Job Summary
The Reproductive Health Lead will be responsible for the management of Reproductive health i.e. Family planning, Pregnancy Intention screening, eMTCT, and Cervical Cancer Prevention (CCP) among Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) and for contributing to overall project success through sharing lessons learned and good practice. S/he organizes project activities and manages resources effectively, responsibly, and efficiently. S/he will take the lead collaboratively with the County team in spearheading eMTCT task force activities. The Reproductive health lead reports to the Senior Technical Advisor.
The position will be based in Machakos but will be supporting both the CONNECT (Nairobi) and PACT IMARA programs in Machakos, Makueni and Kitui.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Assists in the development of annual plans and budgets that will lead to appropriate implementation of Reproductive Health/CCP objectives and attainment of corresponding results that the organization is responsible for.
Build extensive networks and linkages with county and national stakeholders to ensure that the program’s RH activities are well understood and supported by all stakeholders
Provide technical oversight in ensuring all adolescent girls aged 10-14 years are linked to HPV vaccinations, all eligible women are screened for Cervical Cancer, and ensure referral and linkages to treatment for the positive screens, by improving mapping and referral pathways for treatment and follow-up.
Provide technical assistance and monitor the implementation of planned activities
Conducts training, and follows up activities in the project areas towards meeting program targets
Improve and strengthen referral networks for cervical cancer screening specimens/clients for diagnosis and treatment
Improve availability and quality of data on family planning, cervical cancer, and PIA screening and management for planning and ensure optimal utilization of Modules in Kenya EMR, including MNCH and PrEP
Develop donor and program reports as per the program timelines
Identifies, documents, and writes articles on best practices in the operating area and publishes technical reviews, and manuals, and guidelines on project-related activities as needed.
Champion PrEP integration in the MNCH setting
Take the lead in Spearheading the County eMTCT task force, participating in stakeholders meetings, and supporting the county in Achieving the eMTCT target through joint collaborative efforts.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
Master’s degree Public Health, Epideomiology, Statistics, MPH or any relevant field
Degree (Bachelor of Clinical Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or Diploma in Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College or any recognized institution.
ART Management training and relevant job experience of at least three (3) years working experience after internship in a CCC set up.
Must be Registered and Licensed with the Clinical Officers Council or Nursing Council of Kenya.
More than 3 years’ experience in the implementation of PMTCT/Programmatic activities
Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT
Working in a US Grants environment is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on or before 01st November 2023. Applicants are advised to include the title “Reproductive Health Lead” on the subject line.
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