Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.”-Elizabeth Glaser
Technical Advisor, Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to eliminate pediatric HIV and AIDS by implementing HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
EGPAF Kenya is looking to recruit 1 Technical Advisor, Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment – CIFF ACT Adolescent Project to be based in Nairobi.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Manager- CIFF ACT Adolescent Project and working in close collaboration with the National AIDS and STS Control Program (NASCOP), National AIDS Control Council (NACC), other Ministry of Health (MOH) departments, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) the Adolescent TA will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of the CIFF ACT Adolescent activities at the National level. The Adolescent TA will work closely with the Paediatric & Adolescent Program Manager at NASCOP to ensure that the CIFF ACT adolescent activities are implemented on behalf of EGPAF Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Support quarterly National multi-sectoral Adolescent HIV TWG meetings
- Support the planning and conducting of the annual national adolescent health multi-sectoral symposium/stock-taking meeting
- Participate in national Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) TWG meetings
- Participate in NASCOPs’ adolescent subcommittee meetings
- Support the formation of adolescent advisory boards at the national level as envisioned in the Kenya’s Fast-track Plan to End HIV and AIDS among Adolescents and Young People
- Support the capacity building of adolescent and youth mentors in secondary and tertiary institutions
- Support NASCOP to develop innovative IEC materials for adolescents and youth
- Support NASCOP to develop, review, standardize and disseminate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids for Adolescent Differentiated Care model
- Provide technical support for standardization of tools for service quality assessment (SQA) at the National level
- Provide technical and logistical support for National teams to conduct annual joint SQAs in the supported counties
- Support sensitization workshops for teachers in selected schools in the supported counties to improve retention and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for school-going adolescents
- Support the Kenya Network of Positive Teachers (KENEPOTE) and Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) champions (through NEPHAK) to carry out stigma reduction activities in selected schools in the supported counties (leveraging existing education fora at the national and county-level)
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public health or related degree program. Minimum of three years Public health and Adolescent HIV/ sexual reproductive health (SRH) -related work experience
- Understanding and experience working with Ministry of Health including the NASCOP, NACC, MOEST and NEPHAK will be preferred.
- Experience in Managing Donor funded programs.
Required competencies, skills and experience
- Experience in Adolescent sexual reproductive health, HIV prevention care treatment and support among adolescents
- Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating meetings, able to write clear and concise program reports, minutes and meeting reports.
- Significant and up to date knowledge of the current ART, HTS guidelines, Adolescent package of care, adolescent toolkit, adolescent IEC materials, the Fast track plan and the ALL IN Initiative.
- Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools used by NASCOP
- Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Government of Kenya Ministries of Health, MOEST, County governments, Implementing partners, Sub-county and facility teams
- Proficiency in computer basic skills- MS Office; Internet; Basic data analysis skills
- Self- managed, self-driven, results oriented individual.
- Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on being thorough, detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task and work under tight time-lines
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills
- Dedicated team player with ability and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Fluency in written and spoken English
More Information
- Job City Nairobi
