Job Purpose
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will be responsible for ensuring Komesha TB program activities are fully implemented through provision of TB technical support and mentorship within assigned counties in accordance with KCCB rules/regulations and USAID requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Project activities in the assigned counties;
Maintain a strong... collaborative working relationship with the Ministry of Health, County / Sub County Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program, County/ Sub County  Health Management Teams, FBOs among other key stakeholders while ensuring  County / Sub County activities and program targets are closely monitored;
Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results in accordance with Komesha TB  targets identified in the work plan and performance monitoring plan;
Participate in development of the annual work plan, program monitoring and  evaluation including development of tools, and use of data to inform program planning;
To comprehensively represent the Komesha TB at consultative meetings with County,  Sub County governments, private health care providers, Faith based providers and  other key stakeholders including Technical Working Groups, progress review meetings  within the region;
Provide technical support to ensure quality programmatic implementation of the  Komesha TB project activities in assigned counties and utilize project data to prioritize  interventions and for continuous quality improvement;
Develop capacity of County/Sub County teams, diocesan health coordinators, facility  and community teams to implement, monitor and report on grants awarded through  provision of technical advice and mentorship;
Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships within the region;
Participate in preparation and review of progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project reports as per KCCB and USAID Kenya requirements;
Ensure project expenses including procurements are reasonable, allocable and prudent and spent in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, and support annual auditing procedures within assigned counties;
Participate in documentation of lessons learnt and best practices during Komesha TB Program implementation;
Ensure adherence to KCCB policies, guidelines and values;
Participate as requested by the Program Manager, in relevant external committees, partnerships and county TWGs;
Carry out any other essential tasks related to Komesha TB and General Secretariat’s  goals that may reasonably be assigned.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Bachelors degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Public Health or a related field.
Masters’ in Public Health is an added advantage
>5 years of relevant professional and progressive experience in managing clinical programs preferably a TB/HIV program;
Proven record of excellent management, leadership and decision-making skills;
Hands on experience in project coordination, monitoring, reporting and documentation;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with County Governments of Kenya officials, USAID, faith sector institutions, donors, NGOs, private sector groups  and cooperating agencies;
Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations and experience in managing USAID funded programs;
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills;
Detail oriented, ability to work under minimal supervision
Highest level of professionalism and integrity 
Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church more

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will be responsible for ensuring Komesha TB program activities are fully implemented through provision of TB technical support and mentorship within assigned counties in accordance with KCCB rules/regulations and USAID requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Project activities in the assigned counties;
Maintain a strong... collaborative working relationship with the Ministry of Health, County / Sub County Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program, County/ Sub County  Health Management Teams, FBOs among other key stakeholders while ensuring  County / Sub County activities and program targets are closely monitored;
Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results in accordance with Komesha TB  targets identified in the work plan and performance monitoring plan;
Participate in development of the annual work plan, program monitoring and  evaluation including development of tools, and use of data to inform program planning;
To comprehensively represent the Komesha TB at consultative meetings with County,  Sub County governments, private health care providers, Faith based providers and  other key stakeholders including Technical Working Groups, progress review meetings  within the region;
Provide technical support to ensure quality programmatic implementation of the  Komesha TB project activities in assigned counties and utilize project data to prioritize  interventions and for continuous quality improvement;
Develop capacity of County/Sub County teams, diocesan health coordinators, facility  and community teams to implement, monitor and report on grants awarded through  provision of technical advice and mentorship;
Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships within the region;
Participate in preparation and review of progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project reports as per KCCB and USAID Kenya requirements;
Ensure project expenses including procurements are reasonable, allocable and prudent and spent in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, and support annual auditing procedures within assigned counties;
Participate in documentation of lessons learnt and best practices during Komesha TB Program implementation;
Ensure adherence to KCCB policies, guidelines and values;
Participate as requested by the Program Manager, in relevant external committees, partnerships and county TWGs;
Carry out any other essential tasks related to Komesha TB and General Secretariat’s  goals that may reasonably be assigned.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Bachelors degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Public Health or a related field.
Masters’ in Public Health is an added advantage
>5 years of relevant professional and progressive experience in managing clinical programs preferably a TB/HIV program;
Proven record of excellent management, leadership and decision-making skills;
Hands on experience in project coordination, monitoring, reporting and documentation;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with County Governments of Kenya officials, USAID, faith sector institutions, donors, NGOs, private sector groups  and cooperating agencies;
Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations and experience in managing USAID funded programs;
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills;
Detail oriented, ability to work under minimal supervision
Highest level of professionalism and integrity 
Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church more

JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Komesha TB Program activities including technical, financial, administrative management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, quality assurance, impact assessment and cost-effectiveness analysis of the program. As a senior member of KCCBTB leadership, s/he will oversee... all components of the project to ensure that the project achieves designated results.
Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, strategic and technical direction towards achievement of Komesha TB Program objectives, including staff and program activity supervision;
Maintain a collaborative relationship with MOH and USAID, while ensuring activities  and program targets are closely monitored;
Foster a strong collaborative working relationship with the Ministry of Health, National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program and County Health Management  Teams among other key stakeholders;
Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results in accordance with the targets identified in the work plan and performance monitoring plan;
Ensure overall technical excellence/quality and provide guidance in the development  and dissemination of all Program deliverables (technical assistance, technical reports,  training curricula) in accordance with USAID Kenya and MOH requirements;
Foster accountability for ensuring all project deliverables are in line with national and  international guidelines and expectations;
Manage quality, timely reporting to USAID through the monthly, quarterly and annual  reports;
Lead the development of the annual work plan and monitoring, evaluation and learning  plan;
Participate in program monitoring and evaluation including development of tools; and  use of data to inform program planning;
Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed  to improve goal achievement;
Ensure and supervise regular financial reporting while closely monitoring project  expenditure;
Ensure project expenses including procurements are reasonable, allocable and  prudent and spent in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, and support  annual auditing procedures;
Ensure high-quality technical capacity of staff and providing technical assistance  backstopping when required.
Facilitate and encourage professional development initiatives among staff;
Ensure adherence to KCCB policies, guidelines and values by staff under His/Her supervision;
Provide leadership in the review of project clinical outcomes and utilize project data to prioritize interventions and for continuous quality improvement;
Participating, as requested by the Program Director, in relevant external committees,  partnerships and TWGs;
Carry out any other essential tasks related to Komesha TB and General Secretariat’s  goals that may reasonably be assigned

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.Ch. B);
Master’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Administration, International Health or a related field.
>8 years of relevant professional and progressive experience in managing large clinical programs preferably a TB/HIV program;
Proven record of excellent management, leadership and decision-making skills;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, USAID, faith sector institutions, donors, NGOs, private sector groups and cooperating agencies;
Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations and experience managing  USAID funded programs;
Demonstrated knowledge and capacity to foster the development of a common vision;
Good communication and excellent inter-personal skills
A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and confident at dealing with people at all levels and different backgrounds
Highest level of professionalism and integrity 
Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church more

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Oversee Program Management by leading on the design, strategy, program development and implementation in light of sound management practices and KCCB’s policies;
Partnership Development, Management, Growing and Maintenance;
Develop Monitoring and Evaluation framework and key performance indicators and ensure its implementation;
Mobilize Resources for the implementation of... identified and approved programs;
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate Department’s annual budgets and forecasting in furtherance of CJPD’s Projects implementation;
Execute People Management within Department ,KCCB- General Secretariat, Dioceses,Institutions and beyond;
Ensure continuous and timeliness communication within and without the Department; and
Any other responsibility as assigned by the National Executive Secretary for the Commission for Promoting of Integral Human Development and the General Secretary.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Political Science/Sociology/Project Management or equivalent;
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences;
Ten years’ Minimum experience in Donor/Sponsor programs( both local and international) implementation in matters of Justice and Peace with at least five (5) years serving in Senior Management position;
Proposal writing and resource mobilization skills;
Leadership and Management courses;
Good Donor and Partner Relations

Soft skills:

Interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership skills
Excellent understanding of the Social Teaching and Values of the Catholic Church
Analytical and conceptual skills
Management and Administration skills
Excellent report writing skills
Integrity with high degree of stewardship of resources
Ms Word, Ms Exel and Ms Power Point skills;
Ability to organize and manage Justice and Peace Stakeholders’ Focus Groups to meet identified immediate, mid and long term Objectives resulting to significant impact;
Ability to work under minimal supervision,fast paced environment and for long hours;
Ability to work under pressure;
Embrace technology in the day to day operations;
Readiness to travel locally and sometimes internationally as duty call for;
Diploma in any Justice & Peace course will be an advantage

How to apply:

Applications for the position of Head of Department, Catholic Justice and Peace Department should be submitted through email address ; hodcjpd@catholicchurch.or.ke more

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Drawing Annual Work/Activity Plans and Log frames for the project he/she is in charge of.
Custodian and overseer of project annual plans and other project documentation.
Undertaking project implementation site support supervision visits as scheduled and generating progress implementation reports.
Analyze diocesan project data reports, develop and present quality and timely... reports to donors and other stakeholders.
Ensure proper utilization of project and organizational funds.
Participate in Education proposal writing processes including concept writing, budgeting and work plans creation.
Coordination of the Catholic TVET Network to enhance the TVET institutions capacity and operations in the TVET sector through organized workshops.
Collaborating with the members of staff in the Commission to ensure that all project components of are implemented in compliance with KCCB-General Secretariat policies.
Participate in organizing of National, Arch/Diocesan Education related meetings.
Should be ready to give support to any other project implemented by the Commission and or any other related duty assigned 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences from a recognized university with a bias in TVET.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management role.
Good writing and verbal communication skills.
Good program leadership and communication skills.
Innovative and self-driven.
Good organizational and reporting skills.
Ability to communicate and interact at all levels both internally & external organization.
Flexible, professional with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with demanding deadlines.

