Project officer- Ref. No. HN/HR-001/2011

Health NGOs Network (HENNET) The Health NGOs Network (HENNET) was formed in 2005 to bring together CSOs whose core mandate is health in Kenya. A functional HENNET secretariat was set up in 2006 and currently, is hosted by AMREF Kenya Country Office in Nairobi. The Network’s mission is “To stimulate linkages and strategic partnerships among health NGOs, government, Development Partners and the private sector in order to enhance their responses towards health needs of Kenyans “. Closing date: 18 Feb 2011
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Engaging Civil Society Organizations – Human Resources for Health Project has received a granted from the European Union. The project aims at engaging civil society organizations (CSOs) to support national health workforce policies, strategies, capacity building, and skills transfer. The objective of the project is to contribute to the increase the ratio of the skilled health workforce to population as well as to achieve an equitable distribution of the health human resource in the country. The three partners who will be implementing this project are World Vision Kenya, AMREF Kenya and HENNET.

Purpose of the Job:
To provide evidence based health advocacy on human resources for health among both state and non state actors with a clear mandate of influencing both policy and practice.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support implementation of HENNET strategic plan and work plan.
• Provide technical input into HENNET documents and other documents sent to HENNET for review.
• Engage in Human Resources for Health (HRH) advocacy and research with the aim of influencing change in policies, law and practice.
• Engage with policy makers at local, regional and international levels on HRH issues.
• Work with consultants to produce quality resource materials for the network
• Implement and coordinate all the networks internal communications, media interactions and external public relations.
• Participate in design, editing and production of Information Education Communication (IEC) materials.
• Facilitate participation of HENNET members in key activities and other relevant key stakeholder forums especially on HRH related forums.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports.
• Upload HENNET documents on the HENNET website and keep members informed of the various activities in the sector.
• Manage communications and customer relations systems in the network.

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Communications, Journalism, relevant Social Sciences or its equivalent. At least three years experience in communications and policy advocacy work. Experience in a health NGO is an added advantage. Good ICT and publication skills.

The candidate should have good understanding of the health sector particularly laws and policies, coupled with knowledge of working with the Ministries of Health and Civil Society Organizations. Excellent communication and a team player.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, please send your application letter and CV including remuneration requirements, to The Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya to recruitment@amref.

Please quote the position and reference number in the subject matter.
and send your application to recruitment@amref.org and copy your application to hennet.info@amref.org.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF and HENNET are equal opportunity employers and have a non-smoking environment policy.

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