Purpose of Position
To provide Programmatic and Technical support to field staffs implementing Maternal, Neonatal and Child health (MNCH) Project toward the attainment of child-well-being outcomes and donor requirements.
The position will also serve the role of Resource Acquisition for Health as well as Advocacy, Networking and Engagement with Strategic & New Partnerships Development within the Health sector as well as ensuring existing donor retention.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others
Major Responsibilities
Programmatic and technical support for MNCH 30%
Provide strategic and technical support to implementation of health grants and sponsorship projects
In liaison with field staff, ensure timely development and implementation of work plans and budgets for the health grants
Ensure project implementation is in line with donor guidelines, timelines and targets
Ensure all MNCH interventions are implemented within schedule, plans and budgets
Ensure timely implementation and expenditure level reviews to track and manage work plans and budgets
Provide programmatic support to WVK regional offices based on their need
Oversee integration of MNCH into WASH interventions for increased impact
Maintain relationship with donors and respective Ministry of Health Divisions
In liaison with procurement and finance ensure timely procurement of program items
Support Health interventions during emergencies.
Quality assurance for programmatic Designs, Assessments, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes 25%
Ensure project work plans, progress reports are shared with donor as per approved agreement
Provide technical support during Health Surveys/evaluations, baselines and assessment to ensure quality check with methodology, tools and the entire process.
Ensure Health project designs and/ or re- designs are done in accordance with donor guidelines, standards, WV standards and Health programming strategies and GoK guidelines while responding to community needs and contexts.
Ensure both financial and program reports are in line with donor policies and reporting guidelines and are submitted to the donor as per agreed timelines
Provide technical support to ensure that findings from project assessments and evaluations inform the subsequent programme designs
Coordinate implementation research within the various projects, documentations and publications
Ensure project documentation, reflection and learning to ensure achievement of project objectives and shared with donor, MoH and other stakeholders.
Facilitate establishment of an effective M&E system for the project by integrating/mainstreaming with existing systems including KHIS.
Ensure ongoing monitoring of health projects using the set standards and utilization of MOH tools.
Ensure proper, adequate and quality record/document filing as per standard operating procedures including M-Drive repository
Fundraising and proposal development 20%
Participate in engagement for fundraising purposes
Participate in proposal writing as per call
Strive to scale existing projects by enhancing every existing opportunity
Support fundraising initiatives by providing information on Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health to the Resource Acquisition and Management department
Capacity Building 15%
In collaboration with field staff and MOH carry out capacity assessment gaps and plan capacity building for project staff
Capacity building of Project staff on integration of Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Project activities
Support induction of new project staff
Work with County MOH to conduct training and support supervision to targeted groups on Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health projects empowerment and sustainability training sessions.
Support Health team in analysing and interpreting Health data for programmatic use.
Review and build capacity of project staff to ensure quality reporting
Donor and Partner Engagement 5%
Lead constant, consistent and quality donor communications, engagement and updates
Ensure WVK visibility and participation in the respective Technical working groups, Interagency Coordinating Committees and other networks at National level.
Maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders who are crucial in the implementation of the projects
Ensure documentation and project learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders
Other duties 5%
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree (Public Health, Nursing, Clinical medicine, Community health or related field.
A Master’s degree in relevant field is an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years’ experience of successfully designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Maternal Neonatal and Child health in development projects.
Experience on specific MNCH that may include but not limited to EPI, FP, Malaria, HIV&AIDS and TB
Experience with Kenya Health Information System is an added advantage
Additional training in monitoring and evaluation of health projects will be an added advantage;
First-hand experience health programming in complex emergencies is an added advantage
Good understanding of Ministry of Health Structures at National and County levels.
Experience implementing Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Interventions
Significant experience working with an NGO environment, community and people’s groups, state institutions etc.
Computer literate.
Ability to take initiative and work under minimum supervision
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure
Sensitive to multi-cultural differences
Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communications skills and understanding of knowledge management approaches and mechanisms
Excellent presentation skills
Flexible, team player and result oriented
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careers.wvi.org
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