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  • Posted: May 2, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passio...
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    Program Associate, Human Milk Banking

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    Reporting to the project manager, the Project Associate will provide support to the project manager and the HMB team for the following duties and responsibilities:

    Support coordination and  implementation of project strategies and  Action Plans:-

    • Provide support for integration of Human Milk Banking into essential newborn care through engagement with stakeholders including the Ministry of Health.
    • Support development and preparation of result – oriented work plans, AWPs, critical paths and other project management tools, and;
    • Provide support to the implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (POPPs) in the project.

    Support Partnership building and networking

    • Support the coordination of partner activities and manage sub grantees
    • Provide TA to partners where necessary
    • Represent PATH as a member of the human milk banking team in in various for a including ot TWGs and other meetings as may be assigned

    Support the establishment of systems for the increase of access to human milk banks in Kenyas.

    • Plan, coordinate and conduct consultative meetings with stakeholders.
    • In consultation with global and national technical and policy, leaders facilitate and lead the revision t of Kenya specific national guidelines and operating procedures for establishment and operation of a human milk bank.
    • Work closely with PATH global and Kenya human milk banking teams to utilize and adapt existing resources and pilot systems strengthening tools to enhance quality and robust implementation.
    • Facilitate the development of training tools for national and provincial stakeholders and adapt behavior change communication materials as appropriate.
    • Provide communication and information to partners on the processes required for the establishment of the human milk banks.

    Support operations research and other related assessments

    • Work with the research partners and provide the necessary support for the OR.
    • Facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
    • Coordinate the planning and implementation of assessments.

    Support Advocacy and communication work on human milk banking

    • Facilitate the development of communication and advocacy plan.
    • Support the development of communication materials for awareness raising.
    • Coordinate advocacy and awareness meetings and events at the national and county level
    • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, or a combination of Diploma in Business Administration or related subject and equivalent professional experience. Training and experience in nutrition and public health is an added advantage
    • Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in supporting skills in designing and implementing child health, nutrition, or development projects with multiple objectives and associated activities.
    • At least three years in a role that involved regular communication with the Kenyan MOH at national, county and/or sub county levels and joint planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities.
    • Demonstrated effectiveness producing accurate work product with attention to detail, even while under deadline pressure.
    • Robust technical knowledge of maternal and child nutrition is essential.
    • Strong understanding of holistic child development and the role played by responsive caregiving, health, nutrition, early learning, and protection/security in ensuring appropriate development.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with the Kenyan MOH at county and sub county levels and extensive knowledge of the Kenyan health system is essential.
    • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems with energy, flexibility, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
    • Flexible, detail oriented, organized, adaptable to changing priorities, and able to take the initiative and to meet strict deadlines.
    • Comfortable working in a team environment.
    • Ability to work with various technologies (computers, mobile phones, etc.) and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage several major activities simultaneously, and work in a complex environment with short deadlines.
    • Experience working with international organizations is a plus.

    Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

     PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to PATH on path.silkroad.com to apply

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