Regional Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Project (EAMNeCH) Coordinator
Country: Kenya
Location; Nairobi
Closing Date: June 22 2012
Description: Purpose of the position:
This project is funded under the Australia Africa Community
Engagement Scheme (AACES) This position reports to the EARO Director for Health
and HIV&AIDS and will work closely with the WVA AACES Coordinator.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- BSC
Degree and qualification in Public Health or social development fields.
- A
minimum of 5 years’ experience in the development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of maternal health and nutrition program in
developing country context.
- Experience
in multi country project management and coordination
- Experience
of working in an advisory capacity at regional or national level.
- Up
to date knowledge of maternal & child health and nutrition issues.
- Knowledge
of maternal and child health and nutrition assessment, planning,
monitoring and evaluation.
- Substantial
experience in capacity building program, and in developing training
materials regarding maternal & child health and nutrition for
information, education and communication purposes.
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills and willingness and ability to work
as part of a team.
- Ability
to plan and implement own work with limited support.
- A
readiness to work with people with widely differing cultures, beliefs and
personal circumstances.
- Strategic
and analytical thinking skills.
- Good
IT skills to operate independently.
Job Details
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who wish to apply for this
position should send an application letter and detailed CV towvaro_recruit@wvi.org by 22nd June,
2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
As a child-focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
As a child-focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of
all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible.