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.
We are currently seeking qualified
candidates for the positions ofProject Manager, Senior Technical Advisor Clinical andMonitoring
and Evaluation Officer for the USAID-funded, Linkages across the Continuum
of HIV Services for
Key Populations Affected by HIV
(LINKAGES) project, under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR) program in Kenya.
LINKAGES is implemented by FHI 360 in
partnership with Pact, IntraHealth International and the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, and conducts a range of activities to reduce HIV transmission
among key populations (KP) and improve their enrollment and retention in care
and treatment across the HIV cascade.
LINKAGES will accelerate the ability
of governments, key population leaders, organizations working with key
populations, and private-sector providers to plan and implement services that
reduce HIV transmission among key populations and their sexual partners and
extend the lives of those already living with HIV.
The key elements of the FHI 360-led
team’s strategic and technical approach are:
- Identifying key populations and locales and
comprehensively assessing risk,
- Diagnosing “leaks” and revealing access
barriers within the HIV services cascade,
- Scaling up “what works” while innovating to
ensure the most strategic use of resources and access to newly emerging
technologies,
- Addressing structural barriers and
transforming local KP organizations,
- Ensuring interventions are sustainable over
the long term, and
- Supporting the mainstreaming of human rights,
gender and competency and capacity development.
Project Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-PM-001
Position Summary: The
LINKAGES Project Manager is a senior member of the LINKAGES staff and will
provide technical and management leadership to the LINKAGES project in
Kenya.
The primary responsibility of the
Project Manager is to ensure successful implementation of the LINKAGES work
plan and achievement of the project’s targets and goals across the result
areas.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters level degree in Public Health
(preferred) or related field or equivalent.
- At least 7 – 9 years of demonstrated key
population group technical expertise, with substantial HIV prevention,
care, and treatment experience with the key population.
- At least 8 years of demonstrated excellence in
a senior level technical advisor and leadership position, preferably in an
international development context and working with key population groups.
- Excellent oral and written communication in
English
- Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is
strongly preferred; Kenya experience is a plus.
Senior Technical Advisor, Clinical
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-STA-002
Position Summary: The LINKAGES Senior Technical Advisor, Clinical is
a senior member of the LINKAGES staff in Kenya and will provide technical and
management leadership to the Kenya LINKAGES project.
The primary responsibility of the
Senior Technical Advisor, Clinical is to ensure successful implementation of
the LINKAGES work plan and achievement of the project’s targets and goals by
providing technical oversight and assistance in clinical aspects of the
LINKAGES program, and providing technical support through the HIV
cascade.
He/she will ensure that clinical
activities are evidence-based, community-driven and will contribute to the
deliverables in the annual LINKAGES implementation plan.
This position is critical in
developing quality and evidence-based approaches for the clinical support of
HIV and STI testing and counselling, referrals, condoms and peer outreach and
navigation activities for key populations.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters level degree in Public Health or
related field or equivalent, PHD.
- At least 5 - 8 years or more of demonstrated
key population group technical expertise, with substantial HIV prevention,
care, and treatment experience
- At least 5 -8 years or more of demonstrated
excellence in a senior level technical advisor and leadership position,
preferably in an international development context and working with key
population groups.
- Experience with U.S. government rules and
regulations and experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment
desirable.
- Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is
strongly preferred; Kenya experience is a plus
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-MEO-003
Position Summary: The LINKAGES Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will
support the LINKAGES team to develop the performance monitoring plan and
reporting against the plan; the environmental mitigation and monitoring plan;
and PEPFAR reporting.
The position will also be responsible
for designing and developing the project’s monitoring and evaluation systems
and procedures, and providing technical assistance and M&E support to local
partners delivering services.
Minimum Requirements
- MS/MA/MPH in relevant field with 3-5 years
relevant experience or BS/BA in relevant field with at least 5-7 years’
experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Computer proficiency in word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the
following programs: SPSS, Excel, Stata, and Ms Access.
- Demonstrated experience with Health Management
Information Systems and ability to transfer knowledge through informal and
formal training.
- Experience with USAID-funded activities, with
PEPFAR monitoring, evaluation and reporting experience preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of U.S. government
rules and regulations and working in an international NGO/PVO environment
desirable
- Experience in designing and implementing
M&E systems and experience working with key population groups and
PLHIV is essential.
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
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 October 30, 2015.
Kindly note that only shortlisted
persons will be contacted.
