Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key roles & responsibilities The Project Officer will:
• Plan, organize and coordinate project work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating health facilities and other stakeholders
• Directly supervise and provide effective leadership to project assistants
• Coordinate needs assessment in target facilities/providers within the project area and develop customized action plans
• Identify training needs/gaps and plan for relevant training of health care providers in the project area
• Supervise, monitor and support the implementation of all the activities of the project staff under their supervision
• Ensure availability, dissemination and promote the use of relevant policies, disease management guidelines and recording and reporting tools by private providers
• Train and provide technical support to project assistants and healthcare providers in the network to ensure high-quality TB care and services in target facilities
• Work with County & Sub-County teams to ensure optimal implementation of project activities and achievement of project targets
• Build solid relationships with key county and subcounty partners/ stakeholders. Collaborate and communicate regularly with these stakeholders to help inform and support the realization of the project goals and objectives
• Document best practices and important learnings from the project
• Participate in and provide substantive support to relevant stakeholder forums, share learnings, best practices, and experiences from the project
• Prepare and share regular reports on project activities and results with the NEPHAK management
• Document best practices by different providers and share these for dissemination and cross learning within the project
• Represent the organization in county and sub-county stakeholder forums relevant to the project
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications & experience
• A Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health or related health equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a TB/HIV project/ program
• Experience working with a donor-funded health project is an added advantage
• Good clinical knowledge on the current management of TB/HIV and other common respiratory conditions
• Valid license to practice the profession

Required Skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, work under pressure and manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
• Team and leadership skills
• Energetic and positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to details
• Ability to work in different counties and sub-counties
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
• Computer proficiency in the use of Office Suite
• Excellent presentation skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If your profile fits any of the above positions, please submit your application including a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter, summarizing your suitability for the position and salary expectations. Include your email address, telephone contacts and names and contacts of three (3) Referees (at least one must be a professional who has supervised you at some point).

Submit applications to careers@nephak.or.ke indicating your name and the job title on the email subject line. Hand delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
Deadline for applications
The deadline for application is 6th April 2022.
Terms and conditions
• Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted
• The job may require the jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations. The jobholder may be required to work across various counties.
• All employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements, qualifications and merit. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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