World Vision Health Advocacy Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Health Advocacy Officer: Pala & Nyatike IPA's

Country: Kenya

Location: Lake Sub-Branch

Closing Date: November 23 2011

Purpose of the Position:

To lead and facilitate the delivery of Maternal Newborn and Child and Health Advocacy Project in Migori and Rachuonyo Districts as per project goal, outcomes and outputs.

In order to perform this role effectively, the Health Advocacy Officer must be able to effectively lead processes and interventions that will contribute to decreased disease burden, improved nutritional status and increased skilled birth attendant utilization rates.

She or He must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

A minimum of first degree in any of the Social Sciences or equivalent Strong project management experienceAbility to lead in complex and challenging environmentsExperience in coalition building and ability to rally coalitions and networks to take positions on specific policy issuesCreativity and innovative thinkingExperience in capacity building, community empowerment, stakeholder engagement and production of IEC materials with emphasis in health advocacyExcellent time-management and prioritizationKnowledgeable in relevant health policies and legal instruments at the national and local levelsStrategic thinking and ability to lead on strategic planning with othersExperience of working in a multi and cross-cultural environmentComprehensive experience in campaigning and/or communications Working knowledge of English and Swahili languages. Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 23, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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