Jhpiego is a nonprofit NGO that prevents
the needless deaths of women and families in limited resources settings.
To accomplish this, Jhpiego implements
innovative evidence-based solutions for intractable problems in health to
overcome barriers to high-quality care services for the world’s most vulnerable
populations.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced
individual who has excellent organizational and technical skills, is a team
player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work
in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
Senior MEL Officer
Reporting to the MEL Specialist, the Senior MEL Officer will liaise with the county health records officers in strengthening data use. They will ensure the use of data informs decision making in the program by liaising with the program officers.
Responsibilities
Senior MEL Officer
Reporting to the MEL Specialist, the Senior MEL Officer will liaise with the county health records officers in strengthening data use. They will ensure the use of data informs decision making in the program by liaising with the program officers.
Responsibilities
·
Provide
support in routine planning and monitoring the implementation of Afya Halisi
monitoring, evaluation and learning activities in the annual work plan at
project, county, sub-county and community
·
Support
the implementation and use of FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH reporting tools,
MEL standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines and job aids at county,
sub-county, health facility and community levels
·
Strengthen
capacity of project staff and health care workers at health facility and
community levels on reporting requirements, indicator definitions and use of
reporting tools
·
Provide
continuous technical and mentorship support to project staff and health care
workers on data management processes, data analysis skills and interpretation
of indicators to meet Afya Halisi and MOH program requirements
·
Provide
timely feedback and support in generating, compiling and reviewing of
FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH monthly and quarterly progress reports for
decision making
·
Provide
support in processing, review, collation and entry of data into USG’s
Population, Health and Environment System on a quarterly, semi-annual and
annual basis
·
Support
in carrying out routine analysis of FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH data and
share results, performance and areas of improvement during project, county and
sub-county review meetings
·
Strengthen
use of data for decision making by supporting MOH to conduct FP/RMNCAH,
nutrition and WASH data review meetings at various levels, including county, sub-county,
health facility and community levels
·
Represent
Afya Halisi project in county/sub-county stakeholder, technical working group
meetings and other relevant fora
Required Qualifications
·
A
first degree in Statistics, Health Records, Public Health, Social Sciences, or
its equivalent
·
Professional
training in M&E/DHIS and at least four years of relevant work experience
·
Working
experience with MOH systems and personnel and in USAID-funded projects is an
added advantage
·
Must
have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi
info.
·
Excellent
quantitative and qualitative methodologies
·
Ability
to conceptualize and understand project needs
·
Familiarity
with national and global health indicators
·
Demonstrated
experience in developing M-health Solutions
·
Computer
literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
Supply Chain Manager
Job ID: 2017-3013
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for ensuring capacity building in commodities management, pharmacovigilance, rational use, availability of data capture and reporting tools for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health, Family Planning commodities in conjunction with the county, sub-county and facility teams.
Responsibilities
Job ID: 2017-3013
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for ensuring capacity building in commodities management, pharmacovigilance, rational use, availability of data capture and reporting tools for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health, Family Planning commodities in conjunction with the county, sub-county and facility teams.
Responsibilities
·
Provide
technical leadership and support in strengthening commodity security and
building supply chain management systems at county, sub-county and facility
level in line with established Government of Kenya systems
·
Provide
technical assistance to support an efficient supply chain management and
logistics related interventions such as commodity security, quantification,
procurement, warehousing, storage, distribution, transportation, LMIS, SOPs
etc.
