Technical Officer- REACH Malaria- Kenya at PATH

Job Description

Technical Officer- REACH Malaria- Kenya at PATH

Responsibilities:

• Lead program coordination and implementation at county, sub-County and Community level.
• Participate in development and implementation of work plan and budget.
• Implement and monitor work plans, budgets, and reporting.
• Coordinate technical assistance for program implementation.
• Assist the Malaria Technical Advisor in the design implementation, monitoring, and assessment of activities.
• Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services.
• Work with REACH and PATH consultants to implement training, services, and programs.
• Maintain partnerships on behalf of REACH with Ministry of Health (MOH), donors, and other partners.
• Support documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience required. Some work experience in malaria prevention or control preferred.
• Registered Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse; Possess strong clinical and training skills, particularly in the areas of Malaria.
• Experience working with MoH personnel and good knowledge of health systems and programs.
• A demonstrated track record of providing mentorship and supervision for strengthening healthcare services; training in quality improvement approaches; Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to facilitate program implementation.
• Computer skills including demonstrated hands-on-experience with MS Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Knowledge: (functional or technical):

• Basic understanding of malaria and health related issues, with a national focus is necessary.
• Excellent understanding of USAID programs.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of civil society organizations/ NGOs/CBOs capacity assessment and building is an added value.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge, skills and attitude and communicate with and train others.  

Technical Officer- REACH Malaria- Kenya at PATH