AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and
results oriented individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting
health change in Africa under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with
funding from Comic Relief and DANIDA.
The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively. These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.
1. Project
Officer based in Makueni.The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively. These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.
Both report to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop project
activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed work plans
- Assist in
monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact
- Coordinate and
participate in planning and implementation of project activities
- Develop/adopt
relevant materials to support field activities
- Plan, implement
and maintain records of field activities
- Manage activity
budgets including processing relevant financial transactions
- Liaise with
relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level
- Participate in
operations research within the project
- Participate in
concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for
fundraising
- Participate in
capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant
partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships
- Participate in
the development of health promotion related materials (IEC) in liaison
with the relevant partners
- Prepare monthly,
quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in
preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor
requirements.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.
Must be ICT proficient with at least three years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.
Experience in community mobilisation and implementation of community health and networking with key stakeholders are essential.
Experience in Operations Research will be an added advantage.
Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and a good communicator, good at written and oral research
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.
Must be ICT proficient with at least three years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.
Experience in community mobilisation and implementation of community health and networking with key stakeholders are essential.
Experience in Operations Research will be an added advantage.
Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and a good communicator, good at written and oral research
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
2. M&E Officer.
The position under the DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief is based in Makueni. Both report to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in
strengthening existing M&E systems in the project, programme and AMREF
Kenya Country Office levels
- Take lead in
data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators
- Provide
technical input in the review of reports and participate in field
assessments
- Take lead in
program surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and
annual project review meetings with program staff and partners and giving feedback
on M&E activities
- Support project
implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best
practices
- Ensure program
integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences
- Participate in
operations research and documentation.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent. Professional training in M&E and at least four years relevant work experience.
Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.
Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills.
Must be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimum supervision.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
3. Project Manager.
The position under the DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief is based in Makueni.
Both report to the Child and Reproductive Health (CRH) Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent. Professional training in M&E and at least four years relevant work experience.
Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.
Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills.
Must be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimum supervision.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
3. Project Manager.
The position under the DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief is based in Makueni.
Both report to the Child and Reproductive Health (CRH) Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall
leadership and project management through coordination and supervision of
the implementation of project activities
- Plan, implement,
monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical
reports for donors as well as for internal purposes
- Facilitate
capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other
stakeholders
- Lead in
operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to
influence relevant policies and practices
- Work with
program staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons
learnt
- Manage project
resources including staff, finances and assets
- Develop and
promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including
but not limited to donors, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and
NGOs
- Ensure project
integration and growth by participating in country office and program
meetings
- Participate in
the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising
- Represent AMREF
in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with at least five years relevant work experience.
Must be ICT proficient, must be experienced in project management, operations research, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of community health strategy.
In addition, the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with at least five years relevant work experience.
Must be ICT proficient, must be experienced in project management, operations research, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of community health strategy.
In addition, the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
