Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision In Charge - Kisumu

RCTP - Nyanza

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). 

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.

We have the following vacancies in the FACES program for VMMC (Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision) in charges

Position: Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision In Charge 

3 Positions

Vacancy No: FN-077-10-2013

Reports to: District Coordinator

Location: Nyatike and Suba

Duration: One Year Renewable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee VMMC program at the District Hospital.
• Manage leave schedule for the VMMC team members
• Represent FACES program at the District steering committee and other VMMC meetings at the District.
• Develop VMMC team work plan.
• Convene monthly VMMC meetings
• Ensure informed consent process for surgical procedure is adhered to
• Perform clinical assessments of VMMC clients
• Perform circumcision procedure.
• Conduct follow up for VMMC cients.
• Ensure pre and post circumcision and HIV test counseling is provided to VMMC clients.
• Diagnose and treat STIs Training other clinicians on circumcision procedure techniques
• Ensure proper inventory management for VMMC commodities.
• Documentation of procedures undertaken and reporting data to the M&E department

Requirements

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized medical training institution and must be a registered member with the Clinical Officers Counsel
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in a VMMC clinic.
• Must have training on VMMC
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a team.
• Must be ready to learn and follow instructions keenly.

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters,

How to Apply

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 21st October 2013: 

Email: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager

KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program

P. O Box 614-40100

Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.