AMREF
is looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and
results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in
Africa, to fill the following position in the Kibera HIV Prevention, Care and
Treatment Project funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Position: Project Manager ART
Reference Number: KCO/ART/001/2012
Duty Station: Nairobi
Closing Date: 16 November 2012
Purpose of the Job:
To provide managerial and technical leadership in the implementation of the Project to ensure it meets its overall objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide overall
leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision of
the implementation of project activities.
- Lead in the
preparation of work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance
frameworks for the project.
- Preparation of
monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports relating to the project as
per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
- Facilitate
capacity building activities for the project implementation team,
community structures, DHMT and other stakeholders.
- Lead in
operations research, documentation and share results for advocacy in order
to influence relevant policies and practices. Document and
disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
- Play a leading
role in the management of project resources including staff, finances and
assets.
- Develop and
promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including
but not limited to local authorities, 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 concepts and proposals for fundraising.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- The ideal
candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Public Health or
relevant Social Sciences discipline with over five (5) years of relevant
work experience.
- A first degree
in Medicine will be an added advantage.
- Must be ICT
proficient.
- Must have hands
on experience in project management related to HIV/AIDS with an emphasis
on ART management.
- Should have vast
experience in project management, operations research & documentation,
monitoring & evaluation, people management, proposal development and
financial management.
- In addition the
ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have
visionary leadership.
Interested
candidates should quote the position and reference number in the subject matter
and send their 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, 16th November 2012.
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 16th November 2012.
We
regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
At no point does AMREF
ask for money in its recruitment process.
