Test Program Officer at Jhpiego

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in the technical implementation of RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT/Nutrition in the designated health facilities tandem to the project work plan and MOH guidelines.
• To offer continuous technical assistance, coaching and mentorship to MoH staff and other relevant stakeholders in the implementation of RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT/Nutrition activities and ensure maximum service integration
• Prepare and submit to the supervisor monthly RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT/Nutrition programmatic implementation plans as per the project work plan
• Prepare and submit to the supervisor monthly RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT/Nutrition programmatic reports
• Manage and be responsible for program data at all supported health facilities
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Consortium partners and other relevant stakeholders to implement quality improvement initiatives in RH/FP/MNCH/PMTCT/Nutrition in the designated health facilities
• To contribute to documenting project success stories during routine programming
• To regularly document scientific papers and abstracts in the project implementation areas.
• Represent the project in regional technical forums and meetings with MoH and the other relevant partners as assigned by the supervisor
• Foster maximal integration with the HIV Care services teams, Prevention teams , OVC and Community programs teams within the project for maximum leverage
• Support Finance in ensuring programmatic finances are accounted for in a timely manner tandem to Jhpiego policies
• Play a coordination and project representation role within the County or sub-County of program implementation.
• Other duties as necessary and as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Degree /Diploma in Public Health or related field with a minimum 5 years relevant working experience.
• Post graduate training is a relevant advantage.
• Experience working in GOVERNMENT or Donor funded programs (experience with USG funded program added advantage),
• Experience in HIV/AIDS/TB/RH/FP/MNCH/Malaria
• Familiarity with the National Health Strategic Plan / National Community Strategy
• Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills
• Strong programming, management and technical skills
• Has sensitivity and understanding of the beneficiary population
• Set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
• Dynamic personality and a team player
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS word, Excel and PowerPoint