Fred Hollows Foundation Project Officer Jobs in Kenya
Purpose of the Role:
The project officer will provide project implementation and operations support for the SMEHF project and other health financing initiatives towards enhancing the capacity of the public health systems to sustainably deliver and increase the use of affordable self-sustaining models of eye health services, especially for women, girls, the poor and rural populations.
Part of the spectrum of health financing functions is to contribute to achieving universal health coverage through public investment in Eye Health,
including increasing financial protection and expanding equitable population coverage. As the Project Officer, you will provide technical assistance to ensure that national policies and procedures for public health financing are integrated at all levels of the health system.
The ideal candidate should have a proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve project goals. You will also be self-driven and able to work within a team.
Key Responsibilities
Support the implementation of approved Projects in accordance with agreed Project Implementation Plans, work plans and annual budgets.
Support the Project Coordinator Health Financing and Program Manager in ensuring that program activities are timely planned, implemented, monitored, and reported through submission of timely quality quarterly reports.
Report on any developments that might necessitate deviation from planned activities and ensure that the Program Manager and relevant team members are made aware of relevant meetings, forums etc. taking place in the counties.
Identify and build partners’ capacity and support partners with timely implementation and reporting of activities as per the work
plan.
Work with the Project Coordinator, Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and Policy and Advocacy advisor to strengthen the quality and health financing initiatives including data governance at the county level.
Support Partners prepare annual financial budgets, plan and monitor monthly/quarterly expenditure against budgets and ensure submission of timely accurate monthly and quarterly financial returns, and utilization of project assets and resources as per The Fred Hollows Foundation’s policy.
Support the project coordinator in organizing and monitoring The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya (FHFK) and other joint engagements with the County health teams, relevant County departments and other partners.
Support FHFK communication and fundraising initiatives through identification and sharing of compelling beneficiary stories and case
studies. Ensure branding per FHF guidelines.
Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Minimum of 3 years working experience with reputable NGO’s
Knowledge of project design, project management, budget development and monitoring
Experience in community-based public health programming.
Experience in working in the space of Health Systems Strengthening.
Previous hands-on experience in project implementation and working through partners.
Application of project design, project management, budget development and monitoring.
Support and coordination of successful health projects and development of effective & efficient implementation systems.
Proven ability to influence and work with government partners/stakeholders
Our Capabilities:
As a member of The Foundation Family you will:
Live by the values of The Foundation and
support The Foundation’s culture,
performance and brand.
Adhere to all The Foundation’s policies and procedures.
Strengthen the health, safety and well-being of all/look out for the well-being.
Lead, collaborate and contribute in all interactions.
Essential Experience:
Minimum of 3 years significant experience in
public health programming, project management, health economics/health financing or related programs in the context of low resource settings.
Technical knowledge of universal health
coverage, financial protection, and relevant health systems areas in a reputable NGO.
Substantial understanding of economic policies, HSS structures with proven experience interacting with governments, non-governmental organizations, donors and/or the private sector including excellent diplomacy and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
Skills:
Technical areas: strengthening public health
service delivery programs, partner technical
Support and capacity building, advocacy, health systems performance.
Experience with a mix of practical technical skills necessary for strengthening health systems at the county, national, and community levels around health financing.
Excellent knowledge of national/county/communitylevel issues impacting health systems
Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain
productive working relationships with a wide
network of partners and stakeholders.
Superior presentation skills (both written and oral) and ability to communicate technical materials to a mix of audiences and for differing purposes using print, electronic, and presentation media.
Maturity, High degree of integrity and
professionalism.
Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.
Conceptual, analytical and presentation skills.
Desirable Experience:
Experience in international development & not-for profit sector.
Experience in project design and implementation.
Experience in health financing programming.
Experience in driving advocacy initiatives and
influencing government systems.
Experience in report writing, project documentation and donor compliance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, project management, Social Sciences, International Development, health economics or related fields
Master’s degree will be added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Fred Hollows Foundation Project Officer Jobs in Kenya
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