APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde (Rift Valley) Project Manager Job in Nakuru Kenya

APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde (Rift Valley) project funded by USAID with an aim of improving access to health services in 11 of the 14 counties in Rift Valley.  The APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde’ project is a highly decentralized program with the head office in Nakuru and regional offices in Narok, Eldoret, Kitale, Nanyuki and Ngong.  The key objectives of supporting health facilities to deliver quality services and enabling communities to play a bigger role in identifying and solving health problems. It works within government priorities to support public and private health facilities to deliver quality services

The Project is being implemented by FHI360 together with partners including AMREF Kenya, Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment (LVCT), the National Organization for Peer Educators (NOPE), and Gold Star Kenya.

AMREF Kenya is the strategic partner responsible for the rollout and coordination of Community Strategy whose overall goal is to enhance community access to health care in order to improve individual productivity and health while reducing poverty, hunger, child and maternal deaths.

We are looking for an individual, who is well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa to fill the position of Project Manager.

Reference Number: KCO/APRV/001/2012

The position is based in Nakuru and reports to the HIV/AIDS & TB Programme Manager.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision in the implementation of project activities.Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.Provide effective leadership in engaging with stakeholders, including consortium partners and external stakeholders.Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, partners, donors, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.Ensure project integration and growth by participating in Country Office and program meetings.Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.Represent AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.  

Must have vast experience in implementation of HIV/AIDS programs and Community Health Strategy.  The person must be experienced in project management, operations research and have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and advocacy.  In addition s/he should have good experience in community mobilization and networking at local and national levels.  The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professional.  

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/APRV/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Thursday, 24th May, 2012.  

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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