Family Health International Kenya Job

Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in family health and HIV/AIDS prevention and care.

We are seeking qualified candidates for:

TECHNICAL ADVISOR, PREVENTION
APHIA II, COAST
REF NO. FHI-TA-A2C

Position Summary:
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation of prevention programs in the Coast

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide technical direction to implementing partners and other agencies in the implementation of HIV/AIDS/ RH/TB/Malaria prevention program.
2. Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS/RH/TB/Malaria prevention program.
3. Prepare annual workplans, budgets and reports for the prevention program.
4. Monitor the achievements of set targets for prevention program.
5. Establish and maintain good working relationships with the government and other bodies in communications strategy and programs
   
6. Maintain smooth regular information flow with the government and FHI technical staff on technical issues.

REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent managerial, administrative and leadership skills.
2. Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS/ RH/Malaria/TB.
3. Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
4. Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.
5. Ability to mange projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
6. Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative.
7. Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed.
8. Experience in working with multi-cultural communities is an added advantage.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A basic degree in Social Science or Public Health, with at least 10 years experience in HIV/AIDS program management or experience in HIV/AIDS/RH program management experience.
FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements via email to: Kenya-hr @ fhi.org or mail to:

Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 38835-00623
NAIROBI, KENYA

to be received not later than 14th January 2009.

Kindly note that only short listed persons will be contacted.

Handwritten applications will be disqualified.

Please quote the Ref No. provided on the subject line while sending your application.

No phone calls please!

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