Chemonics International Inc., a
leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with more than
25 years of experience in Kenya, seeks experienced professionals for the
anticipated USAID-funded Afya health programs in the Western, Rift Valley, and
Central Eastern regions of Kenya.
We are looking for individuals who
have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world
and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.
Experience in Kenya is strongly
preferred and English fluency is required.
Chief of Party
- Master’s degree in health, social services,
management, or business administration, or related field.
- Seven years’ experience in managing complex
public health programs in at least two of the following areas: HIV/AIDS
care and treatment; maternal, newborn and child health; reproductive
health; nutrition; quality improvement/quality assurance; health systems
strengthening; M&E; and operations research.
- Five years’ international experience in
development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating public health programs of
similar size and complexity.
- Seven years’ experience in program and
financial management, award contractual compliance, subaward management,
and tracking project performance and costs.
- Strong management, strategic vision, and
leadership qualities.
Deputy Chief of Party / Service Delivery
and Technical Advisors
- Master’s degree in public health or related
field.
- Seven years’ experience in managing and
implementing complex public health programs.
- Five years’ demonstrated experience in
managing and supervising a technical team and in project design.
- Three years’ demonstrated state-of-the-art
experience within the capacity at a mid- or senior-level in HIV/AIDS care
and treatment, maternal, newborn, and child health and reproductive
health/family planning and experience in two of the following areas:
quality improvement/quality assurance; community health; human resources
for health development; M&E; nutrition; and operations research.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with
government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local
community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at
the sub-national level.
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
- Master’s degree in health policy and
administration, health sector development, public health, or related
field.
- Seven years’ relevant, senior-level
professional experience managing and implementing health systems
strengthening programs and demonstrated ability to work effectively with
government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local
community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders, particularly at
the sub-national level.
We are also seeking specialists in the following areas:
- HIV/AIDS
- Maternal, newborn and child health
- Reproductive health and family planning
- Infectious disease
- Health systems strengthening
- Health supply chain management
- Health accountability and advocacy
- Human capacity development
- Quality improvement
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Key populations
- Gender and youth
- Nutrition
- Behavior change communication
- Finance
Application Instructions: Please submit cover letter and resume to
ChemonicsKenyaHealth@gmail.com by May 31, 2015.
Please include the name of the
position in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
