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IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONBaring Road-Milimani, Next to Clarice Guest House,
P.O. Box 9171-40141, KisumuPhone: (254)-057-2020132 / (254)-727-688550
Email: [email protected]
Creating, Developing and Sustaining Empowered and Healthy Individuals and Communities
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TEMPORARY VACANCY [LOCUM]: HIV TESTING SERVICES (HTS) COUNSELLORSImpact Research and Development Organization 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 HTS Program in Siaya and Homa Bay counties, Kenya, from July 10 2017.
HTS COUNSELORS (70 Positions)Job Summary: Provide HIV testing services (HTS) and ensure all clients testing HIV+ positive are effectively linked and enrolled for HIV care and treatment services.Reports to: HTS Team LeadersLocation: Siaya County [Gem, Alego Usonga, Bondo, Rarieda, Ugenya, and Ugunja sub-counties]; Homa Bay County [Mbita, and Suba sub-counties]Contract: Temporary contract [Locum] for 1 to 3 months.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:• Offer HIV Testing and Services to eligible clients and provide effective referrals when applicable.• Ensure that all HIV positive clients are promptly referred and that all are enrolled for HIV care and treatment services at MoH CCCs of choice.• Ensure quality HTS are provided to clients in accordance with National HTS Guidelines.• Ensure clients information/data are kept safe and confidential• Compile and submit program progress report as required.• Perform any other duty as assigned by immediate supervisor
Minimum Requirements:• Certificate in HIV Counselling and Testing from a recognized institution (proof of certification is required)• At least a Certificate in any Social Sciences is required.• Should be fluent in the local area language - Dholuo• Trained on HTS New Algorithm and should be actively practicing in the last three months• Minimum of 1 year experience as a HTS service provider in a busy HTS site.• Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure; and accept to live in remote settings.
How To ApplySubmit your application, to the undersigned; complete with your CV, copies of certificates, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees to reach the undersigned.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the deadline to apply July 12th, 2017. The positions will be filled as soon as well-quali-fied persons are identified.Applications can also be hand delivered to our satellite offices based at Sindo, Homa Bay, Kendu Bay, Mbita, Bondo, Siaya, Asembo Bay, Ugunja, Sega, Akala, Wagai Towns, as well as IRDO Head Office in Kisumu, Milimani Estate, Baring Drive. off Awuor Otiende Rd.In the cover letter, indicate your sub-county of preference [Gem, Alego Usonga, Bondo, Rarieda, Ugenya, Ugunja, Mbita or Suba sub-counties].
The Human Resources ManagerImpact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 -40141Kisumu.