JOB PURPOSE
To provide safe and reliable transportation service to the assigned Programme/Project/Unit.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Driving assigned vehicle while ferrying staff or assets on official work
 Ensure timeliness and safety
 Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of vehicle.
 Ensuring that the assigned vehicle is well serviced and in good mechanical order
 Assists... passengers in getting in and out of vehicles, and other courtesies.
 Safeguard safety of vehicle contents
 Maintain up to date and accurate reports of work ticket
 Maintaining cleanliness of assigned vehicles
 Report accidents and incidents involving the vehicle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

 Basic Mechanical and First Aid certificate/training are essential.
 Must have a minimum of ‘O’ level education.

Required Experience

 At least three (3) years’ experience in driving with a clean driving license and a certificate of good conduct.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
 Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment.
 Basic computer knowledge
 Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Kiswahili.
 Remarkable interpersonal skills
 Flexibility and ability to work under minimal supervision.
 High level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality
 Ability to effectively and patiently deal with others.
 Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
 Capable of collaborating effectively within a team more

JOB PURPOSE
To work collaboratively with the project team on specific short- and long-term assignments. S/he will oversee tasks delegated by the Project Manager, Project Officers, coordinate with the project team and stakeholders and ensure that the work assigned is moving forward on time and on budget. S/he is highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks while working... independently. S/he is responsible for the day-to-day general administration of the Project Field Office, assisting the Project Manager and providing general administrative support to the project team
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and Administration

Organize and monitor meeting schedules for the Project Team
Plan and organize team activities on a need’s basis
Track and see that reporting deadlines, responses to emails, etc are met
Raise PRs and follow through to LPOs and payment
Set up and manage (virtual) meetings and sessions including provision of meeting links, sending out reminders, etc
Provide regular updates verbally and in written form to Management
Provide day-to-day administrative support, including Human resources, Procurement and Finance as may be required
Assist in the follow up for facilities, services, maintenance.
Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.
Manage the induction of project staff
Manage the project assets inventory

Client and User Engagement and Support

Follow up on conclusion of client and vendor agreements, including signing of the agreements and follow up of payments (to and from Amref)
Respond to client and user queries according to the set Service Level Agreements (SLAs), clarifying desired information
Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and Exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems
Maintains call center database by entering information
Follow up non-performing learners on the digital learning platforms to seek ways to support them and increase completion rates
Administer client feedback tools and summarize the findings to inform continuous improvement efforts

Reporting

Assist in ensuring issues reported are logged and responded to within acceptable durations
Generate and package client/user reports from the learning platform according to user/client needs
Maintain a continuous improvement opportunities log based on feedback from the various reports and flag them for action on a regular basis
Training Assist in training clients, stakeholders and members of staff in the use of the digital learning tools

Marketing and Communications

Draft marketing materials for creating awareness about the project
Track information of the ICD website and flag areas that need updating
Follow up with Project teams to identify information and stories that can be uploaded to the website and to social media platforms Office Support Perform work related errands as requested such as going to the bank

Information Management

Assist in filing and storage of documents both electronic and hard copies
Create and maintain an assets inventory for the Project team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, social sciences or related field
 Knowledge of modern office procedures
 Ability to format reports and manipulate data using spreadsheets

Required Experience

 At least 3 years’ relevant experience
 Office management in a busy office environment

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 Excellent written and verbal communication.
 Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in English. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage
 Proficient in MS Office.
 Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
 Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people.
 Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
 A team player with leadership skills
 Professional and analytical approach to office administration.
 Creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures
 Ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies more

JOB PURPOSE
Under the leadership and guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring that project activities are fully implemented through provision of technical support and mentorship in accordance with Amref rules and regulations and donor requirements. This is a field-based assignment with travel to Nairobi as required.
DUTIES AND... RESPONSIBILITIES
Project coordination & implementation

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

Monitoring, reporting and Evaluation

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

Documentation and Knowledge management

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

 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.

Required Experience

 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 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 more

JOB PURPOSE
The Technical Officer will provide technical support to the implementation of health service delivery interventions, and ensure integration of NCDs to PHC interventions. Based in Turkana County, the Technical Officer will provide hands on technical support to County and Sub County Health Management Teams (C/SCHMT) to use a contextualized Primary Health Care approach to strengthen the... demand and utilization of quality health services by implementing sustainable and evidence-based high impact interventions. The Technical Officer will also strengthen the county capacity to deliver quality health services for the host community.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY AREA ACTIVITIES

RMNCAH and NCDs Service Delivery

 Provide technical expertise, coordination and supervision of the Transcend programme activities
 Participate in strategic programme discussions on the implementation of Inclusive Refugee Response Plan (IRRP) health programme
 Support the C/SCHMT to establish and operationalize the contextualized Turkana Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
 Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of Transcend programme processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of the project to other Amref and IRRP programs
 Work with C/SCHMTs to institute continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance quality service delivery
 Support capacity development for healthcare workers through trainings, one-on-one mentorship and on-the-job training, and supportive supervision
 Provide technical support to C/SCHMT on supply chain management to ensure availability of essential commodities, including immunization commodities
 Work with the CHMT/SCHMT to disseminate up-to-date health related guidelines, protocols and standards and relevant job aids among others
 Strengthen inter-facility and community-facility referral for health services
 Work with C/SCHMTs in the development of joint work plan and ensure its implementation

Demand Creation  

Support the development and deployment of community led SBCC interventions for the programme, in collaboration with the CHMT and other stakeholders
 Lead in the design of community engagement interventions to promote community acceptance of health services.
 Support the deployment and utilization of electronic Community Health Information System
 Provide support in the identification of key gaps/challenges/ barriers to health services uptake among target beneficiaries and identify strategies for addressing them
 Support peer led approaches, including technological innovations with youth champions to promote youth-friendly services uptake among the youth

Research and Advocacy

 Keep abreast and conduct research to provide evidence for implementation of best and cutting-edge practices in health
 Support advocacy for increased health budgetary allocation and utilization
 Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects

Monitoring and Evaluation and Documentation

 Support monitoring and evaluation of programmes in order to assessprogress, ensure accountability, determine impact and report significant achievements to ensure organizational learning
 Support in health data monitoring and audit as required by ensuring reporting in the eCHIS, Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) and project-based tools
 Lead in documentation, institutionalization and dissemination of achievements, best practices and lessons learnt in implementation of health activities

Partnership and Networking

 Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector, government counterparts, and county stakeholders
 Working with other Amref Projects, represent the project at County and Sub County technical meetings, conferences and workshops to support co-design and institutionalization of project interventions
 Represent Transcend programme in relevant partners and collaborators consultative meetings at the county level as delegated by the supervisor

Admin and Financial Management

 Support in day-to-day management of activity budgets including processing field imprests and other financial transactions
 Ensure timely accounting for the use of project resources by stakeholders and communities in liaison with finance teams

Program Development

 Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising
 Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in the Health Sciences, and related RMNCAH/ FP clinical training. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
 Training, knowledge and experience in the implementation of RMNCAH/FP and NCDs service delivery programs.

Required Qualifications and Experience

 Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in RMNCAH and NCDs service delivery
 Up-to-date knowledge in PHC, RMNCAH and NCDs, including EmONC, essential newborn care, MPDSR, IMNCI, ANC, MIP, PNC, immunization, supportive supervision and quality improvement systems
 Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at County and Sub County levels, preferably including demonstrated experience in building service delivery quality and utilization
 Experience in working both with health care workers at health facilities, and community levels
 Experience in working with project funded by large donors

Skills and Competencies

 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
 Excellent report writing skills
 Ability to work independently and in isolation
 Decision making and problem-solving skills
 Ability to work under pressure, and within strict time limits
 The ability to plan, organize and prioritize work more

JOB PURPOSE
Under the Transcend Project, the Community Engagement Officer will strengthen community health at the county level to facilitate acceptance for health services among the community members, including adolescent and youth. The Community Engagement Officer will be based at the County level and will support demand creation activities around targeted health facilities.
KEY AREA... ACTIVITIES

Community Engagement for FP/RMNCAH & NCD Services

 Work with the County Government to ensure that community health services are strengthened
 Cascade community health strengthening activities in Turkana county based on national community health strategy and guidelines
 Offer leadership to county community health TWG and stakeholders’ meetings to implement community health strategies and policies
 Work with CHMT, SCHMT and the Quality Improvement (QI) committee to identify QI gaps and develop and deploy innovative approaches to advance quality improvement at community level
 Support the deployment and operationalization of electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) and enhance quality of data at community level, DHIS as well as into project reports
 Organize targeted community mobilization and awareness sessions to ensure uptake of targeted health services and ensure program reproductive maternal neonatal and child health (RMNCAH) and FP and NCD targets are met in the targeted facilities
 Engage community members, adolescents and youths and ensure their health service delivery gaps/challenges are identified and addressed to increase uptake including dialogues, health action daysand community scorecards deployment
  Develop and deploy social behaviour change interventions using CHPs, radio programmes and other specialized delivery channels for health promotion and prevention initiatives
 Work with identified community resource persons to promote RMNCAH/ FP services uptake among the youth using peer led approaches
 Coordinate with and facilitate targeted health facilities and multidisciplinary teams to provide quality integrated health services
 Organize and facilitate trainings for various community groups

Partnership and Networking  

Strengthen networks and linkages with public, faith-based and private sectors involved in community health programming
 Position Amref Health Africa as a leader nationally and at county level as regards community programming through meaningful engagement with the county and partners
 Maintain a good working relationship between Amref, Ministry of Health and other partners/stakeholders

Monitoring and Evaluation  

Prepare and submit project activity reports as required, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports
 Support in health data monitoring and audit as required by ensuring reporting in the eCHIS, Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) and project-based tools
 Update the community health workers registry and analyse the data for CHP career progression
 Identify areas for operation research in Community Based Health Care, responsive to Country and Global knowledge needs, working closely with other relevant departments
 Support/document successes, lesson learnt and challenges in implementation

Advocacy

 Advocate for community interest in programs and resource allocation at the county level
 Conduct assessments to identify the needs and priorities of the community and advocate for their inclusion into programs and county priorities
 Support advocacy for community health services Act implementation

Admin and Financial Management

 Support in day-to-day management of activity budgets including processing field imprests and other financial transactions
 Ensure timely accounting for the use of project resources by stakeholders and communities in liaison with finance teams

Program Development  

Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising
 Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Sociology or any other relevant field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Required Qualifications and Experience

 Minimum of five (5) years’ in the implementation of public health, community development programmes or behaviour change programmes at community level
 Experience in demand creation activities for donor-funded health programmes is desirable

Skills

 Target oriented
 Strong organization, planning and problem-solving skills
 ICT proficient
 Good communications skills, oral and written
 Negotiation skills
 Presentation skills
 Good interpersonal skills

Competences

 Proactive
 High level of integrity and honesty
 Detailed oriented
 Team player
 Flexible
 Ability to work under minimal supervision
 Ability to work long hours more

JOB PURPOSE
Under the Transcend Project, the Project Driver will support project activities at community and county level. The Project Driver will be based at the County level and will support logistical support for the project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY AREA ACTIVITIES

Ensuring that Amref staff and deliveries are taken to their destinations in a timely, safe and secure manner

 Have... the vehicle for the trip ready in advance
 Be punctual in the pick-up and drop off of people as required
 Ensure that all tools required for the trip are in the vehicle
 Ensure that the trip is smooth
 Ensure that all documentation regarding the trip is done and all authorizations have been obtained
 Ensure that the delivery book is signed for all deliveries

Ensuring that the allocated vehicle is always kept clean

 Wash the car regularly and ensure that it is kept tidy at all times

Keeping the car in a good working condition

 Check the tyre pressure, oil tank before each trip
 Keep to service schedules
 Stay alert on any possible mechanical problems
 Ensure that necessary repairs are carried out economically and timely
 Maintain up to date and accurate reports of work tickets including kilometres travelled, fuel consumed and dates of oil changes

Ensuring the safety of passengers at all times

 Ensure that the assigned vehicle has all required registrations/licensing and inspections and that necessary document is retained with the vehicle
 Ensure that car seat belts are functional and that all passengers have fastened their safety belts at all times
 Adhere to traffic rules at all times, including no over-speeding
 Avoid and report any accidents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

