Overview: The Clinton Health Access Initiative is seeking a senior manager of malaria financing to oversee three streams of work. Thanks to significant global investment in recent years, a growing number of African countries have scaled up malaria interventions, and begun to achieve a state of controlled low-endemic malaria (CLM). Without continued intervention and financing, however, malaria will rapidly resurge. CHAI is tackling this issue through three connected streams of work:

Increasing domestic resources for malaria: Working with four sub-Saharan African Governments to implement novel financing financing mechanisms to support malaria control. Novel donor mechanisms for malaria: Develop a pilot for cash on delivery (COD) for malaria, a concept that provides flexible financing to countries based on a single outcome measure: prevalence Improving efficiency and effectiveness: Examine ways for the malaria program to get better value for money, with a specific focus on considering how reduced prevention efforts combined with an increase in surveillance, in controlled low endemic areas, may be a viable programmatic strategy

This position will oversee managers for each of the three streams of work, ensuring that these efforts are effectively coordinated and managed. This position will also lead the coordination with the grant's program officer at the Foundation, ensuring that the deliverables, goals and objectives of the grant are effectively met.

Responsibilities:

Lead overall malaria financing work at CHAI, linking with relevant external and country stakeholdersProvide leadership and manage a team of three managers for each of the streams of work ensuring that the goals of the grant are met and deliverables are provided on timeProvide policy and strategic support to each of the streams of work as required including theUnderstand current funding flows in malaria and the broader health sector;Liaise with the health financing and HIV E2 groups at CHAI to ensure that work is aligned as much as possible, in particular where work is carried out in the same countriesProvide policy and strategic advice on the creation and design of various financing tools;Determine the suitability of different financing mechanisms to address resource mobilization challengesProvide input to and review of financial scenario modeling to bridge resource gaps and the suitability of different financial tools to do so.Be aware of and up to date on developments in the health financing space

Qualifications:

5 years of relevant experience (with at least 2 years in international development or global health);Previous management experience, managing and leading teams to deliver high-impact resultsUnderstanding of financing instruments and strong quantitative skillsPrevious experience working on health financing toolsStrong understanding of the health financing space including the role of key institutions such as WHO, World Bank and Ministries of FinanceStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders;Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills;Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;Strong communication skills -- including the ability to prepare compelling presentations and short reportsAbility to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situationsAbility to work independently on complex projects

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Location: Nairobi

Industry: Nonprofit, Education & Government

Company: Global Health Organization

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Broadly, MCT aims to reduce malaria cases and deaths through sustainable approaches in the public and private sectors, and to increase the number of malaria free countries in the world. We operate by bridging the gap between supply and demand for malaria diagnostics and drugs, and by acting as a constructive translator between countries and donors, academia and global policy makers. MCT’s activities span over 16 countries, with a team comprising over 30 members throughout the organization.

Preference for Africa or Europe as base location; minimum 2 years commitment; regular travel required

Responsibilities:
The Deputy Director for MCT will be responsible for supporting the Director of the team across all areas of work: strategy development, programmatic implementation, financial management, fundraising and donor reporting, external stakeholder management, internal communications, and human resources. Specific responsibilities include:
•Manage day-to-day program operations across diverse work streams to achieve results within tight timelines, ensuring that MCT provides coordinated technical support to country teams, and ensuring that MCT outputs consistently pass the highest quality standard;
•Identify and pursue new areas of work and partnerships within the global malaria agenda that will have dramatic and leveraged impact on health outcomes;
•Represent the organization in the global malaria community and communicate malaria strategy and results to major organizational partners and donors;
•Support the continuous revision and dissemination—to internal and external stakeholders—of the organization's malaria strategy;
•Engage with donors to ensure ongoing funding for the organization’s malaria work, with a strong donor pipeline;
•Support, in close collaboration with the Malaria Operations Officer (MOO) various aspects of team administration as needed, such as internal communications and the preparation and review of quarterly/annual workplans, budgets, and donor reports.
•Oversee the preparations of briefs, case studies, and other documentation synthesizing program results and lessons learned;
•Drive the development and execution of robust quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify priority interventions and then assess their impact;

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications
•Proven ability to manage the implementation of complex projects with remote teams;
•Exceptional leadership potential and strategic development skills, ability to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain and evolving environments;
•Exceptional analytical (quantitative and qualitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to communicative effectively with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds;
•Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives;
•Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities;
•Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, high-pressure, multicultural environment;
•Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, including technical information regarding malaria control and elimination;
•Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
•High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
•Minimum 5 years professional experience.
•Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations;

Preferred qualifications
•Content knowledge of malaria, public health, and/or supply chain issues
•Experience living and working in Africa
•Proficiency in French
•Experience working in the private sector
•Advanced degree in management, public health, or other relevant field

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Overview: The Clinton Health Access Initiative is seeking a senior manager of malaria financing to oversee three streams of work. Thanks to significant global investment in recent years, a growing number of African countries have scaled up malaria interventions, and begun to achieve a state of controlled low-endemic malaria (CLM). Without continued intervention and financing, however, malaria will rapidly resurge. CHAI is tackling this issue through three connected streams of work:

Increasing domestic resources for malaria: Working with four sub-Saharan African Governments to implement novel financing financing mechanisms to support malaria control. Novel donor mechanisms for malaria: Develop a pilot for cash on delivery (COD) for malaria, a concept that provides flexible financing to countries based on a single outcome measure: prevalence Improving efficiency and effectiveness: Examine ways for the malaria program to get better value for money, with a specific focus on considering how reduced prevention efforts combined with an increase in surveillance, in controlled low endemic areas, may be a viable programmatic strategy

This position will oversee managers for each of the three streams of work, ensuring that these efforts are effectively coordinated and managed. This position will also lead the coordination with the grant's program officer at the Foundation, ensuring that the deliverables, goals and objectives of the grant are effectively met.

Responsibilities:

Lead overall malaria financing work at CHAI, linking with relevant external and country stakeholdersProvide leadership and manage a team of three managers for each of the streams of work ensuring that the goals of the grant are met and deliverables are provided on timeProvide policy and strategic support to each of the streams of work as required including theUnderstand current funding flows in malaria and the broader health sector;Liaise with the health financing and HIV E2 groups at CHAI to ensure that work is aligned as much as possible, in particular where work is carried out in the same countriesProvide policy and strategic advice on the creation and design of various financing tools;Determine the suitability of different financing mechanisms to address resource mobilization challengesProvide input to and review of financial scenario modeling to bridge resource gaps and the suitability of different financial tools to do so.Be aware of and up to date on developments in the health financing space

Qualifications:

5 years of relevant experience (with at least 2 years in international development or global health);Previous management experience, managing and leading teams to deliver high-impact resultsUnderstanding of financing instruments and strong quantitative skillsPrevious experience working on health financing toolsStrong understanding of the health financing space including the role of key institutions such as WHO, World Bank and Ministries of FinanceStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders;Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills;Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;Strong communication skills -- including the ability to prepare compelling presentations and short reportsAbility to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situationsAbility to work independently on complex projects

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Vacancy Announcement:

KCO/HLTH/2012/009

Malaria Control Consultant

Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Date of Issue: 07 March, 2012

Closing Date: 13 March, 2012

For Detailed Scope of work, how to apply and application form, please visit:
http://www.unicef.org/kenya

OVERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Associate will provide technical assistance to improve pharmaceutical management systems in Kenya as a malaria team member working under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist based in Kenya. The Program Associate will support the provision of HCSM technical assistance to the Division of Malaria Control (DOMC) and other Roll Back Malaria stakeholders in planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating activities, with special attention to pharmaceutical management, malaria diagnosis and case management.

