EGPAF Kenya is looking to recruit a National EID Coordinator to be based in Nairobi and who will work closely with NASCOP. The EID coordinator will be stationed 50% of the time at EGPAF/Kenya and 50% at NASCOP in order to ensure close collaboration and alignment between the two entities.
Job Summary
Through a grant from UNITAID, EGPAF will introduce and scale-up innovative point-of-care (POC) early infant diagnosis (EID) in 9 countries, including Kenya. The project will result in increased pediatric HIV diagnosis and early initiation of ART for HIV-infected infants, increased pediatric ARV coverage, and improved survival of HIV-positive infants. At the country level, this project is led by the Country Implementation Lead working under the Country Director. The overall project is coordinated by the global team based in Geneva and Washington, DC.
POC EID is a new technology that has not yet been scaled up for wind scale program use in Kenya. As part of EGPAF’s UNITAID-funded project, EGPAF will generate evidence on the impact, effectiveness, and costs associated with the utilization of POC EID. A critical part of this project will be to study the impact of POC EID on patient outcomes. This evidence will be critical to informing future scale-up of POC EID in the nine countries and beyond.
Reporting to the UNITAID Project Country Implementation Manager and a dotted line to the PMTCT program manager at NASCOP, the National EID Coordinator will be responsible for providing coordination, technical, leadership and management support to implementation of EID services at National level. S/he will be responsible for monitoring the early infant diagnosis (ED) scale up and implementation strategy at national level, s/he will also be participating in EID impact study activities. S/he will also supervise and direct appropriate EID monitoring and evaluation activities to assure quality implementation to the project.
Key Responsibilities.
Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health to assess and map the existing EID network in country;
Identify appropriate facilities for the introduction of POC EID, as part of the effort to optimize the pediatric cascade;
Assist the Ministry of Health in the development of POC testing policies and National implementation plans, and the creation of operational systems to support the wide-scale implementation of new POC diagnostic products, such as training, quality assurance, and data management
Support human resource planning, annual work plan and budget planning and monitoring, use of data for decision making and ensuring achievement of program results;
Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence by providing, facilitating or coordinating high quality technical, programmatic, and management support to national partners
Support development of appropriate country specific systems to ensure consistent, high-quality project management;
Represent EGPAF Kenya in national and county POC TWGs to further implementation and roll out of POC platforms
Assist in the data collection, analysis and preparation of reports, Assist in monitoring and evaluationactivitiesas needed, assist in development of work plans and proposal preparations.
Liaise and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government and technical partners to ensure coordination and sustainability of resources and efforts.
Lead the development and implementation of transition plans for the UNITAID-funded point-of-care EID project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Clinical Medicine. A Master’s degree in a relevant degree will be an added advantage
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment managing large PMTCT/ EID programs.
Knowledge and experience working with the MOH (NASCOP) and the County Government
Excellent problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
Willingness to travel in 60% of time.
Website: Website http://www.pedaids.org/
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EID Coordinator
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Director Finance & Administration Health Systems Strengthening Service Delivery Advisor
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks a Finance & Administration for an anticipated 5-year USAID HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) project in Kenya. The HDSA will have the goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90”.
The Director of Finance & Administration will report to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial procurement, HR/Admin, and IT management.
Finance & Administration Job Responsibilities Financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting for both the prime contractor and any sub awards.
Oversees all human resource services/processes including recruitment, compensation, performance review, training & development, ensuring compliance with HR rules and regulations at host country, donor and organizational level
Oversees procurement processes including tendering process, supplier selection, to ensure procurement solutions that meet project needs, are compliant with all applicable regulations and standards of accountability, ethics and integrity
Manages the acquisition, maintenance, inventory, recording, verification and protection of project and administrative facilities and assets including IT assets, equipment, etc.
Qualifications For Finance & Administration Job A post-graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements
At least 8 years’ experience in financial management for large complex projects, of which at least 5 years were working in the field of international development, and at least 2 years, working on a contract
Professional level of oral and written fluency in English Language
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Senior Project Officer – Care & Treatment Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer Senior Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer
Job description
Job Purpose
To support establishment, expansion and implementation of a robust HIV Care & treatment program for the Timiza90 Project that entails provision of quality integrated HIV prevention, HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Homabay County.
Scope
The Senior Project Officer – Care & treatment is responsible for day to day support of the Health management teams (HMT) and the Health care providers in the provision of HIV/ AIDS care and treatment services. The broad program areas to be covered shall include Paediatric, Adolescent and Adult HIV Care & Treatment as well as TB/HIV program areas. The work shall entail providing technical assistance to establish and strengthen implementation of integrated and comprehensive care and treatment activities in the assigned facilities and sub –county, support systems strengthening, improve quality of services and monitor progress towards achievement of quality results in order to attain the objectives of the Timiza90 Project.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject management: 20%
Conduct site assessments for new sites and periodic routine assessments of existing sites for integrated HIV service delivery
Develop integrated HIV facility interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
Supervise site renovations
Establish and Supervise the lab-networks with networked facilities
Assist the HMT to develop and implement quality assurance programs for each supported site
Facilitate the acquisition of Project supplies from MOH/KEMSA and other sources.
Technical Support: 20%
Responsible for visits to Timiza90 Project supported sites in the assigned sub county in Homabay County to provide technical support in implementation of integrated HIV care and treatment services
Conduct supportive supervision on quality assurance and improvement issues.
Ensure that adherence and psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the Timiza90 supported sites and links with the HTS and Linkage/Adherence/Retention technical team to facilitate facility-community linkages
Works closely with the HMT in identifying training needs, planning and delivering trainings for facility staff, according to the training plan.Attends training session in new content areas and helps facilitate attendance of facility staff in training sessions.Develops and maintains close working relationships with the health management teams at the sub county and facility level.Provides feedback to facilities and participates in supportive supervision and site assessments including SIMS, CQI, and RDQAs.Lead/drive the attainment of the 2 nd and 3 rd 90’s in the ACT 90/90/90 strategy to ensure attainment of the 90% of eligible patients are on ART and 90% of those on ART are retained on treatment and achieve viral suppression.Support health facilities in improving quality of services offered through participation in observed practise, preceptorship, and clinical review/switch meetings.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: 10%
Monitors on a regular basis the availability of supplies necessary to accomplish project objectivesWorking with the SI & E program officer, assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning and decision making.Responsible for tracking and reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.Identifies obstacles to achievement of desired results early enough, identifies remedial actions and seeks support to overcome these obstaclesAssist the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor in preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
Linkages, Networking and Integration: 30%
Working closely with the other Project Officers to plan and participate in site assessment, follow up on identified gaps and implementation of interventions including formation of Quality Improvement Teams and re-assessment of progressWorking with other Teams within the project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of care and treatment services, formation of and supporting Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in documentation of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such linkage and integrationLiaise with the HMT and any other technical counterparts among other partners on HIV care and treatment issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and representing the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor when called upon to do so.
Staff Management: 20%
Responsible for coordination of the EGPAF sub-county based team comprising of Project Officers (PMTCT, HTS, Adherence, and SI&E Officers) and the assigned project driver.Acts as the primary contact person/focal person for the sub county based team with the HMT.Chair the sub county based Technical team meetings as per meeting SOPsSubmit minutes for Sub County based meetings and escalate any issues arising to management.Lead in preparing and presentation of sub county performance during monthly performance review meetingsAny other duties assignedgo to method of application »
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Study Nurses
Job description
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Study Health Facility (Homa Bay (3) /Turkana (3))
Department : Research and Public Health Evaluations
Position Details
The Study Nurse will be stationed in one of the study facilities in either Homa or Turkana Counties, working under the supervision of the Study Coordinator. She/he will be responsible for recruiting participants in the study, conducting interviews using an approved structured questionnaire, and maintaining safety and confidentiality of the data collected.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesEnsure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of data collection activities
Identify and recruit participants for the study according to the protocol
Ensure consent is obtained for all eligible study participants
Conduct interviews with eligible study participants using the approved questionnaire
Collect study data during the interview using electronic device that will be provided
Capture study data on a specified data entry system
Submit study data on a daily basis
Check captured study data for consistency and accuracy
Follow-up on incomplete information
Adhere to data management procedures
Ensure study data collection tools and logs are stored in lockable filling cabinents and that all study records are confidentially secured all participants enrolled on the study
Follow-up on study participants for their appointments
Ensure proper filing of study documents (physical and electronic) in the health facility and in the office
Provide regular and timely updates to the, study coordinator on progress and issues that impact implementation
Support active case finding in the MCH, child welfare clinics, pediatric specific clinics (POPC), nutrition clinics, outpatient departments, and in-patient wards.
Be able to capacity build HCWs on pediatric TB screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Support facility-level FDC and INH forecasting and quantification to prevent stock-outs
Support retention activities through structured appointment management
Assist in the trouble shooting components of the research studyQualifications And Experience
A Degree or Diploma in General Nursing with at least 3 years’ experience
Registration with the Nursing council as a nurse
Basic knowledge of research principles; Good Clinical Practice and ethical requirements
Previous research experience as well as experience with data collection desiredKnowledge, Skills And Abilities
Prior experience in collecting health research data using electronic devices
Experience managing TB patients
Computer literacy
Comfortable working after hours and on weekends
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Kiswahili ( Knowledge of Dholuo or Nga’ Turkana an added advantage)
Prior ethics training will be an added advantage
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Data Clerks Senior Project Officer – HIV Integration Services Field Officers Associate Strategic Information and Evaluation & Health Informatics Officer
Duration: 6 months. (Nov 2017-mar 2018)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Through support from USAID, AIDSFree will provide technical assistance (TA) to Turkana and Homa Bay counties in Kenya to implement an activity for proactive follow-up of mother-baby pairs in the community through Community Focal Mothers (CFMs). This model will utilize existing community health structures at the community level to identify Community Focal Mothers who will enrol mother baby pairs and proactively follow them up monthly at home with messages on the importance of keeping their clinic appointments as per the Child Road to Health follow-up schedule.
