Trachoma Program Manager

Ref 07/2011

Permanent position commencing immediately

The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF) is seeking a high calibre NGO development or public health professional to develop and manage the FHF Trachoma Program in Kenya.

FHF is an international NGO working in partnership with the Ministries of Health and strategic partners throughout Southern and Eastern Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Australia. In Eastern Africa FHF is supporting government eye health programs in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with key partners and stakeholders;
• Undertake comprehensive consultations with partners to inform design process;
• Undertake scoping and research to inform the design of 3-5 yr National and District level Trachoma Program;
• Prepare Design Concept Brief and full Project Design Documentation;
• Manage all aspects of project management including budget preparation and oversight, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements for the Program;
• Represent FHF in meetings and negotiate agreements with respective government ministries and partner institutions;
• Identify new areas for program growth and development;
• Work with partner organisations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate linkages and networks to support avoidable blindness prevention programs.

Key requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in public health, International Development Studies or other related field;
• Min. 5 yrs NGO experience with development programs preferably in health. Eye health experience a definite advantage;
• Strong project management skills, particularly in program design, monitoring and evaluation;
• Capacity to build collaborative relationships and partnerships;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to produce high quality program design documents and reports;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Ability to travel as required.

To apply submit a 1 page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and 2 referees, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.

Applications close COB 22nd July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The Administrative Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
PO BOX 8683-00200
Nairobi

Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke