Vacancy: Senior Program Officer – Care and Treatment (1 Opening)

Type of position: Full time

Location: Samburu County

Proposed start Date: ASAP

Position summary and introduction: APHIAplus IMARISHA is an AMREF Kenya - led USAID-funded integrated health program in the Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by five consortium partners.  

The program operates in 8 counties of Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River. BroadReach Healthcare works with other consortium members to strengthen and expand high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement in the public and private sectors, as well as to coordinate, track and implement innovations for improving health outcomes.

BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus IMARISHA, is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe. 
The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks. The company has particular expertise in the management and scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa.   BRHC is recruiting for a Senior Program Officer (SPO)-Care and Treatment to be based in Samburu County. The key role for the position is to provide leadership and technical support and mentorship of health care workers in both public and private health facilities as well as county health personnel to ensure provision of expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, TB, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the BRHC Team Lead and the R3 Senior Technical Advisor; the Senior Program Officer shall be responsible to:Co-ordinate the planning, carrying out, analysis and dissemination of  results of site capacity assessments (using the TQA tool) at supported facilitiesEnsure that program annual service delivery targets for the county are achieved and develops a remedial plan where the targets are not achievedEnsure synergy with the county technical team in site level supervisionOutline mechanisms and a feedback loop for all activities that appear in the work plan when and how they were accomplished and any pending issuesWork with the team to collect and analyze agreed monthly Quality of service indicators (QOS) reports from health facilities and provide guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomesSupport health facility teams to build local capacity for quality improvement activities by establishing Work Improvement teams at different departments that will identify gaps, analyze, prioritize and implement QI projectsMaintain thorough documentation of activities and track deliverablesCoordinate dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data to prioritize interventionsTake lead in compilation of the monthly activity reports and quarterly project performance reports in all the clinical areasRepresent the project as delegated in critical stakeholder meetings and activitiesMaintain current knowledge of medical practice standards and developmentsIdentifying, planning  and implementing interventions aimed at health systems strengthening for both public and private health service providersAdvocate for and promote private public partnerships in health service delivery within the regionUndertake any other duties as may be assigned   .Bachelor’s degree in medical, nursing or in a health related field with 7 years of relevant experience (Diploma in a related field and 10+ years’ experience will also be considered); an MPH will be an added advantage.Significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS,TB, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programmingExperience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desiredProgram management experience and experience in a supervisory role is a plusKnowledge and experience with Kenya HIV Quality Improvement FrameworkExperience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferredExperience working with the private health sector and/or commercial business a plusWillingness and ability to work in Northern KenyaUnderstanding of key stakeholders, geography, culture, and institutions in Kenya, preferably Northern KenyaDemonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the proven ability to foster good will and build consensus at all organizational levelsHigh level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)Fluency in written and spoken EnglishStrong organizational, time management, computer and communicative skillsStrategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisionsAbility to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlinesAbility to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures and make sound judgments based upon this knowledgeAbility to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal trainingAbility to cultivate team work and team spirit in order to strengthen and cultivate relationshipsAbility to clearly communicate results of work both orally and in writing to stakeholders and managementAbility to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basisComfortable in rapidly changing and uncertain environments, including multi-taskingAble and willing to travel extensively, as work demandsHigh level of professionalism and leadership combined with a passion for health issuesSelf-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial spiritProficiency with STATA or SPSS statistical software packages is a plus(PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS)

To create an on-line profile and submit your application to BRHC, please go to http://www.brhc.com/ - Enter “Global Health” and select the “Careers” Tab. (Highly Recommended/Preferred).

To submit your cover letter and CV by E-mail:  Please send it to broadreach01@brhc.com.  

(Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.) Closing date: November, 17th 2014.
BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project-Kisumu
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project-Kisumu
Tracking Code
5258
Job Description

 Please note applicants must have legal authority to work in Kenya.
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.
PATH's Kenya Country Program has an openinig for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor in Nyanza province  who will provide strategic support and technical leadership to the Nyanza M&E team of the APHIAplus Zone 1 Project. S/he will oversee the development, management and implementation of the project's M&E plan and provide technical assistance to build capacity of the project stakeholders in Nyanza on health management and community based information systems. S/he will oversee the operations, analysis, visualization and reporting for a Management Information System for the project. In addition, s/he will ensure that reliable and high quality data is collected, analyzed and disseminated to all users including project staff. S/he will lead the Nyanza M&E team and other project implementation teams to carry out monitoring in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, analysis, reporting of project activities and outputs, and that data is used for decision-making. S/he will attend M&E forums in Nyanza province and keep pace with developments in the health and community information systems at national level. The position will based in Kisumu
The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Implementing the projects Performance Management Plan and ensuring that all indicators are routinely updated.
* Support all data systems within the project, health facilities and community to ensure optimal functionality.
* Provide technical expertise in project evaluation methodology and design.
* Provide guidance and a mechanism to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level.
* Contribute to the development/review of the project's performance indicators.
* Develop protocols, instruments (e.g. questionnaires, checklists, discussion guides and interview forms) for data collection, storage and analysis.
* Contribute to gathering of information, analysis, report writing, feedback and technical editing of quarterly and annual results.
* Plan for and oversee the development, maintenance and training of M&E team and sub grantees on the project databases (and Management Information Systems).
* Conduct data analysis and design and oversee special studies that support project management and document project performance.
* Participate in APHIAplus project's M&E Working Group.
Required Skills

