AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $ 55 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org.
We are seeking to fill the post of Training Coordinator (Ref: - CHR/09/03-08) based at AMREF Headquarters.
Based in Nairobi, and reporting to the Technical Specialist-Training, the Training Coordinator will provide managerial and technical expertise in AMREF training programme and specifically coordinate the Diploma in Community Health (DCH) and the Masters in Public Health (MPH) courses.
Specific areas of responsibility will include:
- Acting as the liaison between the Directorate of Capacity Building(AMREF) and Moi University as well as the link between AMREF and its DCH and MPH partners e.g. Moi University
- Ensuring student adherence to the minimum requirements for admission into AMREF/Moi University diploma in community health (DCH) and master’s in public health (MPH)training programme;
- Developing DCH and MPH work plans and budgets;
- Ensuring the relevance, timely and accurate delivery of the DCH and MPH training curricula;
- Teaching DCH and MPH students in Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Epidemiology modules;
- Facilitating the planning and implementation of field work for the DCH and MPH students;
- Providing administration for DCH and MPH examinations
- Identifying training needs and gaps and respond accordingly through appropriate training pathways
- Designing and conducting operations research in the area of training and capacity building;
- Developing fundraising proposals, identify potential sources of funding and implement approved/funded proposals;
- Preparing both technical and management training reports to a variety of audience, including management, donors and partners
- Networking through professional bodies and share experiences and lessons learnt in DCH and MPH
- Marketing the AMREF Post Basic Training programme to prospective clients and donors; and
- Documenting best practices in training in public health.
The ideal applicant should have a Masters degree in public health with specialization in Epidemiology and/or biostatistics; at least 7 years demonstratable experience in designing and conducting research, with proven skills in quantitative and qualitative methods of research. Training skills and work experience in monitoring & evaluation, health systems research, health service management are important aspects of this post in addition to marketing and
consultancy skills.
The incumbent must be creative and innovation in the area of specialization with training skills
and experience in use of SPSS and EPI Info with a record of publications in public health; excellent interpersonal and people management skills are essential.
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please quote above reference number and send your details including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to
The Director of Human Resources, AMREF Headquarters by email to jobs @ amref.org. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by 20 March 2009.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
