Jhpiego International NGO Jobs in Kenya
Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers' skills, and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. Our aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet's most disadvantaged people.
Jhpiego International NGO Programme Officer Jobs in KenyaReporting to the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Manager at the National AIDS and STIs Control Program (NASCOP) the Program Officer will contribute to the effective scale up of oral PrEP in Kenya by providing technical and programmatic support to the national PrEP program.
He/she will assist in the coordination, implementation, administrative support, monitoring and reporting of the national program and its supplementary operations; as well as work in close collaboration with other technical teams at NASCOP, County governments, implementing partners and stakeholders to actualize the national PrEP implementation framework.
Responsibilities:
Provide support in planning for the national PrEP technical working group (TWG) and related sub-committee meetings
Support monitoring of implementation of activities outlined in the national PrEP program work plan to ensure program deliverables are met while maintaining quality, timeliness, and efficiency and prepare progress reports
Provide technical support including supporting quality improvement in PrEP delivery to ensure optimal program outcomes
Prepare technical reports and maintain records of all key national meetings, events and activities and provide updates to the PrEP manager on a regular basis
Support the documentation of knowledge and learning generated by the national PrEP program including; lessons learned, best practices, how-to information, and information on reach and impact
Support in the analysis, synthesis and reporting of program outputs and results, and feedback the lessons to the TWG for incorporation of lessons learnt into ongoing activities
Support the program in liaising with County governments to set up coordination mechanisms for PrEP and related HIV prevention interventions, track progress in PrEP implementation, identify
gaps and needs, and plan for national level technical assistance Work closely with the PrEP manager in setting program priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from County governments and implementing partners Strengthen collaboration across implementing partners to leverage on opportunities for enhancing efficiency and ensuring maximum integration of activities Contribute in the development or review of evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of the program to meet the needs of the national program
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or related qualification
At least 3 ( Three) years' experience implementing HIV prevention, care and treatment programs
Experience working within Ministry of Health and good knowledge of the Kenyan health system and programs
At least 5 (Five) years' hands on experience working or collaborating with health programs with National and/or County governments
Demonstrated experience working with diverse implementing partners and stakeholders at the national level
Experience in implementing or supporting implementation of oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis interventions will be an added advantage Excellent analytical, verbal, written communication and presentation skills Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office suite
How to apply
Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenval&jhpiego.oro by 30th March 2018. 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.
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