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  • Posted: Jan 24, 2017
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    FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories


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    Director of Clinical Services

    Description

    The Director for Clinical Services will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor. Working closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, the Director of Clinical Services will ensure timely and high quality implementation of the project, supervise clinical teams, and collaborate with government county leadership and teams to ensure implementation of the project in line with the Government of Kenya policies and regulations. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Leads and mentors the clinical teams, maintaining the appropriate resources for program implementation while ensuring adherence to high quality management practices.
    • Provides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical services including for HIV care and treatment, PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care and treatment, laboratory and pharmacy services, data reporting in collaboration with other function groups, e.g. monitoring and evaluation
    • Collaborates closely with other technical teams such as HIV community services and prevention; health systems strengthening; monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound
    • ensure seamless implementation of the programs
    • Prepares annual work plans, budgets, quarterly reports for activities related community services
    • Ensures that services provided to clients are compliant with the Government of Kenya specific regulations
    • Analyses data and technical assessment findings for decision making
    • Represent the project at professional meetings and conferences
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Excellent managerial and administrative skills
    • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding health, HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Malaria and TB
    • Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants, recipients of assistance
    • Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative
    • Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • At least 7-9 years demonstrated experience at senior level in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, health systems strengthening, strengthening of laboratory services, continuous quality assurance and improvement, M&E; and operations research.
    • Medical degree with 7-9 years’ work experience and registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
    • A Masters’ degree in public health or related field, and 7-9 years’ relevant experience with international development programs is preferred
    • Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Relevant language skills.
    • Excellent computer software skills.
    • Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow, ability to structure work of staff members.

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    Senior Program Officer

    Description

    The Senior Program Officer will report to the Director of Program Management. As member of a program team, s/he will provide program oversight and system improvement/development for field programs. The SPO will monitor and support the program from initiation through delivery. S/he will collaborate with the Director of Program Management to organize the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/program on schedule and within budget constraints. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Provide support for projects and/or support county programs, particularly in large, complex or start-up programs.
    • Provide ongoing programmatic; management; and financial oversight required by projects and county offices.
    • Collaborates with Technical teams to ensure programs are designed according to organization and industry best practices, program framework and regulations
    • Participate in resource development efforts to identify resource development opportunities and support proposal development teams, as necessary.
    • Support County Program Managers and build capacity of county offices and implementing partners to manage programming.
    • Routine coordination with FHI employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
    • Develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and government representatives
    • Represent field programs and other organizations, including donors, and local and international partners.
    • Oversee the design and implementation process of programs, sub-contracts as necessary
    • Ensure accurate, high quality and timely reports and other relevant documents for field programs, e.g., quarterly reports, annual reports and financial reports.
    • Contribute to annual strategic planning, work planning and budgeting processes
    • Manage the development of tools and procedures for project implementation; reporting; monitoring; evaluation; capacity assessment; and/or management consistent with cooperative agreement requirements, and manages dissemination of procedures to other staff.
    • Coordinate support for design and implementation planning, and technical assistance visits, including participation on field teams in select countries.
    • Provide leadership and team building at the project level.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Program Management.

    Qualifications

    • Masters’ degree in public health, social sciences or related field, and 7 years’ relevant experience with international development programs
    • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, and community health programs
    • Effective strategic planning and project management skills
    • Experiencing with managing and reporting on donor funded projects.
    • Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross- program coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems.
    • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects
    • Written and verbal communication skills.
    • Relevant language skills.
    • Relevant computer software skills.
    • Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow, may structure work of staff members.

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    Senior Technical Officer

    Description

    The primary function of this position is to facilitate the implementation of the KQMH in project-supported health facilities and sites. The Technical Officer, CQI, will be responsible for making available all relevant current National Guidelines, Policies and Standards of service delivery in HIV prevention, care and treatment, including PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care to service delivery teams and providers and facilitating their translation to implementation interventions that are supported by the project. Working in close collaboration with the Sub – County Health Management Teams, the Project M&E staff, and other Senior Technical Officers, the STO CQI will facilitate the functions of the sub-county and facility quality improvement teams (QITs) to adapt and monitor indicator dashboards, develop and implement continuous quality improvement plans. The STO CQI will participate in activities providing capacity building and mentorship to facility and site teams in the analysis of performance, interpretation of results and dissemination of service delivery improvement data and information. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Translating the project-supported package of service delivery interventions into service-level standards or operating procedures consistent with national guidelines and policies
    • Review, analysis and assessment of service delivery data and reports for compliance with set quality standards
    • Provision of direct technical assistance and mentoring to quality teams and service delivery providers offering service interventions using evidence from analyzed service delivery data
    • Identification of quality areas in need of performance improvement and supporting the implementation of the models for change
    • On-site visits to support data abstraction and analysis to selected supported facilities to provide on-going technical assistance.
    • Review of monthly/quarterly reports from supported health facilities and sites and providing immediate technical guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes.
    • Mentoring facility CQI teams to build local capacity for CQI implementation and analysis and interpretation of results of implemented actions.
    • Assisting the facility CQI teams to abstract data after every improvement cycle to analyze the findings and recommend subsequent measures necessary to achieve set objectives.
    • Participating in the dissemination of results to the facility management and quality teams and facilitating the facility-wide adoption of CQI practices across key service delivery interventions.
    • Recommend and support the skills and knowledge update training to service providers in conjunction with the outreach mentorship and supervision teams.
    • Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services.

    Qualifications

    • Ability to meet deadlines, be self-motivated and function optimally with minimal supervision.
    • Demonstrated creativity and innovativeness in adapting to challenging work environments.
    • Constructive and productive team player with good communication skills.
    • Ready to travel frequently to undertake field visits, accompany field teams and possess the ability to communicate well in diverse cultural settings.

    MINUMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS

    • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or public health with 7-9 years’ work experience or Masters degree in related field with 5-7 years’ work experience or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution and registered with the Clinical Officers Council with 9-11 years’ work experience.
    • At least 3 years of clinical current hands-on experience of providing integrated HIV/AIDS services to diverse patients in a large program-linked facility or very busy clinical practice.
    • Completed training in Quality Improvement models and participated in quality improvement projects for clinical interventions.
    • Computer literate and competent in the use of ICT resources.

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    Associate Director, Care and Treatment

    Description

    To provide technical leadership and ensure effective implementation of clinical care program in the public health project. The Associate Director, Care & Treatment will be responsible for coordinating implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment services including pediatric care, ART, Maternal & Neo-natal Child Health, including PMTCT as well as Quality Improvement. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Provide technical direction to technical teams and implementing partners and other agencies in the implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment program, including pediatric care, ART, PMTCT, TB and HTS
    • Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV care and treatment program
    • Prepare annual work plans, budgets and reports for clinical services.
    • Analyses data and technical assessment findings for decision making
    • Monitor the achievements of set targets for clinical services.
    • Establish and maintain good working relationships with MOH staff at all levels and other partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the program at all levels.
    • Maintain smooth regular information flow with MOH officials, FHI 360 technical staff on technical issues.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Excellent managerial and administrative skills.
    • Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS/TB.
    • Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
    • Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
    • Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed.
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive as an initiative.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS

    • HIV/AIDS/RH program management experience, including supervising staff.
    • Medical doctor with a Master’s degree in Public Health or another related degree.
    • Working experience of at least 7-9 years and at least 4 years treating patients with HIV/AIDS.
    • Experience in the providing care and treatment and use of ARV drugs.
    • Familiarity with decentralized public health systems.
    • Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.

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    Director of Community Services and HIV Prevention

    Description

    The Director for Community Services and HIV Prevention will provide strategic leadership to the community services portfolio to implement high quality community HIV prevention, care and treatment strategies. S/he will provide leadership in the provision of technical assistance to various levels of program implementation while monitoring the program to ensure quality delivery of the community services portfolio. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Provides strategic leadership to the community services and HIV prevention portfolio
    • Provides technical leadership to the community services team to implement quality evidence based interventions
    • Mentors the community services and HIV prevention team to support implementing partners and other agencies in design and implementation of quality community HIV prevention, care and treatment programs
    • Leads the provision of technical assistance to DHMTs in developing community HIV prevention, care and treatment, health communication strategies, messages and materials
    • Prepares annual work plans, budgets, quarterly reports for activities related community services
    • Collaborates closely with other technical teams to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound
    • Liaises with stakeholders in community services including relevant government departments
    • Analyses data and technical assessment findings for decision making
    • Represent the project at professional meetings and conferences.

