Program Officer (Reliever) Job in Kenya

Program Officer (Reliever)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program
Officer will be responsible for ensuring Komesha TB program activities are
fully implemented through provision of TB technical support and mentorship
within assigned counties in accordance with KCCB rules/regulations and USAID
requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project activities in the
  assigned counties;


• Maintain a strong collaborative
  working relationship with the Ministry of Health, County / Sub County
  Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program, County/ Sub County
   Health Management Teams, FBOs among other key stakeholders while
  ensuring  County / Sub County activities and program targets are
  closely monitored;


• Contribute to the achievement of
  high-quality results in accordance with Komesha TB  targets
  identified in the work plan and performance monitoring plan;


• Participate in development of the
  annual work plan, program monitoring and  evaluation including
  development of tools, and use of data to inform program planning;


• To comprehensively represent the
  Komesha TB at consultative meetings with County,  Sub County
  governments, private health care providers, Faith based providers and
   other key stakeholders including Technical Working Groups, progress
  review meetings  within the region;


• Provide technical support to
  ensure quality programmatic implementation of the  Komesha TB project
  activities in assigned counties and utilize project data to prioritize
   interventions and for continuous quality improvement;


• Develop capacity of County/Sub
  County teams, diocesan health coordinators, facility  and community
  teams to implement, monitor and report on grants awarded through
   provision of technical advice and mentorship;


• Participate in capacity building
  activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and
  stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships within the region;


• Participate in preparation and
  review of progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project
  reports as per KCCB and USAID Kenya requirements;


• Ensure project expenses including
  procurements are reasonable, allocable and prudent and spent in accordance
  with USAID rules and regulations, and support annual auditing procedures
  within assigned counties;


• Participate in documentation of
  lessons learnt and best practices during Komesha TB Program
  implementation;


• Ensure adherence to KCCB
  policies, guidelines and values;


• Participate as requested by the
  Program Manager, in relevant external committees, partnerships and county
  TWGs;


• Carry out any other essential
  tasks related to Komesha TB and General Secretariat’s  goals that may
  reasonably be assigned.

Qualification,
Experience and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Clinical
  Medicine, Nursing or Public Health or a related field.


• Masters’ in Public Health is an
  added advantage


• >5 years of relevant
  professional and progressive experience in managing clinical programs
  preferably a TB/HIV program;


• Proven record of excellent
  management, leadership and decision-making skills;


• Hands on experience in project
  coordination, monitoring, reporting and documentation;


• Demonstrated ability to build and
  maintain relationships with County Governments of Kenya officials, USAID,
  faith sector institutions, donors, NGOs, private sector groups  and
  cooperating agencies;


• Familiarity with USAID
  programming, rules and regulations and experience in managing USAID funded
  programs;


• Demonstrates excellent
  interpersonal skills;


• Detail oriented, ability to work
  under minimal supervision


• Highest level of professionalism
  and integrity


• Good knowledge of Social
  Teachings of the Church

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