IntraHealth International Project Director, Training Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager and Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya

IntraHealth International believes in a world where all people have an equal opportunity for health and well being.

We have served the public health needs of developing countries for almost 30 years.

We have worked in more than 50 countries, with the support of the US government, foundations, corporations and individuals.

IntraHealth International supports health workers to succeed, improve policies and systems for a strong workforce, and extend health services to meet communities' needs.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest from potential candidates interested in prospective USAID-funded project in for the following positions:

Project Director

Ref/PD/12/2011

The Project Director will be responsible for overall leadership and management of a national health training support project in Kenya, providing strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the entire project, in coordination with the senior technical leaders.

S/he will work closely with staff and collaborate with donors, implementers and local counterparts to ensure alignment and integration of the program with the government of Kenya strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters in International Health, social sciences, Health or management related discipline
• At least 10 years professional experience, which will include broad based knowledge of education/health training with proven customer-service (client-focused) management skills.
• Experience of managing large-scale capacity building or training programs in a development context.
• Proven ability to work within budgets and financial reports in an accurate and timely fashion with ability to develop and work within approved work-plans.
• Demonstrated experience to direct and manage a team, work with partners, USAID, and the headquarters staff.
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Training Technical Advisor 

Ref/TTA/12/2011 

The Training Technical Advisor will provide overall technical excellence, guidance and program development project work in Kenya, assisting the Project Director in developing and implementing work plans in coordination with USAID.

S/he will reports to the Project Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• A masters degree in medical education, organizational development, or a health discipline involving training.
• Minimum of six (6) years professional experience in managing complex education/training or workforce development activities, involving coordination with multiple government, donor, and implementing partners.
• Experience managing complex health training programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated capabilities in assessing training needs, designing training programs, and supporting the development of education/training systems, preferably in a development or capacity building context.
• Experience working with USAID, and strong familiarity with PEPFAR and other USC initiatives.
• Ability to build networks, influence with effective listening, strong communication, persuasion, negotiation, and other skills to ensure a positive approach.
• Prefer candidate with organizational development/institutional capacity building experience.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point.

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager 

Ref/MEM/12/2011

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will develop project quantitative and qualitative indicators and tools, facilitate development and implementation of the Project's annual M&E performance monitoring plan, budget, and country monitoring plans; contribute to Project work planning, reporting, and results presentations; and liaise with USAID/W to ensure proper alignment with the Project's global leadership agenda and compliance with policies and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, demographics, business administration or a related technical field.
• Minimum four (4) years working experience in monitoring, designing, and implementing programs in health, education or training for workforce development.
• Familiarity and experience with USAID/PEPFAR reporting regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrate applied skills in designing and implementing M&E activities and formative or operations research for workforce development or related programs.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and data management, as well as demonstrated analytical skills and experience in identifying and evaluating best practices and state-of-the-art approaches.
• Excellent writing and organization skills for reporting on program and study results with proficiency in statistical databases (e.g., SPSS, EPI-lnfo).
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.

Finance Manager 

Ref/FM/12/2011

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overall control and oversight in all financial aspects of the project.

S/he has responsibility for the creation and maintenance of project systems and reporting mechanisms related to accounting, financial budgeting and reporting in compliance with US government laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in finance or administration or related field. Professional qualification in CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in financial management.
• Extensive knowledge of US and Kenyan government laws and regulations with working knowledge of donor funded international organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain accounting and financial management systems and ability to build and review budgets.
• Prefer candidates with ability to train others in finance functions.
• Excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team based environment, supervise a professional team and ability to interact with a variety of technical, clinical and other specialists.
• Indepth knowledge in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
• Proficiency using online financial systems and databases with an international auditing firm experience

For more information and to apply: These positions are pending upon award by USAID. For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting IntraHealth's career page athttp://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application, including submitting your most recent CV/resume (3 page maximum and in Rich Text Format (RTF)) and Biodata form (found athttp://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers). 

Applications should be received by January 2,2012.

IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.