·
Monitor
the supply chain to ensure availability of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health,
Reproductive Health, Family Planning commodities in all AFYA HALISI
implementation sites
·
Monitor
product use-support implementation of consumption data capture and reporting
systems, capacity building of health providers in the national
pharmacovigilance system
·
Provide
technical assistance in the implementation of program evaluation as well as
appropriate implementation science approaches
·
Capacity
Building of service providers through planning, organizing and conducting
sensitizations and skills transfer in commodities management for various
technical areas under Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health,
Family Planning commodities for relevant audiences as per defined county priorities
and in line with existing national level training curricular
·
Participate
in supportive supervision and mentorship for AFYA HALISI supported sites in
partnership with the county and sub-county teams
·
Build
forecasting and quantification skills of key focal persons at sub-county and
facility level for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health,
Family Planning commodities
·
Ensure
availability of commodities data capture and reporting tools in consultation
with county and sub-county teams
·
Support
data for decision making forums for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health,
Reproductive Health, Family Planning commodities
·
Work
in liaison with the with the project team to undertake documentation, analysis,
synthesis and reporting of project outputs and results, and ensures
incorporation of best practices and lessons learned into AFYA HALISI project
activities
Required Qualifications
·
Advanced
degree in Pharmacy or any other relevant health-related field with specialized
training and/or experience relating to commodities management
·
5
years’ hands on experience in commodity management and health care logistics
systems implementation
·
Knowledge
of Kenya’s supply chain set up, arrangement and functioning
·
Hands
on experience in commodities management and specifically in Maternal, Newborn
and Child Health, Reproductive Health, Family Planning commodities
·
Relevant
experience in public health and treatment programs at national or county level
·
Ability
to travel domestically as required supporting the progress of program
activities
·
Excellent
verbal, written communications and presentation skills
·
Experience
working in donor funded programs such as USAID and PEPFAR, MOH systems and
personnel, and private sector foundations will be an added advantage
·
Interpersonal
skills, ability to collaborate with county and sub-county health management
·
Computer
literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
Data Manager
Job ID: 2017-3012
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the MEL Specialist, the Data Manager will provide leadership in routine data management operations including supporting timely data collection and entry, data quality at all data points, processing, cleaning, analysis and managing the project databases.
This
includes providing support to research data collection and analysis efforts by
the project including special initiatives, outlined surveys, studies and
evaluations, participate in preparing for and playing a key role in data review
meetings; reporting in USG’s Population Health and Environment System (PHES)
and Trainet, writing donor reports and participating in dissemination
forums.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
·
Ensure timely collection, processing,
entry, processing, review and collation of project data for relevant indicators
– from DHIS2 and other sources (health facilities and the community)
·
Perform data cleaning and verify the
authenticity and accuracy of the data before reporting to the donor
·
Work closely with M&E and IT
teams to develop and/or review project data management systems including data
security, analysis plan, dissemination aids and templates
·
Provide technical assistance to build
the capacity of M&E staff in database design, development and
implementation; data management, analysis, and reporting
·
Develop and implement a
capacity-building plan for project and relevant MOH staff in data management
including analysis, use and dissemination
·
Develop and implement a mentorship
programme for health care workers and other data handlers on use of MOH and
other reporting tools
·
Contribute to development of in-depth
analysis of Afya Halisi project data for publications, advocacy, proposal
writing and presentation to various audiences as need arises
·
Under the guidance of technical team
leads, conduct in-depth and robust data analysis and presentation using appropriate
software
·
Participate in project led special
initiatives, surveys and studies and providing technical assistance in data
management and report writing
·
Assist in writing of quarterly and
annual project reports, and processing, review and submission of project data
through PHES and Trainet systems
·
Assist in writing/editing
guidelines/SOPs for data entry, management and analysis
·
Provide technical guidance in
strategies for improving the quality of data from health facilities and the
community, and overall data dissemination and utilization at project level
·
Assist in carrying out data quality
assessments to review quality of data at project level, DHIS2 and source
documents at facility and community levels
·
Participate in data review meetings
at various levels, including project level
·
In liaison with USG strategic
information mechanisms, lead in project data analytics and visualization
efforts to enhance data use at project, sub-county, county and national
levels
Required
Qualifications
·
Advanced degree in public health,
biostatistics, epidemiology, information systems or related field
·
5+ years' relevant experience with
international development programs in FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH
·
Experience and skills in DHIS2
framework/instance and national HMIS system, including knowledge of MOH data
collection tools for FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH is mandatory
·
Excellent understanding of database
design and development, database programming (in Access, SQL)
·
Excellent knowledge of SPSS and EPI
Info and/or other statistical analysis package (SAS, STATA, R)
·
Experience and skills in application
of Geographic Information Systems
·
Experience and skills in use of PHES
for FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH reporting
·
Knowledge of data visualization and
business information software such as Tableau and Power BI will be an added
advantage
·
Knowledge of and interpretation of
key indicators in FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH is essential
·
Computer literacy, particularly in
the use of MS Office
·
Excellent data management and analysis
skills
·
Good writing and verbal communication
skills
Community
Service Delivery Officer
Job ID: 2017-3011
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Sr. Service Delivery Officer, the Community Service Delivery Officer will provide RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH technical guidance to the project. S/he will work closely with the County MOH and other project teams to improve the quality of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services at community level and strengthen community facility linkages.
Responsibilities
Job ID: 2017-3011
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Sr. Service Delivery Officer, the Community Service Delivery Officer will provide RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH technical guidance to the project. S/he will work closely with the County MOH and other project teams to improve the quality of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services at community level and strengthen community facility linkages.
