Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Washington has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through the UNITID FELLOWSHIP training program; the program is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The University of Nairobi wishes to invite expression of interest for consultants to conduct external term review of the UNITID fellowship program and give recommendations on the following:

1. Appropriateness of trainees being selected for the fellowship and short course trainings

2. Appropriateness of courses offered.
3. The application of skills acquired by short course trainees

The consultants should

Be independent with no prior involvement in the program,Have proven experience in conducting evaluations of public Health programs,Be familiar with capacity building needs in public health especially in HIV/AIDS,Have experience in conducting and evaluating adult training programsHave good communication, analytical and report writing skillsThe eligible firms should satisfy the following minimum conditions:Certification of IncorporationTrading licenseCompany Profile and qualification of key managers, consultants and directors.Previous Consultancy work with comparable institutions.Audited accounts for the last 3 years.Three major Clients in the last 3 years.VAT complianceCompany brochures.The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Expression of Interest for External Outcome Evaluation of the UNITID Fellowship Program’ should be hand delivered to:

The Principal Investigator – Prof. James Kiarie
UNITID  Fellowship Program
c/o University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
KNH grounds
P O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi.

The expression of interest (EOI) Documents Must be hand delivered on or before March 22nd   2013.

The UNITID Fellowship Program reserves the right to reject EOI in whole or in part. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Term External Review for UNITID Fellowship Training Program

Terms of Reference
 

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 The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening program capacity through a fellowship training program. The UoN in collaboration with UW through the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) established the UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in 2008 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The training focuses in three tracks:
1) HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program Management
3) Health Economics

There are 2 main forms of the training offered by the program

a. Short courses: Health care providers of various cadres are trained in courses which run for five to ten days. The courses provide trainees with specific skills that they can apply in day to day management of HIV care and prevention programs.

b. Fellowship training: This is a two year full time skills based training that equips trainees with broad skills required to manage large HIV programs. The training has several components

a. Didactic in class training: For 2 months in the first year all fellows receive classroom training on core courses in the University of Nairobi Campus. 

This training is by UNITID faculty and invited resource persons. For 4 months spread through the first
and second year fellows receive classroom training on specific tracks in small groups of 3-5 fellows specializing in the same track. The training involves group discussions, site visits to selected implementation sites and assignments. This provides basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas and advanced theoretical knowledge for fellows in their track of specialization.

b. Didactic web cast training: For 2 hours every week for 30 weeks fellows receive webcast lectures from the University of Washington faculty. This training involves extensive pre class reading and assignments. This enhances the basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas

c. Attachment in host institutions: Fellows are posted to selected host institutions where they participate in activities of the host institution. While at the Host institution they are given mentors who mentor to help them learn from the host institution and a University supervisor to ensure that the hosting facilitates learning.

d. Project: In the 2nd year of training fellows carry out a funded project to build capacity of the host institution, gain experience in project implementation and apply concepts that they have been trained in. The project is developed by the fellow in consultation with their supervisor in UNITID and their mentor at the host institution.

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to perform an evaluation of the overall fellowship program in terms of its inputs, processes, outputs, impact and efficiency.

Specifically the external review will evaluate whether:

1. Appropriateness of trainees being selected for the fellowship and short course trainings

2. Appropriateness of courses offered.
3. The application of skills acquired by short course trainees

Key Questions to be answered

At the end of the evaluation the consultants will be expected to give direction for the fellowship program in the following areas
a) What are the areas of weakness and strength in the program?
b) What are the priority strategic next steps in development of the program?
c) What should our “metrics” of success be?
d) In what ways can the program address the capacity building needs for HIV Programs?
e) What sustainability measures can be put in place?

Methodology

The consultant will be expected to gather information throughReview of documentsInterviews and discussions with trainees, trainers, managers and other stakeholdersSite visits.At the end of the review the consultant will present the findings to meeting of stakeholders then submit a report of approximately 5,000 words structured as follows:

(i) Executive Summary

(iii) Background of the Program

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Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Washington has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through the UNITID FELLOWSHIP training program; the program is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The University of Nairobi wishes to invite expression of interest for consultants to conduct external review of the UNITID fellowship program and give recommendations on the following:

1. The feasibility of Fellows projects and relevance to the needs of host institutions

The Consultants should

Be independent with no prior involvement in the program,Have proven experience in conducting evaluations of public Health programs,Be familiar with capacity building needs in public health especially in HIV/AIDS,Have experience in conducting and evaluating adult training programsHave good communication, analytical and report writing skillsThe eligible firms should satisfy the following minimum conditions:Certification of IncorporationTrading licenseCompany Profile and qualification of key managers, consultants and directors.Previous Consultancy work with comparable institutions.Audited accounts for the last 3 years.Three major Clients in the last 3 years.VAT complianceCompany brochures.The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Expression of Interest for External Outcome Evaluation of the UNITID Fellowship Program’ should be hand delivered to:

The Principal Investigator – Prof. James Kiarie
UNITID  Fellowship Program
c/o University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
KNH grounds
P O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi.

