OGRA Foundation is a tax-exempt
Kenyan Non-governmental Organization registered in 2004. It is one of Western
Kenya’s leading Non-Governmental Organizations active in 4 counties, namely
Kisumu, Vihiga, Siaya and Homa-bay.
This program is part of a US
Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR
through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In addition, in partnership with
Kenya Red Cross Society, the organization is implementing the Global Fund for
HIV round 10 project targeting communities in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.
OGRA Foundation is currently looking for able professional to fill the following position in the organization:
Senior Program Officer / Program Manager - HIV/AID
The position is based in Kisumu with
frequent travels to Muhoroni Sub-County and Vihiga County.
Overall Job Function: The Senior Program Officer is a member of the Senior Management team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality services both in the ICAP supported and the KRCS/Global Fund supported projects.
This position reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Overall Job Function: The Senior Program Officer is a member of the Senior Management team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality services both in the ICAP supported and the KRCS/Global Fund supported projects.
This position reports to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- To oversee the planning, initiation and
implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at OGRA
Foundation-supported facilities
- To provide technical support for the planning
and implementation of TB/HIV activities at OGRA Foundation- supported
facilities
- To provide technical support for the planning
and implementation of provider-initiated counseling and testing activities
at OGRA Foundation-supported facilities
- To provide on-going supervision of OGRA
Foundation-supported HIV related programs
- To participate in training and mentorship of
site facility staff
- To participate in designing programs to assist
in monitoring and evaluation and ensuring quality assurance of HIV care
and treatment as well as community programs
- To liaise with Ministry of Health officials
and other stakeholders in coordinating implementation of the program
- To prepare and/or review budgets, work plans,
reports and other technical papers related to the project
- To offer additional leadership and technical
support to the OGRA Foundation program team as may be assigned by the
Executive Director.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
(MBChB) or related degree
- Master of Public Health (MPH), MBA, Masters in
Project Planning and Management or an equivalent advanced relevant degree
- 5 years of experience managing donor-funded
health and/or HIV programs in the public sector
- Understanding and knowledge of working with
relevant Government Ministries and departments.
- Computer literate
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to community health
and development
- Be a good team player with leadership skills
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are invited to send their applications to recruitment@ografoundation.org with the position applied for as the subject line on or before Friday 22nd January 2016 latest 12 noon.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
OGRA Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.