The main objective of the programme is to increase access to health services for low income people through developing a savings programme with top ups (from donor and domestic remittances) via a mobile health wallet.
Requirements for the I-PUSH Lead Job
MPH, MBA Or related master degree
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Program leadership role
Experience in implementing health programs in Africa
Entrepreneurial, proactive and hands-on mentality, with an enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Proven experience of designing and implementing performance based work structures and data driven decision making.
Passion for social impact
I-PUSH Lead Job Competences
Diplomacy
Emotional intelligence
Good sense of humour
High Integrity/ethics, commitment and respect for diversity
Confidentiality
Prioritisation
Collaboration
Negotiation
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Website: Website http://amref.org/
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I-PUSH Lead Chief Programmes Officer
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Finance & Administration Manager Programme Officers Deputy Chief of Party Technical Advisor – Community Health Systems I-PUSH Lead Technical Advisor – Nutrition Technical Advisor – Gender Development Technical Advisor – Behavior Change Intervention Technical Advisor – WASH Technical Advisor
Main Purpose of Job
The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for all Afya County and National Support Program day-to-day accounting and financial operations and administration functions of their allocated office.
They will participate in project discussion and planning as appropriate and work closely with the overall Finance Manger to ensure smooth running of the Afya County & NSP finance system in your allocated office and compliance with all Amref Health Africa in Kenya internal policies and USAID policies.
Qualifications for the Finance & Administration Manager Job
Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements.
At least seven years of experience in financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development.
Leadership Negotiation
Capacity building
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Excellent representational, communication skills
Oral and written proficiency in English and at least one local language
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Maintenance Planning Officer Deputy Librarian Library Assistant Programme Director
Maintenance Planning Officer Job Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning Develop all scheduled and/or work scope needed for all line and hangar aircraft maintenance.
Track and monitor to completion of all planned workbassigned to AMO.
Develop, compile, issue and receive after maintenance work orders/work packs for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks as per the individual aircraft/series AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD) Approved Maintenance Program.
Develop task cards for out of phase maintenance requirements.
Manage and update AFD aircraft records.
Managing and updating aircraft technical publications and document control.
Carry out technical records oversight on all contracted AMOs where required.
Archiving of aircraft records.
Daily entry of technical maintenance data into the aircraft maintenance program (SAMS) with the goal to produce effective reliability reports as per KCARS requirements.
Transfer all Technical Log defects to the computer defects log/SAMS, including details of rectification action taken and any deferred defects.
Assist in collecting and reviewing reliability data to ensure data accuracy and/or proper coding to respective classifications/ATA chapters.
Qualifications for the Maintenance Planning Officer Job
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering from a KCAA Approved Training Organization (ATO).
A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in aircraft maintenance of which 3 years are in maintenance planning, technical record, aircraft reliability and airworthiness experience in an AOC environment.
Aviation planning knowledge of modern methods for airworthiness and maintenance planning competencies.
Must be proficient in IT – Microsoft Office
Extensive knowledge of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARs)
Extensive knowledge of aviation planning, knowledge of modern methods for airworthiness and maintenance planning competencies.
Positive and focused attitude to aircraft safety and efficiency.
Aircraft/engine type training/maintenance planning aviation regulatory training.
Knowledge of aircraft, engine systems and their operation.
Ability to interpret airworthiness directives, manufacturer’s publications and maintenance data is vital.
Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.
Able to follow instructions accurately and work independently.
Must have good communication skills both verbal and written
Must be able to multi-task and flexible in working hours.
Basic Maintenance Type Training on at least one aircraft operated by the AMREF Flying Doctors.
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Compliance Manager
Ref: Amref/Compliance/2017/02-01 We are seeking to recruit a Compliance Manager who will provide technical support in ensuring that the operations of Amref Health Africa are ethical, in compliance with donors’ regulations, statutory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
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Ambulance Driver Sales Executive
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide transportation services and logistical support by ensuring all authorized passengers are taken to their respective destinations safely and securely and in a timely manner. The vehicles/ambulances are to be kept clean, well maintained and ambulances fitted and arranged with proper equipment ready for use.
