REF: P0/LAMU/02/2023
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, public health or equivalent
5 years’ experience working in the health sector, particularly in TB projects and lung diseases
Good understanding of the state of Tuberculosis in Kenya, and globally
Experience working in Arid & Semi-arid areas highly preferred, especially Marsabit/Samburu counties
Experience working in donor funded health projects, especially Global Fund projects
Good training, facilitation and project coordination skills
Excellent community mobilization skills and experience working with MOH, County government and other partners.
In depth understanding of M&E systems applicable in health and TB programming
Good understanding of social determinants of Health and their related interventions
Good communication, analytical, report writing and presentation skills
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs
Must be a resident of Lamu or willing to relocate to Lamu
Responsibilities
Implement GF-TB project activities in Lamu County
Representing AMURT in forums/meetings with Partners and Government on TB management
Conduct sensitization and trainings to Facility Health Workers, Community Health Extension Workers, CHWs, and other community actors on TB Care and Prevention
Coordinating with the Facility Health Workers, Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), Community Health Workers (CHWs) and other community actors in implementing the planned activities and interventions
Regularly monitoring activities of the CHEWs, CHWs and other community actors at field level
Consolidating community health workers’ weekly reports for refund by the project accountant. Preparing and presenting weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports
Keying in data in NAVISON
Coordinating and conducting integrated outreach services and sample networking
Active case finding through public private mix
Preparing and maintaining a daily database on reported cases for contacts and defaulter tracing as guided by the project
All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV, certificates and relevant testimonials to jobs2022@amurtafrica.org by 20th February 2023 indicating current and expected Salary. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should clearly indicate the position applied for and its Reference number P0/LAMU/02/2023 as the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted as interviews will be done on a rolling basis. Canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
Apply via :
jobs2022@amurtafrica.org
