FHI360 is a global health and development
organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create
lasting change.
Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.
We seek qualified candidates for the following positions based in Rift Valley, Kenya.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
6 Positions
Location: APHIAplus Project-Rift Valley Province-KenyaFounded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.
We seek qualified candidates for the following positions based in Rift Valley, Kenya.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
6 Positions
Reference #: FHI360-MEO-006
This position will be responsible for APHIAplus Rift Valley field office program data collection and management activities.
The officer will assist in coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities of the APHIAplus Rift valley districts level, focusing specifically on capacity building of partners on systems for collecting data for measuring project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management
of project data bases in the field office.
- Assist
in coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities of the APHIAplus
Rift Valley at district level, focusing specifically on capacity building
of partners on systems for collecting data for measuring project
implementation.
- Under
the Associate Director, M&E’s guidance, offer technical assistance to
implementing partners to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation
plans.
- Provide
logistical support to ensure constant availability and technical support
to ensure use of approved standardized tools by facilities and
implementing partners in accordance with guidelines stipulated by USAID
and GOK.
- Ensure
implementing partners understand the project indicators, have a functional
system for collecting, analysis and synthesis of monitoring data.
- Offer
technical support on reporting tools, data management processes, analysis
and interpretation of indicators to implementing partners to meet program
requirements.
- Train
facilities and implementing partners on reporting requirements, indicator
definitions and use of data tools.
- Plan
and facilitate capacity building and training of implementing partners in
monitoring and evaluation through formal and informal adult learning
methods.
- Coordinate
collection of APHIAplus Rift Valley program activities data to ensure it
is complete and timely.
- Coordinate
routine data quality assessments within respective regions.
- Provide
support to implementing partners in compiling monthly reports and basic
data analysis.
Minimum Requirements:
- MS/MA/MPH
in relevant field with 3-5 years relevant experience or BS/BA in relevant
field with at least 5-7 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Computer
proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including
advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel,
Stata, MS Access and experience in setting up data bases.
- Demonstrated
experience with Health Management Information Systems and ability to
transfer knowledge through informal and formal training.
Associate Technical Officer - Clinical Mentors
8 Positions
Location: APHIAplus Project-Rift Valley Province-Kenya
Reference #: FHI360- ATOCM-007
This position will provide leadership for country based mentorship teams to who will provide support to DHMT and facility based health care providers on various program supported clinical interventions in 11 counties in the Rift Valley Province.
These clinical area include ART including pediatric, PMTCT, RH/FP, MCH, HTC and to the possible lab support.
Key Responsibilities:
8 Positions
Location: APHIAplus Project-Rift Valley Province-Kenya
Reference #: FHI360- ATOCM-007
This position will provide leadership for country based mentorship teams to who will provide support to DHMT and facility based health care providers on various program supported clinical interventions in 11 counties in the Rift Valley Province.
These clinical area include ART including pediatric, PMTCT, RH/FP, MCH, HTC and to the possible lab support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support
CC/ART patients by offering clinical services; clinically stage the
patients using the WHO classification and recommend relevant
investigations for patients to prepare them for ART treatment initiation
for 60% of the time.
- Recommend
relevant treatment and care for patients with opportunistic infections and
recommend initiation of ART treatment in accordance with the NASCOP
recommended guidelines.
- Offer
mentorship to service providers in Comprehensive care centers attending to
HIV infected adults and children.
- Liaise
with other project staff members in result areas concerned with prevention
and mitigation of those affected and infected by HIV.
- Coordinate
and provide needed programmatic support to ensure the health facilities
with high patient and workloads and poor performing sites in terms of
initiating patients on treatment are mentored and the necessary skills and
confidence is transferred to the clinicians.
- Ensure
and assist in referrals both within the facility and outside of the
facility for appropriate HIV/AIDS services.
- Ensure
quality of care is attained for patients seeking the services.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution and registered with the
Clinical Officers’ Council.
- 3-5
years experience working in a health facility offering HIV Comprehensive
care and treatment. Trained in HIV management, care and treatment.
- Additional
training in both pediatric and adult rational ART use is an added
advantage.
- Demonstrable
knowledge of HIV knowledge and the various interventions being offered to
prevent and control the morbidity and mortality arising from the infection
will be an added advantage.
or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than November 2, 2011.
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