Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Deputy Chief of Party Job in Kenya

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) 

Deputy Chief of Party

Job Summary Overview: 

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) intends to recruit a Deputy Chief of Party to for a forthcoming health service delivery program in 1-2 regions in Kenya.

S/he will support the Chief of Party with overall strategic, programmatic, and technical direction to ensure successful project implementation. 

The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in Nairobi or Mombasa for the duration of the project.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical management to projects in the field, including providing guidance and oversight to project staff 
• Work closely with the Chief of Party to oversee the development of the program’s activities and interventions at the county and sub-county levels to support integrated service delivery and addressing the social determinants of health in technical areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and tuberculosis, MNCH, and water and sanitation 
• Support the development of annual work plans and contribute to reporting on technical and financial performance
• Ensure that the program meets expected targets and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in public health or related field 
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing complex, integrated health programs in resource-limited settings; experience in Kenya strongly preferred 
• Strong knowledge of health issues in the Kenyan context, and experience providing technical assistance in areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, tuberculosis, and/or maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), and/or other related technical areas
• Experience managing and supporting U.S. Government-funded projects a plus
• Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in local languages a plus

How to apply:

Please send all resumes to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org

Closing date: 31 Aug 2013