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Monday 12 August 2013

PROGRAMME MANAGER- HIV,AIDS, TB, MALARIA


Ref. No. KCO/HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria/001/2013
The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Deputy Country Director.

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $90 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org
We are looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and head the HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programme in AMREF Kenya and help bring lasting health change in Africa.
Purpose of the Job:
Provide overall credible leadership to the HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programme, providing clear vision, and inspiring confidence and team spirit among programme staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide technical assistance to the projects in the programme, to achieve highest standards of quality of services, performance, and compliance.
Budget monitoring to ensure expenditure in line with set budgets and in accordance with donor and AMREF financial rules and regulations
Provide oversight for all donor reports, evaluation reports, and other reports emanating from the programme and projects to ensure timeliness and quality.
Provide leadership in identification of relevant policy issues in the programme and supporting policy advocacy action/process
Provide leadership in the identification, development and implementation of relevant operations research within the programme
Manage internal and external relations with donors, partners, and collaborators that are stakeholders in the programme
Provide leadership in development of new project proposals.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Public Health or related field with over five (5) years relevant work experience. The candidate should have experience in strategic planning, programme development, and proposal writing. She/he should also have experience in project formulation and management, including monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and financial management. Demonstrable HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria programming skills,.
A proven track record of identifying, developing, and managing complex multi-stakeholder partnerships and relationships is desirable. The candidate must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrable skills in leadership and teamwork.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 20th August, 2013. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates or testimonials.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

AMREF does not request for money in its recruitment process.