Project Officer- Core Group Polio
The Project Officer (PO) will be
responsible for CRS scope of work for the Core Group Polio project. S/he will
serve as the key technical link person for the project in Marsabit County and
has the roles of managing relations between CRS and the MOH to ensure the CGPP
activities are implemented in line with international and national standards.
The PO will ensure that the
implementation is done through and with GOK structures at county, sub-county
and community levels. The PO will also ensure that MOH is provided with
appropriate technical assistance, mentorship and support supervision to
implement quality interventions as per the set guidelines.
Responsibilities:
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Support the coordination and
implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed
implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards,
donor requirements, and good practices.
·
Monitor and report any challenges
and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation
schedules. Assist MOH in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
·
Support accountability through
coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting MOH in their efforts
to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
Collaborate with MOH to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
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Collect information on staff capacity
needs and technical assistance needs of County and Sub-County MOH and monitor
capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
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Complete project documentation for
assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and
reports on promising practices.
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Maintain working relations with
relevant government line ministries and private sector/research institutions to
coordinate the adoption of new approaches in polio eradication
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Strengthen the capacity of the MOH
and other stakeholders to enhance opportunities for shared-learning with
partners
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Build the capacity of the County and
Sub-County MoH on planning, implementation, management and monitoring of the
program.
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Stay abreast of new developments in
Polio, Routine Immunization and Disease Surveillance and Social and Behaviour
Change Communications and participate in relevant technical working groups and
related forums
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine,
Nursing, Public Health or related field. A Master’s Degree in these fields will
be an added advantage
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Minimum of 5 years of work experience
in project support. Experience and practical skills in Polio Eradication
Initiative, Immunization Program and Social mobilization
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5 years’ progressive experience
implementing health programs in NAL, preferably in an NGO setting
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Experience in participatory action
planning and community engagement.
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Have a good understanding of GOK
Health Policy and Guidelines, good grasp of challenges working in insecure
areas and with marginalized poor in Kenya
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Experience monitoring projects and
collecting relevant data preferred.
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Experience using MS Windows and MS
Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Observation, active listening and
analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
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Good relationship management skills
and the ability to work closely with MOH, local partners and community members.
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Attention to details, accuracy and
timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
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Proactive, results-oriented and
service-oriented.
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Required/Desired Foreign Language
Project Officer – THRIVE Project
Job Summary:
As a member of the health unit
responsible for the implementation of the THRIVE project in Kenya, the Project
Officer is expected to promote an integrated approach to service delivery to
improve the well-being of HIV infected and affected children under 2 and their
caregivers in two Counties (Homabay and Migori) in Kenya.
Responsibilities:
·
Support the coordination and
implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed
implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards,
donor requirements, and good practices.
·
Monitor and report any challenges
and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation
schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
·
Support accountability through
coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their
efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools.
Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting
schedule.
·
Collect information on staff capacity
needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor
capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
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Participate in various working
groups, including the ECD working group and CNHF grantees meeting, to monitor
adherence to national guidelines and contribute to strategy paper development.
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Assist in the preparation of monthly,
quarterly and annual reports.
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Support to partner staff implementing
the THRIVE II project through supervision visits, mentorship and on job
trainings.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in, Early Childhood
Development, Social Work or Health related field required
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in
working with OVC or ECD field including experience in assessing ECD development
and activities to promote ECD.
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Strong background in working with HIV
programs, specifically ECD, their caregivers and pregnant and postpartum women.
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Demonstrated commitment to
development through local empowerment
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Good understanding of ECD policies
and capacity-building principles in local partnerships.
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Additional education may substitute
for some experience.
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Experience monitoring projects and
collecting relevant data preferred.
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Experience using MS Windows and MS
Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Observation, active listening and
analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
·
Good relationship management skills
and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
·
Attention to details, accuracy and
timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
·
Proactive, results-oriented and
service-oriented
How to Apply
Written applications indicating the
reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact
phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references
should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Thursday, September 14,
2017.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya
Program
E-mail : hr@ke.earo.crs.org