Program Manager Job in Kenya

HIV/TB Program Manager (Hagadera)

Description

Job Summary:

Under the guidance and supervision of Health Team Leader and in collaboration with the sector managers of the integrated health team, the HIV/AIDS Manager shall be responsible for the overall implementation of all HIV and TB related services offered in Hagadera Refugee Camp.

Responsibilities:

Program Management.
  • Coordinate all activities under HIV and TB prevention, care, treatment and support program as per UNHCR, CDC and MOH guidance.
  • Ensure QA and QC activities are conducted as per National guidelines in all HIV and TB program areas.
  • Ensure timely ordering of program commodities, distribution to the sites, regular monitoring to avoid stock outs and ensure proper storage.
  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained and upheld by program staff.
  • Ensure accurate HIV and TB activities records are maintained and kept, relevant reports generated and submitted as required.
  • Work with other health program to ensure integration of HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment activities into other sectors.
  • Organize and attend regular program staff and community leaders meetings
  • Liaise with other implementing agencies including NASCOP and MoH to ensure a multi-sectoral approach to HIV and TB.
  • Maintain updated libraries of manuals and other resources for HIV and TB in the health program.

Finance and Grants Management
  • Represent the HIV and TB program in grants meetings (grants opening, budget review and grants closure meetings).
  • Participate in proposal development and donor reports writing.
  • Prepare spending, procurement and staffing plans for the HIV and TB program.
  • Ensure diligence in grants utilization

Communication and Reporting
  • Keep the Health Team Leader and RH/HIV Coordinator informed of all developments and issues through regular situation reports.
  • Ensure timely submission of accurate HIV and TB progress reports as required by donors.

Supervision & Leadership
  • Provide technical and /or administrative supervision HIV & TB national and incentive staff.
  • Identify staffing/capacity gaps and recommend to the Health team leader for action.
  • Provide mentorship to field based program staff.

Networking & Coordination
  • Liaise with other implementing partners in providing holistic services for the target population through referral and linkage.
  • Participate in the HIV stakeholders meeting.

Qualification
  • Bachelors’ degree or diploma in Public Health, Community health or other social sciences.
  • At least three years experience in overall HIV and TB programming including  evidence based interventions targeting the youth and programs targeting key population especially female sex workers.
  • Good leadership and communication skills
  • Good interpersonal relations
  • Culturally sensitive and able to work in a challenging environment under minimal or no supervision.