 Minimum “O” (Form 4) level of education
 Certificate in basic computer applications
 Valid clean driving license
 Basic First Aid training is an added advantage

Required Qualifications and Experience

 At least three (3) years’ driving experience with a good track record in a busy office, preferably in an NGO
 No major accidents in the past three years
 Previous experience working in Turkana County
 Good understanding of the routes regularly used by Amref Health Africa
 Experience working in hard to reach areas with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment
 Good general understanding of the different vehicle parts
 Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures
 Oral and written English, Kiswahili and local language fluency with ability to follow instructions
 Excellent time management and organization skills
 Ability to understand what precautions and preventive measures are required for proper vehicle maintenance
 Ability to work after office hours on some occasions while maintaining a positive enthusiastic attitude
 Excellent interpersonal skills and able to show respect to those being served
 Flexibility and adaptability more

JOB PURPOSE
The Disability Inclusion Associate will play a pivotal role in promoting and ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the project. This role involves providing support, coordination, and advocacy to ensure that the project activities are designed, implemented, and monitored with a strong focus on disability inclusion. The Disability Inclusion Associate will work... closely with other programmatic and operational teams to mainstream disability inclusion across all aspects of the project.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Disability Inclusion Associate will also work with the different project teams to mainstream disability inclusion. He/she shall liaise with the project team and county department of health to ensure the smooth implementation of disability inclusion related activities.
Technical Support to Project Implementation

Collaborate with project teams to incorporate disability-inclusive strategies and activities into project design, implementation, and monitoring.
Support the programme and project teams in conducting reviews of project documentation to ensure alignment with the projects overarching goal of leaving no one behind.
Provide technical assistance to project staff and healthcare workers to enhance their capacity in disability-inclusive programming.
Facilitate regular consultations and engagement with grassroot organizations of persons with disability, networks, and experts to enhance disability inclusion in Family Planning services.
Liaise with partners, including county government, the private sector and organizations of persons with disabilities, to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing on disability inclusion.
Organize and monitor community dialogue activities.
Ensure participation, develop meaningful cooperation, and build partnership with persons with disabilities and their representative organizations.
Serve as a focal point for disability-related matters, providing guidance, technical expertise, and support to colleagues within the project.

Capacity Building

Support Leadership, Management and Governance activities targeting CHMT/SCHMT members.
Work with the county department of health to sensitize and train relevant health stakeholders and service providers on the importance and use of data collection tools such as the Washington Group Questions Section Set and the inclusion of persons with disabilities into feedback mechanisms to improve quality of services
Organize and deliver training sessions and capacity-building workshops for project staff, partners and healthcare workers on disability-inclusive development approaches.
Identify and address key barriers and facilitators to access and uptake of quality family planning information and services among persons with disabilities and fulfilment of their SRHR.

Research and Advocacy

Contribute to the development of policy briefs, reports, and other communication materials to raise awareness about disability issues in SRHR and promote inclusive development.
Support advocacy efforts to raise awareness of disability inclusion issues and promote the rights of persons with disabilities

Monitoring,Evaluation and Documentation

Support in monitoring and evaluation of project activities to ensure quality and compliance to standards.
Support and generate mechanisms to collect data on the access of persons with disabilities to quality SRHR information and services.
Develop inclusive indicators and mechanisms for tracking disability inclusion related activities
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project.
Support in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.
Lead in documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt.

Partnership and Networking

Strengthen partnerships and networks through liaising with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at the county level.
Represent Amref in partners and collaborators consultative meetings at the county level as delegated by the Project lead.
Participate and provide thought leadership on disability inclusion in the various county technical working groups.

Admin and Financial Management

Support in day to day management of activity budgets including processing field imprests and other financial transactions.
Ensure timely accounting for the use of project resources by stakeholders and communities in liaison with finance teams.

