Project Officer at Pathfinder International

Project Officer Job Key Responsibilities

• Participate in development of annual and quarterly plans and budgets.
• Participate in the development of local strategies to improve access of communities to services and information.
• Prepare monthly budget for Kilifi County and present to the MNCH/RH/FP Advisor
• Coordinate/facilitate all activities of local implementation partners supported by Afya Pwani in Kilifi County.
• Prepare a monthly report of distributions given to target groups and project activities implemented.
• Provide technical support for community level program planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation.
• Facilitate linkages between communities and local health facilities in collaboration with the facility based team in respective district.
• Work closely with CHVs to ensure pregnant women complete their 4th ANC visits; and promote skilled deliveries
• Through community initiatives promote full immunization for children
• Work with clinical team to ensure facilities supported by the Project have functional ORS corners
• Support the HIV cluster teams to ensure that pregnant women know their HIV status
• Closely work with the nutrition and WASH teams to promote better health and seeking behavior
• In a structured way and on a quarterly basis conduct focus group discussions on quality improvement (QI)
• Participate in maternal audits
• Equip CHVs with appropriate information and knowledge on FP services
• Liaise with local partners to strengthen their capacity to engage in a process of dialogue, negotiation and planning for improved health in Kilifi County.
• Compile comprehensive and timely monthly, quarterly and (bi) annual reports submitted to the MNCH/RH/FP Advisor.
• Regularly monitor field activities and performance of Local Implementing Partners.
• Participate in AOP planning at community, facility, sub-county and county level and C/SCHMT progress meetings.
• Mobilize communities through community units in support of government activities e.g. Immunization, Malezi bora etc.
• Liaise with cluster team members for planning and progress review of activities.
• Facilitating the documentation of best practices and lessons learnt in the project implementation.
• Other duties as necessary and/or assigned by the supervisor.

Basic Requirements for the Project Officer Job

• Minimum Degree/Higher Diploma qualifications in social science, community development, public health or relevant diploma and/or experience managing community development programs with emphasis on HIV and home based care.
• At least three years’ experience in hands on home based care programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets.
• Training of Trainer skills.
• Good community mobilization skills.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet etc.
• Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadline while meeting conflicting work demands.
• Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision and under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
• Previous work experience in health and development and strong skills in community programming