Goal Kenya
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Health Coordinator
Background:
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Health Coordinator
Background:
GOAL
works in a variety of informal settlements in Nairobi and targets its health
activities toward those living with HIV and vulnerable youth.
GOAL’s
strategic plan for the next 5 years (2012-2015) is based on lessons learnt over
the past few years and clearly identified current priority health needs in
these communities.
To date
much of the focus has been on support to those affected by HIV and working with
vulnerable youth.
GOAL
implements its work via local partners and with the MoH in selected health
facilities in informal settlements across the city.
The population of Nairobi is increasing dramatically primarily in the informal settlements as people leave the rural areas in increasing numbers due to the increasing drought of recent years and rising food prices.
The population of Nairobi is increasing dramatically primarily in the informal settlements as people leave the rural areas in increasing numbers due to the increasing drought of recent years and rising food prices.
In the
informal settlements, urban food insecurity, high levels of child mortality
(particularly in children < 2 years), chronic child under nutrition, early
onset of first pregnancy in young women/girls as well as the risk of STIs and
HIV are just some of the complex challenges
General Description of the role:
General Description of the role:
The
Health Coordinator will provide technical leadership and line management for
GOAL Kenya’s (GK) current health programme (HIV and youth friendly services)
and support the growth of the health programme in new issue areas (e.g.
adolescent health, nutrition and others).
S/he
will also support the programme team to develop the health strategic plan for
the next 5 years which begun in January 2012.
The
Health Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Country Director –
Programmes (ACD-P) and will also liaise with GOAL Dublin’s Global Health
Advisor to support the development of the health programme in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building on the
health baseline research report; the selected candidate will lead the
development of core programme outcomes, outputs and indicators for the
2012-2016 GOAL Kenya Country Strategic Plan
- Supervise and
support the GK health team and support the integration of health
programming across GK’s programme sectors (Livelihoods, Child Empowerment
and Protection and Emergency Programming)
- Identify funding
opportunities with institutional donors (DFID, USAID, Irish Aid and others)
for new programmes and help secure funds to support new initiatives.
- Maintain
knowledge of current research, trends and good practices in health
programming, including donor trends and key actors in Kenya’s health
sector; and disseminate relevant information to the GK programme team
- Participate in
key coordination meetings at the national and international levels,
including but not limited to the UN Health Cluster, Nutrition Cluster,
Sector Working Groups and others as necessary
- Oversee the
monitoring, evaluation and reporting on all GK health activities
- Compile weekly,
monthly and quarterly reports for submission to the ACD-P and the Country
Director
- Support training
and performance assessment of all GK health staff
- Assist with
collection and analysis of data for KAPB, MICS, internal evaluations and
other surveys
Qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:
- A Master’s
degree in Public Health or related discipline.
- 3-5 years’
experience managing health programmes (preferably in Kenya)
- Excellent knowledge
of principles in project planning and management
- Self-motivated
team player team player with a proven ability to think creatively, work
independently and support the growth and development of a strong team
- Outstanding
communication skills (oral and written) in English and Swahili
- Strong
organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
- Strong knowledge
of and familiarity with subjects related to reproductive health, family
planning, HIV/AIDS and other and other areas related to health
- Knowledge of
good practices in monitoring and evaluation, research and learning
To
apply for the above position, please send your CV by email, listing three
reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to
keapplications@ke.goal.ie.
Please
put the job title, “HEALTH COORDINATOR” in the subject line of the email.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 16th November 2012.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 16th November 2012.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after
interviews.
No
phone calls accepted.
Goal is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Goal is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
