About Evidence Action: Evidence Action scales proven interventions to
improve the lives of the poor in Africa and Asia. We implement cost-effective
interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence.
We voraciously self-evaluate, learn,
and improve our models for scaling with a commitment to transparency on
progress, impact, and value for money.
About Deworm the World Initiative: The Deworm the World Initiative enables
governments to eliminate the public health threat of worms through school-based
mass deworming programs.
We advocate for school-based
deworming to policymakers and provide technical assistance to launch,
strengthen and sustain school-based deworming programs.
We work directly with governments to
rapidly scale programs targeting all at-risk school-age children. Currently, we
provide technical assistance for school-based deworming in Kenya, India,
Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
About the National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP): The National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) is a government programme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) with the goal of removing parasitic worms as a public health problem among children in Kenya.
About the National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP): The National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) is a government programme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) with the goal of removing parasitic worms as a public health problem among children in Kenya.
The Programme aims to treat at least
5 million children aged 2-14 years in over 10,000 primary schools across Kenya
for at least five years.
The programme is in its third year
covering all areas where there is evidence of worm burden that is high enough
to warrant mass drug administration according to World Health Organization
(WHO) criteria. In its first and second years the programme dewormed 5.9 and
6.4 million children, respectively.
About the TUMIKIA Study: Building on the success of the NSBDP, the Government of Kenya (GoK) is keen to reach other members of the community also infected with worms.
About the TUMIKIA Study: Building on the success of the NSBDP, the Government of Kenya (GoK) is keen to reach other members of the community also infected with worms.
GoK wants to learn whether combining
school- and community-based deworming is a more effective method of controlling
and ultimately eliminating intestinal worms in Kenya compared to school-based
deworming alone.
This hypothesis is being investigated
through the TUMIKIA (TUangamize MInyoo Kenya Imarisha Afya) project, a trial
conducted by The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with
the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) alongside Deworm the
World Initiative at Evidence Action.
This is a two-year study leveraging
the NSBDP and implemented in coastal and western Kenya.
Organization: Evidence Action
Position Title: Senior Associate, TUMIKIA Study
Department / Section: TUMIKIA study
Duty Station: Nairobi, with regular travel to the field
Reports To: Project Manager
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as Senior Associate for the TUMIKIA study.
Position Title: Senior Associate, TUMIKIA Study
Department / Section: TUMIKIA study
Duty Station: Nairobi, with regular travel to the field
Reports To: Project Manager
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as Senior Associate for the TUMIKIA study.
The successful candidate will have a
passion for programme coordination and driven by a mission to continually
improve the quality of implementation and outcomes.
The Senior Associate will manage
TUMIKIA study activities at national and field level.
The position holder will ensure that
the study is implemented effectively, manage Evidence Action study staff and
serve as the organization’s focal point for partner relations with the study
team which comprises of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM),
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Ministry of Health officials in
Kwale county.
This role will work closely with the
Deworm the World (DtW) Kenya team that implements the national school based
deworming programmes.
The Senior Associate will be
responsible for managing the study work plan, funds, and a team of three
Associate Officers.
Description of Duties:
Budget and fiscal management
Description of Duties:
Budget and fiscal management
- Manage the TUMIKIA grant at Evidence Action
including oversight on efficient and cost effective budget execution
- Develop budgets for all activities that
Evidence Action contributes to the project
- Effectively communicate budget related issues
to both LSHTM and government partners in the county as may be necessary
- Coordinate funds disbursement as provided for
in the budget and the implementation strategy
- Liaise with the DtW Kenya team on cost sharing
of expenses e.g. supply chain costs
Personnel management
- Manage the Evidence Action team of Associates
working on the TUMIKIA project in Nairobi and Kwale
- Coordinate other non-project activities that
the TUMIKIA staff engage in as part of Evidence Action or the study team
- Ensure Evidence Action management team is
informed in good time on any staffing issues arising from the work of the
TUMIKIA study team
Programme implementation
- Act as the communication link person with
partners during TUMIKIA implementation
- Plan and coordinate execution of meetings
relating to implementation of the TUMIKIA project
- Ensure that TUMIKIA is implemented in line
with Evidence Action’s policies and guidelines
- Ensure all players (government, schools within
the study have the right communication regarding the study and its
relationship to the standard national school-based deworming
programme (NSBDP)
- Coordinate training activities for community
based deworming
- Ensure materials and supplies for the study
are distributed to the community arms according to plan
- Liaise with the NSBDP on programme plans in
order to align TUMIKIA implementation to these timelines
- Liaise with LSHTM on study designs for both
study areas and communicate the same to team members
- Attend relevant NSBDP meetings that provide an
opportunity for TUMIKIA’s visibility and positioning
- Liaise with the NSBDP in the management of any
policy related issues that can adversely affect the project
- Contribute to other relevant studies related
to TUMIKIA that are ongoing in Kwale and which add value to Evidence
Action’s Knowledge base on community treatment
- Ensure consistent and supportive messaging of
TUMIKIA and the NSBDP in Kwale so that the two projects get the requisite
support from the county government
Supply chain management
- Ensure training, monitoring forms and
community mobilization materials are designed in time
- Work with the DtW Kenya team on the
development of TUMIKIA study printing list, delivery to the printer and
