Project Associate
SCOPE OF WORK
Amref Health Africa in
Kenya (Amref), jointly with Amref Italy is implementing a Tuberculosis (TB)
pilot project to promote patient-centered care for TB patients through
digitization of facility and community data in Nakuru County. The project is
funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to synergize
the Global Fund TB grant, for which Amref is the non-state Principal Recipient
(PR) for 2021 – 2024. Through the AICS TB project, Amref will work with
Division of Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program (DNTLD-P) and TB
coordinators to roll out the digitization of TB patient data using T-Bu lite, a
mobile application for TB diagnosis and treatment monitoring at the health
facility level.
Amref is seeking a
qualified Project Associate to support the implementation of T-Bu Lite at
health facility level by providing technical expertise in project coordination
and implementation at the targeted health facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Co-ordination,
planning and implementation of project activities.
Preparation
of monthly, quarterly and annual work plans.
Managing
relevant project financial transactions.
Participating
in meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and
partnerships.
Monitoring,
mentorship, provision of technical guidance and capacity development of health
facility staff to enable successful implementation of the project.
Preparation
of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor
requirements.
Planning
and executing project operations research
Documentation
and dissemination of best practices, lessons learnt and project human interest
stories
Any
other duties assigned by the Project Officer and/or Programme Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in a health-related discipline such as Nursing, Clinical Medicine,
Public Health or an equivalent.
At
least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy NGO working in health
programming preferably in the TB and HIV/AIDS field.
Hands
on experience in project coordination, monitoring, reporting and documentation
Good
interpersonal skills
Excellent
written and oral communication skills
Strong
report writing and minute taking skills
High
honesty and integrity
Strong
problem solving and decision-making skills
A
self-starter with the ability to take initiative
Ability
to work under minimal supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong
IT skills: Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages
(MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
Fluency
in English with good verbal and written skills.
How To Apply
The closing date will be
Tuesday 24 October, 2023.