The
KEMRI / University of Washington Study
The
KEMRI / University of Washington Child Health Education Program, in
collaboration with the University of Nairobi Department of Pediatrics, offers a
community oriented, short-term educational training program in Kisii, Kenya for
both Kenyan and United States based paediatricians in training.
The
program aims to improve understanding of community determinants of health and
disease among rural populations in the Kisii area.
Job Title: Program Coordinator (Kisii based)
Job
Description: The
Program Coordinator will be responsible for the overall operations, logistics
and management of the training program in Kisii.
She/he
will manage the project on a day-to day basis, provide mentorship to the
visiting trainees and serve as the principal liason with the Kisii County
health officials, NGO partners, hospital staff and administration, Kisii
community advisory board and Kisii community members.
In
addition, the Program Coordinator will be the primary point of communication
for faculty at the University of Nairobi and the University of Washington who
provide oversight and mentorship to the trainees.
She/he
will also work with staff in the University of Washington/KEMRI offices in
Nairobi to coordinate and administer the program.
The
Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing the schedule of
activities for the trainees during their time in Kisii and ensuring that the
schedule is adhered to.
The
Program Coordinator will work closely with the trainees to plan and carry out
community based health assessments and interventions to improve health. In
addition, she/he will be expected to provide weekly email summaries of
activities and attend weekly teleconferences with US and Kenya based
leadership.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Master
of Science Degree in, Nursing or Public Health or Degree or Higher Diploma
in Nursing or Public Health
- Be
able to design, amend and implement an experience based training
curriculum
- Ability
to communicate effectively and frequently to domestic and international
supervisors
- Able
to provide and receive constructive feedback to improve performance
- Computer
literate (Word, Excel)
- More
than 2 years experience in community health care
- Knowledge
and experience with the health system in Kenya (required) and in Kisii
(preferred)
- Fluent
in Kisii (preferred)
- Willing
and ready to travel within country
Responsibilities
The
program coordinator will act as the primary point person for the program in
Kisii and will oversee all activities, including but not limited to:
- Planning
and scheduling training curriculum for 8 week training cycles of paired US
and Kenyan trainees
- Serve
as the principal liason with the Kisii County health officials, NGO
partners, hospital staff and administration, Kisii community advisory
board and Kisii community members
- Lead
discussion and planning of community health assessments and interventions
- Maintain
strong relationship with the community groups involved
- Submit
weekly written summary reports on the administration and activities of the
program
- Participate
in 2-3 teleconferences per week with US and Kenya based leadership
- Perform
other duties that may be given by the Program Directors
- Uphold
the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW Organization
Terms
of Employment: One
year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period
for the first 3 months.
The
successful candidate shall be based in Kisii.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The
salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
How to Apply
How to Apply
If you
meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to complete the application form and
then send an application letter with your current CV that contains details of
your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names
and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and
testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Monday 5th
September, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
