Senior Technical Advisor, Mental Health at LVCT Health

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); LVCT Health is an indigenous Kenyan non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established in . We are driving Kenya towards HIV prevention, with an ultimate goal of reducing HIV infections to zero. We offer integrated HIV services through development of models that are scaled up to the national models. We also carry out sexual and reproductive health research – translating our research to policy and practice; providing evidence for HIV policy reforms and service delivery; and developing capacities of indigenous organizations in building sustainable human resources for community HIV Prevention. We give special attention to those with greatest vulnerability to infection and with special service needs – including survivors of sexual violence, persons living with disabilities, men who have sex with men, Youth and Sex Workers. Our offices are in Nairobi, Western Region, Eastern and Central Region and Rift Valley.STAMH/LVCT/04/RequirementsQualifications, Training & Knowledge Undergraduate degree in Medicine / Nursing / Counselling psychology with a relevant post-graduate qualificationUnderstanding of health systems and mental health issues and services in Low and Middle-Income countries (LMICs)Training and experience in research will be an added advantage Experience At least 5 years’ experience in implementing mental health programs.Candidates will be required to demonstrate their experience in project management, designing interventions, training, and leading teamsExperience carrying out health systems research in Kenya will be an added advantageExperience and competency in the analysis of qualitative data will be an added advantage.