Project Health Coordinator and Team Leader HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care.

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator (PC).

Location: Kisii, Nyanza province.

Salary Range 240,000 - 260, 000 Kshs based on experience

Main duties:

• Coordinate Merlin health Care Projects in Nyanza with aim of achieving the set project and organizational objectives.
• To the offer over all technical guidance to HIV/AIDS treatment and care services to the HIV/AIDS project.
• Planning and implementation of HIV/AIDS/TB treatment and care activities at MOMS and MOPHS facilities with close partnership with the Ministries staff and the consortium partners,
• Co-ordinate mentorship and supervision of facility staff of ensure adequacy of knowledge and technical skill in HIV/AIDS treatment and care , Malaria case management and other clinical interventions for efficient and effective services.
• Oversee and conduct training, mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers in the project districts
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of the comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB services and other health care interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate health activities in project areas in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator, local health authorities and other project staff and adapt interventions as necessary.
• Prepare project monthly, quarterly, mid-term and final reports for submission to Merlin head office as well as donors on a timely manner.

Qualification and experience:

• Minimum qualification is a medical doctor, (MBchB) with INGOs.
• Must have over 5 years experience in experience in successful implementation of health programs, including planning, designing, supervising, and evaluating healthcare programs
• Management, training or clinical background in the area of reproductive health, Maternal and child health, malaria and HIV/AIDS
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in health systems strengthening and in quality of care and quality improvement principles and practices in health care programs
• Demonstrated excellent knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS, family planning and maternal health
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office
• Reports to the PC for administrative, policy, program support and project reports.
• A member of the SMT, Kisii

To apply for this positions

Please send your soft copies of the CV, Cover Letter to recruitment@merlin-eastafrica.org

Hard copies of the documents could be delivered to Merlin office at O’Washika Rd., Off Isaac Gathanju Road- Lavington P.O. Box 3350- 00200.

Hard copies should be packed in the envelope, for the attention of the Country Finance Director; these will be registered at the Main Gate with Merlin guards.

Please deliver personally, rather than by courier and sign for the delivery.

Please when sending either hard or soft copies of the documents, please indicate the position you are applying for.

Closing Date: 9th April 2011.