Job Openings at The Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)

Location: Mutomo

Department Summary

The Programs Department plays a critical role in achieving CMMB’s strategy around improving the lives of women and children, by leading the provision of high quality programs focused on children’s and mothers’ health, and particularly in the development and implementation of our CHAMPS model. This team is also responsible for generating revenue from and partnering effectively with government(s), major foundations, and other major donors, and will help to position and enhance CMMB’s technical capacity and reputation in the field of global healthcare.

CMMB has been working in Kenya for almost 15 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.

Overview

Under the leadership of the CHAMPS Coordinator, the M&E Officer will develop and implement the monitoring and evaluation framework ensuring high quality and timely inputs. He/she will also ensure that CMMB programme and projects maintain its strategic vision and that its activities result in the achievement of intended results through designing, planning, managing and analyzing projects to ensure cost effective and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implement monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for the ongoing review of projects in Kitui South, using approved indicators and targets, to measure progress and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure harmonization of monitoring and evaluation system and tools with the Ministry of Health and global monitoring and evaluation systems and tools.
• Work with project team to introduce and implement information systems to ensure proper and accurate collection of performance data from the implementing projects including data capture, analysis, and utilization and archiving.
• Build the capacity of the project team and support them to effectively introduce and maintain the information systems. This includes conducting training and mentorship sessions and evaluation of workshops.
• Together with the program coordinator, facilitate/support CMMB staff in the revision of site-specific work plans and strategies.
• Support regular data collection by ensuring all points of contact are clear on deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Preparing project reports as per the donor/government requirements, including responding to data audits and inquiries from the donor.
• Compile appropriate and disaggregated data and write narrative reports for submissions for website, annual reports, donor reports, other briefings and/or policy documents as required.
• Support implementation of baseline and other surveys, such as project reviews, and mid-term and end-of- project reviews.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside the region.
• Participate in M&E regional and national working groups.
• Contribute to proposal writing and quality assurance of log-frames and M&E in proposals.
• Communicate regularly with CMMB headquarters to ensure programmatic compliance, in conjunction with M&E and finance departments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• You have a University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social sciences, or related field.
• You have a postgraduate course/certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/ Government.
• You have experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• You have proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software.
• You have expertise in analysing data using statistical software.
• You have experience in project management life cycle including proposal writing.
• You have demonstrated quantitative & qualitative data analytical skills.
• You have strong training and facilitation skills.
• You have demonstrable leadership and managerial skills including ability to be a team player.
• You can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
• You believe in CMMB, where we are going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

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Location: Mutomo, Kenya

Department Summary

CMMB’s Finance and Administration Department plays a critical role in ensuring that CMMB efficiently and effectively utilizes its resources in achieving its program goals through least cost and value for money. The Department strives to ensure that all expenditures align to both CMMB policies, donor requirements and National laws. Through a team of dedicated staff, the team upholds utmost integrity, honesty and love in the execution of their roles to achieve CMMB’s vision, mission and core values.

CMMB has been working in Kenya for over 15 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.

Overview

Reporting to the CHAMPS Coordinator and with a technical reporting to the Finance Coordinator, the Finance Assistant will provide day to day support service to the implementation of project interventions and be responsible for reviewing field expenses and liquidations from project staff. Further, s/he will support payable and administrative functions as well as contribute to the preparation of timely donor reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on and implement CMMB’s financial policies and procedures and donor compliance requirements
• Record all financial transactions accurately, completely and in a timely manner in line with the Chart of Accounts through the Abila software (MIP) accounting system
• Ensure sound financial management and compliance activities of assigned grants/projects and office operational activities to include:
  • Monitoring of project budgets and expenses
  • Preparation of vouchers, cheques, Mpesa and EFT payments and processing of payments Invoicing / tracking of accounts receivable and cash receipts;
  • Maintain, Record and Reconcile petty cash accounts
  • Liquidation of employee receivables in line with manual records/expense forms from staff
  • Conducting site visits and training/mentoring of project staff.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations, filing of all accounting vouchers and documents
• Ensure all financial assets are adequately recorded, safeguarded and all financial documents are securely filed
• Ensure availability of accurate, complete and timely financial information for decision making purposes by senior management
• Record, count and update the Asset and Inventory Register regularly.
• Participate in other program implementation activities and miscellaneous finance duties as required and assigned by the Finance Officer.

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCOM) or Business Administration majoring in accounting or Finance
• You have a minimum of at least two (2) years of accounting experience in a similar capacity working with an international NGO on donor funded project projects
• You have Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CPA II/ACCA II)
• You possess a high degree of integrity, and a strong commitment to CMMB’s mission
• You demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and the ability to transfer knowledge and visit project sites
• You have hands on application of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); working knowledge of Abila (Sage) accounting software preferred
• You have demonstrable Knowledge of MPESA Bulk Payment System
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to include conflict resolution, priority management, and managing expectations of multiple clients
• You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
• You believe in CMMB, where we are going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.