Programme Development

Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Education, Social Sciences, or other related fields or an advanced diploma with substantial relevant experience
Training, knowledge and experience in the implementation of FP/RH service delivery programs.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in disability inclusion, inclusive development, project implementation, or a related area.
Experience working with government or donor funded programs will be an advantage
Demonstrated ability to support social inclusion programmes with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub national level, preferably including demonstrated experience in building service delivery quality and utilization.
Experience in working both at health facility and community levels.
Experience in implementing projects involving diverse partners, consortiums and operations

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Sign language interpretation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work with a multi-talented project team across cultural diversities
Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
Excellent reporting and computer skills and ICT competencies a must
Ability to work independently and in isolation
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits
The ability to plan, organize and prioritize work more

SCOPE OF WORK
USAID Imarisha Jamii is a USAID Kenya and East Africa funded Activity that aims to increase the use of quality county-led health and social services in Turkana County, Kenya. It is an integrated health and social services program that focuses in areas of HIV; Family Planning, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH); Nutrition; and Orphans and Vulnerable... Children (OVC) program. The RMNCAHFP Nurse will report to County RMNCAH and FP Nutrition Lead. You will support implementation of RMNCAH &FP service delivery interventions within an integrated HIV/RMNCAH/FP and OVC program in targeted health facilities in collaboration with the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT).
Key Responsibilities

Technical support to Project Implementation

 The holder of this position will support implementation and monitoring of activities across a broad range of FP/RMNCAH, Nutrition service delivery areas, including:
 Offering RMNCAH/FP, Nutrition integrated services at facility or community.
 Quality improvement along the RMNCAH/FP continuum of care
 Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR)
 Respectful and dignified maternity care
 High impact, locally appropriate and patient centred interventions, such as KMC, birthing cushions, youth sensitive and responsive services, post-abortion care.
 Treatment, management and integration of STIs including HIV (eMTCT) to other service delivery points.
 Integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI)
 Inter-facility and community referral
 Family planning service delivery including long-term methods (through static clinics and outreach)
 Nutritional support to clients including under-fives and WRA.
 Improved RMNCAH/FP and nutrition service access for hard-to-reach or marginalized communities
 Development of immunization micro plans at the facility level.

Capacity Building

 Work with SCHMTs team to facilitate capacity development for healthcare workers at the health facility through one-on-one mentorship and on-the-job training and CMEs.
 Clients information, training and counselling

Monitoring & Evaluation and Documentation

 Support in RMNCAH/FP data tracking and ensuring that all RMNCAH/FP service delivery data is captured in the MOH relevant tools as required.
 Support in preparation of Monthly facility work plans and progress reports on RMNCAH/FP indicator performance.
 Support documentation of best practices and lessons learnt.

Partnership and Networking

 Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at the Sub County and facility level in implementation of RMNCAH/FP services.

EDUCATION

 The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a certificate in Nursing and related RMNCAH clinical training.

 Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
 Must have a Valid Nursing Practice License
 Training, knowledge and experience in the implementation of RMNCAH/FP service delivery programs.

EXPERIENCE

 Should have at least 2 years’ relevant work experience in FP/RH service delivery
 Previous work experience implementing RMNCAH / nutrition projects in Turkana will be an added advantage
 Experience working with government or donor funded programs will be an advantage.
 Experience working with adolescent’s reproductive health
 Experience in working both at health facility and community levels.
 Experience in implementing projects involving diverse partners, consortiums and operations
 Ability to work independently and in isolation

SKILLS

 Decision making and problem-solving skills
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Able to work with a multi-talented project team across cultural diversities
 Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
 Excellent reporting and computer skills and ICT competencies a must
 Ability to work independently and in isolation
 Decision making and problem-solving skills
 Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits
 The ability to plan, organize and prioritize work more

SCOPE OF WORK
USAID Imarisha Jamii is a USAID Kenya and East Africa funded Activity that aims to increase the use of quality county-led health and social services in Turkana County, Kenya. It is an integrated health and social services program that focuses in areas of HIV; Family Planning, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH); Nutrition; and Orphans and Vulnerable... Children (OVC) program.
The Adherence Counsellor will report to SCMOH and SCASCO and Technical Lead Care and Treatment. You will provide initial and continuous adherence counselling to Adult, paediatric/Adolescent and PMTCT clients as guided by national guidelines and national/program standard operating procedures in select high volume facilities. Support patients who will have defaulted treatment or failed treatment to improve their adherence. Where need be, the Adherence Officer will be required to support testing of new patients
Key Responsibilities

