NGO Jobs in Kenya 2013

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. We are working in 15 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for children, women, and families - with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.
 

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following 3 positions for an anticipated CDC-funded project.
 

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

The M&E Officer will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive, efficient and effective system of monitoring, evaluation and learning for a 5-year project.

To succeed in this role you require:

• Familiarity with Ministry of Health and PEPFAR reporting systems.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS data collection and analysis for prevention, care, and treatment programs.
• Skills in conducting project evaluation, data quality assessments, and in organizational capacity development indicators and building capacity of local partners to utilize data for decision-making purposes to improve HIV programs are.
• A minimum of a relevant Master’s degree and at least 5 years professional experience in the responsibilities listed above are required.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentoring.
• Familiarity with CDC preferred.

2. Capacity-Building Coordinator
 

The Capacity Building Coordinator will be responsible for leading implementation of activities designed to strengthen organizational capacity of the Government of Kenya’s Disciplined Services to manage and implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. 

S/he will lead organizational capacity assessments, participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the transition and capacity building plans, and s/he will work directly with government entities and locally-based organizations to facilitate the transition processes of PEPFAR funding to local partners.

To succeed in this role you require:

• 5 - 8 years of experience in successful capacity building (preferably of public institutions).
• Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with program coordination and programmatic communications.
• Knowledge of Kenya Ministry of Health system.
• Experience with PEPFAR funded HIV programs; preferable with CDC.
• Fluency in English and excellent communications skills required.
• Experience in participatory processes in capacity building.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and representation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials.

3. HIV Service Delivery Advisor
 

This position will be responsible for leading capacity building efforts of Kenya’s Disciplined Services to provide comprehensive, integrated quality HIV prevention care, treatment and support services including HIV testing and counselling, PMTCT, and TB/HIV services.

To succeed in this role you require:

• A recognized degree in Medicine or Nursing.
• A minimum of 5 years proven experience in the field of HIV/AIDS at senior management level; hands on clinical experience in HIV.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK health systems;
• experience with PEFPAR-funded projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, capable of directing and managing change, and inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• post graduate qualification in Medicine, Pediatrics, MPH or other related field and experience with CDC-funded projects is preferred.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: mthuku@pedaids.org
 

Closing date: 13th March 2013
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted