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
Career Opportunity
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 Strengthening HIV Strategic Information in Kenya (ADAM) Project funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The
project’s purpose is to develop and support implementation of monitoring and
evaluation (M&E) strategies and tools to track programmatic activities and
develop reports for decision making and project improvement.
The
project is implemented by AMREF in collaboration with DANYA international,
AfriAfya and ICF Macro.
Capacity Building Advisor
Ref.
No: KCO/ADAM/CBA/006/2013
The position reports to the Project Manager and is based in Nairobi.
(1 Year 6 Months Contract)
Purpose of the Job:
The Capacity Building Advisor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of capacity building activities.
S/he
will ensure timely and efficient achievement of the project objectives by
coordinating partner activities, planning stakeholder meetings, budgeting and
program implementation for the capacity building component of the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Develop capacity
building strategy and an implementation plan for various target audiences
in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
- Oversee and
manage the capacity building program expenditures, ensure the budget is
strictly adhered to, and financial procedures are respected.
- Provide
technical advice to project advisory committee regarding capacity building
and lead innovation in capacity building approaches.
- Identify and
recruit competent facilitators for training courses.
- Liaise with the
County Health Management Team to identify the participants for M&E
training and develop strategies for monitoring and mentoring of the
trained healthcare workers,
- Share the
capacity building strategies with the implementation team and the GOK and
identify potential areas for funding and implement them if and when
approved/funded.
- Monitor the
implementation progress against the M&E framework.
- Manage the
project staff and supervise the trainees and facilitators while
documenting and disseminating information on training activities.
- Oversee all
aspects of management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the
capacity building activities and also manage the procurement and
distribution of training materials and supplies.
- Ensure all
stakeholders are involved during the forums for sharing lessons learnt and
best practices in M&E capacity building activities.
- Spearhead
development of tools for capacity building needs assessment and develop
training materials based on the identified gaps.
- Develop and
maintain a database of healthcare workers who have been trained and
mentored.
- In collaboration
with the M&E TWG, organize and implement activities such as workshops,
on the job training and sharing of best practice that provide capacity
building opportunities to healthcare workers and staff of local
institutions to enhance institutional learning.
- Participate in
joint activities organized by the GOK HMIS, NASCOP, TWGs and/or the donor.
Qualifications
and Competencies:-
- The ideal
candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences and at least 4
years’ experience in capacity building, monitoring and evaluation or any
other relevant field.
- Remarkable ICT
skills, in-depth knowledge of curriculum development and a good
understanding of budgets are essential to the position. S/he must possess
excellent team leadership, planning and organization skills.
- Drive for
results, coaching, mentoring and analytical thinking are pertinent to the
position.
- The candidate
should have strong administrative, supervisory, communication,
interpersonal and relationship maintenance skills. The ability to
translate new ideas into practical solutions, resourcefulness, initiative
and the ability to work with minimal supervision are mandatory.
This
is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and hardworking
professional.
If
you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for
Africa, please quote the position and reference number 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 e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 10th July 2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials to your application.
You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs in AMREF.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.