The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) in collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya.
It is a rapidly expanding program.
Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following position of Peer Educators for SMS for PMTCT Intervention within FACES Program.
Position: Mentor Mothers (Several Positions)
Vacancy. No. FN-002-01-2013
Location: Nyanza (Suba, Mbita, Migori, Rongo,Nyatike and Kisumu)
Key Requirements
- Minimum of form four Education
- HIV-positive mother
- Recent PMTCT experience (6 months - 2 years)
- Mentor Mothers respect and protect the confidentiality of clients at all times.
- Team work, respect and committed
- Has disclosed HIV status to at least to one person within the household
- Lives within the local community
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct group health talks in facility waiting areas related to PMTCT and MNCH
- Facilitate group pre-test HIV education for pregnant women.
- Provide one-on-one peer education and psychosocial support to PMTCT clients and couples.
- Form and co-facilitate Support groups for PMTCT clients and couples.
- Conduct defaulter tracing of priority PMTCT clients.
- Refer PMTCT, MCH and CCC clients for other services within the health facility and to community-based services.
- Encourage partner involvement in MCH services, through education and psychosocial support.
Work closely with the in-charge to integrate KMMP services at facility
Application should include the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with e-mail address, telephone number
- Copies of certificates
- Two referees and one recommendation letter
Applications should be delivered or posted to the respective districts (Suba, Mbita, Migori, Nyatike, Rongo and Kisumu East) of interest so as to reach the above districts by 8th February 2013.
Human Resource Manager
PMTCT SMS Intervention
FACES Program
P.O. Box 614- 40100
PMTCT SMS Intervention
FACES Program
P.O. Box 614- 40100
Kisumu
Mentor Mothers
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