    Qualifications

    • Excellent managerial and administrative skills
    • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding health, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, Malaria and TB
    • Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants, recipients of assistance
    • Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative
    • Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • Master’s in Public Health, MA or MS in Social Sciences or related advanced degree with 7-9 years’ relevant experience
    • Experience in managing budgets, project planning, monitoring and evaluation
    • Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
    • Experience working with multi-cultural communities is an added advantage
    • Knowledge of Kiswahili
    • Excellent computer software skills.

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    Associate Director, Health Systems Strengthening

    Description

    The Associate Director, Health Systems Strengthening will report to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for providing support to the health sector as a whole, including county governance and strategic planning and Human Resources for Health (HRH), and other areas as desired. This position ensures a seamless link between service delivery interventions and county capacity for systems development. S/he will be knowledgeable with the issues around devolution and the functions and organization of the county government, particularly the county health management teams and their capacity gaps. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Provide direction and leadership for the project’s health systems work, while ensuring that the project’s activities operate within one health system.
    • Provide guidance for key HSS activities to support district level policymakers in areas of strategic planning and management, ensuring a seamless link between service delivery interventions and county capacity and systems development.
    • Provide technical assistance to district technical teams on health systems strengthening;
    • Identify and assess the issues around devolution and the functions and organization of the county government, particularly the county health management teams and their capacity gaps.
    • Responsible for directing the implementation of health systems strengthening activities;
    • Responsible for ensuring the achievement of expected outcomes and quality review/assurance in the area of health systems strengthening;
    • Participate in annual reviews and project planning.
    • Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required health systems related technical reporting and deliverables of the project.
    • Provide technical assistance to build the capacity of county health teams in core HSS functions as defined by the project.
    • Provide guidance to the respective county health management teams to strengthen health information systems, human resources management, quality assurance, commodity management, and support the lower district levels.
    • Collaborate with key stakeholders in the entire health system to develop innovative technical strategies, tools and systems to strengthen health systems at the county level and below.

    Skills/Knowledge Required

    • Knowledge of health systems strengthening in areas such as governance and strategic planning, policy reform, health products and technology, human resources for health, and strategic monitoring and evaluation and referral systems.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
    • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to program sites throughout the country.
    • Professional level of oral and written fluency in the English and Kiswahili language.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • A Master’s degree in health policy and administration, health sector development, public health or related field.
    • Minimum seven (7) years of relevant, senior-level professional experience managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs in the areas of health policy and administration, health sector development, public health with a minimum of (5) years’ experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya experience preferred.
    • Five (5) years demonstrated experience in managing and supervising health systems activities and teams.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
    • Professional level of oral and written fluency in English and Kiswahili

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    Associate Director of Program Management

    Description

    Assisting the Chief of Party in coordinating and managing the implementation of the Programs and to ensure the individual strategic and local implementing partner activities cohere in a well-coordinated and unified strategy. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • Provides leadership in the development of a Public health program work plans and budgets, including periodic review and revision.
    • Assist in the design of subproject activities (including the preparation of budgets, implementation schedules, and evaluation criteria) and assists in the identification of appropriate consultants and staff to provide technical and management assistance for projects in Kenya.
    • In-charge of pipeline analysis of projects and financial tracking.
    • Interpreting the strategic and work plan to implementing partners and ensuring that activities cohere to this plan.
    • Represent projects at national and international forums.
    • Monitor compliance of projects with country implementation plans.
    • Identify technical assistance needs of the projects and liaise with the Chief of Party to ensure the technical assistance is provided in a timely manner.
    • Review monthly and quarterly and half yearly activity reports from the projects.
    • Provide support supervision to the senior technical team.
    • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in social sciences or public health with 7-9 years of experience or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of HIV/AIDS and on other health field: FP/RH, Maternal and Child Health, TB or other Infectious Diseases with 9-11 years relevant experience.
    • Must have experience in managing budgets, project planning, monitoring and evaluation and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Fluency in English language and working knowledge of Kiswahili is crucial.
    • S/he must have at least 8 years’ experience in project management.
    • Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.

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