NOTE: This position is contingent upon donor funding.
PATH seeks a Technical Advisor for an upcoming DFID-funded Family Planning opportunity based in Kenya. The Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health (RH) and Family Planning (FP) must be a proven leader in the field of international RH/FP with senior-level management experience in public health programs. The Technical Advisor must be intimately familiar with the context in Kenya and have in-country experience with DFID programs. This position will report to the Project Director and is contingent upon award from DFID.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance on RH/FP that is sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of Kenya
Provide technical leadership and build local capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
Provide trainings (providers and training of trainers) as well as follow-up support and clinical mentoring as necessary for RH/FP.
Support basic RH/FP care (including all methods of family planning, counselling, postpartum family planning and post abortion care services) at public and private primary health care sites.
Develop strategies to increase the rate of attended births.
Advocate with MOH for adoption of new evidence-based RH/FP best practices at health facilities in project sites.
Advocate with other ministries, community, NGOs, and religious leaders to support and promote RH/FP components.
Represent program at stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to RH/FP and related technical areas.
Contribute to annual work planning, training plans, quarterly reports and other required technical reports.
Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results.
Ensure quality program implementation consistent with MOH Kenya Guidelines, global best practices and DFID Kenya strategic directions.
Contribute to and coordinate with the programs monitoring and evaluation team (M&E) to evaluate program progress against deliverables on a quarterly basis.
Oversee program design, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of work plan.
Coordinate with the other members of the technical team and NGO partners to develop and implement feasible facility and community-based approaches.
Required Skills & Experience:
A Medical doctor or Nurse/Midwife or any other closely related health care professional. Other health related courses (e. g., MPH, MSC or other relevant degree) will be an advantage.
Minimum 7 years of experience working in RH/FP in Africa, preferably in Kenya.
Demonstrated expertise in working directly with host-country senior government officials and policy makers in RH/FP.
Experience working with host-country partners, organizations, and institutions.
Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e. g. services, training, advocacy and coordination.
Demonstrated capacity to work with government (national, county and sub-county levels) and other partners in developing technical materials and providing training to improve service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for expanding RH/FP.
Experience with technical leadership for programs funded by DFID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Kenya experience.
Strong verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.
Ability to multi-task is highly desirable.
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English.
Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national projects and technical staff.
Ability to travel nationally and work in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ADAL) region of Kenya.
Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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