mothers2mothers (m2m) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Cape Town, SA, dedicated to providing education and support to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV, and preventing mother-to-child transmission.
m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, adherence to PMTCT interventions and uptake of services to protect maternal, infant as well as family health.
m2m currently operates in 7 countries in Africa and receives funding from a diverse set of funders.
For further information, please visit www.m2m.org
Regional Manager
Mombasa, Kenya
Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the m2m PMTCT care and support program at various sites located in the Coast Province of Kenya.
The incumbent will also be responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the various sites and Mentor Mother site staff.
Based in Mombasa, the position will require extensive travel throughout the region.
Key performance areas:
m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, adherence to PMTCT interventions and uptake of services to protect maternal, infant as well as family health.
m2m currently operates in 7 countries in Africa and receives funding from a diverse set of funders.
For further information, please visit www.m2m.org
Regional Manager
Mombasa, Kenya
Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the m2m PMTCT care and support program at various sites located in the Coast Province of Kenya.
The incumbent will also be responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the various sites and Mentor Mother site staff.
Based in Mombasa, the position will require extensive travel throughout the region.
Key performance areas:
- collaborate with Program Manager in developing work plans for region
- assist in the recruitment, training and orientation of site staff
- conduct regular site supervisory visits through routine travel across the region to ensure quality program implementation
- ensure routine collection, reporting and analysis of regional data
- promote the benefits of integrating the m2m program within the existing PMTCT services
- in collaboration with Site Coordinators, take the lead in developing program field budgets, and monitor and report expenditures
- conduct regular meetings with Site Coordinators to provide technical and administrative support
- undertake performance appraisals for site staff, facilitate and evaluate individual training needs, and staff development
- liaise with MOH at district and facility levels, also forming strong relationships with partner organisations and local communities, and represent m2m at the provincial level as appropriate
- participate in the m2m Kenya management team, reflect on program progress and make recommendations for improvement
- perform any other duties assigned by the Program Manager.
Qualifications & experience required:
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Public Health or Nursing Sciences
- minimum of 5 years' experience in health, community work and PMTCT service delivery including 3 years' at middle level program management.
Competencies required:
- good working knowledge of relevant PMTCT protocols and policies
- strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills
- experience with training and M & E essential
- computer literacy
- excellent time management, reporting and writing skills.
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to the mothersZmothers Human Resource Department via e-mail: rmcoast @ m2m.org
Accounts & Administration Manager
Nairobi, Kenya
The incumbent to this role will report to the Country Representative and be required to oversee the implementation and monitoring of sound financial systems and administrative management of m2m Kenya.
Working closely with the Country Representative and Program Manager, the focus of the successful candidate will be to meet the needs of the project in mis regard, both during startup and expansion in subsequent years.
Key performance areas:
Accounts & Administration Manager
Nairobi, Kenya
The incumbent to this role will report to the Country Representative and be required to oversee the implementation and monitoring of sound financial systems and administrative management of m2m Kenya.
Working closely with the Country Representative and Program Manager, the focus of the successful candidate will be to meet the needs of the project in mis regard, both during startup and expansion in subsequent years.
Key performance areas:
- establish financial schedules and systems of data collection
- manage local expenditures and safeguard the program's assets
- prepare and submit cash forecasts, expenditure reports, annual budgets, and financial reports
- ensure m2m compliance with national, organisational and donor regulations
- establish and/or adapt policies to govern key admin and financial functions
- conduct site visits as needed to monitor field financial processes
- facilitate the implementation and management of HR policies and procedures
- supply revised information on Kenyan labour legislation, employee taxation and legislative benefits to HR at m2m Head Office as it becomes available
- perform basic payroll and HR administrative duties
- implement and monitor office management and travel procedures
- implement and manage documentation systems to support personnel, procurement, and financial processes
- communicate and work closely with the Country Representative, Program Manager, and m2m Head Office in Cape Town, South Africa
- perform other related activities as necessary to support the functioning of m2m Kenya.
Qualifications & experience required:
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance with a Chartered Accountancy qualification an advantage
- minimum 5 years' accounting experience
- USG-funded financial management experience a distinct advantage
- good working knowledge and experience in using accounting software (preferably Serenic) and MS Office.
Competencies required:
- skills in the area of financial management and internal audit
- ability to manage and implement financial management processes and procedures, as well as adapt them to meet local needs
- financial acumen, strong conceptual abilities and business sense
- excellent administration, communication and management skills
- strong planning and organising skills
- willingness to travel in order to support program implementation.
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to the mothers2mothers Human Resource Department via e-mail: aamkenya @ m2m.org
Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to the Country Representative, the successful candidate will be required to coordinate all the M & E activities for m2m Kenya, with the aims of measuring program performance, improving quality of care, and reporting program activities to m2m donors.
As with all m2m Kenya management staff, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with local partners including the MOH to achieve optimal program results.
Key performance areas:
Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to the Country Representative, the successful candidate will be required to coordinate all the M & E activities for m2m Kenya, with the aims of measuring program performance, improving quality of care, and reporting program activities to m2m donors.
As with all m2m Kenya management staff, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with local partners including the MOH to achieve optimal program results.
Key performance areas:
- work in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to implement the m2m monitoring and evaluation plan for Kenya
- supervise the implementation of all M & E activities, including site level data collection, timely reporting, interpretation, and analysis
- encourage the routine utilisation of m2m program data at all levels, and support program adaptations as indicated
- manage the m2m program database in Kenya, including data entry, report production as requested, and routine reporting to m2m Head Office as required
- provide training and capacity building to partner organizations (e.g. CMMB) and m2m management and field staff on M & E topics
- provide training to ni2m management and field staff on M & E topics
- participate in the implementation and evaluation of pilot projects, where appropriate
- support documentation of lessons learned, reporting, and presentation at appropriate regional and international forums
- assist with program reporting and additional management activities at the request of the Country Representative
- communicate and work closely with the program team, CR and m2m M&E Manager in Head Office in Cape Town, South Africa
Qualifications & experience required:
- a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (in Epidemiology. Biostatistics, Public Health etc.) with Masters degree an advantage '4-5 years' experience in research/program monitoring and evaluation
- experience in the implementation and management of health M&E systems; experience in HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, or MCH preferred
- experience training others on M & E systems (data collection, interpretation, analysis)
- computer skills and experience using MS Excel, Outlook and Access
- knowledge of SPSS, STATA, SAS an advantage.
Competencies required:
- willingness to travel to support program activities.
Successful candidates for the above positions must possess dynamism and creativity with fluency in English and Kiswahili (essential).
A valid driver's licence and own transport will be beneficial to the role each incumbent will assume.
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m's remuneration policies.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us by 31 January 2010, please consider your application unsuccessful. mothers2mothers is ah equal opportunity employer.
We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and women.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 04 January 2010.
