Dreams Field Officer
American International Health Alliance – We believe that for investments in global health to have a real and sustainable impact, they must be predicated on a strong foundation. That’s why our partnerships and initiatives emphasize a comprehensive, holistic, and integrated approach to health systems strengthening and developing human resources for health.
American International Health Alliance is seeking to fill the
following positions to be based in Siaya and Migori Counties: is seeking to
fill the following positions to be based in Siaya and Migori Counties:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
American International Health Alliance – We believe that for investments in global health to have a real and sustainable impact, they must be predicated on a strong foundation. That’s why our partnerships and initiatives emphasize a comprehensive, holistic, and integrated approach to health systems strengthening and developing human resources for health.
Department: Programs
Location: Siaya or Migori County (to be assigned)
Reports to: Program Coordinator, DREAMS
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Field Officer
(FO) will be the site‐level coordinator of all interventions in the FO’s
assigned ward service delivery points on the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient,
Empowered, AIDS‐free, Mentored, and Safe) project. As the site level
coordinator, s/he will work closely with all levels of the program
staff, lay workers, and project partners and stakeholders within the assigned
wards/county. The FO will ensure all interventions are implemented per evidence‐based
guidance and reported per project and donor requirements.
Responsibilities:
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Coordinate the implementation of the package of DREAMS
interventions within the assigned wards per intervention guidance and
directives
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Work closely with the Program Coordinator, technical coordinators
and Monitoring &
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Evaluation (M&E) team to offer capacity building, mentorship
and conduct supportive supervision and spot checks while overseeing performance
of a team of lay workers supported under the program
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Provide overall oversight and supportive supervision of day to day
program planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting achievements in
consultation with the Program Coordinator and technical coordinators to ensure
reaching intervention targets
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Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships
with County relevant GOK Ministries, CSO’s and other relevant local
stakeholders within the areas of operation, as applicable
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Develop clear monthly work plans based on approved quarterly
project work plans with clear objectives/deliverables based on targets
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Support in training, coaching and coordinating regular review
meetings with intervention specific facilitators, Change Agents and Mentors
while tracking progress against annual targets, and addressing issues raised in
the field
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Working closely with the M&E team, provide oversight in data
quality audits, daily update of services and prepare weekly, monthly and
quarterly ward‐level reports based on intervention gap analysis
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Submit the required weekly, monthly and quarterly reports per set
timeframes and ensuring compliance to the M&E team and donor requirements
with a focus on quality
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Participate in trainings, supervision visits, weekly and all
project planning and review meetings while maintaining accurate reports to
inform next steps
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Ensure that AIHA/Kenya is compliant with all PEPFAR/OGAC reporting
requirements for the DREAMS project for MERS, DATIM, SIMS, special initiatives,
etc.
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Liaise with the donor, key stakeholders and partners, and other
implementing partners as needed
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Documentation of best practices, challenges and success stories
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Any other duties as applicable and required
Qualifications
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A Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or Counselling
Psychology, a Degree in a relevant course from a reputable University will be
an added advantage
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At least three years of progressive experience working in a
comprehensive HIV or GBV prevention interventions among adolescents and OVC
programing
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Experience working under the Kenya DREAMs project.
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Commitment to understanding and responding to the most urgent
needs and rights of vulnerable adolescents and youth in regard to HIV/AIDS and
SGBV.
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Familiarity with development, child protection, social and
cultural issues.
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Experience with U.S. Government donor compliance and reporting.
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Ability to develop and maintain close relationships with various
stakeholders.
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Ability to work effectively with diverse coworkers and project
participants.
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Self‐starter and strong multi‐tasking and problem‐solving
skills.
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Must be very dependable and detail oriented.
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Effective and diplomatic communicator at all levels.
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Personal and professional maturity and judgment.
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Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight
deadlines.
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English and Swahili fluency is essential, Luo fluency will be an
added advantage.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and the Internet.
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Must be willing to travel in‐country and provide on‐side
leadership.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‐paced
environment, set priorities, work independently and in a team environment.
How to Apply
Submit a CV and Cover Letter to HRKenya@aiha.com
Applications are due by Saturday, June 30, 2018
Must include job position in the e‐mail subject
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