NGO Jobs in Kenya – AMREF (4 positions)


Project Officer - Social Behavior Change & Communication
 
Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support in the implementation of Behavior Change and Communication activities, identify and design appropriate strategies to address barriers to SBCC change.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing technical support to the Community Health Workers (CHWs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), TBAs and District/County health teams to design BCC services in line with each county needs.
  • Developing strategies to address local beliefs and practices that hinder uptake of ANC, new born care practices and maternal health and nutrition by working with TBAs, CHWs, and CSOs.
  • Providing capacity building for various teams to enable them design and implement effective MNCH activities.
  • Targeting men and elders who enforce the cultural practices that prevent women from receiving modern health care BCC messages.
  • Identifying and engaging with custodians of culture and work with CHWs and TBAs to advance adoption of key MNH practices at community level.
  • Working with partners to mainstream/address underlying issues including gender, human and legal rights, and harmful traditional practices among others.
  • Support the Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) and District/County Health Teams in translation of key IEC materials into the local languages.
  • Assist in preparation of quality monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
  • Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.
  • Support in the development/adoption of SBCC tool kits
Qualifications and Competencies:
  • The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences its equivalent.  
  • Must be ICT proficient.  
  • At least four (4) years relevant work experience in BCC and health promotion field.  
  • The candidate should have proven abilities in mainstreaming gender, human and legal rights.  
  • Experience in community mobilization, advocacy and collaboration with key stakeholders are essential.  
  • Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and a good communicator.
This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/MI/004/2012) 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, 20th July 2012. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.


Project Officer - MNCH &Community Health Strategy

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support to ensure effective establishment and implementation of the Community Health Strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with the DHMTs in conducting a rapid assessment of community units in the counties.
  • Support and advice on the implementation of the Community Health Strategy and Community Systems Strengthening.
  • Develop and implement work plans, monitor and evaluate performance.
  • Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis.
  • Coordinate the functions and operation of a Community Units.
  • Provide Support supervision in collaboration with the CHEWs to CHWs.
  • Facilitate training and support CHEWs, CHCs, CHWs and CSOs.
  • Support the reorientation of the TBAs into their new role as referral champions.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
  • Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.
Qualifications and Competencies:
  • The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Community Health and Development.  
  • Must be ICT proficient.  
  • At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.  
  • Experience in community mobilization and implementation of Community Health Strategy.  
  • Ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders is essential. 
  • Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and good communicator.
This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number  (KCO/MI/003/2012) 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, 20th July 2012. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Child & Reproductive Health Programme

Purpose of the Job:

To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Participate in strengthening existing M&E systems in the project, program and AMREF Kenya Country Office levels.
  • Take lead in data capturing, reporting and QA/QC using monitoring tools to track project indicators.
  • Write performance reports and ensure performance targets are met.
  • 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.
  • Participate in concept note and proposal development for fund raising.
  • Provide support supervision in collaboration with the CHEWs to the CHWs.
  • Train and offer support supervision to data entry clerks.
  • Ensure Continuous quality improvement (CQI) in the community level interventions.
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 (4) 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 methodologies.  
  • Skills in Quality Assurance and Control (QA/QC), experience in supervising Research Assistants, excellent report writing skills.  
  • Must be a team player, good communicator, ability to work under minimum supervision
  • This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers (KCO/MI/002/2012) 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, 20th July 2012. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Project Manager - Child and Reproductive Health Programme

Purpose of the Job:

To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation of the project.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination 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/research, documentation 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 partners and 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.
  • Write timely performance reports and ensure performance targets are met.
Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences discipline with at least five (5) years relevant work experience. 

Must be experienced in project management, operations research & documentation, advocacy, monitoring & evaluation, Community Health Strategy, social behavior change & communication, networking, people management skills including mentorship/coaching and partnership management.  

In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player, ICT proficient and have visionary leadership.  

Must be able to write reports and keep records, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work well with the public and in a team.

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers (KCO/MI/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, 20th July 2012. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.