The Program Associate will link with regional level HCSM staff, to advocate for pharmaceutical and commodity security strategies that capacitate regional health facilities and their management in the planning and monitoring activities. He/she will particular provide technical assistance to improve commodity management data management and usage in support of supply chain management and performance improvement.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with the Division of Malaria Control (DOMC), Kenya to identify priorities and develop strategies to support the overall strengthening of pharmaceutical systems for the appropriate management of malaria.In coordination with the Supply Chain Specialist and the HCSM Malaria team in Kenya, work with the DOMC to achieve the development of appropriate policies for the treatment of malaria. Work within HCSM Malaria team to provide the DOMC with tools and technical assistance to improve access to and promote the rational use of ant malarial commodities and services.Support the HCSM Malaria team to assist the DOMC to improve quantification, procurement, distribution and use of antimalarials and other related health commodities in the public and private health sectors. Provide the DOMC with tools and technical assistance to assess and improve pharmaceutical use practices in the community and health facilities. In collaboration with the HCSM Malaria team, provide timely information to the USAID/ Kenya, and MSH/Center for Pharmaceutical Management Arlington on the status of existing and planned activities as requested. Support the deployment of appropriate tools to collect, collate, analyze and disseminate data and information on pharmaceutical management in Kenya.Coordinate with the HCSM technical team to write technical reports and assist with the documentation of lessons learned and good practices in Kenya for dissemination. Liaise with the national level HCSM teams to identify and implement relevant interventions for strengthening pharmaceutical and laboratory systems within the region to achieve Program goals. 10. Keep a written record of all meetings attended by HCSM in the provision of technical assistance to the DOMC and its partners Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional degree or other equivalent relevant training with significant experience in public health and health commodities logistics. Qualification in health sciences, public health, epidemiology or pharmacy preferred. Strong familiarity and experience with pharmacy and/or pharmaceutical management systems. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in developing creative and strategic solutions to achieve common goals.Strong organizational and communication skills.Knowledge of and/or experience in Malaria interventions and public health management issues in developing country context preferred Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications such as MSWord, Excel, Access, Power point and Outlook. Database experience required. Willingness and ability to be flexible depending on changing priorities and deadlines.Competency in English language.Ability and willingness to travel periodically within Kenya

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Note: There are no international relocation allowances available for this position.

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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decade of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.

MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact and sustainability.

Our Mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team based in Nairobi, Kenya on the Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM) program

Communication Specialist

The Communication Specialist will lead the development of communications system for the HCSM program activities in Kenya.

She / he will provide strategic communications leadership and direction to key constituencies of the program through effective communication systems and initiatives.

She / he will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various HCSM Kenya health communication and marketing activities designed by the program to impact positive health outcomes and increase Program visibility.

The candidate will also organize activities that identify supporters and harness their energy to pass on important program related messages and reports to the varied stakeholder groups and ensure information is properly being captured, synthesized and shared at all levels.

Applicant will possess a Master’s degree in communications, public health, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Background in pharmacy or other medical sciences is an added advantage.

Candidates will demonstrate success in developing communications campaigns and programs, preferably with international public health programs

Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor functionally reports to the Director of Internal Audit and is responsible for conducting internal audits for the HCSM Program in Kenya.

He/she plans and conducts the audits and submits reports to the Director Internal Audit.

He/ she will review internal controls, test financial transactions and assets, and check compliance with funding agency regulations and contractual requirements.

Audits are conducted in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and MSH’s Internal Audit policies and procedures.

Applicants must have a minimum of undergraduate qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent and be fully qualified accountants holding CPA (K) or its equivalent and be registered members of the Institute of certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

Candidates who possess relevant postgraduate qualifications will have a distinct advantage.

At least 10 years working experience 3 of which will be at senior – level auditing and financial in a busy office.

Experience with US government contract auditing, preferably USAID is an added advantage. Kindly apply through this link for internal Audit position

https://job-msh.icims.com/jobs/4509/job

Program Associate - Malaria

The Program Associate will provide technical assistance to improve pharmaceutical management systems in Kenya as a malaria team member working under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist.

The Program Associate will support the provision of MSH/HCSM technical assistance to the Division of Malaria Control (DOMC) and other Roll Back Malaria stakeholders in planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating activities, with special attention to pharmaceutical management Malaria diagnosis and care management.

