APHIAPLUS KAMILI is a five year project funded by U.S Agency for
International Development (USAID).
APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.
The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
We are currently recruiting experienced individuals with excellent technical
skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly
motivated and able to work on a high pressure environment requiring
multi-tasking abilities.APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’.
The project implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
Grants Manager
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration and working closely with relevant program staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for sub-grants financial and compliance administration.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the selection of grantees
for award including design of selection criteria for sub-grantees and
conducting pre-award assessments
- Determine the risk profiles of prospective
grantees and recommend action to mitigate the risks identified
- Provide fiscal oversight of sub-grant
awards, ensuring accountability and compliance
- Lead in the development of grant management
systems, policies and procedures
- Provide technical advice to grants
officers, grantees and program staff related to grants management
- Mentor and train grants officers and
provide technical assistance for LIP capacity building
- Resolve any contractual issues arising from
grants and make recommendations to the Project Director
- Coordinate the monthly grant reporting and
processes necessary for reimbursements of grantees
- Monitor the quality of reports and policies
existing in the partner organization, identify any gaps and ways of
addressing them
- Conduct site visits and audit to monitor
compliance with sub-award conditions
- Participate in the close out of the partner
organizations and ensure that all the partners submit their final
financial reports as per donor rules and regulations.
Requirements
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration or equivalent
- A Certified Public Accountant with at least
5 years’ experience in a non-profit environment
- Must have experience in managing grants and
sub-grants
- Knowledge of U.S government grant making
rules and regulations
- Well-developed organizational and
interpersonal skills, detail oriented; high degree of accuracy and strong
analytical skills are essential for this role
- Excellent computer proficiency particularly
working with spread sheets and databases.
Program Officer Nutrition -
(2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
Program Officers MNCH - (2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
County Integration Coordinator (CINCO)–(1 Position Meru)
The Program Officers to work within a defined geographic area to support health facility staff and communities to improve access to quality Maternal Neonatal and child (MNCH) health services, nutrition, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Reproductive Health (RH), Family Planning (FP), HIV/AIDS and Malaria services in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.
Responsibilities
Program Officers MNCH - (2 Positions Nyeri & Embu)
County Integration Coordinator (CINCO)–(1 Position Meru)
The Program Officers to work within a defined geographic area to support health facility staff and communities to improve access to quality Maternal Neonatal and child (MNCH) health services, nutrition, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Reproductive Health (RH), Family Planning (FP), HIV/AIDS and Malaria services in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of nutrition,
MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS/Malaria services within designated regions of
Central and Eastern Provinces
- Ensure nutrition,
MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS/Malaria services are integrated with other
health and non-health activities
- Provide mentorship and supportive
supervision of health care workers in respective discipline, with a focus
on quality assurance / quality improvement
- Strengthen linkages between facilities
service delivery and community
- Implement an annual rapid assessment of the
county and feed information back to relevant stakeholders
- Coordinate sensitization workshops and
advocacy sessions for community leaders and other stakeholders in
collaboration with APHIAplus partners
- Participate in preparation of budgets, work
plans, reports and other technical papers
- Assist in the preparation of monthly,
quarterly and/or annual reports
- Assist in program monitoring and evaluation
- Liaise with the Ministries of Health
officials
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Science, Nutrition,
Community Development, Public Health or related field
- Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse
- Possess strong clinical and training skills
in nutrition, MNCH/PMTCT/RH/FP/HIV/AIDS
- At least 5 years of progressively
responsible work experience in the respective discipline
- Experience working with MOH personnel and
good knowledge of health systems and programs. Knowledge of systems and
experience with donor related projects will be an added advantage
- Familiarity with the National Health
Strategic Plan/National Community Strategy
- A demonstrated track record of providing
mentorship and supervision for strengthening healthcare services; training
in quality improvement approaches
- Critical thinking and troubleshooting
skills to facilitate program implementation
- Excellent analytical, communication and
report writing skills
- Computer literacy, particularly in the use
of MS office.
Interested applicants
should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter to the following
email address by 29th February 2012: HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
