Job Summary: Reporting to the Program Manager and will work closely with other departments, external partners, and stakeholders, i.e., County Government health teams, National Government departments at the county and sub-county levels. He/she will be responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services that target Key populations in the Drop-In Center, county government health, and in the community.
Job Responsibilities
He will spearhead the implementation of evidence-based KP behavioral interventions through working with outreach workers and peer educators within the designated program locations
Plan and coordinate HIV prevention programs among key populations, specifically MSM programs within their coverage area.
Establish, strengthen and coordinate key populations outreach team for optimum coverage and reach with HIV prevention services.
Collaborate with clinicians and HTS counselors to ensure 100% linkage and retention in care
Network and collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs) involved in key populations programming in and outside Bomet County
Disseminate information, education, and communication materials on advocacy for key populations
Maintain contact directories for NGOs, FBOs and CBOs involved with key populations programs, including key activities for complete linked – referrals.
Prepare monthly work plans for clinical outreach activities to map KP hotspots and prepare summary reports after every planned outreach.
Ensure HIV prevention commodities stock is available at service delivery points.
Prepare and submit monthly reports to the government and the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma in social sciences, nursing, public health, community development, or a related field. Added advantage if certified HTS provider or related clinical certifications
At least one (1) year of working experience in key populations and HIV prevention activities in community settings with skills in training and facilitation, monitoring, and evaluation. Added advantage if drawn from MSM and or FSW Community
Familiarity with Kenya’s HIV epidemic and the status of HIV programs among key populations is desirable.
Computer literate and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently but also as a team member
Strong leadership, facilitation, and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal communication.
Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is desired
Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
If you are up to the challenge and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to write to us through teamiq.com (to get a link upon posting) and copy hr@ichooselife.or.ke indicating achievements and attributes. Your CV and cover letter should reach us on or before 31st March 2022. Kindly indicate the current and expected salary on your CV in pdf format with the subject** ‘Outreach Officer’
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hr@ichooselife.or.ke