Education Qualifications for the Driver Jobs
At least Secondary School certificate with good spoken English and Kiswahili
Must have passed the driver’s test
Good general understanding of the different vehicle parts/vehicle care maintenance
Good understanding of the local laws applicable to driving emergency vehicles
Certificate of good conduct
Knowledge in Basic First Aid, training in advance and defensive driving with current certificates and any aviation knowledge/understanding would be an added advantage
Experience Required for the Driver Job
4-6 year year’s working experience as an ambulance driver with good track record
Able to work in a 24 hour environment and maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Skills For The Driver Job
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to show respect to those being served
Organized and proactive
Team player
Communication skills
Work long hours under pressure
IntegrityReliability
Principal Responsibilities for the Driver Jobs
Providing efficient ground ambulance
Receiving information from the Control Center on patients’ arrival and ensuring the correct Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
Ensuring the ambulance is ready and is positioned at the designated place to receive the patients
Using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients
Assist the medical team to load or offload patients on stretcher and load stretcher into ambulance and or aircraft
Compliance with AFD policies & Procedures
Ensuring that staff and deliveries are taken to their destinations in atimely, safe and secure manner.
Ensure the vehicles are always ready in advance
Being punctual to pick up and drop people as required
Ensuring that all tools required for trips are in the vehicle
Ensuring that the trips are executed smoothly, thus no over-speeding
Ensuring that all documentation regarding a trip is done and all authorisations obtained
Ensuring that the delivery book is signed for all deliveries
Compliance with AFD policies & Procedures
Keeping the vehicle in good working condition
Checking the tyre pressure, oil tank before each trip
Keeping to service schedules
Keeping alert on any possible mechanical problems
Ensuring that necessary repairs are carried out economically and timely
Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records in the vehicle logbook.
Reconciling the monthly mileage in liaison with supervisor
Ensuring the safety of passengers and vehicles at all times
Ensuring that vehicle and all its contents are safeguarded all times
Ensuring all vehicles comply with the law and have valid inspection certificates, AA membership and valid insurances
Adhering to traffic rules at all times
Avoiding and reporting any accidents
Ensure compliance with Traffic Rules
Ensuring that the vehicles are always kept clean
Washing the vehicles regularly and ensuring that these are kept clean and tidy at all times
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Assistant Treasury Accountant Assistant Prgramme Accountant
Qualifications for the Assistant Treasury Accountant Job
Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
CPA II
2 years’ experience
Experience handling multi-currency transactions
Skills and Competencies
Numerical
Confidential
Detailed
Proactive
Team work
Interpersonal
Communication
Professionalism
Ethical
Integrity
Ability to work within deadlines and ability to make timely and well considered decisions based on corporate policies
Assistant Treasury Accountant Job Responsibilities
Processing Payments Process approved supplier payments and staff advances through EFT, cheques or Mpesa as appropriate
Process country call downs as approved by Management
Creation and input of supplier bank details (on basis of an independent written confirmation) into Sun Accounting System
Banking of receipts
Bank all receipts including student payments and staff surrenders, ensuring a detailed receipt schedule is prepared matching the balance paid in Interledger reconciliations
Prepare monthly interledger reconciliations with all Country Offices and ensure outstanding entries are promptly dealt with so that there are no outstanding items at the year end
Cash and Bank Management
Monitor bank balances to ensure adequacy of funds for smooth daily operation of the bank accounts and to detect any reconciling items
Process foreign exchange conversion and fixed deposit investments as approved by Senior Management
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Business Development Internship
Job Objective
To Support the Business Development Directorate to collect, analyse and synthesise strategic information necessary to strengthen business development processes.
Reporting Relationship
The Business Development Intern will directly report to the Business Development Manager.
Responsibility for the Business Development Internship job
In consultation with the Business Development Manager, collect and present information about Amref Health Africa’s existing/potential partners and competitors (from specific websites, publications and the press) to inform bid decisions;
Update and maintain Amref Health Africa’s proposal status data in a manner that can help generate analytical reports;
In collaboration with the Business Development Manager, monitor specific websites on a weekly basis to identify funding opportunities as they become available;
Support the proposal development teams to compile all attachments to be submitted with proposal documents;
In collaboration with the Business Development Manager, update, edit and finalize corporate capability statements and past performance references.
Compile a list of Amref Health Africa’s best practices from the relevant departments across the organisation and develop abstracts from these to inform bids;
Ensure that updated data is uploaded on to the AMREF Information Management System (AIMS) to inform the (proposal) Trend Analysis report;
Competences for the Business Development Internship job
Strong interpersonal skills;Attentive to details;
Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision;
Hard working and results oriented;
Strong communication skills
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a logical manner.
Business Development Internship Job Entry Requirements
Potential candidates must:
Submit an application to undertake internship training at Amref Health Africa. All applications must be submitted to the relevant HR office through the address provided below.
Specify why he/she has chosen Amref Health Africa for internship, the benefits expected from completing the internship (eg how it fits into the applicant’s studies or career plans), and how this contributes to Amref Health Africas objectives.