monitoring of packaging of materials
- Liaise with the NSBDP and LSHTM on drugs
requisition, distribution and documentation for community treatment
- Manage distribution of materials, drugs and
community mobilization materials
- Coordinate all supply chain linkages between
school-based deworming (SBD) and community-based deworming (CBD) during
the cascade
Programme logistics
- Organize meetings at national and county level
in collaboration with the LSHTM
- Manage logistics for DtW participation in
TUMIKIA project activities
- Manage the logistics of drug and materials
distribution for CBD
Support to data management and
reporting
- Work with LSHTM on the reverse cascade (data
flow) within the county
- Liaise with the NSBDP on how data from TUMIKIA
sites would be used for programme reporting and avail the necessary data
from the field
- Keep track of key performance indicators of
the study implementation
- Donor report writing
Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health
management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences
from a recognized University
- Masters in relevant field is desirable
Relevant Experience and Key Skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in coordinating
public health projects and working with communities
- Experience in supply chain management
- Experience working with the government at the
county and sub-county levels in planning and implementing
programmes
- Experience in working with the Ministry of
Health’s community based public health interventions
- Experience in developing programme work plans
and budgets, donor and government reports and documentation of lessons
learnt
- Experience in development of training
materials
- Experience in managing teams
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work
as a part of a team and across multiple groups
- Strategic thinker with a passion for
innovations
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced
working environment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Proven skill in negotiation and managing
complex relationships
- Excellent networking skills
- Strong organizational skills including good
time management skills
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Position Title: Associate, Community Liaison
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Kwale County, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for field engagements for the TUMIKIA study in Kwale County.
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Kwale County, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for field engagements for the TUMIKIA study in Kwale County.
The successful candidate will have a
passion for field operations and implementation, and should be driven by a
mission to continually improve the quality of implementation and
outcomes.
The Associate will support in
implementation of TUMIKIA study activities in Kwale County.
The position holder will report to
the Senior Associate, who is responsible for overseeing TUMIKIA implementation
at Evidence Action.
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Field operations: Planning and implementation
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Field operations: Planning and implementation
- Develop community health extension worker
(CHEW) and community health volunteer (CHV) lists by cluster in
consultation with LSHTM
- Participate in the development of training
tools for community deworming
- Mobilize CHEWs and CHVs to trainings
- Mobilize CHVs to administer drugs in the
community
- Facilitate trainings as assigned by the
supervisor
- Ensure CHEWs and CHVs have received the
required materials and drugs in time for treatment
- Ensure the county government of Kwale and
LSHTM are adequately informed and represented at trainings and supervision
activities.
- Ensure the target CHEWs, CHVs and schools
receive timely communication on project delivery through available
channels of communication including Echo Mobile (mass SMS software)
- Work with the LSHTM team to monitor treatment
outcomes including availability of treatment data for other needs within
Evidence Action
- Coordinate field officers provided by LSHTM to
support delivery of community treatment at different timelines of the
cascade
- Advise the project manager on any conflicts or
challenges arising from communities or among CHVs that can compromise
treatment outcomes
- Ensure community mobilization activities are
optimally implemented ahead of community deworming days
- Attend NSBDP activities in Kwale county as may
be assigned by the supervisor
Reporting
- Write progress reports on community deworming
as instructed by the supervisor
- Document lessons learnt, successes, challenges
and recommendations
Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health
management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences
from a recognized University
Relevant experience and key skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating
and implementation of community health projects and working with
communities
- Experience working with county and sub-county
government officials in planning and implementing programmes
- Experience in working with the Ministry of
Health in community public health interventions
- Experience in monitoring programme work plans
and budgets
- Experience in development of training
materials
- Past experience in working with volunteers
- Excellent report writing skills
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work
as a part of a team and across multiple groups
- Strategic thinker with a passion for
innovations
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced
working environment
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Proven skill in negotiation and managing
complex relationships
- Excellent networking skills
- Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Position Title: Associate, Study Implementation
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Kwale County, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for coordinating and implementing field activities of the TUMIKIA study. This position is based in Kwale County.
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Kwale County, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for coordinating and implementing field activities of the TUMIKIA study. This position is based in Kwale County.
The successful candidate will have a
passion for programme planning and implementation, and should be driven by a
mission to continually improve the quality of implementation and outcomes.
The Associate will support in coordination of TUMIKIA study activities at field level (Kwale County).
The Associate will support in coordination of TUMIKIA study activities at field level (Kwale County).
The position holder will report to
the Senior Associate, who is responsible for overseeing TUMIKIA implementation
at Evidence Action.
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Planning and implementation
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Planning and implementation
- Coordinate the linkage between treatment
schools and treatment communities
- Manage government linkages with regard to the
study at the county
- Work closely with the LSHTM team in Kwale to
understand their schedule of activities and its impact on Evidence
Action’s delivery of its mandate to the study
- Participate in the planning and execution of
programme trainings and meetings at the county.
- Work with LSHTM on review of training tools
- Work with the Senior Associate on planning for
community treatments in the study sites
- Document lessons learnt from delivery of
treatment and other study activities and any support required thereof
- Ensure the project is implemented within
agreed upon timelines
- Ensure the government is adequately updated on
the progress of community treatment plans and trainings as assigned by the
study Senior Associate
- Monitor delivery of treatment during the
standard SBD and community treatment, paying attention to implications of
School Based Deworming (SBD) on community uptake of treatment
- Communicate partner linkages between NSBDP,
DtW Kenya, study team (LSHTM and KEMRI) and Kwale County partners
- Attend TUMIKIA meetings organized by Evidence
Action and its partners
- Track delivery of medicines at sub-county,
health facility and community unit level for community based treatment
- Track deworming tablets accountability forms
for the study
- Ensure consistent and supportive messaging of
TUMIKIA and the NSBDP in Kwale so that the two strategies get the
requisite support from the county government
- Attend NSBDP activities in Kwale county as may
be assigned by the supervisor
Reporting
- Contribute to donor reports that document
project progress and outcomes as instructed by the supervisor
- Document lessons learnt, successes, challenges
and recommendations
Qualifications:
Professional qualifications
Professional qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health
management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences
from a recognized University
Relevant experience and key skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating
and implementation of community health projects and working with
communities
- Experience working with county and
sub-county government officials in planning and implementing
programmes
- Experience in working with the Ministry of
Health in community public health interventions
- Experience in monitoring programme work plans
and budgets
- Experience in development of training
materials
- Past experience in working with volunteers
- Excellent report writing skills
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work
as a part of a team and across multiple groups
- Strategic thinker with a passion for
innovations
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced
working environment
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Proven skill in negotiation and managing
complex relationships
- Excellent networking skills
- Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Position Title: Associate, Study Implementation Supply Chain and Budgets
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for supply chain and budgeting for the TUMIKIA study.
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position: We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for supply chain and budgeting for the TUMIKIA study.
The successful candidate will have a
passion for supply chain, budgeting and tracking financial accountability, and
should be driven by a mission to continually improve the quality of
implementation and outcomes.
The position holder will report to
the Senior Associate, who is responsible for overseeing TUMIKIA implementation
at Evidence Action.
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Budgeting, disbursements and accountability
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Budgeting, disbursements and accountability
- Work with the Senior Associate in the
development of the funds disbursement protocol for community treatment.
- Develop budgets and manage funds disbursements
to community health volunteers (CHVs) and community health extension
workers (CHEWs) during trainings and supervision
- Liaise with Evidence Action finance team on
modalities for funds disbursement and accountability
- Ensure funds are fully accounted for by all
officials from both government and other partners
Supply chain
- Develop supply chain protocol and oversee
county distribution of materials to community arms of the study
- Work with Evidence Action procurement team and
the DtW Kenya logistician on vendor management for delivery of supplies
for community treatment
- Ensure proper logistical arrangements are in
place for the team during implementation of the cascade
- Manage logistics for DtW participation in
TUMIKIA project activities
- Work with the DtW Kenya Associate for Supply
Chain to manage the logistics of drug and materials distribution for CBD
from the national level to the counties
- Provide updates to the team based in Kwale on
any points of linkage with the NSBDP that need the study teams attention
e.g. drugs allocation and distribution, materials printing and
distribution and coordination of joint meetings
Programme support
- Monitor the policy landscape in the country at
the national level and how it affects TUMIKIA’s activities in Kwale.
- Communicate the same to the supervisor and
other team members for action
- Support the Senior Associate on TUMIKIA tasks
that are executed from Nairobi office and communicate the same to the
field team
- Facilitate trainings as assigned by the study
Senior Associate
- Support organization of meetings at national
and county level in collaboration with the LSHTM
Qualifications:
Professional qualifications
Professional qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health
management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences
from a recognized University
Relevant experience and key skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating
and implementation of community health projects and working with
communities
- Experience working with county and
sub-county government officials in planning and implementing
programmes
- Experience in working with the Ministry of
Health in community public health interventions
- Experience in developing and monitoring
programme work plans and budgets
- Experience in development of training
materials
- Experience in supply chain management
- Past experience in working with volunteers
- Excellent report writing skills
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work
as a part of a team and across multiple groups
- Strategic thinker with a passion for
innovations
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced
working environment
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Proven skill in negotiation and managing
complex relationships
- Excellent networking skills
- Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
