OGRA Foundation is a tax-exempt
Kenyan Non-governmental Organization founded in 2000 as a youth development
group. In 2005 it was elevated to a full-fledged NGO to enable it expand its
reach within Nyanza Province.
Today it is one of Western
Kenya’s leading Medical emergency and relief Organization active in 2 counties,
namely Kisumu and Homa-bay.
OGRA Foundation is currently looking
for able professional to fill the following position in the organization:
Field Officer
Overall Job Function: Responsible for support and ensure implementation
of Service Delivery Areas under the Global Fund program in the supported sub
counties.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the Global Fund
program activities in the supported sub counties.
- Plan and Coordinate the community mobilization
for participation in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT),
HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC), and Home and community Based Care (HCBC)
activities.
- In collaboration with Community Health
Extension Workers (CHEWs), actively monitor and supervise Community Health
Workers (CHWs) performance and compliance to required standards.
- Ensure planning and coordination of review
meetings with CHWs in the respective sites and ensure timely submission of
their reports.
- Represent OGRA Foundation in stakeholder’s
meetings/forums within the supported sub counties.
- Support the M & E Officer to collate
relevant data from the health facilities and from the community health
workers (CHWs) and be able to utilize it and conduct routine data quality
check.
- Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and ad hoc
project reports from the area of coverage and submit them on a timely
basis to the Program Officer and M & E Officer to aid in preparation
of the main program report.
- Conduct monitoring visits in project
implementation sites conjunction with the CHEWs and the Sub County Health
Management Teams.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the
supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidate must possess a minimum qualification
of Diploma in Community Development and Social Work or related
qualification from a recognized institution with a minimum 2 years work
experience in community work.
- Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
- Experience in implementing HCBC, PMTCT and HTC
programs will be an added advantage.
- Understanding and knowledge of working with
Government Ministries and agencies like MOH and NACC.
- Computer literate
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to community health
and development
- Be a good team player with leadership skills
- Understanding of the local language
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are invited to send their applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) to the Human Resource Manager, OGRA Foundation recruitment@ografoundation.org with the position applied for as the subject line on or before 3rd February 2016.
Canvassing by applicant is strongly discouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
OGRA Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
