Vacancies at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

• Reporting to the Head of Talent, the Talent, Learning & Development Officer will provide expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the Global Talent, Learning and Developmentinitiatives; encompassing leadership development, learning and training programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Global Talent, Learning and Development programmes implementation: Under guidance of the Head of Talent, support development and implementation of the global and regional Talent, L&D initiatives.
• Learning needs: Understand, assess and report Countries/Programmes/Units/Functionslearning needs and priorities, based on the organizational and people strategies.
• L&D solutions: Support in the identification, design and implementation of solutions and interventions to learning needs. Ensure consistent, effective design and implementation of training programs and materials aligned to the organizational mission and core values.
• Talent and learning data: Collect, analyse and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development.
• Organizational needs and learning impact: Proactively provide input and continuousfeedback to the Head of Talent about: 1) Organizational needs and development priorities; 2) impact of the L&D withinthe countries by leveraging analytics.
• Resourcing and on-boarding: Support Talent Acquisition in the delivery of local induction and on- boarding programs.
• Budget: Provide support in preparation and consolidation of Talent, Learning and Development budgets for headquarters and countries.
• Development partnership: Apply coaching principles and concept in engaging and supporting stakeholders in the process of building and execution of the people development plans.
• Career development programs: Support execution of employee promotion and career-pathing initiatives. Assess mobility opportunities and facilitate the implementation of the staff mobility programme between Amref offices.
• Networking and sharing: Be part of the L&D community, actively collaborating with ideas on new solutions, external benchmarks and learning technologies.
• Performance management: Provide support and advice to staff and managers in the overall process,including organizing for sessions to ensure the process is well understood; Review the performance appraisal and advise the Head of Talent on performance-related issues.
• Succession planning: In liaison with the Head of Talent and line managers, build suggested career paths for staff; with related suggested learning and development activities to nurture the retention of our talents.
• Continuous improvement: Refine existing systems and processes, and set up new processes as required.
• Organizational well-being:
  • Build and manage, with the Head of Talent, regular staff surveys to identify staff and managerialexpectations, well-being level and points of satisfaction or dissatisfaction; based on key areasthatimpact motivation and retention;
  • Assess diversity and inclusion in the organisation such as gender, nationalities, etc.; promote andenhance our policy to foster diversity and inclusion in our staff;
  • Follow up results and propose a related action plan;
  • Build and manage internal communications to foster well-being and or Follow up results and propose a related action plan;
  • Build and manage internal communications to foster well-being and organisational culture and values.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Learning & Development or closely related field
• Recognized professional membership with IHRM or any other reputable organization
• Certification in Coaching is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in HR, with two (2) to three (3) years focused on talent management, leadership development, and learning and development
• Experience in a fast-paced, complex and matrix organization
• Experience in the use of Learning Management Systems – requirements gathering, implementation and management
• In-depth knowledge of learning and development principles and practices
• Exposure to leadership development principles and practice

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices
• Demonstrable commitment to the promotion of diversity
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development, excellence and impact
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with a range of audiences and levels of experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal andexternal resources
• Ability to build good relationships and partnerships
• Ability to make logical, well-balanced and reasoned decisions
• Ability to proactively develop team dynamics and performance, ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Flexible and pragmatic with the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Emotional resilience
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Energy, enthusiasm and confidence
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel as and when required
• Committed to people development and the organisational values and behaviours that underpins the Amref culture

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JOB PURPOSE

Amref Health Africa (Amref) is seeking 2 Technical Officers for Malaria Diagnostics, with one position based in Nairobi, Kenya, and the other in Kisumu, Kenya. These roles are part of the USAID-funded global project, PMI REACH Malaria, aimed at delivering malaria services to every at-risk community and household. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and communitybased malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions. The Technical Officer, Malaria Diagnostics, will report to the Amref Technical Advisor, Malaria Diagnostics, who will provide technical oversight and programme management for implementation of the scope of work for malaria diagnostics, as outlined in the PMI REACH Malaria Kenya Annual Workplan.

