Project Officers (3 Positions) at National Empowerment Network Of People Living With HIV/AIDS In Kenya (NEPHAK)

Key roles & responsibilities The Project Officer will:

1. Plan, organize and coordinate project work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating health facilities and other stakeholders
2. Directly supervise and provide effective leadership to project assistants
3. Coordinate needs assessment in target facilities/providers within the project area and develop customized action plans
4. Identify training needs/gaps and plan for relevant training of health care providers in the project area
5. Supervise, monitor and support the implementation of all the activities of the project staff under their supervision
6. Ensure availability, dissemination and promote the use of relevant policies, disease management guidelines and recording and reporting tools by private providers
7. Train and provide technical support to project assistants and healthcare providers in the network to ensure high-quality TB care and services in target facilities
8. Work with County & Sub-County teams to ensure optimal implementation of project activities and achievement of project targets
9. Build solid relationships with key county and subcounty partners/ stakeholders. Collaborate and communicate regularly with these stakeholders to help inform and support the realization of the project goals and objectives
10. Document best practices and important learnings from the project
11. Participate in and provide substantive support to relevant stakeholder forums, share learnings, best practices, and experiences from the project
12. Prepare and share regular reports on project activities and results with the NEPHAK management
13. Document best practices by different providers and share these for dissemination and cross learning within the project
14. Represent the organization in county and sub-county stakeholder forums relevant to the project
15. Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications & experience

• A Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health or related health equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a TB/HIV project/ program
• Experience working with a donor-funded health project is an added advantage
• Good clinical knowledge on the current management of TB/HIV and other common respiratory conditions
• Valid license to practice the profession

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, work under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
• Team and leadership skills
• Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to details
• Ability to work in different counties and sub-counties
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
• Computer proficiency in the use of Office Suite
• Excellent presentation skills