Child Survival Specialist at Jhpiego

Based in Nairobi with 50% Travel to the Counties

The Child Survival Specialist will take overall responsibility of Afya Halisi’s implementation of child health and immunization interventions ¡n the project.

S/he will also provide technical support to the Division of Neonatal and Child Health (DNCH) and the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) to fulfil their mandate of neonatal) child, adolescent and school health policy review and formulation, and building the capacity of county governments ¡n the delivery of quality health interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of activities within the Child Survival technical area.
• Contribute to the capacity building of the project staff and MOH competence in Child Survival.
• Work with the Division of Neonatal and Child Health (DNCH) and the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) to develop and review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to quality child health interventions.
• Coordinate discussions with county government leadership for commitment and capacity building and represent Afya Halisi in county and sub-county-level stakeholder meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation and communication systems.
• Document successes, lessons learnt and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting  requirements as requested.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Pediatrics and Child Health, Public Health or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Clinical Medicine or Nursing.
• At least 7 years of professional, progressive experience and responsibility in managing public health programs.
• Strong clinical experience in child health/immunization and nutrition.
• Experience in FP/RMNAH is desired.
• Proven experience in managing a public or private field office.
• Experience working with donor funding agencies and/or private sector foundations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

NB: Previous applicants need not re-apply for the position of Child Survival Specialist.