Vacancies: Locum VMMC Service Providers
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO – www.impact-rdo.org) is a registered Kenyan NGO with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in ten counties.
IRDO’s principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities.
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following positions within our VMMC Program, during the April 2016 Mini-RRI, in 10 counties of Kenya.
Duty Locations
County and Sub-counties
- Kisumu – Kisumu East, Kisumu Central, Seme, Kisumu West, Nyando
- Siaya – Rarieda, Bondo
- Migori – Nyatike, Rongo, Awendo, Uriri
- Homabay – Homabay Town, Rangwe, Ndhiwa
- Busia – Samia, Bunyala, Butula, Teso North, Teso South
- West Pokot – Pokot North, Pokot West
- Turkana – T. Central, Loima, T. East
Duration of engagement: March 28th 2016 to April 30th 2016 (25 days)
Reports to: Sub-county MC-Incharge / Field Coordinator
VMMC Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons
Job Summary: Provide Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services, screen and treat Sexually Transited Infections, in the targeted sub-counties.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery / Nursing.
- Registered with relevant professional body and has a valid practicing license
- Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
- Should have training and practical experience in Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision.
- Knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment is an added advantage.
- Ability to diagnose and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- Must be pleasant, have good communication and leadership skills; and willing to work under pressure.
HTS / VMMC Counselors
Job Summary: Provide VMMC counseling, consenting and HTS
Minimum Requirements:
- Certificate in HIV Counseling and testing from a recognized institution.
- Trained on HTC new algorithm
- Should have training and practical experience in VMMC counseling
- Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure.
Infection Prevention Officers
Job Summary: Sterilize surgical instruments for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision and clean the office
Minimum Requirements:
- Form IV Certificate
- Should have training and practical experience in infection prevention and control
- Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, copies of ID, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees.
Clearly indicate the cadre and sub county(ies) of interest on the envelope and cover letter to reach the undersigned not later than 12th March 2016.
The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141
Kisumu.