Jhpiego Training Advisor Job in Kenya

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting a wide range of programs to improve the health of women and their families.

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

We are currently recruiting a Training Advisor with excellent technical and training skills who is a team player, dedicated, highly motivated and willing to work in a high pressure office requiring multi-tasking.

Training Advisor

Reporting to Jhpiego’s Senior Technical Advisor for Training, the Training Advisor will provide technical training support to all Jhpiego training activities and capacity building in support of the MOH’s priorities.

Responsibilities:

Serve as trainer or co-trainer in Jhpiego - sponsored courses in FP/RH, HIV, MNCH, malaria and in trainingProvide mentorship and supportive supervision of MOH and Jhpiego trainers with a focus on quality assurance in training and service provisionAssist Jhpiego program staff to design, develop, implement and evaluate training programsWorking with colleagues, adapt new training approaches that focus on reducing service provider’s time out of their stationsSupervise Jhpiego training and supervision activities and ensure Jhpiego training approaches are incorporatedRepresent Jhpiego in technical meetings in FP/RH, HIV, TB, MNCH, malaria and trainingParticipate in all internal and external technical working group meetings as appropriatePrepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papersAssist to identify training consultants, drafting TORs and making logistical arrangementsAssist in program and training monitoring and evaluationA Clinical Officer or Registered NurseAt least 5 years progressively responsible experience in training and supervision of RH/FP, HIV, malaria and pre-service programs. Experience with integration of technical areas is an added advantage.Familiarity and or experience with Jhpiego training approachesMust be an excellent classroom and clinical trainer experience in clinical trainingAbility to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidenceComputer literacy, particularly in the use of MS officeAble and willing to travel up to 75% of the time.Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter to the following email address by 15th September 2011: HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net indicating how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

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