Jhpiego NGO Vacancies in Kenya
Jhpiego NGO Service Delivery Advisor Vacancies in Kenya
Introduction Jhpiego is a nonprofit NGO that prevents the needless deaths of women and families in limited resources settings. To accomplish this, Jhpiego implements innovative evidence-based solutions for intractable problems in health to overcome barriers to high-quality care services for the world's most vulnerable populations.
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 (FPI/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 technical leadership/backstop, coordination and supervision of all RMNCAH activities in 4 focus counties, and to ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical areas and counties
Provide technical and programmatic leadership in development and implementation of annual work plans
Promote coordination and support for the implementation of all key project activities, with emphasis in ensuring high-quality program implementation at the facility and community levels
Oversee monitoring visits to project sites, analyze and provide feedback to the Deputy Chief of Party, stakeholders and project partners
Liaise with county governments on health issues, coordinate, and liaise with other key external stakeholders
Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation and communication systems
Submit timely and accurate program reports that meet donor requirements
Provide all necessary support to ensure the successful implementation of Project activities, including technical oversight, work planning, budgeting, reconciliation of finances, and reporting
Qualifications
Advanced degree in medicine, nursing/midwifery, public health or related field
7+ years of first-hand experience in implementing RMNCAH/Nutrition projects
Strong background in management of decentralized/devolved health system in Kenya
Must have demonstrated significant knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: RH/FP, MNH, child and adolescent health
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit and not-for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
In-depth knowledge of USAID projects, regulations, compliance and reporting. Previous experience with donor-funded projects preferred
Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills with professional level oral and written English
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office suite
Ability to travel to the other project sites as may become necessary
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego NGO Service Delivery Advisor Vacancies in Kenya
Jhpiego NGO Service Technical Advisor Vacancies in Kenya
Responsibilities
Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of activities within the FP/RMNH technical area
Contribute to the capacity building of the project staff and MOH competences in FP/RMNH knowledge and skills
Work with Division of Family Health to develop and review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to FP/MNH interventions
Review and analyze data for performance monitoring of the FP/MNH program and utilize the data to take corrective actions
Provide leadership in writing of abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication
Provide guidance and support to county staff to coordinate and link initiatives of other partners in supporting health facilities in service delivery
Represent the project in national and county technical committees including TWGs, ICCs and stakeholders meetings in relation to MNCH programming
In collaboration with staff, prepare and track the progress of program and activity budgets
Contribute in the preparation quarterly and annual technical reports to the project and its funding agencies
Qualifications
Advanced degree in medicine, nursing/midwifery, public health or related field
7+ years’ relevant professional experience
Strong clinical experience in application of FP/MNH knowledge and skills
Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs
Strong background in management in decentralized/devolved health system in Kenya
Experience working with donor funding agencies and/or private sector foundations
Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego NGO Service Technical Advisor Vacancies in Kenya
Jhpiego NGO Service Adolescent and Youth Health Advisor Vacancies in Kenya
Responsibilities
Ensure that FP training addresses adolescent and youth-centered evidence based services
Provide technical assistance for conducting site assessments and strengthening referral systems, in-service training and supportive supervision
Coordinate advocacy, demand generation, and policy support, across project sites as required
Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted adolescent/youth services
Actively participate in relevant technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing Jhpiego
Work with health care workers, county governments, community members and project team members to identify community-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services
Identify and implement appropriate facility and community based strategies to address adolescent/youth service delivery gaps
Identify training needs for HCWs and community health volunteers and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs
Work closely with the team members on setting project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from county counterparts
Work with MEL staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to adolescent and youth services to inform adjustments in project implementation
Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners to ensure that all activities conform to the requirements and regulations
Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested
Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for adolescent and youth-sensitive services
Qualifications
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Kenya’s healthcare system
Advanced degree in in adolescent health, medicine, nursing/midwifery, social science, social work, social communication, public health or related field
7+ years’ experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance in adolescent/youth services programming
Demonstrated and relevant international, regional or national experience, expertise and knowledge, including research, activity implementation, management, strong technical skills, capacity building and institutional development
Demonstrated experience training HCWs and CHVs on adolescent/youth services and programming
Proven expertise in effective adolescent/youth health programming; knowledge of adolescent/youth physical and psychosocial development and knowledge of gender behaviors related to adolescent health and FP
Demonstrated experience providing capacity building assistance at individual and organizational levels
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 1st November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego NGO Service Adolescent and Youth Health Advisor Vacancies in Kenya
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