WelTel International mHealth Society
Kenya Branch
Vacancy: Country Project Coordinator and Administrator
WelTel Kenya is a Non-Profit Organization originating in Kenya with headquarters in Nairobi and British Columbia, Canada.
WelTel Kenya is a Non-Profit Organization originating in Kenya with headquarters in Nairobi and British Columbia, Canada.
WeTel, with the help of Grand
Challenges Canada, is currently scaling-up its proven innovation throughout the
Northern and Arid Lands of Kenya and will be testing the launch of its mHealth
service delivery model and SMS software platform at several clinical sites in
two distinct regions, all the while exploring sustainable business
opportunities to further advance its health delivery model.
Position Information: WelTel is looking for a skilled, solutions
oriented, and highly organized individual to fill the program coordinator
position for our Kenyan operations.
Based in Isiolo or Nanyuki, Kenya,
this position will require the coordination and implementation of WelTel’s
service delivery model and SMS platform at various clinical sites throughout
Kenya, with particular attention to the Northern and Arid Lands.
Reporting to the Executive Director,
you will be responsible for leading and managing the financial, logistical,
human resource, and partner engagement aspects of WelTel. You will support our
technical experts in their programing, business, and research activities.
You will have a keen eye for
opportunities and be in constant engagement with our partners, beneficiaries,
and stakeholders to foster strong relationships and strengthen business
continuity.
You will ensure monthly financials
are up to date and transparently reported, and that quarterly reports are
thorough, accurate, and meet donor requirements.
Lastly, you will coordinate
activities alongside partners and ensure the program has the resources to meet
its objectives.
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
- Coordinate WelTel’s implementation team for
scale up of WelTel’s mHealth service and research activities alongside
partners.
- Plan and implement needs assessments, technology
test sites, and field activities.
- Ensure employees, suppliers, service providers
and all other creditors are paid on time.
- Work with the financial officer to ensure that
accounting, financial reporting and other financial management
arrangements meet donor requirements and expectations
- Identify business opportunities and areas for
programmatic expansion.
- Fleet management
- Maintain visibility and continuously engage
with stakeholders and partners.
- Implement and manage project changes and
interventions to achieve project goals, at all times keeping stakeholders
informed of the project’s progress
- Develop and continually ensure project
time-lines and budgets are adhered to.
- Manage human resources and performance issues,
up to and including hiring, evaluations, discipline and termination
- Preparation and analysis of grant financial
reports as per the grant agreement, and monitor the funding receipts
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a health or business
related field such as Public Health, Doctor of Medicine, Medical
Sociology, or Business Administration
- Note: Individuals with a Masters in Public
Health or Business Administration or higher are encouraged to apply.
- 3-5 years experiences coordinating/managing
large, not-for-profit health programs in LMICs is recommended
- Kenyan citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- 1-2 years’ experience in health research
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Technical skills in budget, HR, and report
management.
- 3-5 years of recent, related experience in
coordinating large research studies, or managing similar scale projects,
including budgeting, implementation reporting, and monitoring for an
international donor-funded project preferred
- Proven ability to work as a team and
empowering colleagues in their strengths and supporting them in their
weaknesses
- Develop systems and initiatives that foster
strong relationships among WelTel staff
- Demonstrated ability to navigate, build
relationships, and engage partners at the local, regional, and national
level.
- Excellent time management abilities
- High level of attention to detail
- An understanding of and compassion for the
social, political or cultural sensitivities of the Northern and Arid Lands
of Kenya
- Experience and ability to work in dynamic,
resources limited, and unstable environments
- Ability to conduct rapid assessments and find
innovative solutions with limited resources
- Demonstrated capacity in mentorship and
coaching
- Previous experience working on projects with
university partners and/or medical institutions is an asset
- Fluent in Swahili and English with EXCELLENT
writing and reporting capabilities
An equivalent combination of
experience and education will be considered.
Due to the confidential nature of this work, the right person will be diplomatic, compassionate, and behave in a politically correct and situation-sensitive manner.
The position will report to the Executive Director and Chief of Operations based in Canada. You will foster WelTel’s organizational culture by maintaining a positive attitude and keeping field and research staff informed and up to date on activities.
Due to the confidential nature of this work, the right person will be diplomatic, compassionate, and behave in a politically correct and situation-sensitive manner.
The position will report to the Executive Director and Chief of Operations based in Canada. You will foster WelTel’s organizational culture by maintaining a positive attitude and keeping field and research staff informed and up to date on activities.
You will have the ability to
incorporate feedback into programmatic activities as per available resources
and in conjunction with partners and staff. You will communicate challenges as
per WelTel’s organogram and do so in a solution oriented, constructive
manner.
You will work with the Kenyan and
Canadian non-profit and research teams to trouble-shoot facility based issues,
as well as technological, research, and programmatic concerns as they
arise.
Terms and Conditions
WelTel is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and a collegial working environment.
The appointment will be for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with a three (3) month initial probation period, with potential for extension and a renewal of contract subject to assessment of performance and availability of funds.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their application, clearly indicating how they meet the requirements of the position. Specifically, a cover letter, a detailed CV stating their current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts, and 3 references are required.
Your application should be sent via email to CareersKenya@weltel.org by October 12th, 2014. Interviews for the position will be held during the week of October 13th, 2014 in Isiolo, Kenya.
Recruitment is done on merit and with no regard to one’s nationality, religion, race or creed.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Terms and Conditions
WelTel is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and a collegial working environment.
The appointment will be for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with a three (3) month initial probation period, with potential for extension and a renewal of contract subject to assessment of performance and availability of funds.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their application, clearly indicating how they meet the requirements of the position. Specifically, a cover letter, a detailed CV stating their current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts, and 3 references are required.
Your application should be sent via email to CareersKenya@weltel.org by October 12th, 2014. Interviews for the position will be held during the week of October 13th, 2014 in Isiolo, Kenya.
Recruitment is done on merit and with no regard to one’s nationality, religion, race or creed.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.