Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: February 11 2011
Purpose of the position:
The project Manager of the secretariat will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Health Human resource for Human and Social development project which is aimed at enhancing the capacity of CSOs, government officers and other Non-state actors to advocate for HRH issues in Kenya.
The project Manager will provide supervision and/or support to Project Accountant Secretariat, project Coordinator AMREF, Project Assistant HENNET
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide effective, innovative and strategic coordinating role in the Health Human resource for Human and Social development project
- Ensures that the other partner organizations (HENNET and AMREF) implement the project to the required standard
- Design appropriate strategies for achieving maximal impact in the districts of implementation
- Collaborate with district and division level MoPHS personnel to initiate interventions that will contribute to improved Human Resources for Health
- Develop and support effective linkages and collaborate with Key structures to include DHMT, CVA groups to improve Human resources for Health.
- Ensure partners adherence and compliance to EU financial , procurement and reporting guidelines and conditions.
- Work closely with IPA managers in identification and addressing of existing gaps in Health Human Resources Programming
- Ensure that the Health Human resource for Human and Social development project meets or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with generally accepted standards and guidelines.
- Coordinate/Facilitate capacity building of partners (CVA, MoH) to enable them effectively advocate for increased human resources for Health and other health issues.
- Represent WVK and Participate in networking meetings/workshops/conferences with GoK and other stakeholders at the district and National level..
- Take a lead in building ADP staff and community’s capacities in Human Resource for Health through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.
- Ensure quality and timely communication (including Reporting) with the project team, Support Offices and donors relevant to the project thereby contributing to maintaining of long term relationships
- Facilitate documentation and sharing of processes, challenges, good practices and lessons learnt among partners.
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:
- Basic degree in Public health, Environmental health, Nursing Sciences, Nutrition, relevant social science degree or their equivalent. Masters in public health will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, and/or Nutrition and/or HIV&AIDS projects at community level with bias to Child health (IMCI), malaria control, HIV&AIDS and Human Resources for Health.
- Deep understanding of government health policies and interventions as well as relevant international health policy frameworks and instruments (including MDGs)
- Basic understanding of advocacy approaches and advocacy issues at local and national level.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili
- Significant experience of working with government officials, community groups and communities
- Proven experience in facilitating research, documentation and dissemination of results to a wide range of audiences.
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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