Job Summary:
Reporting to M&E Officer, MBP Data Officer will be responsible for documentation and timely reporting of MBP activities at community and facility level.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollect and summarize paper and electronic MBP project data from EGPAF
Support community focal mothers and site staff to record and manage accurate data
Assist with compilation of timely, accurate and complete data reporting
Assist in supportive supervision for data collection and entry
Support on-site training on data entry and reporting
Conduct site visits as required, for troubleshooting data issues
Assist with data quality assuranceRequirements
Diploma in Health Records/Information Technology/Statistics
Experience in Health Records Information
Significant knowledge of HIV, PMTCT, EID and MNCH data and at least 2 years in handling the same.
Strong Data management and analysis skills
Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analysis reports. Experience in use of visual analytics tools is an added advantage
Expert skill level in the use of health aggregate databases (MoH DHIS2 & DATIM)
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Senior Grants Officer Senior Driver/Fleet Supervisor – Finance Intern Logistics (Asset and Inventory) Intern
Job description
Job Purpose
The Senior Grants Officer will be responsible for the provision of grants support to EGPAF’s program in Turkana and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the Foundation’s awards, applicable Donor rules and regulations, and host country laws, and the Foundation’s internal policies, with support from the Senior Grants Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Grants Officer will also ensure that all sub-recipients in Turkana have a strong financial management system that ensures transparency and accountability of Foundation resources. Key tasks will include the following:Sub-agreement Administration
Support in the review and evaluation of sub-grantee applications and proposals
Support in the negotiation of contract and sub-grant terms and conditions, prepare contract, and sub-grant award documents.
Prepare grantee requests for necessary award approvals and waivers.
Manage the sub-grant and contract closeout processes
Risk assessment
Lead in the evaluation of potential sub-recipients’ proposals and conduct the pre-award and risk assessments for all potential partners and ensure adequate documentation of this process.
Ensure annual risk reassessment exercises are done for all Sub-grantees and that capacity strengthening efforts are tailored to individual grantee needs and assessed risk
Ensures systems are in place to ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations to appropriate individuals – champions and provides training on the Foundation’s Whistleblower policy.Monitoring and Support of Sub-recipients
Monitor grantee performance to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of award including review of financial status reports.
Review grantee reports for accuracy and completeness, conduct site visits to verify grantee activities, and on-site financial reviews, followed by site visit reports.
Identify grantee capacity building needs and provide technical assistance where needed.
Assist in providing ongoing training and support to grantees to ensure compliance and good fiscal discipline
Ensure the grantee monitoring & support SOP is fully administered and adhered to at all times with relevant communication to senior management on identified gaps as per the escalation matrix
Monitor sub-grantee expenditures against budget and program performance in conjunction with activity managersBudgeting and Financial Reviews
Provide technical support to Sub-grantee in the development of work-plan and budget to be followed during the award contract period
Review monthly financial reports and cash requests and monitor actual expenditures against budgets/ceilings, documenting material variances and working closely with the partners to minimize deviations from planned spending
Review grantee financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
Support the coordination, planning, and execution of annual audit from partner organizationsKnowledge Management System
Maintain contracts/grants information management systems, including filing, archiving, organization, and dissemination of contracts/grants information for country and head-quarter’s staff.
Managing field offices finances
Work hand in hand with the Field Accountant to ensure field office finances are managed in accordance to the Foundation’s policies and guidelines.
Ensure proper, timely and accurate administration of accounts payables.
Ensure efficiency and accuracy in management of cash and back accounts kept by the Foundation.
Prepare monthly financial field reports and share with the country office head of finance.Other Duties
Other relevant duties as assigned from time to time
Required Skills And ExperienceAdvanced university degree in in Finance, Business Management or other related field required.
CPA (K)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: grants management, contract management, finance and accounting.
Experience with managing USG funding is required; experience with managing other major international donor funds and working with an international non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated and a team player.
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Strong computer skills – dept at spreadsheet, internet, word processing, and email software.
Ability to think logically and apply laws/regulations and Foundation’s policies and procedures in a variety of situations.
