Program Officer – Program & Operations
Overview
PharmPrEP is an
Implementation Science project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation (BMGF), where Jhpiego is working in collaboration with the Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre (Seattle) and University of
Washington (Seattle) to conduct several studies to evaluate the delivery of
oral PrEP through the pharmacy model. The studies will be conducted in Nairobi,
Kiambu, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, and Siaya counties.
Responsibilities
Provide
support in the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of project
activities
Participate
in the development of the project work plans and support the preparation and
monitoring of activity budgets
Support
sub-award management including the development of sub-award milestones and
budgets, monitoring implementation and compliance to donor and Jhpiego policies
Compile
periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) project reports and provide relevant
programmatic information for internal and external reporting purposes
Maintain
records and monitor the implementation of project activities, providing
continuous feedback to the project team, and seeking assistance in
problem-solving as necessary
Organize
and coordinate logistics for project activities and meetings. This includes
scheduling the activities, compiling and organize relevant background
materials, documenting and disseminating minutes/reports, and following up on
the action plans.
Representation
of the project in professional forums that include meetings and workshops with
Government and other institutional partners
Facilitate
the procurement and management of consultants, supplies, and assets required
for project implementation
Coordinate
domestic and international travel for project staff which includes booking air
tickets, airport transfers, arranging for travel advances, making hotel
reservations, etc.
Liaise
with the administration manager to provide efficient field transport services
to project staff and ensure accurate maintenance of vehicles, transport-related
records, and systems
Mentor,
motivate, and supervise the administrative staff under his/her supervision
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in public health, social science, business administration or related
qualification
Minimum
of 5 (five) years relevant experience working with health or related programs
in the nonprofit sector in a similar capacity
Critical
thinking and problem-solving skills to facilitate program implementation
Excellent
organizational skills including the ability to work in a complex environment
with multiple assignments sometimes under short deadlines
Excellent
analytical, verbal, written communication and presentation skills
Good
interpersonal skills, dynamic personality, and a team player
Computer
proficiency, particularly in the use of MS Office suite
How To Apply