Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention and MARPs Services Coordinator job in Kenya

Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention and MARPs Services Coordinator job in Kenya
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries to implement prevention, care, and treatment services; to further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

The Foundation is now seeking to recruit the following position in Kenya;
 
Job Requirements:
1 Position
Ref: TUNAWEZA/EBI/C
The incumbent will support successful implementation of evidence based behavioural interventions and services to at risk populations and MARPs in Homa Bay, Rachuonyo and Ndhiwa Districts to prevent transmission and acquisition of HIV.

The incumbent will lead in the mapping of intervention populations, selection of relevant interventions, monitor compliance to the core elements of the selected interventions, process monitoring, coordinate capacity building and document outcomes.

Requirements
    * Masters level degree in social or behavioural sciences, education or a public health area, International Health, Health Education, Nursing
    * Minimum of 2 years of experience in applying professional knowledge of behavioural, social, and health sciences in the design and implementation of behavioural science and program activities
    * Demonstrated skills in quantitative and qualitative methods.
    * Comprehensive knowledge and experience of HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and interventions, behavior change, care, treatment and testing is required.
    * Comprehensive knowledge and experience in application of social and behavioural sciences as applied to HIV/AIDS prevention is required
    * Excellent oral and written communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders are required
    * The ability to lead results-driven project teams and work groups is required

Application and Contact Details:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 31st January 2011.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UNICEF, as well as other public and private donors.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.