Counselors Careers in Kenya at Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Job Title: Counselors - 2 Positions

Organisation: The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Closing Date: 14th Jan 2014


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide voluntary HIV counseling and testing to clients
• Where necessary, , conduct a brief genital examination to assess circumcision status and to establish eligibility.
• Educate Male Circumcision clients on risks and benefits of MC.
• Explain the roll-out protocol and procedures of the MC to the clients.
• Explain to the client the general procedure of MC session Administer consent to eligible clients.
• Provide counseling on HIV risk-reduction and behavior change, including ABC
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic, behavioural and health information.
• Implement and monitor infection prevention standards pre-operation, intra-operation and post operation.
• Discuss return appointments for MC clients.
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic, behavioral and health information.
• Offer on-going counseling to MC clients, guardians/parents.
• Offer appropriate referral options to the clients.
• Discuss return appointments for circumcision.
• Any other official duties that may be assigned to your supervisor.
• Ensure all the necessary logistics are ready 24hours before the day of the surgery.
• To assist in Basic life support to clients during emergency.
• Any other official duties assigned to you by your immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• A diploma in Counseling from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a recognized institution/organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• HTC / VCT trained by NASCOP or Liverpool
• VMMC training is an added advantage

Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Stress tolerance
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

How to Apply:

A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
A current CV
Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Applications are submitted electronically to: humanresources@nrhskenya.org stating the job title on the subject of the email.

Obstetrician Jobs at Aga Khan Hospital

Job Title: Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

Organisation: Aga Khan Hospital

Location:  Kisumu

Closing Date: 21st January, 2014

Overall Responsibilities

• To provide quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to both outpatients and inpatients.

• He/she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing professional development programmes of the hospital.

Requirements

• M.Med. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be Registered/Licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• At least three years post graduate working experience.
• Knowledge and interest in Laparoscopy will be an added advantage.
• The candidate will be required to demonstrate the drive, desire and ability to enhance the scope of MCH Services to increase access and satisfaction beyond our customer expectation.
• Excellent PR and communication skills.

How to Apply:

Applications including detailed curriculum vitae, names and contact of three referees should be forwarded by 21st January, 2014 to:

The Human Resource Department

Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

P.O. Box 530-40100

Kisumu

E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org