NGO Jobs in Kenya - FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. 

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. 
 

Chief of Party / Project Director 
 
Location: Kenya
 
Reference: FHI360-COP-098
 
Position Summary: The Chief of Party (COP) will be the project’s senior supervisor and will oversee all aspects of performance for a public health project in Kenya.

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the COP will serve as the project’s principal contact point for funder, government, civil society, and implementing partners. 

The COP will supervise and oversee project staff and consultants. S/he will have overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are established and adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting. 

S/he will provide overall supervision of implementing partners and ensure timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results.

Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD in relevant field with 7-9 years of experience or MS/MA/MPH in international development, public health or related field with 9-11 years of relevant experience with at least 5-7 years of senior-level project management experience, preferably in Kenya or East Africa or BS/BA in public health or related fields with 11-13 years relevant experience with at least 8 years senior-level experience in coordinating development efforts in public health. 
  • Experience managing US government funded projects with sub awards to local partners highly preferred. 
  • Experience living and working in Kenya preferred; Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. 
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead teams, make high-level decisions, and navigate politically-sensitive terrain. 
  • Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations 
  • Experience working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Associate Director, Clinical Care
 
Location: Kenya
 
Reference: FHI360-ADCC-099
 
Position Summary:  To assist the Project Director, in coordinating and managing the clinical technical implementation of a  comprehensive HIV care and treatment program; to ensure technical assistance to GOK and other partners  is provided in a well-coordinated and unified manner. 

The post holder will also be responsible for providing  technical assistance to both the public and private sector clinical services. 

The Associate Director will play a key  liaison role with the both the Ministries of Health and private health care facilities. 
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • MBA/MA/MPH with 7-9 years relevant experience in project management, or BA/BS in relevant field with 9-11 years relevant work experience.
Senior Technical Officer 

Ref: FP/RH/MCH/ PMTCT/)
 
Location: Kenya
 
Reference: FHI360-STO-100
 
Position Summary: The Senior Technical Officer (FP/RH/MCH/ PMTCT/) has the overall responsibility for achieving the objectives of the reproductive health (RH) and HIV/AIDS integration component of the project by providing programmatic and technical leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the stipulated family planning, reproductive health, maternal child health and PMTCT and service delivery activities in geographical program areas. 

Minimum Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in Medicine or Public Health with 5-7 years working experience in FP/RH/MCH/PMTCT/ in a  technical capacity and two years of experience working with integrated health programs, BS/BA in relevant field  with 7-9 years’ experience. 
  • Experience in training and supervision of large MNCH programs and familiarity with  MOH PMTCT guidelines and procedures 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent computer  skills on Ms Office Suite. 
  • Demonstrated technical assistance and consulting experience related to public health  responses to FP/RH/MCH service delivery and STI/HIV/AIDS prevention. 
  • Demonstrated leadership in facilitating  multi-sectorial alliances and partnerships at local, national, and international levels in the area of FP/RH/MCH.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com where a detailed Job description will be availed. 

Alternatively you can apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org 

Please specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than September 22, 2014. 


Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.