Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit

  • Accessibility Manager

    Accessibility Manager

    The Accessibility Manager will support Ipas Africa Alliance in developing accessibility and community engagement strategies to enhance access to reproductive and sexual health services for girls and women in supported programmes. Will lead efforts to increase girls and women self-autonomy and self-determination, expand access within communities to information, support and services while assisting to address barriers at individual, interpersonal, organizational and policy level.
    Management
    Work with the management team to actualize Alliance strategic plan [Senior Management Team meetings, Planning meetings]
    Partnerships
    Maintaining and developing new community relationships with nonprofits, government organizations, colleges and other partners across designated region(s) and distributing program materials and informationWork at the National and County level to ensure Ipas representation on technical working groups linked to sexual and reproductive health and community services and activitiesImplementation-Technical

    Collaborating across technical units to maximize outreach potential and ensure consistent messaging.
    Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of girls and womens rights into the project implementation activities and work with the technical units to ensure we have the input of girls and women and other beneficiaries, into our support for service delivery for reproductive health services including access to safe abortion services and contraception
    Support the Community team to supervise activities performed by Community Based Organizations, Community Health Volunteers, Youth advocate and champions including providing on the job training and technical support.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives of community based activities
    Communication and Health promotion
    Contribute to the development of appropriate health promotion Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials.Proposal Development
    Contribute to the development of new proposals in cooperation with the senior management team and other Health team staff.Assist in the development and implementation of new accessibility projects strategies, concept notes and proposals that increase the self-autonomy and increase access for young girls and women to sexual and reproductive health and rights
    Monitoring and Evaluation
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Ipas, donor and coordination bodies’ timeframes and formatStaff Management
    To manage the assigned accessibility and policy team members, this includes job descriptions, recruitment, staff appraisals, staff development planning, annual leave days and training as necessary
    Provide coaching and supervision to staff so as to ensure ownership and full responsibility for accessibility/community activities.
    Internal & External Customers / Suppliers as well as Third Parties
    Work closely with the Program and technical unitsCollaborate and develop close relationship with external partners

    Minimal Requirements for Position

    Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Community DevelopmentExperience working in Sexual and Reproductive Health field.
    Masters degree in the above fields will be an added advantage
    8 plus years of experience in with 5 in a similar role

    Preferred Requirements
    Experience working with Kenya Government, County Government and Health SystemKnowledge of the Community Health Strategy in Kenya including working with Community Health Volunteers and Community Based Organizations
    Ipas is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

  • Nutritionist

    Nutritionist

    Requirements

    Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Daadab.
    Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
    Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
    Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
    Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
    Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
    Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
    Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program.
    Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp.
    Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp.
    Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days.
    Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.
    Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
    Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
    Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
    Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
    Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
    Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to FC
    Foster integration of the nutrition program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
    Directly supervise the nutrition team in the camp.

    Qualifications for the Nutritionist Job

    MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics.
    Master’s in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
    MUST be a registered by KNDI.
    A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required.
    Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
    Knowledge in computer statistical packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
    Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
    Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies.
    Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.

  • Community Health Worker

    Community Health Worker

    Job Description
    Location: Mathare, Nairobi
    Reports to: Health Services and Program Officer
    Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:30am to 3:30pm, 2 Saturdays a month
    Main Purpose of the Job
    The primary duty of the SHOFCO Community Health Workers is following up on selected patients in their homes to ensure treatment adherence and recovery and report to any complications to physicians.
    CHWs are also responsible for clinical outreach and active case finding, conduct relevant health talks/topics will be scheduled by the CHW Supervisor and performed by the CHWs in the clinic and throughout the community.
    Key Performance Indicators

    No of patients referred
    No of families visited at home
    No of defaulters traced
    No of clients with special needs linked to the facility
    No of h/educations conducted

    Outputs

    Accurate community diagnosis and referral
    Accurate identification of health need and referral
    Timely linkage of clients
    Awareness creation and education

    Impact

    Community acceptance of services offered at the facility
    Awareness of good health practices at the community
    Good health seeking practices at the community

    Beneficiary assessment

    Community surveys

    Reporting responsibilities

    Timely departmental reports
    Following the right channel of reporting issues
    Proper and timely reporting of incidences