The expression of interest (EOI) Documents Must be hand delivered  on or before March 22nd  2013

The UNITID Fellowship Program reserves the right to reject EOI in whole or in part. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualificationExternal Review for UNITID Fellowship Training Program

Terms of Reference

Background
 

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening program capacity through a fellowship training program. The UoN in collaboration with UW through the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) established the UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in 2008 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The training focuses in three tracks:
1) HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program Management
3) Health Economics

There are 2 main forms of the training offered by the program

a. Short courses: Health care providers of various cadres are trained in courses which run for five to ten days. The courses provide trainees with specific skills that they can apply in day to day management of HIV care and prevention programs.

b. Fellowship training: This is a two year full time skills based training that equips trainees with broad skills required to manage large HIV programs. The training has several components

a. Didactic in class training: For 2 months in the first year all fellows receive classroom training on core courses in the University of Nairobi Campus. This training is by

UNITID faculty and invited resource persons. For 4 months spread through the first and second year fellows receive classroom training on specific tracks in small groups of 3-5 fellows specializing in the same track. The training involves group discussions, site visits to selected implementation sites and assignments. This provides basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas and advanced theoretical knowledge for fellows in their track of specialization.

b. Didactic web cast training: For 2 hours every week for 30 weeks fellows receive webcast lectures from the University of Washington faculty. This training involves extensive pre class reading and assignments. This enhances the basic theoretical rounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas

c. Attachment in host institutions: Fellows are posted to selected host institutions where they participate in activities of the host institution. While at the Host institution they are given mentors who mentor to help them learn from the host institution and a University supervisor to ensure that the hosting facilitates learning.

d. Project: In the 2nd year of training fellows carry out a funded project to build capacity of the host institution, gain experience in project implementation and apply concepts that they have been trained in. The project is developed by the fellow in consultation with their supervisor in UNITID and their mentor at the host institution.

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to perform an evaluation of the overall fellowship program in terms of its inputs, processes, outputs, impact and efficiency.

Specifically the external review will evaluate whether:

1. Fellows projects feasible and relevant to needs of host institution

Key Questions to be answered

At the end of the evaluation the consultants will be expected to give direction for the fellowship program in the following areas:

a) What are the areas of weakness and strength in the program?

b) What are the priority strategic next steps in development of the program?
c) What should our “metrics” of success be?
d) In what ways can the program address the capacity building needs for HIV Programs?
e) What sustainability measures can be put in place?

Methodology

The consultant will be expected to gather information throughReview of documentsInterviews and discussions with trainees, trainers, managers and other stakeholdersSite visits.At the end of the review the consultant will present the findings to meeting of stakeholders then submit a report of approximately 5,000 words structured as follows:

(I) Executive Summary

(III) Background of the Program

View the original article here

Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Washington has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through the UNITID FELLOWSHIP training program; the program is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The University of Nairobi wishes to invite expression of interest for consultants to conduct external term review of the UNITID Fellowship Program and give recommendations on the following:

1. The program’s ability to meet its targets.
2. The responsiveness and efficiency of the management processes to the needs of the trainees, trainers, host institutions and other stakeholders.

The Consultants should

Be independent with no prior involvement in the program,Have proven experience in conducting evaluations of public Health programs,Be familiar with capacity building needs in public health especially in HIV/AIDS,Have experience in conducting and evaluating adult training programsHave good communication, analytical and report writing skillsThe eligible firms should satisfy the following minimum conditions:Certification of IncorporationTrading licenseCompany Profile and qualification of key managers, consultants and directors.Previous Consultancy work with comparable institutions.Audited accounts for the last 3 years.Three major Clients in the last 3 years.VAT complianceCompany brochures.The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Expression of Interest for External Outcome Evaluation of the UNITID Fellowship Program’ should be hand delivered to:

The Principal Investigator – Prof. James Kiarie
UNITID  Fellowship Program
c/o University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
KNH grounds
P O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi.

The expression of interest (EOI) Documents Must be hand delivered  on or before March 22nd 2013.

