Director of Technical Services
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS.
EGPAF in Kenya is looking to recruit a highly innovative and motivated organisational leader to work as the Director of Technical Services based in Nairobi.
The Role
- Reporting
to the Country Director, the Director of Technical Services (DTS) has
supervisory and managerial responsibility over all aspects of overall
program design; management; reporting; representation, coalition
development and networking; research and documentation; advocacy, and
resource mobilisation.
- This
is a high level leadership position within EGPAF Kenya that will be part
of the Executive Leadership Team.
- S/he
will lead a strong team of project Directors engendering a collaborative
team spirit focused on achievement of program goals and objectives.
- The
DTS will oversee all EGPAF Kenya program activities and ensure EGPAF Kenya
program is technically sound, well planned and accountable with measurable
impact.
- The
position will also ensure program implementation is consistent with EGPAF
strategic plan, values, mission and vision.
Who we are looking for:
- Medical
Doctor with at least 10 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS/TB care, treatment
and prevention, Maternal and Child Health, in a developing country
context; MPH a plus
- At
least 5 years’ experience designing and implementing facility and
communitybased PMTCT, HIV/AIDS/TB programs
- Experience
in research design and monitoring and evaluation, including reviewing and
interpreting HIV/AIDS/TB programs data
- Experience
in managing a large Health program
- Experience
coordinating with Government, US Government agencies, other donors and
NGOs
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills (English and Kiswahili)Knowledge of
another international language would be an added advantage.
- Ability
to interact at policy level and facility level with ease
- Excellent
computer skills
- Strong
analytical and report writing skills
- Willingness
to travel extensively within Kenya, work extended periods in the field and
interact effectively with local communities, and to learn new approaches
- Ability
to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated
ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team setting
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
submit your application attaching current resume’ to:
kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org .
The closing date is 25th August 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
