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CHF International is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.
CHF International is seeking candidates for the following positions to support its various Programs:
Program Director –Blood Safety
CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low-and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
Project Summary:
CHF international is implementing a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded Technical Assistance for the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in Kenya program.
The overall goal of the program is to ensure the provision of a safe and sufficient blood supply to health facilities in Kenya through the provision of expert guidance and targeted technical assistance to the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS) and its affiliates.
Job Summary:
CHF International is seeking a Program Director to provide technical oversight, planning and coordination to the Blood Safety Technical Assistance program in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, CDC, WHO and GOK counterparts.
This position is based in Nairobi, with travel around Kenya.
The Program Director will be responsible for leading efforts in developing and strengthening blood safety policy, infrastructure, donor mobilization, collection, notification, referral and retention strategies, bio-safety, quality assurance, blood testing processing and distribution as well as hospital supervision systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to the KNBTS and other partners in the implementation of Blood Safety activities, including the mobilization, recruitment, collection, testing, handling, processing, storage, transport, and distribution of blood and blood products collected from donors for transfusions.
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country.
This program is funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
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).