Applicants must possess a relevant academic degree or equivalent; relevant, professional training with significant experience in public health.

Qualification in health sciences, public health, epidemiology or pharmacy is preferred.

He / She must have strong familiarity and experience with pharmacy, health commodity logistics, and/or pharmaceutical management systems.

Knowledge of and/or experience in Malaria interventions and public health management issues in developing country context is required.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and willingness to travel periodically within Kenya.

Thorough understanding of the Kenya public and private pharmaceutical sectors is required for this position.

For further detail and to apply for either of the positions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by December 16, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org

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Research Officer - Malaria parasite detection by PCR

Reference Number: RO-09-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The purpose of this appointment is to establish a system for high throughout PCR detection of malaria.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible overall to the Scientific Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Test and optimise DNA extraction procedure using high-throughput machines.Perform high-throughput DNA extraction.Test and optimise real-time PCR assays for malaria parasite detection.Perform high throughput PCR assays.Manage the data and samples from these assays.Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

BSc in Biological SciencesAn MSc in Biological Sciences.Experience and Competencies:

Post holder will have:

Prior experience of working in the Laboratory and performing PCR assaysGood computer skills and familiar with database management.Strong organizational skillsGood team player as well as able to work independently.Good communication skillsHighly motivated.Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 26th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Services - “Terms of Reference” Job Title: Camp Shelter/ Malaria Protection Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew Start date: 1st September 2011 Closing date: until suitable candidate is found Fee: 2700-4000USD per month depending on experience Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net No CV only application will be considered

The MENTOR Initiative is a “not for profit”, charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad.

The Shelter Malaria Protection Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work as part of a MENTOR technical team with other specialism’s including malaria case management, vector control, malaria prevention, and IEC/BCC. This post will work with MoH, UNHCR, other UN agencies, NGO and FBO teams to ensure help ensure that all vulnerable IDP and refugee populations in target areas, have access to shelter that provides protection against mosquitoes and other disease vectors or nuisance insects. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and distance technical advice and direction for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia.

The responsibilities of this post include the following.

• Ensure the compliance of The MENTOR Initiative in Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programmes for all grant contract obligations related to delivering technical and operational capacity building of shelter agencies and camp management teams , and direct interventions for achieving protection from insects (disease vectors and nuisance insects) for people living in temporary shelter using insecticide treated plastic sheeting.

Kenya: • Work with UNHCR and other partners to assess the need for insecticide treated plastic sheeting in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya. • Work with MoH, UNICEF and others to assess the need for ITPS to provide shelter for Kenyan IDPs in the event of flood displacement. • Provide technical training for UNHCR implementing partners in Dadaab camps; and MoH and others working with IDPs in NE Kenya, to ensure the effective use of insecticide treated plastic sheeting (ITPS) for shelter and latrine construction. • Manage the donation and distribution of ITPS to partners and provide on site technical support to help ensure co-ordinated and effective shelter construction with ITPS for new refugee camp areas/refugees in Kenya. • Ensure basic mapping of all ITPS distributed in Kenya. • Provide technical information and advise to partners concerning general vector control management in camp settings (including surface water and waste management, latrine design etc).

Somalia: • Work with UNICEF, Global Fund, MoH implementing partners (NGOs, community groups and others) to assess local information concerning emergency protective shelter needs in Somalia in the event of population displacement resulting from flooding, conflict or other causes. • Work with UNICEF and other international logistics partners to manage the air or ground delivery of ITPS to displaced communities, for their use in shelter construction. • Ensure basic mapping of all ITPS distributed in Somalia.

Ethiopia: • Work with Ethiopia based partners (operational agencies and donors) to help assess temporary shelter needs for Somalia refugees or Ethiopian IDPs displaced by the HoA emergency. • Provide technical information and advise to shelter agencies and camp management organisation concerning the procurement, handling and use of ITPS and other camp management approaches for vector and nuisance insect control. • Where needed, provide technical training support to camp partners planning on using ITPS or other recommended vector control interventions.

