Re-issue The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention). The closing date for this position is March 1, 2013. Note: You will be notified when the decision is made. |
Minimum Requirements
à Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) and a Master’s degree in internal medicine - Mmed) or a Master's degree in Public Health or a Master's degree in Epidemiology is required.
à (1). Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis. (2). International Experience: At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or reproductive health.
à Level IV (fluent) English ability is required. Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili also required.Other Criteriaà Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.◊ Must be able to process written reports and must have strong computer skills in spreadsheets and databasesoftware packages. |
Job Specification
Basic Function:The Technical Advisor (TA) oversees HIV/AIDS treatment and care for the Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA)-Kenya and its Implementing Partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya. The TA will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding adult and pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings. Responsibilities are in two broad areas: Implementing/supporting treatment and care activities; and working with Implementing Partners throughout Kenya. Technical duties include leading efforts to ensure that treatment and care activities are based on the most recent relevant and science-based data, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for both opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis and ARV use. General responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and DGHA-Kenya goals. Technical and Program Management Responsibilities % of time 60
1. Ensure that CDC-DGHA Kenya supported activities at multiple delivery sites fully conform to national guidelines and CDC technical strategies concerning all aspects of HIV/AIDS care, including counseling and testing of persons with HIV, provisions of ARVs and OI prophylaxis as recommended, and symptomatic and palliative care.
2. Provide guidance and advice about HIV/AIDS care, ARVs, OI prophylaxis, symptomatic and palliative care and support for HIV-infected persons.
3. Keep abreast of scientific and medical literature concerning HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS care and of all relevant public information relevant to CDC Kenya and DGHA activities.
4. Participate in the development of guidelines, operational procedures and manuals, educational materials, teaching modules, etc., for implementing HIV/AIDS care, OI prophylaxis, ARV initiatives.
5. Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for HIV/AIDS care activities supported by CDC Kenya, DGHA and PEPFAR in selected service delivery sites.
6. Liaise with the Nyanza Branch Treatment Team; all other technical advisors throughout CDC Kenya; the technical and administrative personnel at other US government agencies; and partner organizations, for the implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS treatment and care activities.
7. Liaise closely with all CDC DGHA and other Division working in Kenya to provide analyses and reports as required, including for presentation at national, regional, and international meetings and conferences.
8. Implements an operational research/implementation science agenda, within the operational and fiscal limits of DGHA.
Technical Assistance and Guidance % of time 25
Provide technical assistance and guidance to MOH and other national and international partners and collaborators on all aspects of HIV/AIDS care, including OI prophylaxis and ARV use.
Represent CDC DGHA Kenya at technical, policy, and strategic meetings, including with other collaborators and donor agencies.
Acts as a national, regional and international resource in all matters pertaining to HIV/AIDS treatment and care, including ARV use and OI prophylaxis.
Undertakes program evaluation visits nationally and regionally to further influence and benefit CDC – DGHA Kenya activities.
Other Duties As Assigned % of time 15
The TA will participate in other tasks related to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of CDC DGHA-Kenya activities in support of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in Kenya as requested by the Branch Chief and DGHA Director.
The TA will deliver reports, summaries, papers, oral and written presentations, as requested.
The TA will conform to operational practices and procedures already implemented by CDC DGHA Kenya, and to be implemented in the future.
The TA will work with and support other USG agencies involved with HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment initiative in Kenya, including for the preparation of appropriate reports.
Selection Process: WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION. Additional Selection Criteria: à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.
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