Project Officers APHIAplus Kamili Project

The APHIAplus Kamili Project is a five-year project funded by USAID for comprehensive health service delivery to improve the health of Kenyans, the Project is located in Central and Eastern Provinces.

It focuses on two result areas – service delivery and social determinants of health.

AMREF Kenya is one of the partners in this Project.

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following positions.

Position: Project Officers

2 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/APCE/001/2012

Duty Station: Nyeri and Meru, Kenya

The positions report to the Project Manager and are based in Nyeri and Meru

Purpose of the Job:-

To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Develop project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed work plans.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Conduct trainings for Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) on care and support for OVC and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Support implementation of the MOPHS Community Health Strategy.
• In liaison with the MOE support the implementation of comprehensive school health activities.
• In liaison with the MOPHS, MOW and the Provincial Administration, support implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
• Participate in operations research within the project.
• Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project and participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Nursing or relevant Social Sciences with at least four (4) years relevant work experience in health and hygiene activities.

Must be ICT proficient.

Must have vast experience in OVC and Home Based Care, WASH and School Health Interventions.

Knowledge and experience in the implementation of various hygiene approaches/models e.g. SAFE, CLTS, PHASE, PHAST and PEC are essential.

Must be experienced in the implementation of Community Health Strategy and school health policy guidelines.

The person must be experienced in project management, operations research, monitoring and evaluation and designing and conducting community based trainings.

In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and possess the ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/APCE/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.