VMMC Advisor – Nairobi – University of Maryland

Purpose
Overall Job Function: The VMMC Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership, management and supervision of all VMMC activities in UMB -supported facilities under the PACT-TIMIZA project.

Primary Responsibilities
Oversee the planning and implementation of VMMC program in Migori County
Provide programmatic and technical oversight for the implementation of VMMC activities
Supervise staff involved in implementation of the VMMC program
Coordinate procurement of VMMC equipment and consumables
Provide relevant VMMC training to health care providers along with supportive supervision, and/or mentoring as necessary to ensure high quality service provision
Lead annual work planning and prepare quarterly reports for the program
Coordinate closely with the demand creation team to put together weekly, monthly, and quarterly plans for day-to-day and campaign activities that ensure a balance of supply and demand to meet targets.
Ensure sufficient post-training supervision to ensure providers are competent in the VMMC procedure
Represent UMB in meetings organized by the donor or MoH, technical working groups, and in professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations.
Document best practices on VMMC for lay and technical audiences
To perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director
Professional Education, Experience and Qualifications
Medical (MBCHB ) or Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health)
At least five years’ experience in HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, with a particular focus on VMMC preferred
Experience conducting or supervising VMMC procedures
Experience designing and/or implementing training programs for VMMC
Knowledge of key VMMC quality-assured, evidenced-based best practices, trends and new devices
Experience with donor-funded health projects
Excellent oral and written English communication skills

HOW TO APPLY:
Kindly send your application, cover letter and current CV with the names of three professional refereestohr@mgickenya.org on or before 25th October, 2016 with subject: ” VMMC ADVISOR ”
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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