Adherence and Psychosocial Support Advisor: ICAP – Kenya of Columbia University Jobs

International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) – Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district facility level.

This program is part of an US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).

Closing date: 31 Jul 2010
Location: Kenya
Location: Nyanza

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee the design and implementation of an adherence and psychosocial support package.
* Oversee training of HCW and PLHIV in adherence support
* Oversee the Peer Education Program
* Strengthen HIV community mobilization activities and linkages with community-based organizations
* Provide technical assistance in adherence and at national level

Minimum Requirements:

* Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent
* Minimum 4 year’s relevant experience
* Familiarity with district-level health systems and HIV community programs including Peer Education

How to apply

All applications including a current CV should be sent to:

The Human Resources and Administration Manager,

ICAP- Kenya

P. O. Box 29840 00202 Nairobi,

or emailed to cip.vacancies@gmail.com