Associate Director (Laboratory and Health Systems Strengthening).
Qualifications and
Evaluations
Requirements:
At least 5 years of work experience with the Government of Kenya, public health institutions, or international NGOs/donor agencies in public health practices such as program design, implementation and evaluation, community intervention, public health management, delivery, or operational research. Minimum of four years’ experience above must be in HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, Malaria, or related infectious disease field. Additionally, 4 years of management experience is also required.
Job Knowledge
- The
job holder must have knowledge of the principles of public health
planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/STI/TB prevention
programs; knowledge of the methods, process, and techniques used to
develop and deliver public health programs; knowledge of key players in
HIV/AIDS program implementation in Kenya, knowledge of principles of
quality management systems for medical laboratories, health programs
economic evaluation design concepts, knowledge of key principles for
private public partnerships, knowledge of management concepts and
practices used by organizations engaged in international health or health
related endeavors. As a senior LE Staff in the office, must be thoroughly
familiar with the USG/FSN employment system and with PEPFAR guidelines,
practices, and the current Country Operational Plan process.
Education Requirements:
- A
Master’s degree in Medicine, or Laboratory Sciences, or Public Health, or
Health Systems Management or another related medical field is required
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level IV (Fluent)
Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required
Level IV (Fluent)
Speaking/Reading/Writing of Swahili is required.
Skills & Abilities
Must be able to:
1) establish effective
diplomatic working relationships with multiple public health and related
industry organizations/institutions including other USG agencies, international
organizations, Kenya MOH and other governmental bodies, universities, research
facilities, professional and related regulatory bodies, at both individual and
official levels;
2) organize and manage
subordinate staff;
3) communicate effectively
orally and in writing;
4) plan, develop, manage
and evaluate important and complex programs independently;
5) provide laboratory,
strategic and public health information and advice in assigned area objectively;
6) follow oral and written
instructions, and organize, prioritize and follow through expeditiously on all
assignments with minimal oversight;
7) focus on details as
appropriate;
8) demonstrate proficiency
in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications for
program implementation, systems strengthening and evaluations;
9) translate and interpret
complex policy, medical and technical technology to appropriate audiences and
prepare oral and written reports in English for senior-level international
scientific audiences.
10) Comprehend
communications in official local language/s and culture. 11) Keyboarding skills
that include both speed and accuracy are required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission
provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to
all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All
applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and
security certifications.
How to Apply
Closing date 11/08/2022