NGO Jobs in Kenya – Jhpiego

Jhpiego, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO committed to improving the health of women and their families. 

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Health at National level and with County Governments in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health, Family Planning and Non-Communicable Diseases.
 
Jhpiego-Kenya is currently recruiting for an anticipated CDC project.  

We are seeking experienced individuals with excellent leadership and technical skills who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
 
Deputy Project Director / Technical Lead: HIV Care & Treatment/TB
 
The Deputy Project Director/ Technical Lead: Care and Treatment/TB will provide managerial and technical guidance to the field team of the project. 

S/he will be the technical lead for HIV prevention, care and treatment and TB interventions in the project, ensuring their adherence to national and international standards. 

S/he will closely work with the Project Director, who is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the project.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical and programmatic leadership in program design and implementation in areas of HIV prevention, care & treatment and TB, including, but not limited to HSS, EMTCT, VMMC, Lab Strengthening, Key Populations and TB) with focus on the expansion and quality assurance in accordance with PEPFAR and national HIV/AIDS Response objectives.
  • Mentor, motivate and supervise program staff and consultants and align their efforts to project goals
  • Assist the Project Director to foster strategic partnerships with partners, county government and other stakeholders
  • Ensure quality improvement approaches are included in all project areas
  • Represent project in public and professional meetings and conferences
  • In consultation with others, guide the analysis and reporting of project outputs and results, and ensure incorporation of lessons learned into ongoing project activities
Required Qualifications:
  • A medical doctor, with post-graduate Degree in Medicine, Public health or related field
  • Must have over 7 years’ experience in successful implementation of health programs, including planning, design, supervision and evaluation, with at least 5 in HIV prevention, care and/or treatment.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge and experience in PEPFAR and national HIV Care and Treatment strategies.
  • First-hand experience in strengthening of health services, health provider training, performance improvement, or supervision.
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to produce quality results
  • Experience in working with multiple partners, donors and devolved health systems and county health personnel.
  • Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office
Senior Finance & Administration Manager
 
The Senior Finance & Administration Manager will be responsible for financial and administrative management of project to ensure the smooth running of the project and the field offices. 

This includes supervision, financial, grants and administrative operations of the project.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide financial and administrative technical advice to all project staff for effective program implementation.
  • Manage the effective utilization of projects financial management system to ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting and in compliance with Jhpiego policies, donor and legal requirements.
  • Review and administer sub-agreements, monitor grants payments and the compliance to award terms and conditions.
  • Review and implement policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective internal controls are in place and are adhered to.
  • Assist program staff to develop work plans, annual budgets and quarterly reports for the project and the office costs.
Required Qualifications:
  • A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
  • Qualified accountant with CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent
  • 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial management with at least 5 years in a senior position in a reputable NGO or development agency
  • Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with high ranking government and donor partners
  • Conversant with CDC and PEPFAR financial guidelines/regulations
  • Computer literacy, particularly working knowledge of QuickBooks and MS office
How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter to the following email address by 20th January 2016: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org 

Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position. 

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply