Organization: Jhpiego
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
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Technical Officer
Posted Date 3 days ago(6/27/2024 3:05 AM)
Job ID
2024-6228
Location
KE-Nairobi
Category
International Positions
Employment Status
Full-Time
Overview
Jhpiego, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University, is an international nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers’ skills and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. Our aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet’s most disadvantaged people.
Jhpiego is implementing the Accelerating Postpartum FP in Primary Healthcare (APIP) Project which is a five–year BMGF funded award, whose overall goals are to:
Scale up quality postpartum and post-abortion family planning
Increase uptake of contraceptive methods among postpartum and post-abortion women during the first-year of post-pregnancy at public PHCs
Explore and identify specific interventions for private health facilities at the level of PHCs in the 4 counties:- Makueni, Kakamega, Isiolo and Kwale with opportunity for scale-up to other counties
We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent organizational and technical skills, who is a team player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
Reporting to the Technical Advisor, the Technical Officer will contribute to project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the project to ensure it delivers on its key objectives. Working in collaboration with the Technical Advisor and MEL Manager and other project team members, s/he will provide technical support to the respective CHMT and SCHMT to accelerate integration of post pregnancy family planning into primary health care (APIP).
This position is based in Isiolo and we strongly encourage those based in Isiolo and its immediate environs to apply.
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance and support to the APIP project in the planning and implementation of the APIP interventions at county, sub-county, facility and community levels
Directly manage/visit the program implementation sites to provide technical assistance to the supported sites including follow up and mentorship programs
Support quality improvement and quality assurance for post-pregnancy family planning services at target health facilities
Organize and coordinate program meetings, field visits, and other activities at the county level
Liaise with the technical team within the project, including facilitating information exchange between field and Nairobi-based technical staff including the Project Lead
Be the link between the project and the county health management team
Attend and participate in county MNH/FP/RH stakeholder meetings including Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
Contribute to the development of required technical and administrative reports on time
Initiate and guide county teams in documenting best practices and success stories
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), Pharmacy or Clinical Medicine
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in implementation of FP/PPFP programs
Demonstrated competency in MNCAH/FP service provision
Proficiency in Coaching and Mentorship
Qualification as a ToT in any of the following is desired: QA/QI and FP
Demonstrated experience in FP/PPFP support supervision
Demonstrated experience in working with GOK and private health care providers
Excellent understanding of the health system in Kenya and what happens at FP service delivery points
NOTE: All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:
Model the mission and values of Jhpiego
Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities, prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.
EEO is the Law”
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