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 $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Career Opportunities
AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are well organized,
highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring
lasting health change in Africa.
Under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with a funding
from Big Lottery Fund (BIG), the project will be implemented in Turkana County
(North and West districts).
This project will focus on maternal and child health
interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.
Project Manager
Ref No: KCO/BIG/001/2013
1 Position
The position is based in Lokichoggio, Turkana county and reports
to the C&RH Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the
implementation and expansion of the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and
supervision of the implementation of project activities.
- Plan,
implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing
technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.
- Facilitate
capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other
stakeholders.
- Lead
in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order
to influence relevant policies and practices.
- Work
with program staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons
learnt.
- Manage
project resources including staff, finances and assets.
- Develop
and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders
including but not limited to donors, 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 new concepts and proposals for fund raising.
- Represent
AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public
Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with at least five years relevant
work experience in managing large and multi-site projects.
Must be ICT proficient.
Must be experienced in project and budget management, operations
research, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of community health
strategy, including proven ability to engage local authorities in
programming.
In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent
communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
Previous experience in hard to reach areas is an added
advantage.
The successful candidate must be able to take up the post by
latest 1st March 2013
and must have excellent written and spoken English.
Project Officer
Ref. No: KCO/HR/BIG/002/2013
1 Position
The position is based in Lokichoggio, Turkana County and reports
to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical expertise and support project activities
and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop
project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed costed work
plans.
- Assist
in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on outcomes.
- Co-ordinate
and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
- Develop/adopt
relevant materials to support field activities.
- Plan,
implement and maintain records of field activities.
- Manage
activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
- Liaise
with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
- Participate
in operations research within the project.
- Participate
in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for
fundraising.
- Participate
in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant
partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
- Participate
in the development of health promotion related materials (IEC) in liaison
with the relevant partners.
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in
preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor
requirements.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its
equivalent.
- Must
be ICT proficient.
- At
least three years relevant work experience in a health promotion
field.
- Experience
in community mobilization, networking with key stakeholders and
implementation of the community health strategy are essential.
- Previous
experience in hard to reach areas will be an added advantage.
- Should
be a team player, a good communicator in both written and oral English,
and be able to work under minimum supervision.
- The
successful candidate must be able to take up the post by latest 1st March
2013.
- These
are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated
professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring
lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in
the subject matter and send your 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 email to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 25th
January 2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF
is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.