KEMRI FACES Program Sub County Coordinators Jobs in Nthiwa and Rachuonyo Kenya

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). 

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya.

We have vacancies for Sub County Coordinators in the iCCM/MNCH Study
 

Two Positions
 

Reports to: County Coordinator 
 

Location: Nthiwa, Rachuonyo 
 

Duration: One Year Renewable 
 

Vacancy No. FN-56-11-2014 

Position Summary: Responsible for providing technical leadership on day-to-day implementation of MNCH and iCCM program at Sub-county level. 

Oversee the implementation of the Iccm/MNCH Program initiatives by CHW’s and the partners MOH, UNICEF, and WHO to improve the accessibility, utilization and quality of iCCM/MNCH services at the  community level. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate implementation of high impact innovative approaches on  iCCM/MNCH including technical support for community based MNCH.
• Coordinate capacity building of MOH health workers at program supported health facilities through training on Community strategy and iCCM/MNCH related trainings.
• Coordinate capacity building of CHW’s at program supported health facilities, and community units through training on Community strategy and iCCM/MNCH related trainings.
• Support health data management at the Sub-county Health Office and the program supported facilities and community units.
• Coordinate Social mobilization activities in the sub-county to ensure full participation of communities in the transformation of their own health and particularly in the delivery of iCCM/MNCH intervention and ensure good working relationship is maintained with the government authorities (including the SCHMT), religious leaders and community health structures.
• Support all community-based activities including Community dialogue and encourage community participation in monitoring and demanding for quality health services.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly and quarterly coordination meetings by and with CHEWs, CHW’s and SCHMT meetings on iCCM/MNCH and other aspects related to the program.
• Provide support to the Sub-county on strategies to strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain through training and mentorship.
• Coordinate project supplies; ordering, distribution and monitoring of consumption and monthly reporting on consumption.
• Coordinate planning for and implementing sub-county health team capacity building in transitioning functions, including (as appropriate) human resources, supplies and commodities, quality assurance/quality improvement, supervision and management, internal controls, governance and any necessary personnel training.
• Reinforce an empowered and skilful workforce of community health extension workers (CHEWs), who are able to carry out the tasks necessary for functional and sustainable iCCM/MNCH services in the Sub-county
• Contribute to documentation of the project lessons to enable learning from the action.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
• Provide on-going clinical Supportive supervision at the community level
• Work closely with the program M&E officer to produce reports on the Sub-county set indicators.
• Network and collaborate with the existing partners on the ground
• And any other duty assigned by the County Program Coordinator or the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Bsc. Nursing or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding of Community Health Strategy
• In-depth experience and understanding of Community MNCH interventions in rural areas.
• At least Two years field experience, preferably with an NGO and or MOH.

Key Competencies and Behaviours

• A broad range experience of health services support services including logistics, financial management among others
• Strong background in training and capacity building. 
• Ability to find solutions to complex problems in a challenging environment.
• Strong documentation and report writing skills
• Understanding of operations/ action research desirable
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Culturally sensitive with qualities of mentorship and patience
• Strong Computer skills, particularly MS. Office packages

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters.

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 28th November 2014

eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email. 

Applications must be send through the email address in the advert. 

Applications send to RCTP staff will be deemed as canvassing and will be disqualified 

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our  employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified. 

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.