CDC Kenya Public Health Specialist (PMTCT) Job in Nairobi

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy for Public Health Specialist (PMTCT) in Nairobi.

The Public Health Specialist will supervise HIV/AIDS care & treatment/PMTCT work for GAP-Kenya and its implementing partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.

The Public Health Specialist will be the primary contact for PMTCT activities for CDC GAP Kenya.

Requirements:

Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) is required.

(1) Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS /PMTCT 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, and reproductive health.
• Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili also required.
• Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
• Must have demonstrated ability to guide, motivate and lead a large and technically and culturally diverse staff at assigned program sites in conducting complex programs; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex interventions in HIV/AIDS care and prevention.
• Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce high-quality written reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software packages.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV, professional references and authored news releases via mail before November 17, 2010 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
P. O. Box 606, 00621
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya