Malaria Technical Advisor (Case Management- Based In Kisumu) at Jhpiego

Job Description

The Impact Malaria Project awarded to PSI and managed by a consortium of partners and funded by PMI/USAID, alms to reduce malaria associated morbidity and mortality. In Kenya the project is led by Jhpiego. Impact Malaria supports malaria diagnosis, case management and prevention of malaria in pregnancy in 8 priority counties: Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and Kisumu.

We are seeking experienced Individuals with excellent management and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities

(Case management- Based In Kisumu)

Reporting to Sr. Malaria Technical Advisor, the Malaria Technical Advisor (Case management) will provide technical oversight and program management for implementation of the scope of work outlined in the work plan and annual Task Order for IMPACT MALARIA. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Program Management team, including other Senior Technical staff to contribute to continuity across program implementation areas and service delivery with emphasis on malaria diagnostic, case management, supervision and quality improvement systems and training and orientation systems. The Malaria Advisor will also work closely with the Jhpiego international technical and program staff to ensure comprehensive technical and programmatic support in project and consequently the National program. S/he will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the project work plan.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of Case Management Activities
• Provide leadership for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Measures in Case Management
• Provide programmatic direction for Impact Malaria in key Case Management Service areas
• Serve as county or sub-county Impact Malaria team leader
• Support development of county annual work plans

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in relevant functional/technical area, preferably in Public Health, Medicine, or Nursing.
• At least 8 years of professional, progressively more responsible management experience in public, private health programs.
• Proven experience in managing a field office/ working experience with the County Governments will be an added advantage.
• Excellent understanding and management of USAID programs
• Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs
• Clinical training skills; strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
• Serve as county or sub-county Impact Malaria team leader
• Track record of Innovative and creative thinking in technical and management approaches
• Excellent communications skills - both verbal, written and presentation.
• Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint