Kenya Paediatric Association Program Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Paediatric Association Program Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


KPA Overview:

The Kenya Paediatric Association is a professional member organization of paediatricians and
other stakeholders with interest in the healthcare of children. KPA’s vision is the ‘provision of an
optimal healthcare environment for children’.

The mission is ‘to be the guide and leader in
comprehensive child healthcare delivery through promotion of best practice in paediatrics
training, research, policy formulation and capacity building of members’. Since its inception in
1968, the organization has engaged in various activities, in partnership with government and
developmental partners to promote better health care for children in Kenya.

Responsibilities:

  • Convene stakeholders to define project deliverables, timeline and approach, including
    criteria for strategic selection and deployment of trainees
  • Convene and provide coordination support to the program working group for pediatric
    training selection and deployment
  • Develop and ensure utilization of the results framework for pediatric training grant suite
  • Develop information systems and reporting flows against agreed indicators and reporting
    timelines in results framework
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with national and county government
    focal points responsible for training selection and deployment
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with training institutions and other
    key partners
  • Coordinate with CHAI Monitoring and Evaluation team for graduate tracking and the
    coordination of post-training clinical mentorship
    In addition, the KPA Program Officer is responsible for the following:
  • Design and Implementation plan for the College of Paediatrics
  • Serve as the primary officer and contact person for the College of Paediatrics
  • Provide regular donor reports and other administrative duties as needed
  • Support the KPA Executive Officer to implement the KPA Strategic Plan in assigned areas

    Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferably in Health-related field
  • At least 6
    years’ work experience; or Advanced Degree plus 3 years work experience
  • Demonstrated experience with coordination of and consensus building with senior
    government and organizational stakeholders toward a common goal
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated strong project management and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and deliver against expectations without close supervision
  • A result oriented individual
  • High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications

    Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working in the public health sector in Kenya or other similar settings
  • Demonstrated experience working with academic institutions including universities and
    academic medical centers on pre-service training for health workers
  • Post graduate degree in public health, business, economics or related disciplines

    Application Procedure:

    To apply for this post, you must:

  • Email your application to admin@kenyapaediatric.org with subject titled: JOB APPLICATION:
    PROGRAM OFFICER by 10th July 2019
  • Attach your application letter and curriculum vitae
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • The application is open until filled.
    The Kenya Paediatric Association is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Direct or indirect canvassing
    will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • KPA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
  • For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Paediatric Association Program Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

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