Program Manager - APHIAPIus NALs
Ref.2013/10
Location: Wajir
Job Purpose:
The Program Manager will be the key link person responsible for coordinating CRS role in the APHIAplus, NALs consortium.
He/she will serve as the overall technical link person in the consortium to whom the three Senior Project Officers report to.
In addition to being the top and have the multiple roles of managing relations between the strategic partners, implementing partners (IPs), USAID and the GOK as they work hand in hand with the project officers to ensure APHIAplus NALs Service Delivery to marginalized, vulnerable and underserved populations
including youth, PLHIVs and those on ARVs, orphans and children affected by AIDS.
including youth, PLHIVs and those on ARVs, orphans and children affected by AIDS.
In consultation with the COP and the other consortium members, the Program Manager will create linkages with all relevant GOK structures at national, county, district and community levels so as to deliver the project in line with USAID/Kenya Strategic Goal for health: ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans”.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Responsible for project policy and strategic direction support supervision, data quality assessment and research.
- Promote an integrated approach to service delivery to improve the well-being of target groups..
- Responsible for the overall financial management and budgeting for the grant in collaboration with finance department.
- Responsible for oversight of monitoring and evaluation of the project as well as participating In health system strengthening and capacity building activities..
- Recruit and orient new staff in the Program and participate in the recruitment of other CRS/Kenya staff
- Supervise and coach APHIA Imarisha staff to increase their effectiveness, project development, and level of responsibility.
- During program/project stage development, support identification of staff positions and drafting of accompanying job descriptions
- Identify consultants, draw consultant’ terms of references and appraise consultant performance for specific project / program work undertaken in the Program.
Desired Qualifications Skills & Abilities
- Master Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Nursing, Public Health or other relevant area of study
- At least 5 years experience working In the following areas: OVC, HCBC, VCT, Counseling, ART and dealing with social determinants of health.
- At least 5 years progressive experience implementing an integrated HI V/AIDS project among pastoral and nomadic setting in NALs Kenya, preferably in an NGO setting.
- Good understanding of GOK HIV/AIDS Policy and Guidelines and USAID operating procedures
- Good grasp of challenges facing PLHIVs, OVC and marginalized poor in Kenya
- Experience in implementing US Government-funded projects and working in Nothern and Arid Lands.
- Ability to transfer skills and knowledge through, training, mentorship and accompaniment
- Excellent written, oral communication in English and Kiswahili and computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).
- Demonstrated ability to foster integration in programming approach and work with varied teams.
- A professional with high level of integrity and good stewardship of resources
- Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and promote safety and security.
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Monday April 15,2013.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services - Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Catholic Relief Services - Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Program Manager - APHIAPIus NALs
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