Community Strategy Specialist AMREF

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is 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).

Position: Community Strategy Specialist

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/006/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Wajir

Purpose of the Job:To provide technical support to ensure effective implementation of the Community Health Strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the DHMT in conducting a rapid assessment of community units in the counties.
• Advise on the implementation of the Community Health Strategy and Community Systems Strengthening.
• Develop and implement work plans, monitor and evaluate performance.
• Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis
• Coordinate the functions of a Community Unit
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Community Health and Development.
  
• Must be ICT proficient.
  
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.
  
• Experience in community mobilization and implementation of Community Health Units at Level One.
  
• Ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders are essential.
  
• Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and good communicator.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/006/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

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

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