Field Officers
Field Officers will support day-to-day implementation of the
Global Fund Malaria project activities towards realizing deliverables geared to
ensure program quality, documentation and reporting. The field officer will
also support engagements in the counties with key stakeholders with the overall
support and guidance by the Project Officer/ Regional Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in planning for monthly project field
activities adhering to guidelines and projects standards
- Promote innovative methods towards achievement of
project objectives
- Support in successful implementation and tracking of
project activities assigned in the field and reporting to the immediate
supervisors
- Providing mentorship to MOH and community actors
towards proper execution of Malaria and community based activities
- Writing detailed reports on the activities done
during field work
- Work closely and promote good working relationships
with the County department of health, key partners and relevant
stakeholders
- Attending seminars, training, meetings and workshops
related to the project in order to gather more information and experience
- Assist in developing positive work attitudes with
the people in the field and the related offices (acting as a go between by
relaying any communication from the ground to the regional coordinator
- Monitor and report on the changing environments in
the field in order co-ordinate well with the group targeted by the project
- Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
Job Specifications/ Qualifications
- Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Social Science ,
Community Health, Public Health or related studies with experience in
community based work or related field
- Minimum of two year field experience in Community
Health within a Public Health NGO
- Experience working with Malaria prevention
intervention and health service delivery with county health department and
community health volunteers
- Knowledge in use of computer applications skills –
Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint and internet with the ability to format
documents and interpret data for decision making
- Ability to learn new skills, employ them rapidly and
work well under deadlines with minimum supervision
- Must have the ability to travel and work in
difficult circumstances with geographical knowledge of Kakamega County
- Proven experience working with devolved structures
at the county level and understanding of Community Health Strategy
structures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in the implementation of Global Fund
Malaria grant is an added advantage
Other competencies:
- Interpersonal skills and efficiency in task
execution
- Ability to compile data required for reports
- Flexibility, being able to manage time and deliver
results
- Innovative thinker to face situation that need fast
and life changing decisions
- Teamwork to networking with different stakeholders,
to achieve a common goal
- Conflict resolution skills
How to Apply
Applications should be sent strictly via e-mail to jobs@kanco.org
Application Deadline: COB, 30th September,
2022
Please note that we can only accept applications received by
email. Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be
accepted.
Please submit a cover letter and a résumé. On the subject
line, indicate the title of position applied for.
KANCO is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate against: color, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or
belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS Status, and
disability.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted
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