The UNITID Fellowship Program reserves the right to reject EOI in whole or in part. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

---------------------------

Term External Review for UNITID Fellowship Training Program

Terms of Reference

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Background

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening program capacity through a fellowship training program. The UoN in collaboration with UW through the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) established the UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in 2008 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The training focuses in three tracks:
1) HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program Management
3) Health Economics

There are 2 main forms of the training offered by the program

a. Short courses: Health care providers of various cadres are trained in courses which run for five to ten days. The courses provide trainees with specific skills that they can apply in day to day management of HIV care and prevention programs.

b. Fellowship training: This is a two year full time skills based training that equips trainees with broad skills required to manage large HIV programs. The training has several components

a. Didactic in class training: For 2 months in the first year all fellows receive classroom training on core courses in the University of Nairobi Campus. 

This training is by UNITID faculty and invited resource persons. For 4 months spread through the first and second year fellows receive classroom training on specific tracks in small groups of 3-5 fellows specializing in the same track. The training involves group discussions, site visits to selected implementation sites and assignments. This provides basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas and advanced theoretical knowledge for fellows in their track of specialization.

b. Didactic web cast training: For 2 hours every week for 30 weeks fellows receive webcast lectures from the University of Washington faculty. This training involves extensive pre class reading and assignments. This enhances the basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas

c. Attachment in host institutions: Fellows are posted to selected host institutions where they participate in activities of the host institution. While at the Host institution they are given mentors who mentor to help them learn from the host institution and a University supervisor to ensure that the hosting facilitates learning.

d. Project: In the 2nd year of training fellows carry out a funded project to build capacity of the host institution, gain experience in project implementation and apply concepts that they have been trained in. The project is developed by the fellow in consultation with their supervisor in UNITID and their mentor at the host institution.

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to perform an evaluation of the overall fellowship program in terms of its inputs, processes, outputs, impact and efficiency.

Specifically the external review will evaluate whether:

1. The program’s ability to meet its targets.

2. The responsiveness and efficiency of the management processes to the needs of the trainees, trainers, host institutions and other stakeholders.

Key Questions to be answered

At the end of the evaluation the consultants will be expected to give direction for the fellowship program in the following areas
a) What are the areas of weakness and strength in the program?
b) What are the priority strategic next steps in development of the program?
c) What should our “metrics” of success be?
d) In what ways can the program address the capacity building needs for HIV Programs?
e) What sustainability measures can be put in place?

Methodology

The consultant will be expected to gather information throughReview of documentsInterviews and discussions with trainees, trainers, managers and other stakeholdersSite visits.At the end of the review the consultant will present the findings to meeting of stakeholders then submit a report of approximately 5,000 words structured as follows:

(i) Executive Summary

(iii) Background of the Program

View the original article here

University of Nairobi

Vacancies

Applications are invited for the following positions:

UNITID Fellowship Programme - Training for HIV Managers in Kenya

1. Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

1 Position

AC/8/367/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must have the following qualifications:-

Bachelors in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Statistics or any other subject in a health-related field. Those who have a Masters degree in the fields mentioned above will have an added advantage.Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an M&E Officer in public health related programs. Those with PEPFAR program experience will have an added advantage.Demonstrable knowledge of M&E concepts, donor reporting, Kenya's MOH working structures including reporting tools.Experience in M & E of Education and/ or Health training Programs will be an added advantage.The successful applicant will:-
Develop tools and databases to collect and manage programmatic data.Manage the M&E systems that measure the effectiveness of program activities.Prepare work plans and quarterly reports.Prepare reports and presentations for submission to funding agency and sharing with stakeholders.Track progress against program descriptions.Prepare Evaluations for the training Program.Analyze training data.2. Program Accountant

AD/8/363/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications:-

CPA (K) and members of ICPAK.Strong IT skills and experience working with accounting software.At least three (3) years experience working as an accountant in a donor funded program.Experience in budgeting for donor funded program and financial management
Knowledge in US government regulations for funded projects.Prior training in Grants Management will be an added advantage.A relevant first degree is an added advantage.Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and responsible for administration of the financial aspects of the program, participate in budget preparation and implementation as well as providing accounting information for sound management decision making.

He/she will:-

Advise program staff on matters relating to Cooperative Agreement rules and regulations to ensure conformity to all donor requirements.Ensure compliance to university Accounting Procedures and regulations.Development of annual, quarterly and per activity budgets which are well matched to program work plan and-ensure their effective implementation.Ensure funds are used according to the budget and any reimbursements for program expenses are done promptly and efficiently.Maintain complete and accurate program books of accounts.Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports on program financial status and submit the reports to the stake holders in due time.Perform regular financial monitoring and evaluation with respect to program activities.Ensure compliance with the donor Audit requirement and act as liaison for the donor conducted internal and external audits.Ensure timely closure of all audit action plans related to the programme.Ensure timely filling of tax refund forms for compliance to the donor tax requirements.Note:

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CHS

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Friday, 19th August 2011.

