Kenya Paediatric Association Program Officer Jobs in Nairobi

Kenya Paediatric Association Program Officer Jobs in Nairobi

KPA Overview:

The Kenya Paediatric Association is a professional member organization of paediatricians and other stakeholders with interest in the healthcare of children.

KPA’s vision is the ‘provision of an optimal healthcare environment for children’.

The mission is ‘to be the guide and leader in comprehensive child healthcare delivery through promotion of best practice in paediatrics training, research, policy formulation and capacity building of members’.

Since its inception in 1968, the organization has engaged in various activities, in partnership with government and developmental partners to promote better health care for children in Kenya.

Position:

Program Officer

The Kenya Paediatric Association is seeking a Program Officer to work in the Kenya Paediatric Fellowship Pogram.

The goal of the program is to support, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and County Governments, the development of paediatric health workforces at subspecialist level.

The Program aims to improve access to pediatric specialty services in Kenya by increasing training of pediatric sub-specialists and specialist nurses at select in-country training institutions, and also coordinating stakeholders to ensure strategic selection and deployment of trainees to high need sites.

It also seeks to harmonize training programs across the various participating training sites
and institutions.

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with periodic travel (up to 40%) within the country.

Responsibilities:

Convene stakeholders to define project deliverables, timeline and approach, including criteria for strategic selection and deployment of trainees

Convene and provide coordination support to the program working group for pediatric training selection and deployment

Develop and ensure utilization of the results framework for pediatric training grant suite

Develop information systems and reporting flows against agreed indicators and reporting timelines in results framework

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with national and county government focal points responsible for training selection and deployment

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with training institutions and other key partners

Coordinate with CHAI Monitoring and Evaluation team for graduate tracking and the coordination of post-training clinical mentorship

In addition, the KPA Program Officer is responsible for the following:

Design and Implementation plan for

the College of Paediatrics

Serve as the primary officer and contact person for the College of Paediatrics

Provide regular donor reports and other administrative duties as needed

Support the KPA Executive Officer to implement the KPA Strategic Plan in assigned areas

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferably in Health-related field

At least 6 years’ work experience; or Advanced

Degree plus 3 years work experience

Demonstrated experience with coordination of and consensus building with senior government and organizational stakeholders toward a common goal

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Demonstrated strong project management and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and deliver against expectations without close supervision

A result oriented individual

High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in the public health sector in Kenya or other similar settings

Demonstrated experience working with academic institutions including universities and academic medical centers on pre-service training for health workers

Post graduate degree in public health, business, economics or related disciplines

How to Apply

To apply for this post, you must:

Email your application to admin@kenyapaediatric.org with subject titled: Job Application: Program Officer

Attach your application letter and curriculum vitae

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The application is open until filled.

The Kenya Paediatric Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

KPA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Kenya Paediatric Association

KMA Centre, 3rd Floor-Office Suite 301

Upper Hill, Mara Road

P.O. Box 45820 – 00100 GPO

Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: 254- 020- 2725309/ 2726298

Fax: 254-020- 2726299

Cell: 254-0726-161590

Email: admin@kenyapaediatric.org

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