Ability to edit and write clearly and concisely in a business environment.
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Logistics (Asset and Inventory) Intern
Job description
Job Summary
To support the Logistics department in ensuring that inventory and assets operations are in strict compliance with EGPAF policies and procedures and specific donor rules and regulations.
Key ResponsibilitiesInventory Management
Assist in the Foundation’s stock management (inventories movement, stock cards, packing list, making sure the real stock correspond to the stock records).
Assist in ensuring that all items are well organized and correctly stored, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.).
Assist in preparing and completing orders for dispatch or pickup according to distribution schedule.
Keep stores neat and clean and optimize space utilization.
Assist in keeping up to date records of all logistic and inventory documentation and avail them when required.Assets Management
Assist in tagging and labelling of assets as per laid down procedures.
Assets documentation (use, working condition, warranty, costs).
Assist in collecting information and reporting on all disposals.
Assist in conducting physical verification of all assets.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent communication skills.
Computer literate.
Have excellent interpersonal skills Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work long hours.
Ability to work in a team setting and willingness to learn.
Cross cultural competence as demonstrated by confidence and ability to make relevant presentations to diverse audiences.Qualifications
Diploma in a business related course / supply/logistic management
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Finance Interns
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Assist in timely processing of activities participants’ mobile payments
Assist with timely processing of staff travel/activity advances
Assist with verification of documentation that support invoices and processing of payments
Assist with processing of Participants payments via MPESA
Electronic and Physical filling of finance documents
To provide administrative logistics needed for the management of program trainings and workshops
Any other assigned dutiesQualifications:
Diploma in a business related
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Associate Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer – Red Carpet Project Senior Project Officer – Red Carpet (SPO-RC)
Reporting To: Project Manager
The goal of the Red Carpet Program (RCP) is to increase engagement and retention for Adolescents and Young People (AYP) 10-24 years old within HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Kenya. RCP targets newly diagnosed AYP for early linkage, antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) initiation and retention in care and treatment and all the other AYP along the HIV treatment cascade with AYP responsive services. RCP is implemented at facility and community levels through peer designed services aimed at reducing the barriers to the access to and utilization of HIV services by AYP. RCP is anchored on fast-track access to services at health facilities through the VIP express card, which guarantees VIP access to all services entry points of HIV care and treatment to the AYP living with HIV (AYPLHIV). The VIP services ensure that the AYP receive HIV service in an environment that is valued, dignified, respected, non-judgmental, beneficial and timely. In order to achieve the deliverables, the Red carpet program works closely with Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission to ensure the adolescents have the required social-structural support to enable them achieve viral suppression.
Job Summary
Based in Homabay, the ASIEO will work to ensure monitoring and evaluation aspects of the EGPAF Red Carpet Project’s agenda of improving quality of integrated HIV services for adolescents and youth through continuous quality improvement, data quality assessments, technical assistance, the expansion of the M&E strategy and plan for the Project are adequately elaborated, documented and reported.
ResponsibilitiesEnsure regular, complete, accurate, timely and quality monitoring of reports from health facilities on all required indicators.
Data abstraction and collection for the project required indicators.
Provide timely feedback to the Project and Health Facilities on data for decision making.
Conduct targeted mentorship and supportive supervision on documentation and reporting at supported facilities.
Support development and utilization of M&E tools that enhance management and storage of information to ensure integrity, quality and availability.
Perform monthly data collection, analysis and dissemination on the project progress and performance.
Maintain a project database and update it on regular basis, as well as upload data into EKMS as needed.
Guide the project and facility staff on data management and avail data tools in supported sites.
Review of study data to ensure quality and conformance to the study protocol.
Oversee and participate in joint DQA at supported facilities.
Participation in routine data review meetings for supported facilities.Requirements
Diploma/Bachelors in Health Information Management Systems, Information Technology or Health Records and Information from a recognized University
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on monitoring and evaluation and data management for a HIV program and Clinical Research
Familiar with NASCOP tools and PEPFAR reporting systems
Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analysing reports.
Research skills an added advantageClosing Dates: 7 September 2018
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Intern – Hr & Administration
Job Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Reporting to: HR Manager or designate
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProviding general HR office support services like drafting a variety of correspondence and other form of communication.
Assisting in recruitment – scheduling candidates for interviews and helping in compiling and photocopying of interview folders; putting together post interview documentation; conducting reference checks
Assist in orientation of new staff by compiling folders; scheduling meetings Filing of HR documents; maintenance of Personnel files for audit readiness
Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Recent HR Graduate or continuing HR Student HR certification will be an added advantage
Disciplined person with self-initiative.
Conversant and full understanding of labour laws.
Must be conversant with Ms Office computer packages
Be a team player, quick to learn and able to uphold confidentiality Effective interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skillsClosing date: 24 August, 2018