Technical Officer at Jhpiego

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and support to the MCGL project in the planning and implementation of the MNCAH/FP/RH interventions at County level.
• Directly manage/visit the program implementation sites to provide technical assistance to the supported sites including follow up and mentorship programs.
• Support quality improvement and quality assurance for MNCAH/FP/RH services and data in targeted health facilities.
• Organize and coordinate program meetings, field visits, and other activities at the county level.
• Liaise with Technical Team within the Project, including facilitating information exchange between field and Nairobi-based technical staff including the Project Lead.
• Be the link between the project and the County health management team.
• Attend and participate in county MNCAH/FP/RH stakeholder meetings including TWGs.
• Contribute to development of required technical and administrative reports on time.
• Initiate and guide county teams in documenting best practices and success stories.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Clinical Medicine 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in implementation of MNCAH/FP programs.
• Demonstrated competency in MNCAH/FP service provision.
• Proficiency in Coaching and Mentorship. Qualification as a ToT in any of the following is desired; EmONC, IMNCI, ENC, QA/QI and FP.
• Demonstrated experience in MNCAH/FP support supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in working with GOK and private health care providers.
• Excellent understanding of the health system in Kenya and what happens at FP service delivery points.
• Understanding of the policy formulation process and regulatory procedures at national and county level
• Experience working with USAID-funded MNCAH/FP projects.
• Knowledge of USAID programs, regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity for county clinical staff.
• Excellent analytical, oral presentation, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly proficiency in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.