Responsibilities
·
Work with the county and sub county
HMTs to institute quality of care mechanisms
·
Work with the CHMT and SCHMT to
disseminate and support the use of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH guidelines,
protocols, job aids, reporting tools etc.
·
Coordinate and facilitate CMEs in the
supported health care facilities
·
Plan, organize and facilitate
trainings in infection prevention and control, commodity logistics management,
data quality assessments, and other packages for quality RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition,
and WASH service
·
Work as a team member for
implementation of project activities, including work planning, budgeting and
accounting of finances, M&E and periodic reporting
·
Document achievements, lessons
learnt, and best practices throughout the program implementation
Required
Qualifications
·
RN with BSN or Midwifery degree
·
5+ years’ experience implementing
community RMNCAH programs
·
Experience implementing community
strategy and KQMH
·
Up-to-date knowledge on MNH,
including EmONC, essential newborn care, IMCI, ANC, family planning,
immunization, supportive supervision and quality improvement systems
·
Experience capacity building
community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
·
Experience strengthening community
based health information system (CBHIS)
·
Knowledge of the local county context
strongly preferred
·
Competent in development and
implementation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities and reports
·
Computer literacy, particularly in
the use of MS Office
·
Proficiency in both written and
spoken English and Kiswahili
Service
Delivery Officer
Job ID: 2017-3010
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Sr. Service Delivery Officer, the Service Delivery Officer will provide RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH technical guidance to the project. This includes working closely with the County MOH and other project teams to improve the quality of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services in health facilities and at community level.
Responsibilities
Job ID: 2017-3010
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Sr. Service Delivery Officer, the Service Delivery Officer will provide RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH technical guidance to the project. This includes working closely with the County MOH and other project teams to improve the quality of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services in health facilities and at community level.
Responsibilities
·
Work with County MOH to facilitate
the readiness of health care facilities to provide quality RMNCH/FP, Nutrition,
and WASH services
·
Provide technical expertise,
coordination and supervision of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH activities and
to ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical
areas
·
Roll-out the clinical mentorship
program to improve the quality of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services at
facility level
·
Work with the county clinical
mentorship team to provide on-site coaching and supervision of health care
workers in RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH
·
Work with the county and sub county
HMTs to institute quality of care mechanisms
·
Work with the CHMT and SCHMT to
disseminate and support the use of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH guidelines,
protocols, job aids, reporting tools etc.
·
Coordinate and facilitate CMEs in the
supported health care facilities
·
Plan, organize and facilitate
trainings in infection prevention and control, commodity logistics management,
data quality assessments, and other packages for quality RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition,
and WASH service
·
Work as a team member for
implementation of project activities, including work planning, budgeting and
accounting of finances, M&E and periodic reporting
·
Document achievements, lessons
learnt, and best practices throughout the program implementation
Required
Qualifications
·
RN with BSN or Midwifery degree
·
5+ years’ experience supporting MNH
programs and experience in working with MOH
·
Up-to-date knowledge on MNH,
including EmONC, essential newborn care, IMCI, ANC, family planning, MIP,
immunization, supportive supervision and quality improvement systems.
·
Knowledge of the local county context
strongly preferred.
·
Competent in development and
implementation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities and reports
·
Computer literacy, particularly in
the use of MS Office
·
Proficiency in both written and
spoken English and Kiswahili
Sr. Service Delivery Officer - Quality Assurance
Job ID: 2017-3009
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Service Delivery Advisor, the Sr. Service Delivery Officer will provide overall technical guidance to strengthen quality of care of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH in accordance with Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH) at facility, sub-county and county levels.
