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Title: Health Advocacy Officer: Pala & Nyatike
IPA's
Country: Kenya
Location: Lake Sub-Branch
Closing Date: November 23 2011
Purpose of the Position:
To lead and facilitate the delivery of Maternal Newborn and Child and Health Advocacy Project in Migori and Rachuonyo Districts as per project goal, outcomes and outputs.
In order to perform this role effectively, the Health Advocacy Officer must be able to effectively lead processes and interventions that will contribute to decreased disease burden, improved nutritional status and increased skilled birth attendant utilization rates.
She or He must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Country: Kenya
Location: Lake Sub-Branch
Closing Date: November 23 2011
Purpose of the Position:
To lead and facilitate the delivery of Maternal Newborn and Child and Health Advocacy Project in Migori and Rachuonyo Districts as per project goal, outcomes and outputs.
In order to perform this role effectively, the Health Advocacy Officer must be able to effectively lead processes and interventions that will contribute to decreased disease burden, improved nutritional status and increased skilled birth attendant utilization rates.
She or He must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- A minimum of first degree in any of the Social Sciences or equivalent Strong project management experience
- Ability to lead in complex and challenging environments
- Experience in coalition building and ability to rally coalitions and networks to take positions on specific policy issues
- Creativity and innovative thinking
- Experience in capacity building, community empowerment, stakeholder engagement and production of IEC materials with emphasis in health advocacy
- Excellent time-management and prioritization
- Knowledgeable in relevant health policies and legal instruments at the national and local levels
- Strategic thinking and ability to lead on strategic planning with others
- Experience of working in a multi and cross-cultural environment
- Comprehensive experience in campaigning and/or communications Working knowledge of English and Swahili languages.
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How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 23, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.
Download More Job Details Here
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 23, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.
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