AMREF Enterprises Health Facility Coordinator Jobs in Makueni

Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa. Working with and

through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering
communities, and strengthening health systems.

With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and West Africa providing services to over 30
countries.

Employing over 900 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $100 million, Amref Health Africa is a knowledge resource for donors and partners

Key Responsibilities

Health Facility Management

Assess performance and compliance of existing systems within targeted pilot facilities, including patient flow, communications, diagnostics, treatment, supply chain, and additional services

Identify and develop clear recommendations and guidance on most relevant actions to be
taken to strengthen facility operations

Provide technical expertise to facility practitioners and other partners in capacity building and training of local staff on best preventive, diagnostic, control, and curative knowledge, practice, and standards

Ensure incorporation of national standards and international WHO best practices to
facility operations

Train health facility staff on improved processes, operations, and systems

Provide training and implementation support for new facility equipment, diagnostic tools,
treatments, and staff capacity areas

Implement new tools – such as checklists, visual aids, inventory systems, and
communication processes – to drive process improvement across facilities

Coordinate and participate in the collection of data from medical records, logs, databases, and error reporting systems that support performance improvement

Conduct data quality reviews of existing facility data

Contribute technical and operational expertise in other areas, as required, including the implementation support of health management information systems

Project Management

Maintain and build partnership relationships on operational improvement matters.

Gather relevant materials and develop reports on the project for internal and external purposes.

Support monthly donor reporting, as requested by Project Manager/Project Lead.

Support the business development team with recording employer information and
business via the AEL CRM system and other systems where appropriate.

Identify and

activate opportunities to improve quality, efficiency of care.

Supporting monitoring and evaluation through accurate and timely reporting.

Ensure high health standards are maintained within the pilot facilities.

Ensure high level of customer service within the facilities and maintain responsibility for customer satisfaction surveys

Support Project Manager in Community Health Volunteer systems implemented, supported, and effectively conducting activities in pilot catchment areas.

Administration

Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the PPP Project activities

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in primary healthcare, notably in operations, training, and quality improvement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a diploma in clinical medicine, public health, healthcare
administration, or a related field; advanced university degree or additional training preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of primary care operations and related national and international standards across the suite of related operational areas, including diagnostics, treatment, communications, community health, performance management, supply chain, inventory, finance
and quality improvement.

Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques or public health, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and health service delivery.

Demonstrated experience in training nurses, doctors, and other facility and community health practitioners.

Basic experience with and knowledge of health management information systems, mhealth, and other technical platforms.

Ability to utilize and train in the adoption of data-driven decision making.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Building and promoting partnerships across an organization and beyond.

Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili including oral and written presentation skills.

Creating a motivating and enabling environment.

Multitasking and prioritization.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@amref.org with the subject line: REF:
Amref/Enterprises2018/02-04. This position is open until filled.

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