Vacancy: Health Plans / mHealth Project Officer
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
PharmAccess Foundation
This group of non-profit
organizations has a shared goal, working towards achieving inclusive health
care for Africa. In doing so, we contribute to healthier populations and social
and economic development.
Our integrated approach consists of
complementary initiatives that aim to increase investments and resources,
efficiency and effectiveness within the healthcare system.
By combining standards for quality
improvement (SafeCare), loans for healthcare providers (Medical Credit Fund),
health plans (health insurance), mHealth, in-depth impact research and
advocacy, we simultaneously stimulate the demand for and supply of health care for
the informal sector.
The approach of PharmAccess has
helped shape the agenda for health financing and delivery, as evidenced by
recognitions by the UN, the G20, the World Economic Forum and the OECD.
PharmAccess has offices in Kenya,
Tanzania, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana and the Netherlands.
PharmAccess is the implementing
partner of the Health Insurance Fund (HIF) which is a foundation based in the
Netherlands that supports private health insurance to low-income groups in
Sub-Saharan Africa.
The HIF received funding from the
Dutch government to set up community health insurance schemes in four countries
in Africa.
Since 2009, PharmAccess has initiated
several insurance schemes in Kenya. Since 2014 PharmAccess has further
developed Mobile Health programs.
PharmAccess will be expanding the
scope of its demand-side financing and Mobile Health activities in Kenya.
The organization therefore seeks to
recruit a Project Officer for the Kenya office, based in Nairobi.
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Senior Project
Manager, the Project Officer will perform project administration tasks which
include report creation, data collection, research, file management, and
meetings preparations and reporting.
More specifically, the Project
Officer will perform the following tasks:
- Support the development of projects framework
and work plan;
- Conduct project research and data collection;
- Support in the monitoring of project
implementation and budget according to the work plan;
- Prepare progress financial reports on
projects;
- Exchange of official correspondence related to
the project activities;
- Prepare documentation for discussions and
briefing sessions;
- Prepare and arrange key meetings; respond to
routine requests for information; prepare minutes of the meetings;
- Collect, register and maintain information on
project activities by reviewing reports and through first hand sources;
- Carry out project monitoring visits in the
field;
- Coordinate with stakeholders, both within
PharmAccess and external partners;
- Undertake other assignments that the Senior
Project Manager and/or the Health Plans Director may deem necessary.
Qualifications & Requirements
- University degree in relevant social science
discipline;
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in project
management and/or public administration
- Education and/ or experience in marketing
communications will be an added advantage
- Experience in proposal & report writing
- Flexible attitude to work on different
assignments and carry out frequent field visits
- Excellent communication skills and good
knowledge of English
- Computer skills, good knowledge of MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and Internet
PharmAccess offers
PharmAccess offers an excellent job opportunity in a dynamic international environment with solid terms and conditions conforming to industry standards.
How to apply
Suitable candidates can apply by
emailing their CV and cover letter to vacancies@pharmaccess.or.ke with “Project
Officer Vacancy” as a subject .
The deadline for application for this
position is 1st November 2015.
For more information about our
organization visit our website www.pharmaccess.org.