General IRS Logistics:

• Responsible for ensuring (working with the programme logisticians) appropriate handling and storage of all ITPS, related shelter materials and equipment. • Responsible for ensuring that logisticians are trained in the safe handling and transportation of ITPS. • Responsible for ensuring that targeted shelter programmes receive adequate logistical support for transport. • Work with the logistics team to ensure that storage, loan and provision of MENTOR equipment and materials to health partners in related programme areas is supervised and recorded.

General:

• Manage related human resources in co-ordination with the PM. • Work with the IEC/BCC co-ordinator to ensure a package of simple and clear IEC is provided to all ITPS recipients. • Work closely with the IRS Co-ordinator to plan any combined activities for camps. • Become competent with IRS planning, implementation and monitoring activities and where needed work under the guidance of the IRS co-ordinator to manage additional IRS campaigns (in agreement with the PM) when needed. • Ensure that ITPS shelter/camp partners are trained in ITPS IEC and basic monitoring of ITPS acceptability amongst displaced communities. • Represent The MENTOR Initiative at relevant interagency camp shelter meetings. • Assist in the creation of viable new proposals and budgets in liaison with the HoA PM. • Maintain up to date information on the status of all relevant programme areas, particularly with respect to statistical information demonstrating progress towards programme goals. • Preparation of relevant medical sections for weekly, monthly, and other ad hoc reports • Participation of relevant medical sections in weekly or more frequent planning meetings. • Development of relevant medical sections in other reporting required by grant contracts. • Support the HoA PM in assessment missions when required. • Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM and agreed with the Director.

Job Specification • Essential: • Masters in subject area • At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment • Experience of distributing and handling insecticide treated materials • Proven capacity to train others • Flexible and willing to learn • Practical, hands on approach

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UNICEF SOMALIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2011/036

Title: Program Manager, Malaria
Category and Grade Level: P-4 Type of Contract: Temporal Appointment Length Of Contract: Six Months
Organization Unit: Programme (Fund Management Unit) Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia (USSC) Date of Issue: 10th August 2011 Closing date of Application: 17th August 2011

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the post of Program Manager, Malaria, in the GFATM (Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria) section of UNICEF Somalia Support Center in Nairobi. The successful candidate will be offered a Temporal Appointment for six months.

Purpose of the Post:

The incumbent will manage and coordinate the implementation of the Round 6 programme. This entails corresponding with the GFATM Secretariat and the Local Funding Agent (LFA), developing workplans and budgets, supervising programme implementation, ensuring that partners and activities are well coordinated, and facilitating regular management and coordination meetings. It also involves liaising with local health authorities and the body that holds the CCM responsibilities, the Health Sector Committee of the Somali Support Secretariat as follows:

i) Represent UNICEF in it role as Principle Recipient by working in close coordination with the Health Sector Committee, International Organisations, the health authorities, NGOs, other UNICEF sections and other GFATM funded programmes ii) Ensure that programme activities for all implementing partners make significant progress to meet targets and deadlines as per the workplans Phase 1 and 2. iii) Ensure timely reporting on the progress of implementation, status of field monitoring and periodic reviews/evaluations, and any constraints in the project to the Health Sector Committee, the LFA and the GFATM as required; and liaise with the LFA, the GFATM and UNICEF Programme Funding Office for requests of disbursement to ensure continuity of the Programme.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate UNICEF’s programming and implementation of malaria control including management of the GFATM Malaria grant. Amongst other, this requires collaboration with partners (UN, NGO, Government, and others) to formulate and develop strategies, methodologies and new approaches for improving programme delivery. Supervise the review of the national malaria strategy, M&E plan and their periodic updates.

Establish Malaria programme workplans, monitor compliance and provide training, support and guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. Guide and supervise professional and support staff. Ensure their training needs are met, and provide on-the-job training/coaching as required.

