Job Title: Program Officer
Hiring Organization: CFK
Africa
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/23/2024
The
position reports to Program Lead Community Health Services.
Location:
Kibera/Kamukunji/Makadara
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To
organize and conduct meetings with local government representatives at the
county and sub-county levels; train Primary Health Care Staff and
community health promoters to promote access and utilization to quality
facility-based management of common newborn and childhood illnesses while
also enhancing the delivery of reproductive and maternal health services.
- Introduce
target Community Health Promoters with/to the project objectives and
activities and provide implementation of activities per proposed project
requirements.
- Conduct
training, education sessions, and awareness campaigns according to project
requirements.
- Responsible
for monitoring the progress of the project, collecting data on key
performance indicators, and evaluating the impact of project activities on
maternal and child health outcomes in collaboration with the MEAL team.
- Create
a working relationship between Community Health Promoters and facilities
staff in terms of project information flow.
- Work
in collaboration with the Communication team in preparing success stories,
press releases, articles, and case studies.
- Provide
regular technical assistance to Primary Health Care staff and Community
Health Promoters to ensure the effectiveness of community mobilization
activities.
- Represent
the MNCH promotion activities towards the County and sub-county health
authorities as well as the various coordination bodies.
- Advocate
for policies and interventions that support maternal and child health at
local and, national, leveraging evidence generated by the project to
influence decisionmakers.
- Provide
monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports and other required
information on a regular basis and timely manner to community health
services lead.
- Any
other duty as assigned by supervisor.
Academic
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Public Health, Community Health, social studies, or a related
field. Master’s degree preferred.
- At
least 3 years of experience working directly with communities in informal
settlements, preferably in a leadership or coordination role.
- Proven
track record of successfully managing community led development projects,
from planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience
working collaboratively with local governments, NGOs, and other
stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Strong
facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build trust and rapport with diverse groups of people.
- Deep
understanding of the health dynamics and challenges faced by residents of
informal settlements, as well as their strengths and resilience.
Compensation:
- Compensation
is dependent upon qualifications and experience in line with CFK Africa
Salary Band for the role.
How To
Apply
Qualified
applicants may send their CVs indicating the Role title to recruitment@cfkafrica.org
and fill
the below application form by May 3rd, 2024, at
midnight. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants
from Kibera and other informal settlements are encouraged to apply.
About CFK
Africa:
