Deputy Chief of Party Programs Job Vacancy - Kenya Episcopal Conference

Position Title: Deputy Chief of Party Programs

Dept./Country: Nyanza, Kenya

Reports To: Chief of Party

Est. Length of Service: Five Years

Ref: HR/KEC/CHCK/010/2011

The Deputy Chief of Party will provide managerial and technical guidance to the field team of Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley Province.

S/he will provide programmatic leadership and set priorities for the programs in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and the AIDS Relief 4 member consortium comprising of Catholic relief Services, University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Institute for Human Virology, Futures Group and the Catholic Medical Missions Board.

S/he will work closely with the Chief of Party, who is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the project.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical and programmatic leadership in program design and implementationMentor, motivate and supervise program staff and align their efforts to project goalsAssist the Project Chief of Party to foster strategic partnerships with government departments and other stakeholdersEnsure quality improvement approaches are included in all project areas.Participate in clinical discussions and monitor program adherence to national guidelinesIn consultation with others, guide the analysis and reporting of program outputs and results, and ensure incorporation of lessons learned into ongoing program activitiesA medical doctor, with post-graduate Degree in Medicine, Public health or related fieldMust have over 5 years experience in experience in successful implementation of health programs, including planning, designing, supervising, and evaluating healthcare programsManagement, training or clinical background in an area of reproductive health, child health, malaria or HIV/AIDSExcellent leadership and management skillsExcellent knowledge of and experience in health systems strengtheningDemonstrated excellent knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS, family planning and maternal healthGood organizational skills (i.e. multitasking, dealing with pressure, adaptability)Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written), instilling trust and confidenceTeam player with demonstrated ability to produce quality resultsExperience in working with multiple partners, donors and Ministries of Health systems and personnelComputer literacy, particularly in the use of MS officeIf you think you have the required experience, knowledge and skills please send your CV (including 3 professional references) and an application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for this job to:

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Cc: health@catholicchurch.or.ke

The position Reference must be quoted.

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd March 2011.

Those in the current grant are encouraged to apply.

KEC is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

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