Job Title: Program Officer
Hiring Organization: CIHEB
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Health
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 10/30/2023
Background
The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity
(CIHEB)-Kenya is a local non-governmental organization collaborating with the
Ministry of Health and County Health Management Teams to strengthen health
systems for improved quality of health care in Kenya. CIHEB-Kenya is
collaborating with the county governments of Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita
Taveta, Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Nairobi, Kisumu and Migori to support the
implementation and expansion of high quality, sustainable and comprehensive HIV
prevention, care and treatment programs and expansion of COVID-19 vaccination
with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary
The Project Officer provides programmatic and operational support
to technical teams in implementation of project workplan in realization of
desired project results. These include support in implementation of the work
plan, coordination of the technical team and maintaining synergy within project
components.
Roles and Responsibilities
In
liaison with technical teams, ensure timely development and implementation of
work plans.
Ensure
project implementation is in line with donor guidelines, timelines and within
budget.
Support
in the planning and organization of workshops, trainings and meetings.
Provide
logistical and administrative support to the technical team in execution of
their activities.
Support
in documentation of project activities such as workshops, conferences,
trainings and meetings.
Take a
lead in identifying and maintaining critical reference resources for staff in
the program for use during implementation.
Contribute
to writing of project reports as well as maintenance of project beneficiaries.
Required Qualification
Degree in
development related course Project management/ Social sciences/Administration.
5 years’
experience managing health related donor-funded programs
Good
computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages.
Good
organizational skills.
Sound
interpersonal and liaison skills as well as a team player.
Excellent
planning and organizational skills.
Good
communication and facilitation skills.
Must be a
self-motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.
How to Apply:
Kindly send your application that
includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional
referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on
or before 8th
November 2023. Applicants are advised to include the title
“Project Officer – Kisumu on the subject line.
