Programme Officers (Combat DR-TB) at MAL Consultancy

• Our Client is a human rights non-governmental organization working to protect and promote health-related human rights in Kenya. We do this by providing legal services and support, training professionals on human rights, engaging in advocacy campaigns that promote awareness of human rights issues, conducting research and influencing policy that promotes evidence-based change. KELIN advocates for a holistic and rights-based system of service delivery in health and for the full enjoyment of the right to health by all, including the vulnerable, marginalized and excluded populations in four thematic areas: HIV, TB and Key and Affected Populations; Women, Land and Property Rights; Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights; and Health and Governance.

BACKGROUND OF THE POSITION

• Our client is seeking to onboard two (2) Program Officers for its HIV, TB & Key and Affected Populations thematic area. These positions whose contract duration is for three (3) years each will be based in Nairobi with frequent field travel. The Programme Officers will primarily be responsible for implementation of a projects that seek to create equitable, effective DRTB responses by harnessing the collective power of civil society and community demand, evidence-based policies, normative guidelines, accountability and conditions for access, with scalable impact. 
• The project will work to ensure an effective DRTB response through community engagement at all levels, that current and upcoming biomedical advances are affordable, available, delivered as part of a person-centered package of care, and incorporated into national strategies and policies in a timely manner, to effectively reach and engage the poorest and most vulnerable people - and supported by an enabling policy ecosystem.
• The Programme Officers will be key members of the team, developing and implementing a range of programmatic activities under the relevant portfolios. They will also represent the Client in technical discussions and thematic meetings of relevance to the portfolios managed. Specific responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to providing policy advisory services, programme development services; project assurance and oversight, while fully supporting the end-to-end project implementation process, advocacy, as well as partnerships and resource mobilization.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Nursing or related fields
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in project implementation and capacity building
• A focus on implementation of TB-related projects will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of TB, respiratory diseases and their respective global, regional and national implementation models or frameworks
• Experience working with affected communities, civil society organizations, government agencies, donors, research institutions and other partners
• Experience in managing funding from a diversity of sources including governments and aid agencies as well as private sector donors
• In-depth understanding of human rights based approach to development and programming issues and policy work at county, national, regional and international levels.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Results-oriented, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, self-starter, who is flexible and adaptable to rapid change and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, complex and high-demand environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality output in a timely manner while understanding and anticipating evolving needs
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• Good consultative and influencing skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to present data clearly and in a non-ambiguous manner to all relevant stakeholders.