Program Specialist Job in Kenya


Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya. 

We are seeking highly motivated, talented and hard working individual for the position of Outreach Program Specialist for our Nairobi office. 

As part of senior management, the Outreach Programs Specialist will provide technical leadership to APHIA Plus Nairobi outreach programs, improving scale-up/delivery of community outreach activities and targeting the most at-risk populations. 

S/he will work closely with NGOs, CBOs and relevant government ministries.

S/he will supervise and maintain cohesive Outreach Program teams and liaise with the service delivery teams to ensure linkages of community and clinical services.

Job Requirements
  • A degree in Social sciences. A Masters Degree in Public Health/social science will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 5 years experience in design and implementation of community outreach programs.
  • Experience working with USAID funded projects
  • Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team and facilitate the achievement of results.
  • Demonstrated collaborative approach with Government officials and civil society.
  • Good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact.
  • Training and counterpart development skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills demonstrated through proven experience in establishing relevant project monitoring systems, assessment design and proposal development.
  • Strong management and leadership skills.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing current and expected salary and clearly indicating daytime telephone contacts tokenyajobs@pathfinder.org.

Closing date for applications is 29th May, 2012. 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.

Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer