APHIAPLUS KAMILI is a five year project funded by U.S Agency for
International Development (USAID).
APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.
The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.
The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
Grants Manager
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration and working closely with relevant program staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for sub-grants financial and compliance administration.
Responsibilities
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Participate in the selection of grantees for award including
design of selection criteria for sub-grantees and conducting pre-award
assessments
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Determine the risk profiles of prospective grantees and
recommend action to mitigate the risks identified
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Provide fiscal oversight of sub-grant awards, ensuring
accountability and compliance
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Lead in the development of grant management systems, policies
and procedures
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Provide technical advice to grants officers, grantees and
program staff related to grants management
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Mentor and train grants officers and provide technical
assistance for LIP capacity building
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Resolve any contractual issues arising from grants and make
recommendations to the Project Director
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Coordinate the monthly grant reporting and processes necessary
for reimbursements of grantees
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Monitor the quality of reports and policies existing in the
partner organization, identify any gaps and ways of addressing them
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Conduct site visits and audit to monitor compliance with
sub-award conditions
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Participate in the close out of the partner organizations and
ensure that all the partners submit their final financial reports as per donor
rules and regulations.
Requirements
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A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or
equivalent
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A Certified Public Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience
in a non-profit environment
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Must have experience in managing grants and sub-grants
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Knowledge of U.S government grant making rules and regulations
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Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills, detail
oriented; high degree of accuracy and strong analytical skills are essential
for this role
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Excellent computer proficiency particularly working with spread
sheets and databases.
Program Officer Nutrition - (2 Positions Nyeri
& Embu)
Program Officers MNCH - (2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
County Integration Coordinator (CINCO)–(1 Position Meru)
The Program Officers to work within a defined geographic area to support health facility staff and communities to improve access to quality Maternal Neonatal and child (MNCH) health services, nutrition, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Reproductive Health (RH), Family Planning (FP), HIV/AIDS and Malaria services in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.
Responsibilities
Program Officers MNCH - (2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
County Integration Coordinator (CINCO)–(1 Position Meru)
The Program Officers to work within a defined geographic area to support health facility staff and communities to improve access to quality Maternal Neonatal and child (MNCH) health services, nutrition, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Reproductive Health (RH), Family Planning (FP), HIV/AIDS and Malaria services in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate implementation of nutrition,
MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS/Malaria services within designated regions of Central
and Eastern Provinces
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Ensure nutrition, MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS/Malaria services are
integrated with other health and non-health activities
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Provide mentorship and supportive supervision of health care
workers in respective discipline, with a focus on quality assurance / quality
improvement
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Strengthen linkages between facilities service delivery and
community
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Implement an annual rapid assessment of the county and feed
information back to relevant stakeholders
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Coordinate sensitization workshops and advocacy sessions for
community leaders and other stakeholders in collaboration with APHIAplus
partners
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Participate in preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and
other technical papers
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Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual
reports
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Assist in program monitoring and evaluation
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Liaise with the Ministries of Health officials
Requirements:
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Degree in Social Science, Nutrition, Community Development,
Public Health or related field
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Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse
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Possess strong clinical and training skills in nutrition,
MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS
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At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in
the respective discipline
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Experience working with MOH personnel and good knowledge of
health systems and programs. Knowledge of systems and experience with donor
related projects will be an added advantage
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Familiarity with the National Health Strategic Plan/National
Community Strategy
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A demonstrated track record of providing mentorship and
supervision for strengthening healthcare services; training in quality
improvement approaches
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Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to facilitate
program implementation
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Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills
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Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office.
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and
detailed cover letter to the following email address by 29th February 2012:
HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer