Trócaire Somalia programme focused on community based health
care, through the Gedo Regional Health Programme.
We offer a challenging opportunity for self directed dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions.
Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.
Both positions are based in Nairobi with regular access to Mandera.
Health AdvisorWe offer a challenging opportunity for self directed dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions.
Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.
Both positions are based in Nairobi with regular access to Mandera.
The position:
The Health Advisor is responsible for technical aspects of the Gedo Health Programme including design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and advising on medium to long-term strategy of the programme, in coordination with the Country Representative, Gedo Regional Manager and technical team based in Mandera.
The advisor shall serve as the point of contact for all matters related to health issues, including advocacy/policy development, capacity building and health information systems development, and will also represent Trócaire Somalia in the health sector and with donors and other partners as needed.
Competencies:
- Medical
Doctor or Registered Nurse with Masters Degree in Public Health with at
least 5 years in health programme management experience, with NGOs or
other international organizations in developing countries, particularly in
conflict zones; working with local authorities and communities.
- Substantial
progressive, professional-level experience at the management level with
some background in health and nutrition systems strengthening.
- Proven
experience in emergency health assessments, health responses and maternal
and child health programmes, and of writing donor proposals, strategies
and reports with various donors and understanding of the logframe or
results framework is essential.
- Experience
in capacity development of health workers in low capacity environments and
commitment to community based approaches is key.
Reporting and Communication Officer
The position:
The Reporting and Communication officer is responsible for writing accurate, high quality and timely reports for both regular health and nutrition programmes as well as emergency response projects according to the donor and Trócaire internal requirements.
The position holder will design a reporting strategy and formats, write regular internal situation reports, stories, testimonies, case studies and articles for media and support HQ media team with the appropriate information.
Competencies:
The position:
The Reporting and Communication officer is responsible for writing accurate, high quality and timely reports for both regular health and nutrition programmes as well as emergency response projects according to the donor and Trócaire internal requirements.
The position holder will design a reporting strategy and formats, write regular internal situation reports, stories, testimonies, case studies and articles for media and support HQ media team with the appropriate information.
Competencies:
- A
degree in social studies, communications/journalism or a relevant subject;
with at least 3 years’ experience of working with an international
organization in supporting communication work in complex and politically
sensitive environments.
- Proven
record of writing high quality donor reports and case studies; strong
writing and analytical skills,
- Fluency
in written and spoken English
- Computer
literate, comfortably handling the Microsoft Office products,
- Flexible
and adaptable to work in an unstable environment with the ability to
prioritize and work under pressure with limited support, and with a high
attention to detail.
The Human Resources Office,
Trocaire Regional Office,
P.O Box 66300 – 00800 Nairobi
Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke
Email applications must include the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for application: 25 November 2011.
Those who applied earlier need not apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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