Develop partnerships with local and international non-government organizations, community based institutions, religious groups, and health authorities. Guide and build the capacities of partners so that the goals of the programme are met and donor rules respected.Represent UNICEF in external Malaria technical meetings and donor meetings, ensuring that UNICEF’s core commitments to children are being addressed.Prepare programmatic budgets in line with donor conditions ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and that activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds.Ensure integration of common approaches and strengthen synergies within health and across GFATM grants – particularly in the area of systems strengthening.Establish M&E plan for the programme and ensure that it is respected. Conduct field assessment visits and surveys to monitor and evaluate programme implementation and effectiveness, identify problems in institute timely remedial measures. Identify alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery. In coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues, establish and develop effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme and achievement of targeted goals. Develop supply plans and coordinate with Operations/Supply staff on Malaria supply and non-supply assistance activities.

Qualifications, Experience and competencies

• Advanced university degree in medicine or public health, preferably with emphasis on malaria control • Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation of health programmes, preferably large scale malaria programmes. • Fluency in English and another UN working language required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset. • Strong knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes in developing countries • Sound knowledge of the health sector surveillance system, data analysis and management would be an added advantage • Previous experience in Somalia and knowledge of the Somali Support Secretariat an added advantage • Experience with GFATM procedures, UNICEF systems, results-based programming and planning • Diplomacy. Strong negotiation and organizational skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines and in cross cultural environments • Good communication, writing and presentation skills

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the following email address. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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The Services - “Terms of Reference” Job Title: Malaria Case Management Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew Start date: 1st September 2011 Closing date: until suitable candidate is found Fee: 2700-4000USD per month depending on experience Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net No CV only application will be considered

The MENTOR Initiative is a “not for profit”, charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad.

The Malaria Case Management Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work as part of a MENTOR technical team with other specialism’s including vector control, malaria prevention, protective shelter and IEC/BCC. This post will work with MoH, UN, NGO and FBO teams to ensure help ensure that all vulnerable host, IDP and refugee populations in target areas, have access to effective diagnostic, and malaria case management services. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and distance technical advice and direction for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia.

The responsibilities of this post include the following.

• Ensure the compliance of The MENTOR Initiative in Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programmes for all grant contract obligations by delivering technical capacity building, coaching activities for malaria case management and in line with the programme objectives and the changing context on the ground. • Supervise and manage The MENTOR Initiative national clinical trainers and technical coachers. Assure that they follow the work plan and activities set in the programme objectives. • Train and assist MoH public health staff in programme target locations in differential diagnosis, uncomplicated and severe malaria case management at primary and secondary facility level (as per national guidelines and international best practice) as needed. • Work with MoH district/county level supervisors to ensure that on site technical coaching and supervision is conducted for all health facilities, to reinforce health worker best practice, and patient care. • Train and assist local and international NGO staff in malaria case management. • Train local public health staff in surveillance protocols and techniques, data collection and reporting. • Ensure effective monitoring and analysis of Health Facility and data to identify areas in need of targeted training and supply activities. • Work with health partners to assess health facility monthly needs for malaria diagnostic and case management tools. • Manage the distribution of malaria rapid diagnostic tests and anti malaria drugs to health partners, or directly to health facility teams. • Ensure the monitoring of malaria case data and donated commodity utilisation. • Support the prevention and IEC officers to ensure standardised health seeking messages for use in IEC campaigns are developed appropriately.

Other: • Manage related human resources in co-ordination with the PM. • Represent The MENTOR Initiative at district/regional level medical health meetings with the government and NGO partners to help inform and support a co-ordinated approach to vector born disease control in the HoA emergency. • Ensure malaria epidemic reports in HoA are investigated and where needed malaria prevalence and other clinical monitoring surveys are conducted. • Assist in the creation of viable new proposals and budgets in liaison with the HoA PM. • Maintain up to date information on the status of all relevant programme areas, particularly with respect to statistical information demonstrating progress towards programme goals. • Preparation of relevant medical sections for weekly, monthly, and other ad hoc reports • Participation of relevant medical sections in weekly or more frequent planning meetings. • Development of relevant medical sections in other reporting required by grant contracts. • Support the HoA PM in assessment missions when required. • Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM and agreed with the Director.

Job Specification Essential: Masters in subject area At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment Senior Medical Professional Proven capacity to train others Flexible and willing to learn Practical, hands on approach

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The Services - “Terms of Reference” Job Title: Camp Shelter/ Malaria Protection Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew Start date: 1st September 2011 Closing date: until suitable candidate is found Fee: 2700-4000USD per month depending on experience Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net No CV only application will be considered

The MENTOR Initiative is a “not for profit”, charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad.

The Shelter Malaria Protection Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work as part of a MENTOR technical team with other specialism’s including malaria case management, vector control, malaria prevention, and IEC/BCC. This post will work with MoH, UNHCR, other UN agencies, NGO and FBO teams to ensure help ensure that all vulnerable IDP and refugee populations in target areas, have access to shelter that provides protection against mosquitoes and other disease vectors or nuisance insects. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and distance technical advice and direction for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia.

The responsibilities of this post include the following.

• Ensure the compliance of The MENTOR Initiative in Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programmes for all grant contract obligations related to delivering technical and operational capacity building of shelter agencies and camp management teams , and direct interventions for achieving protection from insects (disease vectors and nuisance insects) for people living in temporary shelter using insecticide treated plastic sheeting.

Kenya: • Work with UNHCR and other partners to assess the need for insecticide treated plastic sheeting in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya. • Work with MoH, UNICEF and others to assess the need for ITPS to provide shelter for Kenyan IDPs in the event of flood displacement. • Provide technical training for UNHCR implementing partners in Dadaab camps; and MoH and others working with IDPs in NE Kenya, to ensure the effective use of insecticide treated plastic sheeting (ITPS) for shelter and latrine construction. • Manage the donation and distribution of ITPS to partners and provide on site technical support to help ensure co-ordinated and effective shelter construction with ITPS for new refugee camp areas/refugees in Kenya. • Ensure basic mapping of all ITPS distributed in Kenya. • Provide technical information and advise to partners concerning general vector control management in camp settings (including surface water and waste management, latrine design etc).

Somalia: • Work with UNICEF, Global Fund, MoH implementing partners (NGOs, community groups and others) to assess local information concerning emergency protective shelter needs in Somalia in the event of population displacement resulting from flooding, conflict or other causes. • Work with UNICEF and other international logistics partners to manage the air or ground delivery of ITPS to displaced communities, for their use in shelter construction. • Ensure basic mapping of all ITPS distributed in Somalia.

Ethiopia: • Work with Ethiopia based partners (operational agencies and donors) to help assess temporary shelter needs for Somalia refugees or Ethiopian IDPs displaced by the HoA emergency. • Provide technical information and advise to shelter agencies and camp management organisation concerning the procurement, handling and use of ITPS and other camp management approaches for vector and nuisance insect control. • Where needed, provide technical training support to camp partners planning on using ITPS or other recommended vector control interventions.

General IRS Logistics:

• Responsible for ensuring (working with the programme logisticians) appropriate handling and storage of all ITPS, related shelter materials and equipment. • Responsible for ensuring that logisticians are trained in the safe handling and transportation of ITPS. • Responsible for ensuring that targeted shelter programmes receive adequate logistical support for transport. • Work with the logistics team to ensure that storage, loan and provision of MENTOR equipment and materials to health partners in related programme areas is supervised and recorded.

General:

• Manage related human resources in co-ordination with the PM. • Work with the IEC/BCC co-ordinator to ensure a package of simple and clear IEC is provided to all ITPS recipients. • Work closely with the IRS Co-ordinator to plan any combined activities for camps. • Become competent with IRS planning, implementation and monitoring activities and where needed work under the guidance of the IRS co-ordinator to manage additional IRS campaigns (in agreement with the PM) when needed. • Ensure that ITPS shelter/camp partners are trained in ITPS IEC and basic monitoring of ITPS acceptability amongst displaced communities. • Represent The MENTOR Initiative at relevant interagency camp shelter meetings. • Assist in the creation of viable new proposals and budgets in liaison with the HoA PM. • Maintain up to date information on the status of all relevant programme areas, particularly with respect to statistical information demonstrating progress towards programme goals. • Preparation of relevant medical sections for weekly, monthly, and other ad hoc reports • Participation of relevant medical sections in weekly or more frequent planning meetings. • Development of relevant medical sections in other reporting required by grant contracts. • Support the HoA PM in assessment missions when required. • Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM and agreed with the Director.