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) through the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established an on–the –job training fellowship program for individuals interested in Health Economics.

This is a merit based program whose aim is to build capacity for leadership and management in public and private health sectors. Fellows will be selected based on their potential for commitment to health service provision in the public or private sectors.

Upon completion of the fellowship, they will receive certificate award of the University of Nairobi.

Selected fellows will undergo a 2-year full time non-degree competency based training program at the University of Nairobi and selected host institutions. This will be an exciting opportunity for fellows to benefit from professional on-the-job enrichment through a taught component and attachments in public and private health related institutions in the country.

Fellows will further have the opportunity to undertake a funded project designed to improve the efficiency of the host organization. During the training, fellows will receive a reasonable stipend to meet their expenses.

Health Economics Track
AC/1/19/2011
CHS
4 Positions

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Economics or related field from a recognized university.

Candidates who demonstrate Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will have an added advantage.

The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Economists. On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

Concepts and processes of health financing in health programsCost –benefit analysis of health programsAnalysis and application of current models in health sector planning and reformHealth economic evaluations and decision makingHealth financing methods and models and their application to health care programs.Macro and micro-economic indicators of the HIV and AIDS disease burdenFellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

Health Informatics Track
AC/1/20/2011
CHS
4 Positions

Applicants should be in possession of a Masters Degree in either Informatics, Information Systems Computer Science, Statistics or Health Sciences. Candidates who demonstrate familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will be an added advantage. The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Informatics.

On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

Integrated health information systemsHealth informatics tools for managing and processing health dataDesigning and developing health databasesInnovative applications of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in healthHealth information security issues and solutionsLegal and ethical issues in development and use of health information systemsFellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

HIV Program Management Track
AC/1/21/2011
CHS
5 Positions

Applicants must be holders of a Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health or Management from a recognized University. Candidates who demonstrate familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will have an added advantage.

The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Program Managers. On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

Integration of policies and goals from the international and national HIV/AIDS response into local programming.Planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of innovative evidence-informed HIV/AIDS programsDevelopment & implementation of supply chain management systems for essential commodities to support HIV programs.Mobilization and management of resources for efficient HIV program development and management.Fellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

Opportunities to host UNITID Fellows

The UNITID Fellowship Program seeks to invite applications from institutions that can host fellows.

HIV/AIDS programs have made tremendous strides in addressing HIV in Kenya, however, many indigenous institutions remain inadequately prepared in terms of human resources and management skills to maintain and continue with successful HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) are supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through a training fellowship program.

The UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is led by the University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) and funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This 2-year fellowship program focuses on three tracks:

HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program ManagementHealth InformaticsHealth EconomicsThe program goal is to develop senior leadership to support the Kenya HIV/AIDS program. Fellows admitted into this program undergo practical on-the-job training through attachment to public and private health departments and organizations across the country.

Fellows will spend 18 months in the host institutions supported by a supervisor from UNITID and a mentor from the host institution.

During the attachment, fellows are expected to provide mentorship to host institution staff through short courses and undertake a funded project to help the host institution improve its operations.

The fellows will be highly qualified individuals with postgraduate training in their area of specialization and will be expected to contribute significantly to advancing the host institutions’ vision, goals and objectives during their attachment.

Selected institutions will receive minimal funding to facilitate hosting of the fellows and capacity building of host institution staff through in-house training.

The operations of host institutions will also be enhanced through fellows’ projects.

Eligible institutions include Government departments/hospitals, public/private /faith-based institutions, NGOs, CBOs and working in public health and preferably in HIV/AIDS and related areas. Institutions willing to host fellows will be required to:

Justify need to host a UNITID fellow by describing the core functions of the institution and the roles that fellows in one or more track areas could play.Demonstrate capacity to provide infrastructure and experiences that will facilitate acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills by the fellow.Demonstrate capacity to provide support and mentorship to senior fellows in one or more tracks.Applications from interested and eligible institutions must address the following areas:-
Name and type of organizationCore functions of the organization:Preferred track area(s) of fellows to be hostedPotential departments/sections/projects/activities that fellows can be attached toAvailability of modest office space for fellowNumber and cadre of employees working in the host section/department that the fellow be attachedPotential mentors and their highest professional and academic qualifications by track:If an NGO, length of project in which the fellow will be attachedIndicate their preferred training track(s) for which they propose to host the fellow, location where the fellow will be based and the institutional profile.Applications should be addressed to :-

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences
University of Nairobi,
P.O Box 19676- 00202,
Nairobi.

Electronic copies should be sent to E-mail: director-unitid@uonbi.ac.ke

Closing Date:-11th February, 2011.

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