The application should indicate specifically:
Field of academic specialisation or area in which practical training is required
Programme of training approved by the candidate’s institution, where applicable duration of the internship (three or six months)
Number of credits required for validation by the candidate’s institution, where applicable
The application for internship shall be accompanied by a supporting letter from his/her learning institution, where relevant.
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Director of Business Development
Job description
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Business Development Director provides overall leadership and management of Amref Health Africa Business Development efforts and contributes to the overall strategic direction and growth planning for the organization. S/he provides leadership in the development, management, and quality assurance of business development from capture through proposal submission, executing successful fund development and financial growth strategies and securing annual and multi-year funding from key donors such as USG, other bi-laterals, multilaterals, foundations and other funding streams.
The Director positions Amref Health Africa as a preferred partner in the organization’s priority areas of impact. This includes, but is not limited to building strategic collaborations with key partners and networks, as well as leveraging existing and new donor funding opportunities that results in annual growth for the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical leadership and management:
Provide oversight and coordination of the business development function across Amref Health Africa.
Facilitate and promote a vibrant core Africa Business Development team, which include the BD managers in the country offices in Africa.
Nurture a culture of learning and sharing through establishing and facilitating a global Business Development team
Lead negotiations with major partners in relation to funding opportunities especially from USG
Ensure appropriate business development systems and processes are instituted
Line-manage the Business Development team at Amref HQ and coach Business development managers at country level
Provide support to Amref Health Africa in Europe and North America in their BD efforts with donors within their respective countries.Business Development Strategy
Lead the implementation of the business development strategy including target setting within the overall Amref Health Africa Corporate Strategy 2018-2022
Lead the continuous growth of funding solicitations by proposal submission worth about $ 150 million annually, with at least 35%-win rate.
BD ImplementationLead networking and gathering of intelligence with global partners
Negotiate partnership and work directly with Amref Health Country Offices to build and strengthen these relationships
Coordinate and manage major bidding processes
Coordinate multi-country business development opportunities across Amref offices in Africa, Europe and North America
Support continuous opportunity tracking
Support continuous development and updating of tools for business development processes
Facilitate costing and recruitment for major biddings
Facilitate trend- and other relevant analysis related to business development
Provide and present timely quarterly reports to the CPO and Executive Committee on business development performance across the organizationExternal Relations
Ensure Amref’s is represented in external fora relevant to business development and growth of the organisation
Monitor current development and trends in the sector to ensure that Amref’s business development reflects good practice.Capacity Development
Coordinate the support to Country & Field Offices, Institute of Capacity Building and Regional Programmes to strengthen and grow their business development
Facilitate business development training for relevant staff across the organisationSystems
Coordinate the continuous updating of the business development information on the relevant Amref Health Africa platforms.
Budget Responsibility
Develop and manage the annual budget of the Amref HQ business development unit
Essential Skills and Competencies
Excellent skills in networking and intelligence gathering
Excellent negotiation skills and creation of partnership
Strong skills in proposals development and competitive bidding
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Strong skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams and bringing virtual teams together
Skills in planning and forecasting
Ability to listen, lead, influence and build consensus
Strong presentation and facilitation skills to a range of different audiences
Fluent in English (spoken and written).Desirable
Proficiency in French.
Academic Requirements
Master’s degree in public health, health policy or management or similar.
Work ExperienceA minimum of 10 years of experience in international development with at least 7 years of working in business development
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in Africa
A minimum of 5 years working with an International NGO
Significant experience working with USG and experience with other major donors e.g., EU, and other bilateral and multilateral donors
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Nutrition Specialist Sales Executive
Job Description
REF: Amref/BD/2018/01-18
We are seeking to recruit Nutrition Specialist for the AFYA TIMIZA project funded by USAID which seeks to sustainably improve health outcomes for mothers, children and adolescents in Samburu and Turkana counties over a five year period (October 2016 – September 2021). The project supports enhanced access to and utilization of quality Family Planning/Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn,
Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH) services in selected Sub-Counties in Samburu and Turkana Counties.
Main Purpose of Job:-
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party, the Nutrition Specialist, will be responsible for ensuring that project activities are fully implemented through provision of nutrition technical support and mentorship in accordance with Amref rules and regulations and donor requirements.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure quality implementation of USAID AFYA TIMIZA Project Nutrition interventions which involve; the integration of NACS, scale up of HINI, IMAM/CMAM, BFHI/BFCI and SBC.