    Job Responsibilities

    Advice the community members on health matters and accessible health services available at the facility.
    Conduct community mobilization and create awareness on services available at the facility.
    Identify clients with health needs and refer to the facility, accompanying them where necessary
    Conduct community screening services for people in need of treatment, special services like nutrition, ANC, family planning, gender violence issues, cervical cancer screening and immunization and refer appropriately.
    Provide health preventive and promotive messages to the community
    Identify the particular healthcare needs of a community and make referrals appropriately
    Sensitize the community on health risks , nutrition, immediate management of accidents and first aid
    Act as a link between the community and the health facility
    Follow up of very terminally sick clients i.e. CCC, diabetics, hypertensives etc. and support appropriately.
    Conduct home visits to clients with special needs to assess progress and adherence
    Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms or related information
    Advice clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing
    Offer health talks to clients both in the facility and the community
    Advice clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development such as education, childcare or problem solving.
    Trace clients who miss appointments and defaulters for those on nutrition, ANC, PMTCT, Postnatal and CCC follow up.
    Accompany very ill clients from the community to the facility and also referred clients where relatives are not available or are not reliable
    Perform any other duty assigned by the manager/team leader

    Qualifications

    Communication Skills
    Reporting skill
    Capacity building ability
    Previous experience working as a community health worker will be an added advantage

  • Health Specialist (Child Health)

    Health Specialist (Child Health)

    Purpose for the job
    The Health Specialist (Child Health), NOD, reports to the Regional Advisor Health, P5, for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of the health (child survival/development) program/s from selected the country office’s program and providing technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.
    Key expected results

    Program development and planning

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    Advisory services and technical support
    Advocacy, networking and partnership building
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Program development and planning

    Plan and provide technical support/guidance to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to establish a comprehensive/updated strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
    Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the formulation of health program recommendation and related documentations as a component of the Country Program establishing clear program goals, objectives, strategies and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM).
    Ensure alignment of sectoral program with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
    Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on program planning, management and implementation and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

    Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programs.
    Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
    Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    Actively monitor programs/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    Plan, monitor certify disbursements and control the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    Prepare mandated and key program/project reports for donors and other partners to keep them informed program progress.

    Advisory services and technical support

    Collaborate/consult with key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
    Participate in program strategic discussions/planning to provide technical advice/contribute policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
    Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
    Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

    Advocacy, networking and partnership building

    Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve program goals on children rights and social justice/equity.
    Prepare communication and information materials to highlight program goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the CO program design process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Promote critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable health programs/projects initiatives.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    Contribute to the development policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
    Lead/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects.

    Qualification/Experience/Language of Successful Candidate
    Education
    An Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, paediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
    Experience
    A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
    Language
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
    Competencies of Successful Candidate
    Core Values

    Commitment
    Diversity and inclusion
    Integrity

    Core competencies

    Communication (II)
    Working with people (II)
    Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    Leading and supervising (I)
    Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
    Analyzing (III)
    Relating and networking (II)
    Deciding and Initiating action (II)
    Applying technical expertise (III)

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

  • Health Advisors Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Administrative Officer Study Coordinator Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1 HRH Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Information Systems Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 IT Officer Senior Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1

    Health Advisors Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Administrative Officer Study Coordinator Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1 HRH Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Information Systems Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 IT Officer Senior Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1

    We seek to recruit 6 Health Advisors for our research teams based in Homa Bay and Kisumu. Health Advisors will be responsible for working with facility based HTS personnel, providing technical advice on aPS to HTS providers and support data collection activities for the study, including interviews and blood draws. They must be comfortable working with HIV-infected people in the locations where they and/or their partners live and dwell.They must be able to work with minimal supervision and for long hours when necessary.They will report to the Study Coordinator. These positions are temporary for a period of 18 months beginning January 2018 and will be based in Kisumu.
    Specific duties and responsibilities:

    Support facility based HTS providers to screen and enroll eligible HIV-infected persons into the study
    Provide expert advice on aPS protocols for screening and enroling eligible HIV-infected people into the study.
    Support facility-based personnel to perform blood draws for HIV-infected people enrolled in the study as per study protocols
    Support the conduct of interviews with study participants using mobile data entry technology as per study protocols.
    Provide supportive supervision to facility teams and be responsible for following up index participants’ sexual partners through either home visits or phone calls.
    Support facility HTS providers to perform HIV testing and counseling for index participants and their sexual partners in compliance with national guidelines and as per study protocols.
    Maintain familiarity with the protocol and standard operation procedures (SOP) of the study.
    Provide ongoing counseling and relevant referrals for participant support, including HIV care services, support groups, violence prevention organizations.
    Document clinic, home visits, and phone calls on source documents and case report forms (CRFs).
    Safeguard source documents and CRFs and ensure data quality.
    Participate in community engagement activities and meetings.
    Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed for the Study Coordinator.
    Meet the agreed study targets.
    Any other duties as directed by Study Coordinator.

    Required Skills
    Required Experience

    Diploma or degree in public health, nursing, clinical medicine, or other health-related fields. Three years working experience in a similar role, preferably in health related research study settings or any related field.
    Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing or HTS from NASCOP.
    Certificate or formal training and experience in phlebotomy.
    Updated work experience in current national HTS guidelines. .
    Experience working with key and priority populations is desirable.
    Experience in Home-Based Counseling and Testing is desirable.
    Experience in social work and research projects will be an added advantage.
    Willingness to work as a team player.
    Ability to maintain flexible work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, in order to interface with key and priority populations and international partners.

    Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

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  • Senior Program Officer Program Manager

    Senior Program Officer Program Manager

    Job Summary: The Senior Program Officer is responsible for the programmatic implementation of the MARPS program, including DREAMS.
    S/He will ensure timely implementation, accountability oversight and reporting of project activities.
    S/He will coordinate all the activities and components of the program providing technical and operational guidance and oversight to all program activities. 
    S/He will develop approaches, systems and protocols to ensure program delivery.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    Leads and manages the day-to-day implementation of program activities under MARPS, including the DREAMS component.
    Serves as the budget holder for the program elements of the MARPS program and is responsible to ensure all expenditures are compliant, budget revisions are completed accurately when required and works closely with the Finance Department on all financial aspects.
    Ensures the program performs in accordance with the work plan and in accordance with the donor agreements
    Guides and mentors all staff on these programs fostering a team environment that breeds success, including leading and ensuring quality throughout recruitment, on boarding, structuring, performance monitoring and day-to-day management.
    Facilitating linkages across different HIV programs and services at health facility, consortium partners and community levels; HIV Testing and counselling and Care Treatment and strengthening of health facility-community referral and linkages.
    Leads capacity building and systems strengthening activities in HIV prevention, care and treatment for MOH and other implementing partners
    Coordinates and supervises evaluations on the efficacy of behavioral, biomedical and structural interventions and programs.
    Representing the organization in various forums including stakeholder forums, technical working groups and other forums.
    Lead program interventions, such as SGBV, TWGs through advocacy and mentorship.
    Coordinate ownership and sustainability of KP and DREAMS programs within the government main stream functions.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
    The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
    Skills and Requirements:
    Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies or community development
    Masters’ in Public Health and Program management training is an added advantage
    Three years professional experience in planning, designing and management of development programs
    Substantive knowledge and understanding of the Key Populations and Priority populations Programming
    Specific expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluation are expected.
    Computer knowledge
    Good communication and writing skills
    International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
    Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these standards to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
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  • Health Systems Strengthening Advisor

    Health Systems Strengthening Advisor

    Position Purpose
    The HSS Advisor will report to the COP and will be responsible for activities around “Objective 6” and support to the health sector as a whole, including county governance and strategic planning and Human Resources for Health (HRH), and other areas as desired. This position ensures a seamless link between service delivery interventions and county capacity for systems development. S/he will be knowledgeable with the issues around devolution and the functions and organization of the county government, particularly the county health management teams and their capacity gaps.
    Key Responsibilities
    · Advises the Chief of Party, DCOP, and Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist on the development of HSS strategies, policies and operational frameworks.
    · Advises on relations with host country agencies, including central and local government, development partners, civil society, and community-based organizations on the positioning of HSS activities and their potential integration into project activities.
    · Gives guidance and provides expert advice on the development of new HSS initiatives/services and on joint planning approaches with other implementation partners.
    · Provides advisory and analytical input on how to ensure optimal use of resources at health districts, Ministries of Health and other policy implementing agencies.
    · Identifies best practices and the conditions under which existing resources are most effectively used to improve performance of health systems.
    · Work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party, DCOP, and Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to provide advice on HSS, Quality Assurance and Leadership programs implementation.
    · Provides advice on works with host country agencies, including central and local government, development partners, civil society, and community-based organizations to mobilize coordination and harmonize support for health systems strengthening.
    · Any other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.
    Basic Requirements
    · A Master’s degree in health policy and administration, health sector development, public health or related field.
    · Minimum seven (7) years of relevant, senior-level professional experience managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs in the areas of health policy and administration, health sector development, public health with a minimum of (5) years’ experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya experience preferred.
    · Five (5) years demonstrated experience in managing and supervising health systems activities and teams.
    · Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
    Proven ability to manage, motivate and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
    · Comprehensive knowledge of the health context and structural issues in Kenya including socioeconomic, institutional and policy issues that are related to essential services in population, health, and nutrition.
    Strong presentation skills including the ability to present and undertake high-level policy dialogue with USAID and other key stakeholders.
    Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills.
    · Fluency in English.
    Ability to travel throughout Kenya; occasional travel to the US Headquarters may also be necessary.

  • Deputy Chief of Party Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor

    Deputy Chief of Party Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor

    Key Roles and Responsibilities
    Oversee implementation of programmatic activities in close coordination with the Chief of Party (COP).
    Establish and maintain close working relationships, partnerships, and coordination with the Government of Kenya, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, USAID-funded partners, and other key stakeholders, particularly at the county level.
    Takes a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation of high-impact, proven interventions, and ensures that the project achieves stated goals and meets reporting requirements.
    Develop documentation processes and capabilities to ensure documentation and dissemination of project results.
    Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control; ensure quality of all project activities, products and deliverables.
    Provide support to COP in ensuring compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of USAID as stipulated.
    Directly supervise the project’s Technical Leads and manage the performance of the project’s technical staff.
    Act as the officer in charge in the absence of the COP, as necessary.
    Qualifications
    A Master’s Degree in public health or related field.
    At least 10 years of experience  managing and implementing complex public health programs of similar scope and size in a development context, with at least five of those years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Kenya.
    At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in project design of HIV technical activities and managing and supervising teams.
    At least 3 years demonstrated, recent experience within the capacity as senior staff in some aspect of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment; and/or quality improvement/quality assurance; health systems strengthening; M&E; and operations research.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
    Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required.
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  • Gender Specialist – HIV HIV Community Mobilization Specialist

    Gender Specialist – HIV HIV Community Mobilization Specialist

    Duties for the Gender Specialist – HIV Job
    Oversee and conduct relevant project gender analysis to inform design and implementation.
    Ensure the mainstreaming of gender across the program, including design, implementation, monitoring, training, and operations.
    Provide overall technical guidance to ensure the complete integration of gender in all aspects of HIV service delivery programming. Monitor progress toward gender deliverables and service delivery disaggregated targets.
    Provide guidance to the Chief of Party and all project staff on the incorporation of gender across all programmatic areas.
    Develop trainings for project staff on gender inclusion, approaches, and issues.
    Deliver technical assistance to stakeholders (county, sub-counties, local CBOs) to build capacity around gender inclusive policies and practices.
    Ensure high-quality programming and the cost-effective use of IMA World Health and USAID resources.
    Gender Specialist – HIV Job Qualifications
    A master’s degree in public health, gender studies, international development, or other relevant field preferred.
    A minimum of 10 years of experience with public health programs, preferably in gender programming.
    Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing gender programming that addresses HIV uptake and retention.
    Experience with U.S. government-funded programs.
    Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills, demonstrated supervisory skills, and an ability to work well in a team.
    Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and on or more local languages.
    Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
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  • Senior Program Delivery Advisor Program Officer – VMMC

    Senior Program Delivery Advisor Program Officer – VMMC

    Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Senior Program Delivery Advisor will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to ensure sustainable adoption of family Planning (FP) innovations, and scale-up in the selected geographies (counties, districts or cities) in East Africa.
    Responsibilities:
    Develop the criteria for identifying potential project counties/districts in East Africa to implement TCI Program.
    Support the project team in advocacy and marketing activities for a demand-driven approach for expansion of urban FP innovations in both the government and private sectors.
    Perform FP landscape analyses in the selected geographies to identify the county needs and priority, identify the potential gaps in the family planning programs both programmatic and financial.
    Provide technical and programmatic assistance to geographies in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to develop viable RH/FP proposals that address the specific needs and priorities of the counties focusing on sustainable approaches which can be funded with TCI’s program delivery funds.
    Support the counties to engage with governments, donors, implementing partners, foundations and other non-governmental organization on innovative ideas for family planning resource mobilization and leveraging on existing FP or related investments.
    Jointly with national/county/district health management teams, develop technical assistance plans aimed at operationalizing successful county/district RH/FP proposals.
    Provide technical and programmatic guidance aimed at successful and sustainable adoption of family planning innovations across counties and districts in multiple countries in East Africa.
    Provide mentorship and coaching to County/District Health Management teams on family Planning innovations and best practices, scale up and institutionalization.
    Support monitoring of FP project activities at county/district levels including financial tracking of resource commitments by TCI, Counties/districts and other donors.
    Support the global team in the development and refinement of capacity building materials for public and private sector partners on the demand driven model, on adoption of FP innovations/ best practices, on sustainable scale up as well as on the use of communities of practice and other capacity building technologies.
    Assist in the preparation of donor and project reports.
    Qualifications:
    The position requires a Master’s degree in Public Health, Demography or related field.
    A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in providing FP service delivery in a complex donor funded program.
    Demonstrated experience in working with international donors and foundations – success in grants management is a plus.
    Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels: including working with Ministries of Health and devolved County government’s staff and system, particularly in area of family planning – experience working in the East Africa region is a plus.
    Ability to travel as required to support the progress of program activities.
    Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills.
    Applicant should have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
    Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills.
    Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office.
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