Liverpool Vct Jobs Vacancy Kenya.

Liverpool Vct Jobs Vacancy Kenya.
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment (LVCT) is a known Kenyan NGO working in the area of HIV/AIDS. LVCT utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.

We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and the most at risk population (MARPS).

The focus of the organization is the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services..

We have vacancies for the following positions:

1. PITC Senior Technical Officer PITC-STO/LVCT/2010 Location: Nairobi

Duties and responsibilities
* Responsibility and accountability for LVCT contractual targets for the PITC programme/services
* Oversee the development of strategies for PITC implementation, training and service delivery of an expanded PITC programme in Eastern, Nairobi and Nyanza provinces in accordance to the national operational manual,
* Provide strategic guidance to continuously strengthen the PITC programme and strategies
* Oversee, monitor and maintain quality of PITC service delivery, ensuring timely and accurate reporting by sites and partners
* Engage in active policy reforms advocacy to strengthen national guidance, systems and provider capacities for PITC services
* Documentation of key project achievements, lessons learnt and challenges to ensure knowledge dissemination and continuous improvement
* Provide liaison support between the project and Health Management teams at provincial, district and facility level while supporting HTMS implementation of facilty PITC plans
* Continuous Quality Improvement – Undertake PITC on-going data analysis for programme improvement and strategy development
* Sub partners- Provide oversight for the implementation and evaluation of PITC activities by LVCT sub partners
* Responsible for strengthened links between PITC and other HIV services and increased referral uptake in all LVCT supported facilities
* Closely liaise with LVCT programmes and technical services across the regions for harmonization, integration
and leveraging of expertise and technical resources
* Responsible for reporting in accordance to LVCT and donor requirements
* Provide leadership to the PITC team

Requirements
* A Medical Degree, a post graduate degree is an added advantage
* Experience in working with the Ministries of Health, with understanding of the NASCOP
* Understanding of in HIV counseling and testing policy, programmes and literature
* Experience with Kenya’s public health care system and with knowledge of PEPFAR programs
* Demonstrable leadership, , management of teams and resources and ability to execute strategy
* Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, meet timelines and support teams to deliver on targets
* Ability for creating and maintaining partnerships and networking with stakeholders
* Experience in policy engagement and advocacy, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Excellent communication skills
* Good with MS Office suite

The position will be based in Nairobi but will involve travel around the country.

The holder of the above position shall report to the HIV Care and Treatment Manager, Services Department. He/she may also be called upon to assist with other duties from time to time.

2. Program Coordinator – Disability Division PCDD/LVCT/2010 Location: Nairobi

Job purpose:
The Disability Program Coordinator will support development and implement LVCT’s strategy on HIV and Disability, provide management oversight to the Disability team, programmes and resources programme contributing to the KNASP III, LVCT Vision and Mission.

He/she will champion integration of all forms of disabilities into LVCT and in programmes work. The post-holder will engage in policy reforms and advocacy on Disability and represent LVCT in the national and international forums.

Duties and responsibilities
* Responsibility and accountability for LVCT contractual targets for the disability Programme as per specific donor requirements
* Supervision and line management of division staff through the organization management structure including delegating, motivating and evaluating staff
* With support from finance division, manage budgets ensuring adherence to s budget expenditures and limits
* Ensure effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the division’s annual operational plan
* Identify new opportunities and develop programme concepts to meet these opportunities
* Establish and maintain links with governmental and other stakeholders (nationally and internationally) to strengthen LVCT’s engagement in disability and HIV
* Maintain LVCT’s visibility and reputation as a main player in HIV and disability service provision, research and policy reforms in Kenya and beyond

Requirements
* Degree in Social sciences, public health or other related fields
* Demonstrable ability in working with persons with disability management of programs, report writing skills and proposal writing
* Understanding of vulnerabilities due to disability and HIV prevention, care and treatment programs responses
* Ability for networking with stakeholders and partners and of
* Experience in policy engagement and advocacy, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good computer skills with proficient use of MS Office suite

LVCT promotes peer-led approaches.

Preference will be given to persons with Disabilities

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts for three referees, Salary history and expectations to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org so as to arrive NOT later than September 22, 2010

Please quote the position and reference number provided in the email subject matter/envelope

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer