Associate, Kenya Essential Medicines Program

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Support designing and re-designing of program approaches, priority interventions, and activities.
Participate in the execution of the program strategy/approach at all levels of the program engagement.
Development of program evaluation assessments to identify gaps and monitor progress.
To support the Division of Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health teams in execution of its strategy across the priority areas
To support county, sub-county and facility teams in strengthening service delivery across maternal, newborn, child and adolescent Health
To work closely with partner organizations at the national, regional and county levels in the execution of the National and county strategies .
To actively participate in identifying high-impact opportunities to improve on the care provision of children under five years across all counties in Kenya.
Provide robust data management and analytical support for the various program areas as required.
Assist with program budgeting and financial forecasts. 
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (Clinical) areas or equivalent plus 6 years work experience; or Advanced Degree (clinical) plus 3 years work experience
Demonstrated experience with coordination of and consensus building with senior government and organizational (including private sector) stakeholders toward a common goal
Strong analytical, research and presentation skills, including proficiency with data management, analysis and tool building
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated strong project management and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and deliver against expectations without close supervision
Ability to work with humility and achieve results
High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in the public health sector in Kenya or other similar settings
Demonstrated experience working with academic institutions including universities and academic medical centers on pre-service training for health workers
Post graduate degree in public health, business, economics or related disciplines

Apply via :

careers-chai.icims.com