ICAP VMMC Infection Prevention Officer Job

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services in five counties in Kenya.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position:

Position: VMMC Infection Prevention Officer

Location: Selected sites in Nyanza

Overall Job Function: Infection Prevention Officer will be responsible for maintaining high hygiene standards for the VMMC mobile teams, as well as coordinating surgical instruments sterilization for supplies and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and supplies before and after VMMC services
• Ensure a steady supply of sterile MC packs the VMMC team
• Ensure operating theatres, consultation rooms, and recovery areas are clean and ready for use during and after the VMMC

Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, with higher education preferred.
• Trained and certified on VMMC
• Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work
• Demonstrate awareness of the Infection Prevention and Universal Precautions guidelines and standard operating protocols

How to Apply

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (Your current/previous supervisors) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 24th July 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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