[e-drug] Vacancy announcement: HIV and AIDS Program Officer

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E-DRUG: Vacancy announcement: HIV and AIDS Program Officer
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The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network is a Non Government Christian
organization whose mission is to support churches and church health systems
provide and promote just and compassionate quality pharmaceutical services.
The organization which is based in Nairobi, Kenya wishes to recruit a
suitable candidate for the post of HIV and AIDS Program Officer.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the organisation’s HIV and AIDS Program in line with the strategic plan including mobilising resources for program activity.
• Carry out relevant research and advocacy on issues around access to HIV
and AIDS care and treatment.
• Undertake capacity building in the area of HIV/AIDS for Church Health
Institutions, Drug Supply
• Organization, Church Leaders and others in the church health system
• Design interventions to increase the involvement of church institutions in the delivery of ART services.
• Provide advice and information to members and other partners on issues of
HIV and AIDS.
• Identify, develop and distribute relevant, publications, manuals and other materials on HIV and AIDS.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, or other health field. Post
graduate qualification in public health or equivalent will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years experience in HIV/AIDS program management and/or delivery of care and support to persons living with HIV / AIDS.
• Experience in preparing IEC materials, running training courses and
conducting operational research in health programs.
• Working Language for the job is English but knowledge of French will be a
significant advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus.
• Persons not citizens of or resident in Kenya would have to be willing to
relocate and obtain appropriate visa and work permit. No financial support
can be provided for costs incurred.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to:
jobs@epnetwork.org. Deadline for submission of applications: 25 September
2009. EPN is an equal opportunity employer.

Angela Mutegi
Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN)
P. O. Box 749 - 00606
Nairobi, Kenya
amutegi@epnetwork.org