The
KEMRI / University of Washington Child Health Education Program, in
collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics, University of Nairobi offer 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 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.
He/she
will 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.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
·
Additional training in Community
Health and Adult Teaching is an added advantage
·
Computer literacy
·
Sound knowledge of the Kenya Health
System
·
Communication skills – report writing
and verbal communication with domestic and international supervisors
·
Able to communicate in Kisii language
is an added advantage
·
Willing to travel
Responsibilities
The
program coordinator 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.
The
salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
If
you meet the above requirements, please follow the following link 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 Wednesday
16th November, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
Note:
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.