APHIAPLUS KAMILI Project Technical Advisor, Program Officer and Office Manager Jobs in Kenya

APHIAPLUS KAMILI is a project funded by U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement health programs in 11 Counties in Eastern and Central Kenya. 

APHIAPLUS KAMILI contributes to the overall USAID framework goal of ‘Sustained improvement of health and well-being for all Kenyans’. 

The project focuses on key result areas of the USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality health services, products and information and social determinants of health addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
 

APHIAPLUS KAMILI is currently recruiting experienced individuals with excellent technical skills who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and willing to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

Project Technical Advisor

Embu
 

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Project Technical Advisor (PTA) will be based in Embu office and will lead the Jhpiego team and the consortium partners in strengthening the implementation of the project activities in Upper Eastern Region. 

The PTA will provide technical expertise, management, coordination and support supervision of technical implementation staff within Upper Eastern and ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical areas.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the project’s technical implementation team, ensuring maximum integration of all activities and intra-team communication and coordination.
• Provide leadership to the project at regional level through co-ordination and supervision of partner activities.
• Ensure the technical programs are responsive to USAID requirements and County Government health sector priorities.
• Provide support to the County Department for Health and the HMTs, supervison of ongoing needs assessments, County planning processes and monitoring implementation of county work plans.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical reports.
• In liaison with the team, develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including and not limited to relevant County Government ministries, USAID’s National funding mechanisms, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Ensure inter-sectorial collaboration at the regional level.
• Provide technical assistance to local implementing partners (LIPs) on comprehensive project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide leadership in the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt.

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor with post graduate public health training
• At least 5 years working experience in successful implementation of large HIV/AIDS/RH/FP/PMTCT/MNCH/Malaria programs
• Strong programming, management and technical skills
• Experience working with MOH leadership and good knowledge of health systems and programs. 
• Experience with USG funded Project added advantage
• Has sensitivity and understanding of the beneficiary population
• Dynamic personality and a team player
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with the National Health Strategic Plan / National Community Strategy

Program Officer - RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT 

(Embu & Meru)
 

Reporting to the RH/MNCH/PMTCT Technical Advisor, the Program Officer will be part of APHIAPLUS KAMILI team implementating the RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT activities at county and Health facility level. 

He/She will provide technical expertise, on site mentorship, coordination and support supervision of RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT activities within APHIAPLUS KAMILI project sites, and ensure maximum integration of project activities across and within technical areas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT and Nutrition activities in County.
• Support the project’s RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT technical implementation team, ensuring maximum integration of all activities.
• Assist with development of work plans, proposals, budgets, liaising with Ministry staff and donors regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.
• Continue, improve and expand PMTCT services at all imperative sites in APHIAPLUS KAMILI zone for high-quality standards and efficient services.
• Ensure successful transfer of mentoring and service delivery of RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT to the MOH by supporting leadership, direction and coordination and ultimate decision-making.
• Input to RH/FP and MNCH / paediatric care and treatment service delivery.
• Responsible for program data at all supported health facilities.
• Prepare periodical technical and administrative reports in a timely way.
• Ensure appropriate linkage between PMTCT, HIV/AIDS/STIs and FP/RH clinical services with other health and non-health activities within the project.
• Manage and be responsible for program data at all supported health facilities and contribute to documenting project success stories during routine programming.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Community Development, Public Health or related field. 
• Registered Clinical officers/Nurses with the required experience will be considered. 
• Post graduate degree is an added advantage
• At least 5 years working experience in successful implementation of large RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT programs
• Strong programming and technical skills coupled with excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills
• Experience working with MOH personnel and good knowledge of health systems and programs. 
• Experience with USG funded program is an added advantage
• A demonstrated track record of providing mentorship and supervision for strengthening healthcare services; training in quality improvement approaches
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with the National Health Strategic Plan / National Community Strategy

Office Manager - Nyeri
 

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Office Manager will be responsible for providing administrative/office support to the APHIAPLUS KAMILI Nyeri office and extend to other satellite offices as required. 

This includes providing administrative/office support to the APHIAPLUS KAMILI partners, visitors and/or consultants. 

He/She will be responsible for implementing and maintaining on-site administrative, procurement, asset management and security systems to ensure the integrity, smooth running and effective performance
of APHIAPLUS KAMILI Nyeri office.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the office operations functions of the APHIAPLUS KAMILI office including purchasing, vehicle and asset management, stores management and office security.
• Verify all procurement invoices, before they are forwarded to finance for payment.
• Review and maintain necessary administrative files/logs/registers/reports.
• Provide feedback to the Deputy Chief of Party and the Senior Administration Manager on routine office-based administrative issues.
• Work closely with the Senior Administration Manager to improve administrative systems as required.
• Supervise Administrative staff in the region.
• Supervise maintenance of office vehicles, ensure timely servicing and monitor documentation related to these vehicles i.e. insurance, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar capacity
• Basic accounting and office management experience
• Experience working in a busy office within the private sector especially with an international organization.
• Experience with USG funded project added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high integrity and a sense of confidentiality
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS word, Excel and PowerPoint

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org not later than 25th October 2013. 

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
 

Only those selected for interview will be contacted
 

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer