Study District Coordinator Job at NRHS in Kendu Bay, Rachuonyo, Kenya 8th July 2014
Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Kisumu dedicated to improving the reproductive health of men and women.
NRHS has a variety of research projects, it runs support groups for PLWHA and MARPS, and it is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention in Nyanza Province.
Job Title: Mtoto Msafi II Study District Coordinator
Location: Kendu Bay, Rachuonyo
Reporting to: Project Coordinator
Contract Type: One year, renewable
Salary: Commensurate with experience/education
Job Description:
- Oversee all aspects of the Mtoto Msafi II study of infant male circumcision scale-up for HIV prevention in Rachuonyo North.
- Ensure adherence to study protocols.
- Train, and manage project team.
- Prepare comprehensive timely project reports.
- Conduct quality assessments in health facilities and of MOH partners
- Oversee community outreach and infant circumcision education and mobilization activities
- Represent NRHS and the Mtoto Msafi II Study to the MoH, Male Circumcision Taskforces, donors, and others as necessary.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor`s degree in a health-related field
- Licensed health provider (nurse or clinical officer)
- Minimum of three years job experience, at least one in supervisory
- Previous research experience
- Familiarity with the Kenyan health system and governmental structures
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer literacy; capability in data management and analyses a plus
- Theatre nursing experience
- Maternal, neonatal and child health experience
- Clinical mentor training and experience
- Newborn basic life support certification
- MPH or equivalent is preferred
Applications Should Include:
- Cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
- Current CV
- Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees
Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title ‘Mtoto Msafi II District Coordinator’ on the subject line.
Applications submitted by July 18,2014