FUNZOKenya
is a USAID funded, IntraHealth International led project that aims to improve
access to and quality of health workforce training by supporting an increased
number of new health workers trained; supporting current health worker training
needs; strengthening the capacity of training institutions and strengthening
regulatory bodies to enhance training demand.
IntraHealth
invites applications for the following positions in FUNZOKenya project.
Senior
Technical Advisor - Resource Mobilization
Under
the overall guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director, the
Senior Technical Advisor - Resource Mobilization will designs and implements a
strategic, result oriented and coordinated approach to mobilization of
resources from non-traditional sources such as the private sector, foundations,
high net worth individuals and county governments to support the AFYA Elimu
fund/Higher education loans Boards(HELB) loans and scholarships program for
health workers and infrastructure expansion for health training
institutions.
He/She
will also be expected to actively liaise with internal and external partners in
the implementation of the plan and ensure systematic and transparent reporting
on fundraising and related communication.
Essential Functions
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Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy for the
project, establish targets and funding resources ensuring direct link of the
strategy to goals and activities
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Provide technical direction in the projects resource
mobilization activities across the result areas
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Maintain an updated database of current and potential sources of
funding and mobilize resources from private individuals, corporations, county
governments and other funding agencies for Health Workforce training targeting
Afya Elimu Fund and training institutions
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Monitor resources allocated to Afya Elimu Fund throughout the
implementation and reporting cycle and share reports with the financiers
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Work closely with Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and all
key funders of the project
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Serve as the focal point person for resource mobilization with
Kenya Health Care Federation (KHF) who is the resource partner for resource
mobilization for the project under the private sector
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Lead and conduct market research to identify opportunities for
resource mobilization and stakeholders opinions and practices.
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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with donors
and relevant stakeholders in Global Health arena
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Organize events for partnership building between implementers
and potential partners
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Develop communication strategies for different partners and
stakeholders
Education & Experience
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A masters degree in Economics, Business Development, Development
studies or other related field.
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A minimum of 8 years working experience in resource mobilization
with international donors, GOK and other partners
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In-depth knowledge in designing and structuring of public
private partnerships
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Good exposure to use of various media platforms such as print,
electronic/online, and social media for communication and brand building
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Good experience and working relationship with partners &
stakeholders
Competencies
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Strategic thinking
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Effective communication (oral & written)
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Client Relationship Management
Assistant
Director - Monitoring & Evaluation
Working
under the direction of the Chief of Party, the Assistant Director Monitoring
and Evaluation serves as the project technical support in monitoring and
evaluation of project activities.
S/he
will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of FunzoKenya project activities with a focus on human resources for
health (HRH).
S/he
will coordinate their work with US-based support from the Chapel Hill Office.
Essential
Functions
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Provide leadership and technical input into the project
monitoring and evaluation, ensuring sound management of achievements at output
and outcome levels and generate analytical reports for program decision making
and knowledge management.
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Ensure implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system that
effectively tracks high quality outcomes and impact
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Lead the development/updating and implementation of the
project’s performance monitoring and evaluation plan and M&E budget
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Lead data quality assessments and other activities to ensure the
accuracy and integrity of program data
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Support the process of developing and presenting quarterly and
annual project progress reports to the donor.
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Lead in the dissemination and utilization of data to inform project
operations and share lessons learned with a global audience
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Oversee the collection of information and the documentation of
progress towards results for all project activities, in collaboration with the
program team and Evaluation Unit in Chapel Hill.
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Work closely with program and technical staff in developing and
implementing annual project work plans and indicators for measurement
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Identify short-term technical assistance needs. Develop scopes
of work for these assignments, and arrange for contracting and fielding of
qualified consultants.
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Remain abreast of developments in the M&E field,
particularly with respect to assessing progress in Human Resources for Health
programs, PEPFAR, MNCH and other relevant fields of practice
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Working with headquarter program development, assist is
establishing log frames, M & E work plans and targets during the drafting
of donor project proposals
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Oversee the development of high quality protocols in line with
sound research methodologies and human subjects protection, including sampling
framework, survey tools, data management system and data analysis
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Provide technical leadership in tools development, facilitation
of data collection and data flow within the project and IntraHealth
International
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Review and analyze weekly reports to identify the cause of
potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of
reporting
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Supervise the communications officer to document the project
achievements
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Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project
results to inform project operations and share lessons learned with a global
audience
Education & Experience
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A masters degree in public health, epidemiology, demographics,
social sciences or other related field.
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A minimum of 10 years working experience in monitoring , design
and implementing programs in development field preferably health and/Human
Resources for Health.
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Possess applied skills in designing and implementing
assessment/research activities and formative or operations research
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S/he must have strong writing and organization skills for
reporting on program and study results.
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Familiarity and experience with USAID/PEPFAR reporting
regulations and requirements
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Proficiency in statistical databases (SPSS, EPI-info) and other
software packages with strong data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and
data management skills
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Good experience and working relationship with partners &
stakeholders in health system strengthening
Competencies
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Accountability
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Service Excellence
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Strategic thinking
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Effective communication
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Risk management
How to Apply
IntraHealth
International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its
comprehensive benefits package.
We
offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which
supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the
world.
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you meet the above qualifications please apply by sending your CV with a cover letter indicating your daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees who must have been your supervisor in your current or former employment to kenyajobs@intrahealth.org.
Closing
date for applications is October 16, 2015.
