NGO Jobs in Isiolo Kenya – USAID funded project


APHIAplus Imarisha is an AMREF led USAID-funded integrated health programme in the Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by 6 consortium partners.

The programme operates in 8 counties of Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir and Tana.
 

Within the consortium, BroadReach Healthcare has been charged with the responsibility of coordinating, tracking and implementing innovations within the consortium.
 
BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus Imarisha, is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe. 

The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks. 

The company has particular expertise in the management and scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa.
 
Towards improving access to quality service delivery and increasing demand to quality high impact interventions, APHIAplus Imarisha proposes various innovative healthcare financing solutions. 


Vacancy: Healthcare Financing Specialist
 
Type of position: Consultant
 
Location: Kenya’s NAL region, Isiolo reporting office
 
Closing date for applications: May 31, 2013
 
Position summary

BRHC seeks to hire a Healthcare Financing Specialist on a consultancy basis to provide technical assistance in implementing relevant innovations, establish and facilitate relevant operations research, documentation, monitoring and evaluation systems, and processes and procedures for healthcare financing interventions. 

This position is based in Isiolo Kenya, but with responsibility in all 8 counties. 

The Healthcare Financing Specialist reports to the BRHC Team Lead.
 
Consultancy tasks and responsibilities
 
Working with the BRHC Team Lead and the Senior Programme Officers in Isiolo and Garissa, the consultant will:
  • Design healthcare financing projects, develop implementation and operational guidelines for each intervention, as well as protocols for related operations research, monitoring and evaluation.
  • detailed concept notes on the implementation of all relevant interventions as promised in the technical proposal and year two workplan.
  • Conduct baselines and assessments.
  • Facilitate programme partnerships with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders including the World Bank, Population Council, GIZ, NHIF, and Danida, among others.
  • Document emerging lessons from existing healthcare financing interventions and make recommendations for their applicability to APHIAplus Imarisha.
Consultant Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in healthcare financing or related post graduate degree and 7+ years of experience developing and managing healthcare financing programs for vulnerable populations.
  • Excellent, up-to-date understanding of the following: healthcare financing mechanisms, Ministry of Health and donor-funded healthcare financing projects, performance based financing, output based aid, NHIF and other risk-pooling or insurance schemes, vulnerable populations in Kenya.
  • Monitoring and evaluation experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working on USAID programs a plus.
  • Existing relationships with Ministries of Health and/or Finance, NHIF, and/or healthcare financing stakeholders in Kenya a plus.
  • Self-motivated, with ability to produce high quality work on time and within budget.
  • Ability to work on diverse teams.

Vacancy: Program Officer 

(2 Openings)
 
Type of position: Full time
 
Location: (1) Marsabit; (1) Mandera or Wajir
 
Closing date for applications: May 31, 2013
 
Position summary

BRHC is recruiting (2) Program Officers to be based in Mandera and Marsabit. 

The key role of for the position is to work with healthcare leaders, such as the private sector health leadership, Ministry of Health and other government officials, and private sector health care workers, to support improved access and quality of health services.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the implementation of capacity building program for private healthcare professionals on the topics of HIV/AIDS (including ART), TB, malaria and reproductive health
  • Work with Ministry of Health to facilitate delivery of mentorship packages and performance-based financing to private health providers
  • Strengthen referral programs between private and government health facilities
  • Monitor program outcomes and implement continuous quality improvement
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders in government, private sector and within the project
  • Promote the interface between Ministry of Health and private partners in:
  • Referrals and linkages
  • Commodities procurement
  • Quality assurance
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Work with Senior Program Officers and technical experts to develop and pilot innovative approaches that leverage the capacity of local private stakeholders to address Northern Kenya’s health and development challenges
  • Advocate for public private partnerships
  • Ensure high quality, timely reporting by private sector providers
  • Together with DHMT, ensure DHMT supportive supervision to both private and public facilities
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in medical or health field and 3+ years of relevant experience. Diploma in related field and 7+ years’ experience
  • Experience in public health programming with special preference to experience in HIV/AIDS, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programming, preferably with a USAID implementing partner
  • Experience working with the private health sector and/or commercial business a plus
  • Willingness and ability to work in Northern Kenya
  • Understanding of key stakeholders, geography, culture, and institutions in Kenya, preferably Northern Kenya
  • Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the proven ability to foster good will and build consensus at all organizational levels
  • High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
Desired Skills
  • Comfortable in rapidly changing and uncertain environments, including multi-tasking
  • Able and willing to travel extensively, as work demands
  • High level of professionalism and leadership combined with a passion for health issues
  • Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
  • Fluency in Northern Kenyan dialects
How to apply: 

(Please – no phone calls.)
 
To submit your CV and create an on-line profile with BRHC, please go to www.brhc.com - click on the “Careers” tab then “BRHC Global Opportunities” to apply for the position. (Highly Recommended)
 
To submit your cover letter and CV by E-mail: Please send it to broadreach01@brhc.com.

(Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.)
 
BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with an annual performance bonus.
 
BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.