Provide Technical Oversight for Nutrition Interventions and Activities in AFYA TIMIZA Project sites
Liaise with CDOH/ CHMT to ensure strong nutrition program delivery
Follow up on the results of activities and planned nutrition interventions implemented
Monitor nutrition program implementation to ensure it is delivered in line with best practice standards for nutrition programming
Mentor and train project staff and CDOH/CHMT/SCHMT staff to ensure a high quality of nutrition program delivery
Collaborate with relevant organizations and partners to ensure Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s programming is in line with nutrition sector working group standards and approaches
Liaise with other nutrition actors to deliver a high quality SMART Survey and HINI
Assessments
Contribute to efforts in the nutrition working group to develop standards and local approaches for nutrition programming in Turkana and Samburu
Document lessons learnt, challenges and best practice and share lessons with other nutrition actors.
Ensure timely project compliance and reporting to monitor implementation and achievement of project nutrition indicators.
Assist in the preparation of data and information reports and all related documents on a monthly basis including inputs for the sector situation reports
Support field staff in collaborating with relevant nutrition organizations, institutions and partners
Coordinate Nutrition program reporting and other documentation including checking and
verifying source documents for accuracy (Validation of reporting)
Review program reporting, identify issues in implementation and recommend and implement approaches to strengthen program implementationQualifications
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master’s
degree in Nutrition and dietetics
Masters’ in Public Health is an added advantage.
Experience
At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in Nutrition related projects including in
emergency setting
Experience working in IMAM, SBC, BFHI/BFCI and HINI projects is an added advantage
Experience in Nutrition surveillance and research
Hands on experience in project coordination monitoring, reporting and documentation
Skills
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
ICT proficient
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Facilitation & Presentation Skills
Planning skills
Commitment, Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressureCompetences
Self-confidence
A team player
Integrity
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Venture Development Manager
Job Description
Reporting to Country Director – Amref Health Africa in Kenya
Department Business Development
Physical location Amref Health Africa in Kenya
The Business Development Unit is part of the programme section and provides oversight, coordination, systems, support and advice to the organisation regarding business development and programme growth in line with the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in a manner consistent with its values.
Job Purpose
Venture Development Manager is responsible for the development, management, and promotion of Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s innovative and entrepreneurial ventures and partnerships. This includes the coordination of Amref Health Africa’s responsibilities in the SDG partnership Platform in Nairobi. The manager will also work in coordination with Amref in The Netherlands.
Primary responsibilities include:Development of Ventures
Research on venture-building, e.g. (but not limited to);
Innovative and entrepreneurial solutions in health/WASH related areas
Potential entrepreneurial partners (corporates, financial institutions, other) that share our vision and may become a partner of AHA in a PPPs
Innovative financial models (e.g. result based finance, development impact bonds, loans, other) that may be applicable for venture-finance
New financial institutions (e.g. MFIs, Development Banks, commercial banks, investment funds) which may be an interesting partner for new venturesDevelop a portfolio of ventures around Better Health Africa (e.g. SDG 3, 5, 6,), including
Search for corporate and financial partners
Define shared value, common objectives
Securing new funding streams and developing/refining concepts
Develop feasibility and business plans, proposals for (pilot) funding for new venturesDevelop and apply enterprise development best practices and approaches into new Amref
programming, and evaluate and promote cross linkage opportunities for enterprise/venture development.
Develop and apply enterprise development best practices and approaches into new Amref programming, and evaluate and promote cross linkage opportunities for enterprise development.
Assist in developing and preparing business plans, briefings, and public relations material related to new ventures.
Represent the agency at designated meetings and at conferences.Venture Portfolio Management
Participate in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of key venture activities according to Amref’s and donor/funder/lender requirements and regulations.
Achieve superior growth and market performance on Amref Health Africa’s objectives through entrepreneurial approaches and implementing innovative business concepts.
Ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness of financial and performance-oriented reports (quantitative and qualitative, financial and social) to the Management and stakeholders, including monitoring of budgets and expenditures.
Update the strategic planning process through annual business plans (outlining financial projections) based on performance analysis.
Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, identify areas of strength and weakness to improve overall performance.
Support and/or coordinate logistics and procurement with regard to the ventures.
Liaise on a regular and ongoing basis with donor institutions, agencies, and commercial partners.Qualifications:
MBA Healthcare Management or other related field, BSC. Public Health or other related field,
Excellent writing and presentation skills, ability to highlight and explain relevant data.
Strong financial analysis skills, ability create financial models preferred.
Demonstrable skills in project implementation, including performance monitoring, budget preparation and tracking.
Strong team player that can work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, familiar with and able to operate in a fastpaced international and multi-cultural environment.
Experience in developing business/investment and/or marketing plans required.