Job Description
Location: Kajiado
Employment Period: 1 year
Employee Category: Fixed Term Contract
Key Responsibilities
Conduct a capacity needs assessment of trainees and communicate findings to the
supervisor
Develop a capacity development plan and ensure its timely implementation.
Work with Kajiado county officers to prepare and conduct all of trainings
Effectively manage all budget items related to trainings and capacity buildings to
ensure spending is timely and in accordance with donor requirements.
Work closely with MNH Project team and Kajiado Ministry of Health to develop and
review appropriate training materials, guidance, and procedures for health workers
Maintain clear records and data on all trainings and capacity building activities
Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders
Lead on impact measurement and reporting related with capacity buildings
Active participation in implementation of project activities as needed
Prepare activity and training reports for review by a senior officer and submission to
the Program director for approval.
Conduct all of Outreach activities (for hard to reach area) and Data Quality
Assessments
Undertake any other task as may be assigned by immediate supervisor
Required skills & Qualifications
Master's degree in public health or bachelor’s degree in nursing, or public health
registered with the relevant governing body
At least 3-years working experience in maternal and newborn care project
Experience in establishment and operation of community health committees
Experience with maternal and newborn health policy/guideline development and
training.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members
Proven ability to design, and provide facilitation to maternal and newborn health
projects, particularly community level projects.
Proven ability to engage in and manage teams with host community counterparts
including Community Health Promoters (CHPs).
Proven ability to write concept notes, technical proposals and manage responses to
tenders is preferred.
Proven ability to work with projects, organizations, and external stakeholders,
including development partners, in-country government organizations.
Fluency in written and oral English; proficiency in Maasai language preferred
Language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of another UN official language is a plus