Senior Technical Officer, Population, Health and Environment

Job Summary / Responsibilities: Coordinate the identification and selection of community-based groups, organizations and private sector partners to participate in the PHE FP/RH/MCH and nutrition activities.
Oversee implementation FP/RH/MCH capacity building activities of the selected community based partners.
Lead the establishment of linkages between the environmental conservation programs and the County Department of Health.
Liaise with the Department of Health at county and sub-county levels, other relevant agencies and community groups to integrate FP/RH/MCH activities into environmental conservation work plans.
Work with the Department of Health at county and sub-county levels and relevant non-governmental organizations in the provision of family planning commodities and MCH/RH services in communities.
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of FP/RH/MCH integrated activities.
Monitor integration of FP/RH/MCH into environmental conservation activities and compile reports for sharing with stakeholders.
Work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party and Technical Officers to oversee and report on PHE activities of non-governmental organizations collaborating with Afya Uzazi.
Qualifications:     • Comprehensive and in depth understanding of FP/RH/MCH issues in Kenya and good grounding in global health.    • Previous work experience in the management of similar programs at regional or national level will be an advantage.    • Understanding of the national Ministry of Health FP/RH/MCH policies and programs.    • Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information and provide leadership and guidance on programming implications.    • Good interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation and networking skills.    • Proven program management and stakeholder mobilization skills.    • Ability to work as a team leader and team member.    • Demonstrable analytical skills, critical thinking and innovation abilities.    • Good knowledge of working with government departments, the private sector and civil society. Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills.    • Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in written and oral communication.     • Computer literate, with working skills in Microsoft Office packages.    • Good quantitative and qualitative research skills.    • Fluency in English is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in public health, environmental health or demography and population studies with 5-7 years’ experience in FP/RH/MCH within the public and NGO sector or Bachelors’ degree with 7-9 years’ experience in the same field.
Experience in PHE programming in Kenya or within the East African Community is an advantage.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.