Geographic Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Training Program/Systems Managers/Asst Director - Community Health Systems and HRH Development
Supervisee: None
Background
The purpose of the Capacity Kenya Associate Award is to strengthen Human Resources for Health (HRH) systems of the public, faith-based and private health sectors to ensure improved delivery of primary health care (PHC) to improve health outcomes for the people of Kenya.
Primary Responsibilities
Under overall guidance of the Training Program/Systems Managers/Asst Director - Community Health Systems and HRH Development, the Program Assistant will offer both program and logistical support to ensure the smooth implementation of planned Project’s activities.
She will be expected to develop a comprehensive technical understanding of the work plans and budgets so as to be able to provide support in development and monitoring of related work plans and budgets.
She will keep proper physical and electronic documentation of Project’s proposals, work plans and budget, cost share reports including proceedings and minutes of meetings as may be required from time to time.
Essential Functions
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and relevant experience in similar assignments.Strong office and organizational skills.Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.Solid computer skills to include proficiency using e-mail, word-processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office.Strong verbal and written English language skills.Good interpersonal and analytical skillsWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements
Willingness and ability to work independently with all stakeholders.Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.Willingness to work overtime as required.Willingness to travel throughout Kenya to work with partners and key stakeholders, and potentially internationally, as required.If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form and email your CV to jobs@amref.org.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We encourage those interested to send their applications by Wednesday, 15 June 2011.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a nonsmoking environment policy.
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