AMREF is the largest indigenous health development
non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African
communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that
prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $90 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org
We are looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following position in the Kibera HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Project funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Project focuses on the provision of integrated HIV/AIDS
services which include adult and pediatric care and treatment, PMTCT, PITC; TB
testing and treatment; prevention with positives; community mobilization and
capacity building with close collaboration with local and external partners.
Project Manager - Ref. No. KCO/ART/001/2012
The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the HIV/AIDS, TB
and Malaria Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide managerial and technical leadership in the implementation of the Project to ensure it meets its overall objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and
supervision of the implementation of project activities.
- Lead
in the preparation of work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance
frameworks for the project.
- Preparation
of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports relating to the project
as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
- Facilitate
capacity building activities for the project implementation team,
community structures, DHMT and other stakeholders.
- Lead
in operations research, documentation and share results for advocacy in
order to influence relevant policies and practices. Document and
disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
- Play
a leading role in the management of project resources including staff,
finances and assets.
- Develop
and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders
including but not limited to local authorities, relevant Government of Kenya
Ministries and NGOs.
- Ensure
project integration and growth by participating in country office and
program meetings.
- Participate
in the development of concepts and proposals for fundraising.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The
ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Public Health
or relevant Social Sciences discipline with over five (5) years of
relevant work experience.
- A
first degree in Medicine will be an added advantage. Must be ICT
proficient.
- Must
have hands on experience in project management related to HIV/AIDS with an
emphasis on ART management.
- Should
have vast experience in project management, operations research &
documentation, monitoring & evaluation, people management, proposal
development and financial management.
- In
addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team
player and have visionary leadership.
Interested candidates should quote the position and reference
number in the subject matter and send their CV and application letter which
should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three
work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail
to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 16” November 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
At no point does AMREF ask for money in its recruitment process.
P.O. Box 30125 00100
Tel: 699400
Fax: 606340