Job Specification • Essential: • Masters in subject area • At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment • Experience of distributing and handling insecticide treated materials • Proven capacity to train others • Flexible and willing to learn • Practical, hands on approach

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Health, Education and Social Programs Group

Malaria Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation sand improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. I

CFs Web site is www.icfi.com

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Malaria Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to join our team.

The M&E Officer will work under the supervision of the Resident Malaria Advisor to provide technical assistance in implementing the Division of Malaria Control's monitoring and evaluation framework.

The MEASURE Evaluation Kenya malaria portfolio focuses on capacity building for M&E, strengthening surveillance systems, promoting data demand and information use and support for impact evaluations.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct health information system assessments with an eye to providing technical assistance on strengthening systems for malaria surveillanceImplement new tools for malaria M&E including field testing and national scale-up as required.Participate in study design, data analysis and protocol writing TA as requiredAssist the DOMC in reviewing performance and quality of service delivery, on-the-job mentoring for health workers, and evaluation and use of strategic informationContribute to strengthening national level collaboration for Kenya's national malaria M&E framework.This will be achieved by participating and contributing to technical discussions on malaria treatment, prevention and BCC/IEC M&E requirements.Provide monthly activity updates to the Kenya MEASURE Evaluation activity lead and to the DOMC and write quarterly and annual progress reports in collaboration with the same.Conduct other duties as assigned by the Kenya MEASURE Evaluation malaria activity leadPost-graduate degree in epidemiology, demography, statistics, infectious disease control with preference for malaria3 years experience in infectious disease control monitoring and evaluation.
Computer proficiency - Microsoft office suite applications, STATA, SPSSPrior experience in malaria programs and M&E systems in Kenya
Experience working with DOMCProof of technical writing a plusTo express interest, please submit a current CV and cover letter at www.icfi.com/careers to position number 1100001101

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICf International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V.

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Health, Education and Social Programs Group

Malaria Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICF’s Web site is www.icfi.com

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Malaria Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to join our team.

The M&E Officer will work under the supervision of the Resident Malaria Advisor to provide technical assistance in implementing the Division of Malaria Control’s monitoring and evaluation framework.

The MEASURE Evaluation Kenya malaria portfolio focuses on capacity building for M&E, strengthening surveillance systems, promoting data demand and information use and support for impact evaluations.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct health information system assessments with an eye to providing technical assistance on strengthening systems for malaria surveillanceImplement new tools for malaria M&E including field testing and national scale-up as required.Participate in study design, data analysis and protocol writing TA as requiredAssist the DOMC in reviewing performance and quality of service delivery, on-the-job mentoring for health workers, and evaluation and use of strategic informationContribute to strengthening national level collaboration for Kenya’s national malaria M&E framework. This will be achieved by participating and contributing to technical discussions on malaria treatment, prevention and BCC/IEC M&E requirements.Provide monthly activity updates to the Kenya MEASURE Evaluation activity lead and to the DOMC and write quarterly and annual progress reports in collaboration with the same.Conduct other duties as assigned by the Kenya MEASURE Evaluation malaria activity leadPost-graduate degree in epidemiology, demography, statistics, infectious disease control with preference for malaria3 years experience in infectious disease control monitoring and evaluation.Computer proficiency – Microsoft office suite applications, STATA, SPSSPrior experience in malaria programs and M&E systems in KenyaExperience working with DOMCProof of technical writing a plusTo express interest, please submit a current CV and cover letter at www.icfi.com/careers to position number 1100001101

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V.

Please quote kenyanjobs.blogspot.com as the source of the job advert