Project Officer – TB Program- Vihiga at Mildmay Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Implementation: Support the implementation of TB prevention, case detection and treatment programs in alignment with MIK’s policies and Global Fund guidelines.
• Coordination & Supervision: Coordinate with health facilities, local authorities and Community Health Promoters to ensure effective service delivery. Provide direct supervision to field officers and Community Health Promoters (CHPs).
• Community Engagement: Engage with communities of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), Adolescents and Young People (AYP) and other high-risk groups, through peer-to-peer approaches leveraging Community Strategy.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Collaborate with the M&E and other program team members to track progress, conduct routine data collection and ensure reporting meets the standards required by the Global Fund, AMREF Health Africa, the government of Kenya and MIK. Must possess Strong IT skills: Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (AI, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Capacity Building: Provide mentorship to the program team, Community Health Promoters, TB champions and other volunteers to strengthen local capacity for TB management and community sensitization.
• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and management of program resources, ensuring that the budget is adhered to and that resources are used effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local government agencies, healthcare partners and other civil society organizations involved in TB/HIV services and other health-related.
• Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program activities and outcomes, as well as documentation of lessons learned and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Health related Sciences E.g. Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience working in TB and HIV programs, preferably with a focus on community health systems strengthening.
• Technical Skills: Experience in TB case detection, treatment adherence and preventive interventions. Knowledge of Global Fund TB/HIV programs and guidelines is highly desirable.
• Community Engagement: Strong experience working with community-based organizations and vulnerable populations.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with government health systems, local stakeholders and donor agencies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and mobilize communities and stakeholders.
• Skills in Monitoring & Evaluation: Familiarity with program monitoring, data collection and reporting, ensuring adherence to Global Fund and donor standards.