S/he will work in close collaboration with the PMI REACH Malaria Kenya project team, including other Technical Advisors and Technical Officers to contribute to continuity across programme implementation areas and service delivery, with an emphasis on malaria diagnostics, malaria case management, supportive supervision, quality improvement systems and training and orientation systems. The Technical Officer, Malaria Diagnostics, will also work closely with the Amref Regional Laboratory technical and programme staff to ensure comprehensive technical and programmatic support for the PMI REACH Malaria project. S/he will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the project’s malaria diagnostics workplan activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical assistance in the development and/or revision of national malaria diagnostic policies and guidelines, their dissemination and implementation.
• Provide support to the planning and implementation of national and subnational quality assurance mechanisms, including proficiency testing for malaria blood slides and rapid diagnostic tests (mRDT), slide rechecking and on-site technical support supervision.
• Provide technical support to developing and implementing in-service capacity building activities in laboratory diagnostics within the country, including refresher training and national and international competence assessments.
• Provide technical support to review of relevant pre-service training curricula and requirements for strengthening pre-service training in malaria diagnostics.
• Support in development and implementation of plans to address gaps and challenges identified during supervision, training activities and proficiency testing outcomes.
• Introduce and/or review laboratory diagnostic components in existing MOH supervisory tools to strengthen integrated systems for supervision.
• Ensure alignment of reported malaria diagnostic activities with MOH reporting and M&E frameworks.
• Maintain a database of diagnostic facilities, and trained diagnostics personnel and their key competencies.
• Actively liaise with the Division of Malaria Control Programme (DMCP) staff to ensure representation on relevant technical working groups, and to provide updates on project diagnostic activities.
• Present programme activities and results to the DMCP and other stakeholders as required.
• Assist the country project team in the preparation of technical reports, work planning, budgets and other documents, as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Must be registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience providing technical assistance and in project management in malaria and/or other public health programmes.
• Experience in providing technical assistance, supervision, mentorship and capacity building in malaria diagnostics, including knowledge of laboratory quality management systems and quality assurance.
• Experience in managing and/or providing technical assistance to the Division of Malaria Control Programme and County Health Departments.
• Experience with health information systems including Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) and Quality Assurance Information System (QAIMS).
• Excellent understanding and management of USAID programmes Certification in the WHO External Competency Assessment of Malaria Microscopists (ECAMM) programme.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Medical laboratory technical skills including internal quality control (QC), external quality assessment (EQA) and management of proficiency testing schemes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate, familiar with programmes for word-processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentations, and electronic communication.
• Self-motivated and diligent.
• Strong organizational skills, responsible, and reliable.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural teams.
• Ethical conduct, able to maintain confidentiality and work with integrity.
• Able to work within tight deadlines.
• Willing to spend up to 30% of the time out of station assessing progress and taking corrective actions. 

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JOB PURPOSE

The Data Management & Reporting Intern will support the organization’s data processes, ensuring all required data is available for analytics and reporting. The role also involves maintaining data quality assurance (DQA) processes, supporting data visualization needs, and contributing to the improvement of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MEL Data Processes in AIMS & Qlik [50%]

• Support the process of fetching, sorting, ordering, and organizing data as required for both regular and ad hoc reports.
• Participate in discussions with users to gather data visualization requirements, ensuring clear communication and tracking of specific assignments.
• Monitor progress until visualization tasks are completed and thoroughly tested for accuracy and usability.
• Assist in testing data matches and logic for new or updated dashboard solutions, ensuring that the data presented aligns with the organization’s reporting needs and standards

Data Quality Assurance (DQA) Processes [50%]

• Conduct and execute DQA validation checks inbuilt in AIMS and Qlik systems, ensuring that data is accurate and reliable for reporting.
• Update the DQA issue log biweekly, providing key insights and follow-up actions for Corporate MEL focal points.
• Track DQA performance regularly through Qlik, identifying country-specific design and monitoring gaps.
• Present these gaps in MEL meetings to ensure timely action and program improvement.
• Support the documentation of areas for improvement within DQA workflows and visualizations to enhance user experience and streamline processes.• Actively participate in Routine Data Quality Audits (RDQA) in collaboration with various implementing offices, supporting data validation and the integrity of monitoring processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, IT, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related fields
• Not more than 1 year of experience in a similar/related field

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Ability to engage effectively with country office focal persons, fostering teamwork and open dialogue to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrate strong facilitation skills that promote inclusive participation.
• Capable of working independently, exhibiting self-motivation and a proactive attitude toward assigned tasks.
• Upholds high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior in all interactions and responsibilities.

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JOB PURPOSE

• The primary purpose of the role is to provide support to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in activities related to learning, impact assessment and programmes support. The intern will assist in executing key tasks across learning agenda management, programme monitoring, and evaluation activities, contributing to Amref’s efforts to achieve impact-driven programmes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning and Impact Activities [50%)

• Actively attend and contribute to planning and implementation meetings for learning and impact assessments.
• Assist in drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications.
• Support in maintaining and updating the organizational learning agenda tracker to capture ongoing learning initiatives and outcomes.
• Identify and share opportunities such as research capacity-building workshops, upcoming conferences, and calls for research grants. Assist with responses to relevant opportunities
• Assist with scheduling meetings, sending out invitations, preparing meeting materials, and taking minutes for documentation.
• Participate in Research Community of Practice meetings and discussions, offering administrative and technical support.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor related to learning, impact, or research support.

Programmes Support [50%]

• Assist in developing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning frameworks, guidelines, and
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for programmes within the organization.
• Contribute to the development and submission of proposals, particularly in the MEL components, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and organizational goals.
• Support the organization and implementation of trainings for country offices' MEL staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge for efficient MEL practices.
• Assist in various programme-related tasks, as directed by the MEL Manager, ensuring effective execution of programmatic activities aligned with MEL strategies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Economics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Not more than 1 year of experience in manuscript preparation for publication and supporting of the research grant writing process/related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent ability to listen, communicate, and collaborate effectively with country office focal points and team members.
• Strong facilitation skills, with an emphasis on supporting country offices through an inclusive, participatory approach.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and selfmotivation.
• High levels of integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct in all interactions and responsibilities