APHIAPLUS KAMILI is a
five year project funded by U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).
APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.
The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
We are currently recruiting experienced individuals with excellent technical
skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly
motivated and able to work on a high pressure environment requiring
multi-tasking abilities.APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.
The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
Grants Manager
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration and working closely with relevant program staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for sub-grants financial and compliance administration.
Responsibilities
- Participate
in the selection of grantees for award including design of selection
criteria for sub-grantees and conducting pre-award assessments
- Determine
the risk profiles of prospective grantees and recommend action to mitigate
the risks identified
- Provide
fiscal oversight of sub-grant awards, ensuring accountability and
compliance
- Lead in
the development of grant management systems, policies and procedures
- Provide
technical advice to grants officers, grantees and program staff related to
grants management
- Mentor
and train grants officers and provide technical assistance for LIP
capacity building
- Resolve
any contractual issues arising from grants and make recommendations to the
Project Director
- Coordinate
the monthly grant reporting and processes necessary for reimbursements of
grantees
- Monitor
the quality of reports and policies existing in the partner organization,
identify any gaps and ways of addressing them
- Conduct
site visits and audit to monitor compliance with sub-award conditions
- Participate
in the close out of the partner organizations and ensure that all the
partners submit their final financial reports as per donor rules and
regulations.
Requirements
- A
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
- A
Certified Public Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience in a
non-profit environment
- Must
have experience in managing grants and sub-grants
- Knowledge
of U.S government grant making rules and regulations
- Well-developed
organizational and interpersonal skills, detail oriented; high degree of
accuracy and strong analytical skills are essential for this role
- Excellent
computer proficiency particularly working with spread sheets and
databases.
Program Officer Nutrition - (2 Positions Nyeri
& Embu)
Program Officers MNCH - (2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
County Integration Coordinator (CINCO)–(1 Position Meru)
The Program Officers to work within a defined geographic area to support health facility staff and communities to improve access to quality Maternal Neonatal and child (MNCH) health services, nutrition, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Reproductive Health (RH), Family Planning (FP), HIV/AIDS and Malaria services in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.
Responsibilities
Program Officers MNCH - (2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
County Integration Coordinator (CINCO)–(1 Position Meru)
The Program Officers to work within a defined geographic area to support health facility staff and communities to improve access to quality Maternal Neonatal and child (MNCH) health services, nutrition, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Reproductive Health (RH), Family Planning (FP), HIV/AIDS and Malaria services in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
implementation of nutrition, MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS/Malaria services
within designated regions of Central and Eastern Provinces
- Ensure
nutrition, MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS/Malaria services are integrated with
other health and non-health activities
- Provide
mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers in respective
discipline, with a focus on quality assurance / quality improvement
- Strengthen
linkages between facilities service delivery and community
- Implement
an annual rapid assessment of the county and feed information back to
relevant stakeholders
- Coordinate
sensitization workshops and advocacy sessions for community leaders and
other stakeholders in collaboration with APHIAplus partners
- Participate
in preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers
- Assist
in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports
- Assist
in program monitoring and evaluation
- Liaise
with the Ministries of Health officials
Requirements:
- Degree
in Social Science, Nutrition, Community Development, Public Health or
related field
- Clinical
Officer or Registered Nurse
- Possess
strong clinical and training skills in nutrition,
MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS
- At
least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in the
respective discipline
- Experience
working with MOH personnel and good knowledge of health systems and programs.
Knowledge of systems and experience with donor related projects will be an
added advantage
- Familiarity
with the National Health Strategic Plan/National Community Strategy
- A
demonstrated track record of providing mentorship and supervision for
strengthening healthcare services; training in quality improvement
approaches
- Critical
thinking and troubleshooting skills to facilitate program implementation
- Excellent
analytical, communication and report writing skills
- Computer
literacy, particularly in the use of MS office.
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and
detailed cover letter to the following email address by 29th February 2012:
HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer