Merlin NGO Kenya Jobs.

Merlin NGO Kenya Jobs.
POSITION: Project Health Coordinator and Team Leader Rx and Care HIV/AIDS project.

PROGRAMMES: Merlin is an international organization whose overall objective is provide sustainable and lasting health solutions to needy communities as well as to respond quickly, effectively and efficiently health emergencies worldwide. Currently Merlin runs community IECBCC Malaria programs under the MIP/MCP- USAID, Global Fund and AED sponsorship, a five year HIV/AIDS/TB project underha consortium with Care Kenya, and several other smaller projects in the region.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Programme Coordinator (PC)
Main duties:
* Coordinate Merlin health Care Projects in Nyanza with aim of achieving the set project and organizational objectives.
* To the offer over all technical guidance to HIV/AIDS treatment and care services to the HIV/AIDS project.
* Planning and implementation of HIV/AIDS/TB treatment and care activities at MOMS and MOPHS facilities with close partnership with the Ministries staff and the consortium partners,
* Put in place mechanisms for promotion of adherence and reduce default and work closely with the TL Community support services
* Link up with Prevention and community Linkage technical lead to enhance appropriate links between PMTCT, HIV/AIDS/STIs/TB and FP/RH clinical services with other health and non-health activities
* Co-ordinate mentorship of facility staff of ensure adequacy of knowledge and technical skill in HIV/AIDS treatment and care , Malaria case management and other clinical interventions for efficient and effective services.
* Oversee and conduct training, mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers in the project districts
* Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of the comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB services and other health care interventions.
* Provide on-going supervision of HIV/AIDS/TB treatment and care Services,
* To supervise and offer technical guidance to program clinical team, [FOs and COs]
* Oversee the preparation and implementation of work plans for HIV/AIDS/TB treatment and care, Malaria and HTC as guided by the project activity line up and national guidelines.
* Link with the community services team lead to assure effective client follow up and referral system.
* Assist in the preparation of project budgets, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports
* Assist in program monitoring and evaluation.
* Liaise with the Ministries of Health staff to ensure full integration of HIV/AIDS services to all other service outlets ,
* Coordinate all health project activities in close association with the Project coordinator.
* Monitor and evaluate health activities in project areas in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator, local health authorities and other project staff and adapt interventions as necessary.
* Prepare project monthly, quarterly, mid-term and final reports for submission to Merlin head office as well as donors on a timely manner.
* Assist the Programme Coordinator, Country Health Director and the Country Director in designing new programmes including undertaking assessments, proposal and log-frame writing, and budget preparation.

Qualification and experience:
* Minimum qualification is a medical doctor,( MBchB)
* Must have over 5 years experience in experience in successful implementation of health programs, including planning, designing, supervising, and evaluating healthcare programs
* Management, training or clinical background in the area of reproductive health, Maternal and child health, malaria and HIV/AIDS
* Excellent knowledge of and experience in health systems strengthening and in quality of care and quality improvement principles and practices in health care programs
* Demonstrated excellent knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS, family planning and maternal health
* Excellent leadership and management skills
* Good organizational skills (i.e. multitasking, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
* Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written), instilling trust and confidence
* Team player with demonstrated ability to produce quality results
* Experience in working with multiple partners, donors and Ministries of Health systems and personnel
* Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office
* For the HIV/AIDS project programmatically reports to the Project team leader of the project
* Reports to the PC for administrative, policy, program support and project reports.

Personality traits, Skills and Competencies:
* Flexibility and relationship building skills.
* Ability to succesfuly work in a multi-cultral and diverse team
* Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
* Proven problem solving and organisational skills
* Excellent people management and capacity builidng skills to enable the motivation, encouragement, participation and development of team members

* Ability to reflect on from personal and programme performance and act upon lessons learnt.

The position.
* This is a senior position in the ranking of Merlin staff grades.
* Competitive remuneration will be awarded to the qualified candidate.

Appliying for the position.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please send your application letter, and attach you CVs and testimonials and copies of your certificates and send them to the address stated herein under.

Due to the urgency in filling this position applications will be reviewed as they come in but the advertisement remains open as long as the position is not filled.

The Human resources manager, Kenya-somalia,
E-mail kenya_somalia.hr.manager@merlin-eastafrica.org
and a copy to

The Nyanza Project Coordinator,
E-Mail kenya.nyanza.pc@merlin-eastafrica.org