Jhpiego NGO Opportunities in Kenya
Jhpiego NGO Gender Advisor Opportunities in Kenya
Introduction Jhpiego is the lead implementing partner for Afya Halisi, a USAID’s five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP)/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight to implementation and coordination of interventions for gender mainstreaming within project interventions
Provide leadership to develop tools for organizational gender audit and gender analysis at the county level
Provide leadership during gender analysis and the development and implementation of gender action plan being guided by specific sociocultural contexts
Provide leadership in the design of gender and SGBV community sensitization activities through adaptation of existing BCC materials to transform norms
Provide leadership during development and systematic implementation of monitoring and reporting framework for interventions for the gender mainstreaming and prevention and management of SGBV
Build the capacity of HCWs on gender mainstreaming and integration targeting staff and partners as well as on SGBV prevention and management using a multi-sectoral approach
Provide leadership on program learning for gender related interventions, including the development of scientifically and ethically sound research proposals and study tools, data management, advocacy plans and dissemination of research findings through multiple channels including abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals
Provide technical support to staff, sub-grantees and other stakeholders including government agencies to assess and analyze the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of existing efforts in integrating gender within their policies around FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and WASH
Contribute to the development and/or adaptation of national and international policies on SGBV to the local context
Qualifications
Experience working within the devolved health system in Kenya
Advanced degree in degree in social science, social work, public health
7+ years’ first-hand experience in gender mainstreaming and/or SGBV programming
Knowledge of current global and regional public health debates on gender interventions
Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and writing high quality donor reports
Proven experience working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an multicultural and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego NGO Gender Advisor Opportunities in Kenya
Jhpiego NGO Sr. Service Delivery Officer - Quality Assurance Opportunities in Kenya
Responsibilities
Engage with MOH at National, County and Sub-county level Health Management Teams to support quality improvement work in line with the Kenya Quality Model for Health at facility and community level
Support existing or help establish functional QI infrastructure at all levels
Develop and update materials for QI trainings, continuous education, learning sessions and coaching visits
Capacity building/ training of county, sub-county and facility level health management teams to be quality improvement coaches
Mentoring Quality and Work Improvement Teams and QI coaches at health facilities
Work with County MOH to facilitate the readiness of health care facilities to provide quality RMNCH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services at facility and
community levels
Provide technical expertise, coordination and supervision of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH activities and to ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical areas
Plan, organize and facilitate trainings in infection prevention and control, commodity logistics management, data quality assessments, and other packages for quality RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH service
Supervision and team management of Service Delivery Officers
Work as a team member for implementation of project activities, including work planning, budgeting and accounting of finances, M&E and periodic reporting
Document achievements, lessons learnt, and best practices throughout the program implementation
Qualifications
Degree in Medicine/ Clinical Medicine/Nursing. A Masters degree in Public Health will be an added advantage
5+ years’ experience implementing RMNCAH programs. Those with prior clinical practice and quality improvement process experience will be preferred
Up-to-date knowledge on RMNH, including EmONC, essential newborn care, IMCI, ANC, family planning, MIP, immunization, supportive supervision and quality improvement systems
Competent in development and implementation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities and reports
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego NGO Sr. Service Delivery Officer - Quality Assurance Opportunities in Kenya
Jhpiego NGO Service Delivery Officer Opportunities in Kenya
Responsibilities
Work with County MOH to facilitate the readiness of health care facilities to provide quality RMNCH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services
Provide technical expertise, coordination and supervision of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH activities and to ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical areas
Roll-out the clinical mentorship program to improve the quality of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH services at facility level
Work with the county clinical mentorship team to provide on-site coaching and supervision of health care workers in RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH
Work with the county and sub county HMTs to institute quality of care mechanisms
Work with the CHMT and SCHMT to disseminate and support the use of RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH guidelines, protocols, job aids, reporting tools etc.
Coordinate and facilitate CMEs in the supported health care facilities
Plan, organize and facilitate trainings in infection prevention and control, commodity logistics management, data quality assessments, and other packages for quality RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition, and WASH service
Work as a team member for implementation of project activities, including work planning, budgeting and accounting of finances, M&E and periodic reporting
Document achievements, lessons learnt, and best practices throughout the program implementation
Qualifications
RN with BSN or Midwifery degree
5+ years’ experience supporting MNH programs and experience in working with MOH
Up-to-date knowledge on MNH, including EmONC, essential newborn care, IMCI, ANC, family planning, MIP, immunization, supportive supervision and quality improvement systems.
Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.
Competent in development and implementation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities and reports
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego NGO Service Delivery Officer Opportunities in Kenya
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