* Ability to initiate, establish and maintain liaison activities with the major multilateral and bilateral stakeholders.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, inspiring teamwork, and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
* Critical analysis and strong report writing skills.
* A good understanding of the workings of the national HMIS and CBHIS at community, facility and district levels including the data collection tools.
* A good understanding of the PEPFAR (NGI) indicators.
Required Experience

* Master's of Science in Biostatistics. Information Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or comparable degree.
* Ten  years of work experience in  Health and Management Information Systems (HMIS) and monitoring and evaluation of public health programs.
* Experience in the design, management, analysis and dissemination of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research projects.
* Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files.
* Knowledge of and experience working successfully with large, international, multi-donor health grantees.
* Familiar with GIS as a User Interface and reporting format with analytical software.
* Knowledge of USAID reporting requirements preferred.
Job Location
Kisumu, KENYA
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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APHIAplus IMARISHA, funded by USAID, is seeking individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in the Northern Arid Lands. The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River. Programmatic intervention areas focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants The positions report to the County Health Coordinator and will be based in the respective sub-counties (Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera & Tana River)
Job Purpose: To support the Health Ministries in strengthening the health information system.
 Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs to verify data from monthly reporting tools (Health Facility & Community) and support its entry into DHIS and KePMS; Jointly with DHRIO and HRIOs plan APHIAplus IMARISHA M&E supported activities; Raise field activity advances (FAA) for M&E related support to the ministry of health based on approved work plan and budgets; Ensure use of correct APHIAplus IMARISHA documentation during implementation of its supported activities (i.e. list of participants, reimbursements and claims); Monitor implementation of APHIAplus IMARISHA supported activities both by MOH staff and project staff, with regular updates to the project County Health Coordinator;Track monthly reporting rates of health facilities, Community Units and local implementing partners and give feedback to County Health Coordinator; Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs with filing and back-up of facility records and reports;Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs to conduct stock inventory of MOH data collection and reporting tools and report the status to M&E officer; Ensure adequate availability of tools for community based data (CBHIS, OVC, HBC, BCC, Gender) and their proper use by local implementing partners; Participate in APHIAplus supported assessments, surveys and evaluations.Qualifications and Competencies:The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized Medical Training College plus experience working in a health facility, be a team player and a good communicator able to work under minimum supervision. Preference will be given to locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.If you would like to join this dynamic team please e-mail your application letter, CV and contact details of three work-related referees, quoting the position and reference numbers in the subject, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya - recruitment@amref.org or drop it at the nearest APHIAplus IMARISHA office in Garissa, Wajir, Lodwar or Isiolo, by Friday 28th September 2012. Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Grants Officer, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
Senior Grants Officer, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
Tracking Code
5096
Job Description

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country.  The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II).  PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015.  It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project  works to  strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.  
PATH Kenya Country program is seeking to recruit a Senior Grants Officer to work in the APHIAplus Western Kenya project. The Senior Grants Officer will be responsible for the effective management of the grants function and ensure timely and accurate reporting on grants expenditures to both internal and external stakeholders. He/She will oversee the review of budgets with Community Based Organizations ( CBOs), prepare sub-agreements for the CBOs and supervise the grants officers. Specific responsibilities include:
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Lead in the pre-funding capacity assessment of the potential grantees and provide follow up training to build their skills.
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Manage the receiving and reviewing proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with relevant guidelines and carrying out technical reviews.
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Manage the selection of grantees for award including design of selection criteria for sub-grantees and conducting pre-award assessments.
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Oversee reviewing and finalizing budgets with the CBOs, preparation of contracts/agreements for the CBOs and the follow up on compliance.
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Regularly check the grantees' financial reports for accuracy, accountability and compliance with USAID requirements in accordance with their own established procedures.
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Design and implement systems and procedures that meet PATH standards to ensure effective internal controls and minimize risks.
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Supervise the grants team in strengthening the financial and grant management, monitor grant control and implement improvements to the system as necessary.
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Participate in the close out of the partner organizations and ensure that all the partners submit their final financial reports as per donor rules and regulations.
Required Skills

* Knowledge of U.S. government grant making rules and regulations.
* Excellent Skills in budget management.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to manage a complex and diverse workload under tight deadlines.
* Detail oriented; high degree of accuracy and strong analytical skills.
* Excellent computer proficiency, particularly working with spreadsheets and databases.
* Preven effectiveness working as a team memberunder minimum supervision.
Required Experience

Certified Public Accountant with a Master's degree in business adminstration, accounting, finance or related field plus a minimum of seven years of experience in a non-profit environment. Experience must include managing grants and sub-grants.   
Job Location
Kisumu, KENYA
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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Procurement Officers, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
 Interested candidates must have legal authority to work in Kenya
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country. The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015.It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
PATH seeks to recruit two Procurement Officers who will handle, coordinate and manage procurement of goods and services for the APHIAplus project activities in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining high standards of accountability. S/he will be in charge of ensuring that procurement documentation is used in accordance with USAID and PATH guidelines and procedures.
 The main responsibilities include:Manage the procurement process and ensure it is carried out in accordance with both the donor and PATH requirements.Coordinate annual evaluation of suppliers.Facilitate the management of relationships with major suppliers for timely performance of the procurement process in the acquisition of quality assured commodities.Work closely with the procurement team and assist in the preparation and execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders.Contribute to the preparation of requests for approvals and/or waivers, ensuring timely placement of orders for goods and services.Knowledge of current local and international procurement methodsComputer literate with excellent working knowledge in word and excelStrong oral and written communication skills in EnglishBachelor's degree in business administration or related studies and a minimum of five years of project procurement experience. Post graduate qualification in purchasing and supplies management and procurement experience from a USAID funded project are preferred. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular