Purpose of the Position
To provide technical support to National Health systems and county health teams to implement the control of Leishmaniasis in Kenya in the context of the WHO/AFRO Regional Strategy and Global NTD roadmap 2030 for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and guided by the Global Leishmaniasis control and elimination strategies.
Qualification/Knowledge
Education Qualifications
Essential: – A University degree in Clinical Medicine, in Public health /or Epidemiology.
Desirable: – University degree in Clinical Medicine, with advanced training in the Control of Tropical Diseases Proven knowledge in communicable Disease prevention and control.
Experience
Essential: – At least 7 years’ experience on implementation of Communicable disease prevention and control programmes at national or county level.
Experience in training field health workers on Leishmaniasis, diagnosis and case management
Desirable: – At least 5 years’ experience in management and Control of Leishmaniasis and NTDs diseases.
A proven knowledge in epidemiological and data management skills
Proven knowledge in monitoring public health programs
Proven writing skills
Good knowledge in working with National health systems
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