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Title: Program Officer (1 Opening)
Type of position: Full time
Location: Garissa
Position summary and introduction
APHIAplus Imarisha is an AMREF led USAID-funded integrated health program in the Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by 6 consortium partners. The program operates in 8 counties of Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir and Tana. Within the consortium, BroadReach Healthcare has been charged with the responsibility of coordinating, tracking and implementing innovations within the consortium.
BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus Imarisha, is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe. The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks. The company has particular expertise in the management and scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa. BRHC is recruiting a Program Officer to be based in Garissa.
The key role of for the position is to work with healthcare leaders, such as the private sector health leadership, Ministry of Health and other government officials, and private sector health care workers, to support improved access and quality of health services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of capacity building program for private healthcare professionals on the topics of HIV/AIDS (including ART), TB, malaria and reproductive health;
- Work with Ministry of Health to facilitate delivery of mentorship packages and performance-based financing to private health providers;
- Strengthen referral programs between private and government health facilities;
- Monitor program outcomes and implement continuous quality improvement;
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders in government, private sector and within the project;
- Promote the interface between Ministry of Health and private partners in:
- Referrals and linkages
- Commodities procurement
- Quality assurance
- Monitoring and reporting
- Work with Senior Program Officers and technical experts to develop and pilot innovative approaches that leverage the capacity of local private stakeholders to address Northern Kenya’s health and development challenges
- Advocate for public private partnerships
- Ensure high quality, timely reporting by private sector providers
- Together with DHMT, ensure DHMT supportive supervision to both private and public facilities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or advanced degree in medical or health field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Diploma in related field and 7+ years’ experience
- Experience in public health programming with special preference to experience in HIV/AIDS, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programming, preferably with a USAID implementing partner
- Experience working with the private health sector and/or commercial business a plus
- Willingness and ability to work in Northern Kenya
- Understanding of key stakeholders, geography, culture, and institutions in Kenya, preferably Northern Kenya
- Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the proven ability to foster good will and build consensus at all organizational levels
- High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desired Skills
- Comfortable in rapidly changing and uncertain environments, including multi-tasking
- Able and willing to travel extensively, as work demands
- High level of professionalism and leadership combined with a passion for health issues
- Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Fluency in Northern Kenyan dialects
How to apply:
To submit your CV and create an on-line profile with BRHC, please go to www.brhc.com – click on the “Careers” tab then “BRHC Global Opportunities” to apply for the position. (Highly Recommended)
To submit your cover letter and CV by E-mail: Please send it to broadreach01@brhc.com.
By 1st November 2013 (Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.) BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with an annual performance bonus. BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
