Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Surgeon Job Vacancy at Jhpiego Kenya

Job Title:Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Surgeon Job ID: 2012-1562 Location: KE- Experience (Years): .. Posted Date: 5/4/2012 Category: International Positions More information about this job: Overview: Surgeon needed to serve as team lead for four person mobile voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) unit. The VMMC Surgeon will work under the guidance of the APHIAplus Western Kenya Technical Advisor for VMMC. Jhpiego is one of the implementing partners of the APHIAplus Western Kenya project. This USAID funded APHIAplus projects became effective from January 2011 and work closely with the Government of Kenya, non-governmental and for-profit sectors to strengthen health care services in all provinces. The APHIAplus Western Kenya project covers Western and Nyanza provinces. Successful candidate will be hired for a one year fixed contract. Applications will be accepted online or can be mailed to: APHIAplus Western Kenya Attn: VMMC Advisor Mega City Mall, 1st Floor P.O Box 19128-40123 Mega City, Kisumu Kenya Responsibilities: Serve as the team lead for other members of the 4-person VMMC mobile team and be held accountable for the team’s performance Perform screening and medical evaluation of clients in readiness for medical male circumcision Provide voluntary male medical circumcision to eligible clients as per national guidelines Perform post-operative reviews for circumcised clients, including managing any complications arising from the medical circumcision and making referrals as appropriate. Assist in planning and conducting VMMC outreach activities Provide leadership to the mobile VMMC team, addressing challenges as they arise in the implementation of activities, and be accountable for set targets Engage in other duties as assigned and required, including providing supervision and support to VMMC staff working at APHIAplus Western Kenya-supported health facilities offering VMMC services and giving support and health education to prospective VMMC clients Required Qualifications: Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized medical training college Registered and licensed to practice by the Clinical Officers Council/Nursing Council VMMC training and certification 3+ years’ experience in VMMC surgery Demonstrated capacity to serve as a team leader through similar work in the past Solid record keeping and reporting skills How to Apply; https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/1562/job