FHI 360 is
a non profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff
includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges.
FHI 360 is
seeking qualified candidates for the below positions for the Cross-Border
Health Integrated Partnership Project (CB-HIPP).
Deputy Chief of Party
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reference: 16898
Position Summary: The Cross-Border Health Integrated Partnership Project (CB-HIPP), supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), is designed to extend quality integrated health services in strategic border areas and other transport corridor sites in East, Central and Southern Africa.
In addition
to service delivery focused on key and vulnerable populations, the project
addresses the need for alternative health financing to increase uptake and
sustainability of services within an enabling policy environment.
USAID’s
design highlights the substantial progress made in regional integration, trade,
and infrastructure development.
It also
highlights the challenges and opportunities this progress presents for the
health sector.
The East
African Community (EAC) and Partner States are playing a key leadership and
partnership role on CB-HIPP.
The DCOP manages programs with deputy functions in a large regional project in the EAC region. Works with the Chief of Party to ensure continued high performance and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities.
Oversees
technical and program areas and supports the Chief of Party in overseeing and
promoting strategic planning and business development, with a focus on USG and
non-USG funding sources in order to position FHI 360/CB-HIPP as a leader in HIV
and broader health programming along transport corridors and cross-border areas
in the EAC region.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS/BA
and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs
and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience, overseas field
experience required with strong knowledge of ECSA focus countries;
experience collaborating with national bodies such as ministries of health
and national AIDS commissions;
- MS/MA
in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience with
international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory
experience, overseas field experience required;
- PhD/MD
or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience with international
development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience,
overseas field experience required.
Re-advertisement
Senior
Technical Officer / Strategic Information (SI) and Research
Location: Nairobi
Reference: 16905
Position
Summary: The Senior
Technical Officer (STO), Strategic Information (SI) and Research will be a
member of the Research and Learning team.
He/she will
contribute to testing and evaluating regional and local solutions to health
systems and barriers impeding the provision of quality services to mobile
populations and communities living along major transport corridors and
cross-border areas in the region.
He/she will
support the design and implementation of a comprehensive Strategic
Information/M&E (SI/M&E) plan focusing specifically on systems for
collecting data to measure project implementation, effectiveness, quality
assurance, documentation and reporting.
The
position holder will support implementation of strategic information activities
in accordance with guidelines stipulated by USAID and national regulations of
countries where CBHIPP will have interventions.
The STO SI
and Research will in liaison with other R&L team members regularly update
project management on progress towards implementation of the work plan, and
design methods to demonstrate program outcomes and impact.
The
incumbent will generate accurate data analyses and reports to inform program
design and implementation; regional and national policy, and respond to the
project reporting requirements.
Minimum recruitment standards:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Epidemiology, Bio Statistics, Demography or related field with
7-9 years relevant experience or Master’s degree with 5-7 years of
relevant professional experience, developing, managing and implementing
health sector development research.
- Experience
in data analysis and monitoring and evaluation of large HIV and AIDS
programming preferably with USAID funded multi-country/regional
projects.
- Experience
working in close collaboration with high level government and other
counterparts required.
- Thorough
understanding of USG processes, procedures and polices related to PEPFAR;
policies and guidelines on HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment;
epidemiology of HIV and AIDS; USG/PEPFAR program activities on HIV and
AIDS in East, South and Central African (ECSA) countries.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of evaluation designs for HIV and AIDS/FP/RH/TB, malaria and STI
programs as well as knowledge in health and other programs in the ECSA
countries.
- Proven
experience in public health-related research and/or surveillance.
Demonstrated experience in developing research reports.
- Computer
proficiency in word processing, PowerPoint, Outlook, databases,
spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following
programs: SPSS, Excel, Stata, and Ms Access.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal
opportunity employer.
Interested
candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com,
Key in the Job ID where the Job description will be availed.
Alternatively
you can apply via email to: Kenya- HR@fhi360.org
Please
specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the
subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary
requirements, to be received not later than April 29, 2016.
Kindly note
that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.