Fresh Jobs at Jhpiego

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of activities within the FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and menstrual hygiene management technical areas
• Support capacity building of staff in FP/RMNCAH knowledge and skills
• Collaborate with the MOH Division of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (DRMNCAH), the Section of Neonatal and Child Health (DNCH), the Section of Adolescent and Health (DAH), and the Department of Environmental Health and other relevant divisions or departments to develop and review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to family planning, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health, nutrition and menstrual hygiene interventions
• Support review and analysis of data for performance monitoring of FP/RMNCAH, nutrition and menstrual hygiene management and utilize the data to take corrective actions
• Represent the organization in national and county technical committees including TWGs, committees of experts, and stakeholders’ meetings related to the areas of programming
• Support staff to facilitate successful implementation of activities, including work planning, budgeting and reconciliation of finances towards effective and cost-efficient implementation of activities
• In collaboration with staff, prepare and track the progress of program and activity budgets
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual technical reports
• Work with consultants to facilitate delivery of quality products in line with contracted tasks
• Perform other duties as may be allocated by the supervisor

NOTE: All employees of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities, are expected to:

• Model the mission and values stated above
• Participate in the business development processes
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multi-task and be able to manage competing priorities to meet program and/or organizational objectives

Required Qualifications

• First degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, Community Development, Public Health or related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
• Experience working in Government or Donor funded programs
• Experience in RH-FP, MNCAH, Nutrition and WASH programming
• Familiarity with the National RMNCAH policies, strategies, guidelines and standards
• Knowledge: (functional or technical, i.e. federal legislation, finance, program planning, public healthcare standards, proposal writing, human resources practices, etc.)
• Excellent oral communication, presentation and writing skills
• Experience in public speaking and professional presentations
• Strong programming, management and technical skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite

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Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for the implementation of activities within the FP/RMNCAH and menstrual hygiene management technical areas
• Contribute to the capacity building of staff and MOH competences in FP/RMNCAH knowledge and skills
• Work with MOH’s Division of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (DRMNCAH), and its constituent sections of Reproductive and Maternal Health; Neonatal and Child Health; and Adolescent Health, as well as the Department of Environmental Health to develop and review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to family planning, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health and menstrual hygiene interventions
• Review and analyze data for performance monitoring of FP/RMNCAH and menstrual hygiene management and utilize the data to take corrective actions
• Provide guidance and support to field staff to coordinate and link initiatives of other partners in supporting health facilities in service delivery
• Represent the organization in national and county technical committees including TWGs, committees of experts, and stakeholders’ meetings related to the areas of programming
• Provide all necessary support to ensure the successful implementation of activities, including technical oversight, work planning, budgeting, reconciliation of finances towards effective and cost-efficient implementation of activities
• In collaboration with staff, prepare and track the progress of activities and budgets
• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual technical reports for submission to funding agencies
• Oversee the technical quality of all the deliverables by consultants who are contracted for specific tasks
• As needed, provide technical support to sub-awardees
• Provide leadership in the writing of abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication
• Perform other duties as may be allocated by the Project Director
• Perform the duties of the Project Director in an acting capacity in the absence of the Project Director

NOTE:  All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

• Model the mission and values of Jhpiego
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities, prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medicine, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health or related field
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong clinical experience in application of FP/RMNCAH knowledge and skills
• Ability to manage large projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of activities
• Strong background in management of the devolved Kenya health system
• Ability to coordinate and support senior MOH officials at the national and county levels
• Experience working with donor funding agencies and/or private sector foundations
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office