How to apply:
ALL applications for the position of Project Officer, TVET should be submitted through email address; potvet@catholicchurch.or.ke more

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Strategic Management of the Commission for Education and Religious Education by ensuring vertical and horizontal integration;
Sourcing Funding –Drafting of Programmes and Projects Proposals, source funds for approved  Programmes and Projects and develop initiatives to facilitate KCCB’s policy advocacy and influence on National thinking on pressing issues in the Commission’s... focus areas;
Policy implementation-draft work plans, facilitate training to targeted groups ,develop and sustain strong networks of Diocesan Coordinators and other significant stakeholders, facilitate optimal staff performance;
Preparing, presenting and submitting reports as required by different and significant stakeholders including maintaining a comprehensive database on advocacy services and appropriate technical information pertaining to the Commission;
Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of cross-cutting teams, their purpose and the position’s role;
Preparing, presenting and submitting quarterly reports to external stakeholders and  the General Secretary and Annual Status Reports for Strategic Planning;
Ensure Revenue/Profitability Impact by putting in place processes and controls to control expenses, adhere to the budget lines and where necessary save resources;
Initiate, grow and sustain excellent external relations with Education and Religious Education Experts/Consultants, Donors and Government Officials;

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Business Management/Education Management from a reputable University;
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a reputable University;
Attended leadership and Management courses lasting at least two weeks each;
Teaching experience of twenty years in Public High Schools with twenty years at the position of Senior Principal/Chief Principal in a Provincial / National School(s);
In the know of the various legislations and Policies governing the Education Sector and other related Sectors in Kenya.
Awarded for outstanding performance in the Education Sector with the last five (5) years;
Demonstrate excellent, leadership, Management, Communication, Negotiation and Personal skills;
Organized and managed an Educational Sector Stakeholders’ Focus Group to meet its identified mid and long Objectives resulting to significant impact to its target group(s);
Ability to work under minimal supervision, stressful environment and for long hours;
Embrace technology in the day to day operations;
Readiness to travel locally and internationally as duty call for;
Diploma in any Management course will be an advantage

How to apply:
Applications for the position of Head of Department, Catholic Justice and Peace Department should be submitted through email address ; hodcjpd@catholicchurch.or.ke more

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to planning, development and execution of strategy as a member of KCCB-Catholic Secretariat senior management team
Conceptualize formulate and implement initiatives for expressing the identity, philosophy and mission of KCCB, through the Commission’s goals, within established policies
Facilitate National-level coordination of Development and Social... Services Commission’s policies and approaches for the Diocesan-level services of the Commission
Manage donor-funded projects of the Development and Social Services Commission being implemented in the respective Dioceses
Develop Programme & Project Proposals and source funds for approved programmes of the Commission
Develop initiatives to facilitate KCCB’s policy advocacy and influence on national thinking on pressing issues in the Commission’s focus areas
Prepare reports and operational plans for review and approval by Commission’s Executive Committee and plenary assembly
Develop and run relevant Training Workshops, targeted to appropriate personnel of the respective Dioceses and Church institutions with the aim of enhancing their capacity
Develop and sustain a strong Network of the Diocesan Coordinators and of the Diocesan Senior Technical Personnel of the Commission, by facilitating their meeting together, periodically for the purpose of joint deliberations, mutual exchanges of ideas, collective learning and internal policy harmonization within KCCB
Facilitate optimum staff performance for consistently high organizational output in the Commission through effective supervision, objective staff appraisal, ongoing staff development and by promoting team spirit and a sense of family among the staff
Ensure timely preparation and submission of technical reports to external stakeholders in compliance with expected reporting requirements
Sustain and strengthen relationship of KCCB with Commission-related external bodies by facilitating collaboration, networking and linkages, pursuant to the Commission’s goals
Maintain a comprehensive database on the various aspects of the Commission’s focus areas for purpose of advisory services to the different stakeholders of KCCB, and, in particular,
Participate in regional and international Caritas Technical Working Groups as a representative of Kenya and KCCB.
To perform any other work as may be assigned by Bishop or General Secretary
To put in place processes and controls to ensure that all administrative expenses and put with budget

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

A Master’s Degree in Management
Managerial/Administration skills
MS word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint skills
Minimum 8 years working experience in humanitarian, social development or livelihood.
Good knowledge of technical, competency & strategic skills
Good interpersonal & communication Skills
Good leadership skills
Good understanding of the Catholic Church values
Good analytical skills
Excellent report writing skills
Integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources more