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 position based in Nairobi, Kenya:
Senior Technical Officer, Reproductive Health / Family Planning
(RH/FP)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 position based in Nairobi, Kenya:
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-STO-011
The Senior Technical Officer (STO) for Reproductive Health/Family Planning (RH/FP) will work under the guidance of the Reproductive Health Advisor to advance FHI 360’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) portfolio in Kenya.
S/he will provide programmatic and technical support for planning and implementation of ongoing and new SRH research and program activities, including family planning, maternal and Newborn health, prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and integration of RH with other sectors and health services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster
strong working relationships with the Ministries of Health, other
collaborating partners and donors to advance ongoing and new RH
initiatives.
- Assist
with development of concepts and proposals to mobilize resources,
particularly field support funding, to address RH needs and priorities in
Kenya.
- Participate
in the development and review of RH guidelines and training materials,
particularly for family planning.
- Contribute
to development of RH technical and programmatic capacity both within FHI
360 and with key strategic partners and collaborating institutions.
- Assist
with monitoring, reporting and documentation of FHI 360’s RH achievements
in collaboration with project managers, partners and sponsors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Medical
Doctor with specialist qualifications in obstetrics/gynecology or public
health and 3-5 years relevant experience; MS in Nursing or equivalent
degree with 5-7 years relevant experience; or BS/Diploma in Nursing with
7-9 years of relevant experience.
- Strong
working knowledge of the Ministries of Health and public health system in
Kenya.
- Demonstrated
experience in establishing and maintaining strong collaborative
relationships with a wide variety of professionals and organizations,
including facilitating multi-sectorial alliances for RH at both local and
national levels.
- Excellent
written and oral communications skills with outstanding interpersonal
skills, including proven ability to work collaboratively and
diplomatically on a team
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter 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 January 4, 2012.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
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