Technical support to Project Implementation

 Under the direct supervision of the CCC/MCH in Charge, the Adherence Counsellor will work to provide and improve overall client access to comprehensive and current medical treatment and information.
 Provide initial and continuous adherence counselling and support for clients
 Provide individualized client treatment education and coordinate treatment information related seminars.
 Facilitate communication between other treatment providers and the client.
 Provide medical and psychosocial support for the ART/PMTCT/TB/HIV clients
 Deliver the PWP messages to clients
 Mentor and supervise any support staff or volunteers in the facility and community who participate in adherence messaging to clients
 Work in liaison with mentor mothers to foster adherence in PMTCT clients
 Initiate and maintain Adolescent and Pediatric ART specific adherence sessions
 Follow up clients who have defaulted or failed treatment with a focus on giving appropriate messaging on adherence
 Organize talk sessions for patients on adherence (where applicable)
 Refer difficult cases for review in a counsellor network

Capacity Building

 Work with SCHMT/ SCASCO and community health units to facilitate capacity development for CHVs, patients and clients at the health facility through one-on-one mentorship, counselling
 Clients, patients information, training and counselling

Monitoring and Evaluation and Documentation

 Provide accurate and complete data on testing services
 Adherence monitoring
 Data capture and monitoring on interruption in treatment and return to care
 Support documentation of best practices and lessons learnt.

Partnership and Networking

 Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at the Sub County and facility level in
implementation of HIV prevention and identification services.

EDUCATION

 Diploma Nursing, clinical Psychology, Counselling or Diploma or Degree Social work
 At least 2 years related experience in adherence counselling and ART community systems
 Training in HTS testing is an added advantage.
 Supervisory experience is preferred in a MOH set up
 Knowledge of Current ART guidelines is required Excellent written, listening and oral communications skills
 Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
 Excellent use of android application and computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
 Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
 Ability to conceptualize and understand program needs

EXPERIENCE

 At least 2 years related experience in adherence counselling and ART community systems
 Experience in HIV testing and counselling
 Experience working with government or donor funded programs will be an advantage.
 Experience in working both at health facility and community levels.
 Experience in implementing projects involving diverse partners, consortiums and operations
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Able to work with a multi-talented project team across cultural diversities
 Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
 Excellent reporting and computer skills and ICT competencies a must
 Ability to work independently and in isolation
 Decision making and problem-solving skills more

SCOPE OF WORK
USAID Imarisha Jamii is a USAID Kenya and East Africa funded Activity that aims to increase the use of quality county-led health and social services in Turkana County, Kenya. It is an integrated health and social services program that focuses in areas of HIV; Family Planning, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH); Nutrition; and Orphans and Vulnerable... Children (OVC) program. Reporting to the Health Supply Chain Officer, the Pharmaceutical Technologist is responsible for providing services based in a facility, mentorship, coaching and regular updates to service providers in the area pharmacy. Will be responsible for working closely with the service providers to ensure that the quality of services offered is sustained in the facility as defined by the MOH quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

 Receive, interpret and processing of prescriptions
 Counseling patients on Medication use and adherence
 Maintain accurately the pharmacy data base keeping it up-to date by daily real-time recording of prescriptions on ADT
 Conduct monthly ART commodities stock take, updating of Bin cards and filling of expiry tracking charts.
 Create pharmacy SOPs and ensure they are well utilized
 Prepare the monthly and quarterly reports for ART patient summary (F-MAPS) and ARVs consumption (F-CDRR)
 Document and report adverse drug interactions
 Use of DHIS and e-SCM for reporting commodities (Malaria, FP and ARVS)
 Use of data for decision making (monthly commodity and service data review)

EXPERIENCE:

 Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology/Pharmacy from a recognized Medical
Training College/University with 3-5 years relevant experience.
 Basic training on ART, Commodity Management.
 Experience in mentoring and supervision of other pharmacy staff on inventory management, rational use and quantification.
 The use of the ARV Dispensing tool (ADT) is an added advantage.
 At least 2 years’ experience in providing support for a busy ART program. more