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

JOB DETAILS:
Key roles & responsibilities
The position is responsible for providing overall leadership in design and effective implementation of programs. S/he ensures effective and efficient Program development, implementation, and management (including operations and administration) of the organization’s projects in all the target areas. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Senior Management Team (SMT) to articulate both organizational and program Policy & guidelines and influencing the roll-out of the same. The position also provides overall technical and programmatic oversight for all activities implemented through direct or indirect support which includes responsibility over project design.
• Spearhead and oversee the development and implementation of strategies that support program work in NEPHAK in accordance with the results-based management (RBM), including monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
• Facilitate the development of annual operation plans, work and activity plans, management plans and budgets and controls
• Manage the overall technical program planning, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of field activities.
• Facilitate development, implementation and periodic review of Program standards, policies, systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NEPHAK’s guidelines, policies and procedures on program implementation, management and administration.
• Participate in resource mobilization efforts to identify opportunities and lead proposal development in consultations with the Executive Director and the Resource Mobilization Unit.
• Ensure the organization maintains effective monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Monitor program implementation through regular contact and field visits.
• Provides technical assistance through research, documentation, review and/or writing technical and best practices.
• Directly supervise and provide effective leadership to project teams
• Coordinate needs assessment in target facilities/providers within the project area and develop customized action plans
• 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
• 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 and the Donor

Qualifications & experience
• A Bachelor Degree 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
• 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: Bachelor 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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