Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Manager- CIFF ACT Adolescent Project and working in close collaboration with the CHMT/SCHMT, Implementing Partners and USG Implementing Partners, the Regional County Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of the CIFF ACT Adolescent Programs at County level. The Regional County Coordinator will oversee 7 Counties in Nyanza/Western region of Kenya. He/she shall serve as the focal point for all Adolescent activities in the counties on behalf of EGPAF Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
In partnership with MOH/NASCOP, conduct entry meetings at County Government level to launch the CIFF ACT Adolescent Project and develop a Multi-sectoral county work plan.
Develop terms of reference (TORS) for the County Multi-sectoral adolescent taskforce/Technical working group (TWG).
Support TWG Meetings every quarter to Adolescent related initiatives in the county, service delivery indicators and progress on quality improvement initiatives.
Support dissemination of ASRH policies in the high supported counties, and incorporation of key elements of ASRH policy in the county health work plans
In collaboration with implementing partners, conduct refresher trainings on the Adolescent Package of Care in the supported counties
Support annual regional forums to share successful continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities in the supported counties
Support targeted annual supportive supervision and mentorship visits in the supported counties
Support sensitization workshops for teachers in selected schools in the supported counties to improve retention and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for school-going adolescents
Support the Kenya Network of Positive Teachers (KENEPOTE) and Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) champions (through NEPHAK) to carry out stigma reduction activities in selected schools in the supported counties (leveraging existing education fora at the county-level)
Support the formation of adolescent advisory boards at the county-level as envisioned in the Kenya’s Fast-track Plan to End HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Young People
Required Qualifications
Degree/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing or other related field with at least 5 years’ experience in Adolescent HIV and SRH Programming. A Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
Understanding and experience working with Ministry of Health including the County Government will be preferred.
Experience in Managing Donor funded programs
Required Competencies, Skills And Experience
Experience in Adolescent sexual reproductive health, HIV prevention care treatment and support among adolescents
Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating meetings, able to write clear and concise program reports, minutes and meeting reports.
Significant and up to date knowledge of the current ART, HTS guidelines, Adolescent package of care, the Fast track plan and the ALL IN Initiative.
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools used by NASCOP
Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Government of Kenya Ministries of Health at County, Implementing partners, Sub-county and facility teams
Proficiency in computer basic skills- MS Office; Internet; Basic data analysis skills
Self- managed, self-driven, results oriented individual.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills
Dedicated team player with ability and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
