Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF) Job Opportunities

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Position Summary:

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to recruit the following positions for the Kenya Program.

Quality Improvement/ Assurance Program Officer (Nairobi Based)

Summary:

The Quality Improvement officer is responsible for the overall strategy, management and content of quality and performance improvement in all areas of HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and care, and related topics for health care workers in the assigned Programs.

The Quality Improvement officer collaborates closely with the Technical Director and other Technical Advisers at EGPAF to ensure overall program integrity and to assist with the reporting and coordination of activities as required.

Responsibilities:
Act as QA/QI focal person for EGPAF Kenya programs and activities
Direct/oversee the use of Quality and Performance Improvement methodologies in improving the performance of service delivery providers and the quality of health services. This includes leadership in design and application of quality improvement approaches to service delivery and training to ensure quality services and achievement of project goals.
Develop technical capacity and transfer of technical expertise in Quality Improvement to project staff and relevant partners
Implements and documents the experiences related to use of appropriate approaches to involve the community in identifying and addressing perceptions and priorities related to HIV, MCH, and TB to improve health behaviour and utilization of facility-based services, and to develop more effective links between the community and health facilities.
Participates in the documentation and sharing of best practices and stories of human interest related to the project's activities.
Plan and manage the budgets related to Quality Assurance
Prepares periodic project reports related to training and quality/performance improvement intervention at district level for onward transmission to the senior project management team.
Provides leadership in the development of a Quality Improvement Team that reviews the QI activities periodically and ensures coordinated implementation and integration

Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related health field with a Masters in Public Health
Relevant training in Quality assurance/quality improvement of health services.
Demonstrated experience in development and improvement of programs addressing management capacity, quality improvement and sustainability of health care programs.
Demonstrated experience training health care providers in HIV and AIDS, and TB clinical skills.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience in leading teams to successful outcomes.
Familiarity with national and international guidelines and best practices as they relate to the technical areas.
Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate programs or projects.
Familiarity with the intricacies and nuances of the Ministry of health service delivery system and hands-on experience in Kenyan health facilities.
Experience working with international organizations and donors in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Swahili, including the capacity to prepare and deliver formal presentations on programs and results.
Able to demonstrate high analytic skill.
Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other technical professionals, experts, and national staff from the public sector and NGO/CBO organizations.
Willing to travel frequently to various project sites in Kenya

Finance and Administration Officer, Kakamega

Position Summary:

The Finance/Administration Officer shall administer the finance and administration tasks of EGPAF Kakamega Field office by providing accounting and administrative support and in addition, implement administrative procedures to ensure cost effective and timely
management of finance and administrative issues

Responsibilities:
Management of field office financial records, cash t advances and field office monthly financial reports
Ensure that field office is provided with the administrative support required for its operation
Ensure compliance with all license and statutory regulatory requirements are up to date
Manage Field Office Procurements
Inventory control for Field Office and supported health facilities

Job Requirements:
Higher Diploma in Business Administration or an equivalent. University degree is an added advantage
CPA II or an equivalent
High level of computer literacy
Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
Minimum 3 years relevant experience preferably in a donor funded agencies and knowledge and experience of USAID rules and regulations.
Proficient in QuickBooks Accounting software
Honest and dependable

Finance Assistant (Nairobi Based)

Position Summary

The Finance Assistant will perform a variety of accounting and finance duties to facilitate preparation of financial reports and liaise with the country office accounting team to maintain an efficient, accurate and compliant finance and accounting function.

Requirements
Knowledge of ledger entries, banking procedures, financial filing systems
Ability to handle, cashbook and accounts up to balance sheet level
Excellent mathematical and accounting ability
Good verbal and interpersonal skills
Honest and dependable.
CPA II or equivalent
A University Degree will be an added advantage
Computer Training particularly, Microsoft word, Excel required
Proficient in QuickBooks accounting software
2 years experience in accounts work.
Experience in NGO accounting & exposure to USAID and other major donors, (Their financial regulations /reporting requirements) preferred.

Program Assistant (Nairobi Based)

Summary:

The Programme Assistant will provide the full range of administrative and programme support.

She/he will be responsible for office management and assist in the implementation of the project activities.

Responsibilities
Receive, record and process all incoming correspondence and ensure appropriate and timely flow of information
Respond to the day- to-day queries by phone, e-mail and visits from various stakeholders
Coordinate the logistics for various program meetings, conferences and other project activities
Maintain records of project progress
Assist in writing project proposals and reports
Maintain and regularly update files and databases on the project activities

Requirements:
Experience in project support and report writing
Experience in project budgeting, accounting and financial/grant reporting
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
Ability to multitask and to deliver under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Committed to work and able to exercise flexibility in work schedule
Strong organizational skills, attention to details and ability to prioritize work
Strong team player with excellent people management skills
Excellent computer skills in MS Office applications
Possess high professional integrity.
Minimum of bachelor's degree
Have,at least 3 years experience in programme or administrative work for NGO or development agency.
Experience in USG funded projects preferred.
Qualified candidates should send application letters and recent curriculum vitae by e-mail before the closing date to: kenyarecruitment @ pedaids.org

Please indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: Friday 11th January, 2010

EGPAF's work in Kenya is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and GlaxoSmithKline Positive Action Program.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation