VMMC Mobilisation Officer
Ref: 040/CHS/VMMC/2017
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya
(CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local
expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence
informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health
concerns.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to VMMC Mobilisation
Advisor, the officer will coordinate VMMC social mobilisation and demand
creation strategies and activities within the sub county and will ensure the
targets for the teams are achieved accordingly within expected time.
Responsibilities
·
Ensures the sub county targets for
the surgical teams are shared and met through continuous referral of clients
for circumcision.
·
Coordinates all social mobilization
activities in the sub county, this includes organising social mobilisation
activities in collaboration with sub county health promotion department
·
Provides leadership, sensitisation
and mentorship to the community health volunteers, VMMC Volunteer Peer
mobilisers, target groups and satisfied clients
·
Conduct mapping of the sub county
health facilities and villages to ensure program resources are efficiently
allocated with regard to the total sub county population, number of males in
the target group, number of circumcised males. This includes matching demand
creation plans to the community regular activities calendar
·
Ensure monthly and quarterly
reporting and documentation of mobilisation and demand creation activities in
the sub county. This includes challenges, successes and best practices
·
Prepares monthly sub county demand
creation budgets and quarterly mobilisation work plans for approval
·
Ensures tracking and follow up on
agreed mobilisation activities/strategies are conducted as per measurable
indicators. Ensures the right age groups are referred to the sites for
circumcision
·
Ensures financial compliance in
accordance to financial policy
·
Any other duty as assigned by the
supervisor
Qualifications
·
Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences
or Community Development
·
Three years experience in VMMC social
mobilisation and demand creation activities
·
Ability to integrate and work with
the local community in Siaya County
Quality Improvement Advisor
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya
(CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local
expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence
informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health
concerns.
CHS is currently sourcing for a high
calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Quality
Improvement Advisor – 040/CHS/QI/2017 in Siaya.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Program Director,
the Quality Improvement Advisor will closely work with the program technical
staff and the rest of the program implementation team to support teams to
effectively implement, document and report quality improvement activities.
Responsibilities
·
Building capacity for QI coaching at
project supported sites by closely working with the project QI teams to plan
for and implement activities aimed at institutionalising the use of QI methods
to improve service delivery and client outcomes through training, on-site
coaching and support supervision
·
Support needs-based quality
improvement capacity building for community based HIV Counselling and
·
Testing while supporting them in
providing leadership to improvement initiatives
·
Work with health facilities to apply
QI approaches to routine facility practices to bridge performance gaps
·
Support the Ministry of Health (MoH)
to establish systems for continuous learning and implementation of continuous
Quality Improvement methods as well as the spread of successful innovations
throughout the health sector
·
Work with MoH to improve the
competency and capability of health workers by strengthening quality training
programs, including advocacy for quality improvement within core curricula for
health providers
·
Assist MoH in improving performance
of health care providers by applying evidence-based innovations and continuous
monitoring techniques including proficiency testing and point of care CD4
·
Convene and conduct quality
improvement performance review meetings and other fora needed to achieve the
project objectives
·
Assist with the design and oversight
of learning sessions to facilitate the scale up of improvements
·
Work with MoH to establish
performance monitoring system for tracking priority QI indicators across
collaborating sites to show improvement in HCT processes and care outcomes
·
Actively participate in compilation
and submission of periodic performance and progress reports
·
Work with MoH and implementing
partners in identifying and communicating best practices in improvement of
health care delivery through newsletters, training and coaching session’s
publication and research
·
Document QI efforts and develop QI
tools as necessary
·
Guide initiation and implementation
of the collaborative improvement effort in the region
Qualifications
·
BS/BA in Public Health or related
field, with five to seven years’ experience in the public health sector
(Nursing Degree preferred)
·
At least five years’ experience of
working with government health care facilities in the area of quality
improvement
·
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in
implementation of QI interventions in the context of developing countries and
management of QI data and databases
·
Experience in knowledge management,
specifically in the area of public health/ healthcare
·
Good facilitation and writing skills
Technical Advisor
Ref: 040/CHS/TA/2017
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya
(CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local
expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence
informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health
concerns.
CHS is currently sourcing for a high
calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of in
Siaya.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Program Director,
the Adult HIV/AIDS Advisor is a key member of the technical team in the region.
S/he will be responsible for providing technical support in the implementation
of clinical care in Adult HIV prevention, care and treatment activities. This
will be in coordination with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and CHS county staff
specifically in Adult HIV care, under the SHINDA Project.
Responsibilities
·
Providing technical support in
development and implementation of work plans
·
Providing technical support in design
and implementation of Adult HIV programs
·
Providing technical support to a team
of implementing officers in the region and to MoH staff, including training and
mentorship
·
Development of job aids, tools and
materials as needed including CMEs for use at facility level to support health
care workers to provide paediatric HIV services
·
Build capacity of county teams to
prioritise and provide Adult HIV/AIDS services
·
Provides technical support in the
plans, budgets and report for the adult health activities in the program
·
Take part in drafting CHS quarterly
and annual reports and other written materials such as lessons learned, case
studies and other materials as required
·
Assist in program monitoring and
evaluation and use of data to inform program planning and continuous
improvement as well as research, as required
·
Participate in TWGs and relevant
meeting to strengthen and report on Adult HIV/AIDS related activities and
targets.
·
Liaising with Ministry of Health
officials and other stakeholders in the implementation of the program in line
with Ministry of Health guidelines and priorities
·
Represent CHS in various forums
including Adult HIV/AIDS technical working groups and report on the same
Qualifications
·
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
(MBChB) with Masters in Medicine or Public Health
·
Minimum of five years working
experience in development programs with significant technical assistance
experience in public health programs; HIV/AIDS program experience preferred
·
Working experience in donor funded
public health program is an added advantage
·
Sensitivity to cultural differences
and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
·
Ability to work well with others and
to develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors,
sub-contractors and other partners
·
Ability to identify problems, design
interventions and oversee their implementation
·
Must demonstrate excellent oral and
written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
Finance Officer
Ref: 01/CHS/FO/2017
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya
(CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local
expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence
informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health
concerns.
CHS is currently sourcing for two
high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the positions of
Finance Officer.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Finance Manager,
this role will review, prepare and file project costs to ensure they meet the cost
principles, are within the budget parameters and comply with both donor and CHS
internal policies.
Responsibilities
·
Process payments and ensure that
payments are in compliance to CHS financial policies and procedures and to donor
rules and regulations
·
Payment of program advances to staff
and follow up of the same to ensure that they are accounted for and subsequent
updating in the accounting system
·
Ensure financial compliance with the
donor contracts for projects assigned and all projects
·
Preparing monthly, quarterly and
annual donor reports and reconciliations for assigned donor funded projects in
the region
·
Support fundraising by getting
involved in proposal writing and budget development
·
Facilitate transfer of funds to
partners and ensure close monitoring of utilization of funds
·
Evaluating and processing cash
requests for all projects and ensuring funds are available for project
implementation
·
Maintain an updated filing system for
all financial documentation
·
Maintain an up to date asset register
and ensures maintenance and insurance of all assets
·
Supporting external and internal
audit for donor funded projects as well as partners
Qualification
·
Bachelor of Commerce degree or
Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized University
·
CPA (K) holder or its equivalent
·
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant
work experience in an NGO
·
Have demonstrated high understanding
of finance and accounting matters
·
Have rich experience in program and
projects financial management
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the
minimum criteria are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs with
contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title as the subject line
by 5.00PM on or before Thursday, July 20, 2017.