Senior Technical Officer, Population, Health and Environment at FHI360 NGO

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

    • Comprehensive and in depth understanding of FP/RH/MCH issues in Kenya and good grounding in global health.
    • Previous work experience in the management of similar programs at regional or national level will be an advantage.
    • Understanding of the national Ministry of Health FP/RH/MCH policies and programs.
    • Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information and provide leadership and guidance on programming implications.
    • Good interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation and networking skills.
    • Proven program management and stakeholder mobilization skills.
    • Ability to work as a team leader and team member.
    • Demonstrable analytical skills, critical thinking and innovation abilities.
    • Good knowledge of working with government departments, the private sector and civil society. Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in written and oral communication.
    • Computer literate, with working skills in Microsoft Office packages.
    • Good quantitative and qualitative research skills.
    • Fluency in English is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in public health, environmental health or demography and population studies with 5-7 years’ experience in FP/RH/MCH within the public and NGO sector or Bachelors’ degree with 7-9 years’ experience in the same field.
• Experience in PHE programming in Kenya or within the East African Community is an advantage.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.