Responsibilities
·
Engage with MOH at
National, County and Sub-county level Health Management Teams to support
quality improvement work in line with the Kenya Quality Model for Health at
facility and community level
·
Support existing
or help establish functional QI infrastructure at all levels
·
Develop and update
materials for QI trainings, continuous education, learning sessions and
coaching visits
·
Capacity building/
training of county, sub-county and facility level health management teams to be
quality improvement coaches
·
Mentoring Quality
and Work Improvement Teams and QI coaches at health facilities
·
Work with County
MOH to facilitate the readiness of health care facilities to provide quality
RMNCH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services at facility and community levels
·
Provide technical
expertise, coordination and supervision of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH
activities and to ensure maximum integration of project activities across and
within technical areas
·
Plan, organize and
facilitate trainings in infection prevention and control, commodity logistics
management, data quality assessments, and other packages for quality RMNCAH/FP,
Nutrition, and WASH service
·
Supervision and
team management of Service Delivery Officers
·
Work as a team
member for implementation of project activities, including work planning,
budgeting and accounting of finances, M&E and periodic reporting
·
Document
achievements, lessons learnt, and best practices throughout the program
implementation
Required
Qualifications
·
Degree in Medicine / Clinical
Medicine / Nursing. A Masters degree in Public Health will be an added
advantage
·
5+ years’ experience implementing
RMNCAH programs. Those with prior clinical practice and quality improvement
process experience will be preferred
·
Up-to-date knowledge on RMNH,
including EmONC, essential newborn care, IMCI, ANC, family planning, MIP,
immunization, supportive supervision and quality improvement systems
·
Competent in development and
implementation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities and reports
·
Computer literacy, particularly in
the use of MS Office
·
Proficiency in both written and
spoken English and Kiswahili
Gender
Advisor
Job ID: 2017-3008
Category: International Positions
Job ID: 2017-3008
Category: International Positions
Reporting
to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Gender Advisor will be responsible for
integrating gender into policy, culture, service delivery and in other elements
of programming.
This
includes implementing activities related to the influence of gender norms and
sociocultural practices on FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH programming, including
in the areas of prevention and management of SGBV.
Advisor
will also liaise with other staff and county teams at the health facility and
community levels to identify and implement activities to address the gaps and obstacles
related to optimum uptake of FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH and mainstream
gender into programming.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
·
Provide oversight to implementation
and coordination of interventions for gender mainstreaming within project
interventions
·
Provide leadership to develop tools
for organizational gender audit and gender analysis at the county level
·
Provide leadership during gender
analysis and the development and implementation of gender action plan being
guided by specific sociocultural contexts
·
Provide leadership in the design of
gender and SGBV community sensitization activities through adaptation of
existing BCC materials to transform norms
·
Provide leadership during development
and systematic implementation of monitoring and reporting framework for
interventions for the gender mainstreaming and prevention and management of
SGBV
·
Build the capacity of HCWs on gender
mainstreaming and integration targeting staff and partners as well as on SGBV
prevention and management using a multi-sectoral approach
·
Provide leadership on program
learning for gender related interventions, including the development of
scientifically and ethically sound research proposals and study tools, data
management, advocacy plans and dissemination of research findings through multiple
channels including abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication in
peer reviewed scientific journals
·
Provide technical support to staff,
sub-grantees and other stakeholders including government agencies to assess and
analyze the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of existing efforts in
integrating gender within their policies around FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH
·
Contribute to the development and/or
adaptation of national and international policies on SGBV to the local context
·
Provide leadership during development
of project proposals, concept notes and publications on gender mainstreaming
and SGBV interventions
·
Lead the preparation of annual work
plans and project reports on the gender element of the project as per donor
regulations
·
Participate in presentation of
reports to the donor on project implementation related to gender norms
·
Document and share with the donor and
other stakeholders lessons learned during implementation of gender
interventions
·
Develop technical and scientific capacity
of staff within the project and MOH
·
Provide guidance, mentorship and
supervision of line staff
·
Actively participate the resource
mobilization as required
Required
Qualifications
·
Experience working within the
devolved health system in Kenya
·
Advanced degree in degree in social
science, social work, public health
·
7+ years’ first-hand experience in
gender mainstreaming and/or SGBV programming
·
Knowledge of current global and
regional public health debates on gender interventions
·
Proven experience and skills in
research and advocacy and writing high quality donor reports
·
Proven experience working with
local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
·
Ability to extensively travel for
project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
·
Highly developed interpersonal and
communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
·
Highly developed cultural awareness
and ability to work well in an multicultural and matrix management environment
with people from diverse backgrounds
·
Strong results orientation, with the
ability to challenge existing mindsets
·
Experience of solving complex issues
through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
·
Ability to present complex
information in a succinct and compelling manner
·
Excellent verbal, written
interpersonal and presentation skills in English
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Adolescent
and Youth Health Advisor
Job ID: 2017-3007
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of party, the Adolescent and Youth Health Advisor will provide technical leadership and project oversight to address female and male adolescents and youth needs in RH/FP, MNH and nutrition in the 4 counties of Kakamega, Kisumu, Kitui and Migori.
Job ID: 2017-3007
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of party, the Adolescent and Youth Health Advisor will provide technical leadership and project oversight to address female and male adolescents and youth needs in RH/FP, MNH and nutrition in the 4 counties of Kakamega, Kisumu, Kitui and Migori.
in
Migori County, AYH Advisor will provide technical support and leadership to
adolescent health service delivery in the 4 counties and from time to time as
may become necessary, provide technical support to MOH at the national
level.
This
includes S/he preparing annual work plans, quality implementation of
interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating
partners.
In
collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the
design and implementation of evidence based high impact interventions for
adolescents and youth.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
·
Provide technical oversight,
strategic direction and definition of appropriate adolescent and youth-centered
project activities
·
Provide mentoring and capacity
building at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of
expertise including but not limited to:
1.
Strengthening community mobilization
in adolescent and youth health programming, including FP
2.
Increasing the use of appropriate IT
and social media to meet the health and FP needs of adolescents and youth
·
Ensure that FP training addresses
adolescent and youth-centered evidence based services
·
Provide technical assistance for
conducting site assessments and strengthening referral systems, in-service
training and supportive supervision
·
Coordinate advocacy, demand
generation, and policy support, across project sites as required
·
Lead the formulation of innovative
approaches for scale up of targeted adolescent/youth services
·
Actively participate in relevant technical
advisory/working groups and professional forums representing Jhpiego
·
Work with health care workers, county
governments, community members and project team members to identify
community-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake
of services
·
Identify and implement appropriate
facility and community based strategies to address adolescent/youth service
delivery gaps
·
Identify training needs for HCWs and
community health volunteers and assist in the design and implementation of measures
to address those needs
·
Work closely with the team members on
setting project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for
support from county counterparts
·
Work with MEL staff to design,
implement a plan to track data/results related to adolescent and youth services
to inform adjustments in project implementation
·
Collaborate with all local
stakeholders and implementing partners to ensure that all activities conform to
the requirements and regulations
·
Document successes, lessons learned
and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and
results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual
reports and other reporting requirements as requested
·
Document and maintain an inventory of
successful tools and approaches for adolescent and youth-sensitive services
·
Author/co-author abstracts,
presentations, and articles for journals and conferences
·
Maintain excellent relationships with
USAID and in-country stakeholders and develop rapid responses to their requests
·
Provide technical leadership to the
development the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring for
timely implementation and compliance to the requirements and regulations of the
award
Required
Qualifications
·
Demonstrated in-depth understanding
of Kenya’s healthcare system
·
Advanced degree in in adolescent
health, medicine, nursing/midwifery, social science, social work, social
communication, public health or related field
·
7+ years’ experience implementing
and/or providing technical assistance in adolescent/youth services programming
·
Demonstrated and relevant
international, regional or national experience, expertise and knowledge,
including research, activity implementation, management, strong technical
skills, capacity building and institutional development
·
Demonstrated experience training HCWs
and CHVs on adolescent/youth services and programming
·
Proven expertise in effective
adolescent/youth health programming; knowledge of adolescent/youth physical and
psychosocial development and knowledge of gender behaviors related to
adolescent health and FP
·
Demonstrated experience providing
capacity building assistance at individual and organizational levels
·
Skilled in at least two or more of
the following technical areas:
1.
strengthening service delivery
projects
2.
performance and quality improvement
3.
monitoring and evaluation
4.
and specifically, achieving increased
community mobilization and stakeholder support for adolescent/youth health
services
·
Demonstrated experience with a mix of
practical technical skills in adolescent/youth necessary for strengthening
adolescent/youth service delivery at the facility and community levels
·
Experience with achieving adolescent
and youth behavior change results through use of IT and social media
·
Familiarity with USAID’s
administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems
·
Proven track record managing a
project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team work
·
Excellent diplomacy skills and a
proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional
relationships with USAID, county counterparts and representatives from other
key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector
·
Demonstrated management,
coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to function
effectively with multiple counterparts in the public, NGO and private
for-profit sectors
·
Expertise in research to
practice—identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts
·
Excellent verbal, written
interpersonal and presentation skills in English
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
·
Ability to travel nationally to
project sites
Technical Advisor – FP / RMNH
Job ID: 2017-3006
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Technical Advisor will provide technical oversight in service delivery with emphasis on integrated reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (RMNH)/Nutrition services, supervision and quality improvement systems, & training and orientation systems.
This includes development, implementation and monitoring of the FP/RMNH components of the project’s work plan.
Responsibilities
Job ID: 2017-3006
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Technical Advisor will provide technical oversight in service delivery with emphasis on integrated reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (RMNH)/Nutrition services, supervision and quality improvement systems, & training and orientation systems.
This includes development, implementation and monitoring of the FP/RMNH components of the project’s work plan.
Responsibilities
·
Provide overall technical guidance
and leadership for implementation of activities within the FP/RMNH technical
area
·
Contribute to the capacity building
of the project staff and MOH competences in FP/RMNH knowledge and skills
·
Work with Division of Family Health
to develop and review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to
FP/MNH interventions
·
Review and analyze data for
performance monitoring of the FP/MNH program and utilize the data to take
corrective actions
·
Provide leadership in writing of
abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication
·
Provide guidance and support to
county staff to coordinate and link initiatives of other partners in supporting
health facilities in service delivery
·
Represent the project in national and
county technical committees including TWGs, ICCs and stakeholders meetings in
relation to MNCH programming
·
In collaboration with staff, prepare
and track the progress of program and activity budgets
·
Contribute in the preparation
quarterly and annual technical reports to the project and its funding agencies
Required Qualifications
·
Advanced degree in medicine,
nursing/midwifery, public health or related field
·
7+ years’ relevant professional
experience
·
Strong clinical experience in
application of FP/MNH knowledge and skills
·
Ability to manage projects, set
priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs
·
Strong background in management in decentralized/devolved
health system in Kenya
·
Experience working with donor funding
agencies and/or private sector foundations
·
Excellent verbal, written
communication and presentation skills
·
Computer literacy, particularly in
the use of MS Office
Service Delivery Advisor
Job ID: 2017-3005
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Service Delivery Advisor will be responsible for increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH/Nutrition services by strengthening health delivery systems and improving the quality of integrated health services in the 4 counties of Kakamega, Kisumu, Kitui and Migori.
With a duty station in Migori County, Advisor also provides technical support to the other three counties and from time to time as may become necessary to MOH at the national level.
This includes preparing annual work plans, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners.
Advisor should be knowledgeable on the organization of devolved health services, the functional and organizational structure of county governments in Kenya to allow for a seamless link between service delivery and county capacity for health systems development.
Responsibilities
Job ID: 2017-3005
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Service Delivery Advisor will be responsible for increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH/Nutrition services by strengthening health delivery systems and improving the quality of integrated health services in the 4 counties of Kakamega, Kisumu, Kitui and Migori.
With a duty station in Migori County, Advisor also provides technical support to the other three counties and from time to time as may become necessary to MOH at the national level.
This includes preparing annual work plans, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners.
Advisor should be knowledgeable on the organization of devolved health services, the functional and organizational structure of county governments in Kenya to allow for a seamless link between service delivery and county capacity for health systems development.
Responsibilities
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Provide technical
leadership/backstop, coordination and supervision of all RMNCAH activities in 4
focus counties, and to ensure maximum integration of project activities across
and within technical areas and counties
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Provide technical and programmatic
leadership in development and implementation of annual work plans
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Promote coordination and support for
the implementation of all key project activities, with emphasis in ensuring
high-quality program implementation at the facility and community levels
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Oversee monitoring visits to project
sites, analyze and provide feedback to the Deputy Chief of Party, stakeholders
and project partners
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Liaise with county governments on
health issues, coordinate, and liaise with other key external stakeholders
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Establish and maintain effective
project reporting, evaluation and communication systems
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Submit timely and accurate program
reports that meet donor requirements
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Provide all necessary support to
ensure the successful implementation of Project activities, including technical
oversight, work planning, budgeting, reconciliation of finances, and reporting
Required Qualifications
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Advanced degree in medicine,
nursing/midwifery, public health or related field
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7+ years of first-hand experience in
implementing RMNCAH/Nutrition projects
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Strong background in management of
decentralized/devolved health system in Kenya
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Must have demonstrated significant
knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: RH/FP, MNH, child
and adolescent health
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Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with government representatives, for-profit and not-for-profit
private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other
stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
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In-depth knowledge of USAID projects,
regulations, compliance and reporting. Previous experience with donor-funded
projects preferred
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Excellent verbal, written
communications and presentation skills with professional level oral and written
English
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Computer literacy, particularly in
the use of MS Office suite
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Ability to travel to the other
project sites as may become necessary
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org by 1st November 2017.
Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
Please include three references with your application.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply
Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org by 1st November 2017.
Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
Please include three references with your application.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply