We are seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID. The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health. The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups). The project will be implemented in eight counties in the Northern Arid Lands of Kenya (Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera and Tana River).
The Project is being implemented by AMREF together with partners including FHI360, Catholic Relief Services, Land O’Lakes Inc, BroadReach Healthcare and University of Maryland, Baltimore.
The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Lodwar, Marsabit and Hola
The Project is being implemented by AMREF together with partners including FHI360, Catholic Relief Services, Land O’Lakes Inc, BroadReach Healthcare and University of Maryland, Baltimore.
The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Lodwar, Marsabit and Hola
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities with regularly reviewed detailed work plan.
- Manage the implementation the Ministry of Health Community Health Strategy.
- Liaison between the project and district/county health teams.
- Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
- Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
- 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 concept 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; assist in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.
- Provide technical support to the team under their supervision.
- Provide linkage/liaison between partners and regional office.
- Control and manage project assets under their responsibilities(staff, finances, vehicles)
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health or its equivalent. Must be ICT proficient. At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO in the field of health promotion. Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management. Experience in HIV/AIDS, MNCH and implementation of Community Health Strategy are essential. Should be a team player, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to send their application letter and CV which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees. Please quote the position and reference number in the subject matter of the e-mail and apply to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya using this address: recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 24th May, 2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials to your application.
You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs in AMREF.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to send their application letter and CV which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees. Please quote the position and reference number in the subject matter of the e-mail and apply to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya using this address: recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 24th May, 2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials to your application.
You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs in AMREF.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
AMREF County Health Co-ordinators
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