The
Organization
The Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO) is a regional organization focusing on quality health education and training in the Eastern Africa region.
Our mandate is to contribute to the development of human resources for health
through quality training in ophthalmology; set standards for professional
ophthalmic practice; facilitate continuous professional development; contribute
to health policy development; and, promote research which advances
ophthalmology in the region.The Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO) is a regional organization focusing on quality health education and training in the Eastern Africa region.
We're looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and self-driven person with a keen interest in the health sector to join a team of professionals to build an institution that will support the above functions in the region.
You must be dynamic, be able to work in a team environment and be a catalyst for peer learning on key issues within the organization. You must be able to keep yourself and the organization abreast with changing sector knowledge and best practices.
Programme Officer Position
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the person will primarily carry out programme design, planning, budgeting, and take a leadership role in implementation.
The position holder will liaise with partners and members to understand their expectations and needs to be able to provide timely and effective support.
S/he will carry out monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities independently and also as part of a team. The person may be required to represent the organization in external events.
The person will ensure that the organization’s resources are effectively and efficiently utilized in delivering on programmes in line with the objectives and in pursuit of the mission of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing
leadership in programme design, budgeting, planning and implementation;
- programme
monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning including development and
use of various information management tools;
- Providing
timely, complete and accurate and relevant information to stakeholders on
a continuous basis;
- Generate
relevant data that will support all aspects of effective and efficient
programming;
- Compile
accurate, comprehensive activity and programme reports;
- Assist in
updating and organizing organizational information shared in various
media;
- Organize and
manage different kinds of events relating to programmes and visibility;
- Participate
and/or represent the organization in forums relevant to organizational
mission;
- Administration
of the programme’s budgets and expenditures and ensure timely and accurate
accountability of resources in his/her charge; and,
- Analyze,
document and disseminate emerging trends and knowledge in the sector.
Required
Qualities:
- An interest in
health sector, development work, health training, and public policy;
- Experience in
NGO work will be a plus;
- Good
understanding of programming tools and approaches including Project Cycle
Management, Logframes, RBM, and basic approaches in M&E;
- Excellent team
player;
- Experience in
administration and events organization;
- Good
understanding of knowledge management;
- Ability to work
with minimal or no supervision;
- Some exposure to
electronic data management systems;
- Team player and
willingness to work in a multi-cultural team setting;
- Willingness to
learn new approaches.
Required
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Health Systems Management, Public Health, Public policy or any
other related degree. Graduate degree will be a plus.
- Good organizational
skills and attention to detail;
- Strong
analytical and report writing skills;
- Excellent
command of the English language.
- Demonstrated
ability to plan and facilitate workshops;
- Possess computer
skills including MS Office applications, internet, and emails;
- Experience in
supporting and/or carrying our research.
Duration: 1 year with the
possibility of extension depending on performance.
Location: Secretariat in Nairobi, with occasional travel to the field.
To apply for these positions, please send your application letter and a detailed CV and contacts of at least 3 referees before April 4, 2012 to:
The Programme Manager,
E-mail: information@eacokut.org
Location: Secretariat in Nairobi, with occasional travel to the field.
To apply for these positions, please send your application letter and a detailed CV and contacts of at least 3 referees before April 4, 2012 to:
The Programme Manager,
E-mail: information@eacokut.org