Project Officer – Disease Control & Prevention Program at Amref Kenya

• Co-ordinate and participate in design, planning and implementation of project activities in the county.
• Participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project reports as per donor and organizational requirements.
• Work with the Ministry of health and stakeholders to ensure highquality project implementation while nurturing their talent and career growth
• Provide operational assistance to the project team to ensure smooth continuity of project activities
• Develop capacity of HRH and county leadership to implement, monitor and report on the project progress through provision of technical advice and mentorship.
• Financial management Support project implementation by taking activity advance, travel imprests and ensuring implementation as per the budget
• Support project work plan implementation for a healthy financial standing with acceptable financial performance and burn rate
• Ensure timely surrender of field activity advances and compliance to financial SOPs and protocols

• Support project M&E activities including report writing and uploading programme data on AIMs
• Assist in preparation and tracking of quarterly and annual budgets, and work plans
• Write project reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) as required by the donor and the organization Upload project data in AIMS on a monthly basis as required
• Provide day-to-day program updates and status reports as needed
• Support in the preparation of work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks for the project

• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt locally and internationally to influence policy and action.
• Prepare technical monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports relating to the project as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social sciences, Public Health or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of capacity enhancing programmes.
• In depth knowledge of capacity development approaches and methodologies
• Knowledge in human resources for health (HRH) development, adult learning methodologies and leveraging technology for learning.

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy donor funded program with focus on health programming preferably community/public health or health development programmes.
• Hands on experience in project coordination monitoring, reporting and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing programme from start-up under limited time constraints.
• Hands on experience in project development, proposal writing and grant management.

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• ICT proficient
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Facilitation & Presentation Skills
• Commitment, Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Self-confidence
• A team player
• Integrity

Jobs in Kenya