FHI Jobs in Kenya

FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity, improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, ROADS in Nairobi, Kenya.

Deputy Director, ROADS
Nairobi Kenya
Ref: FHI-DD-ROADS
REQ ID: 1305

The post holder will manage programs with deputy functions in a large multi-country project in East, Central and Southern Africa. Works with the Project Director and Country teams to ensure continued high performance and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities.

Supports the Project Director in overseeing and promoting strategic planning and business development, with a focus on USG and non-USG funding sources in order to position FHI/ROADS as a leader in HIV and broader health programming along transport corridors in the ECSA region.

The incumbent will contribute in providing technical assistance through the review and/or writing of proposals, protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Contributes to resource development efforts: identify RD opportunities; leads or participates in proposal development process.

Ensure appropriate technical, programmatic, financial and resource development support to country programs.

Minimum Requirements:

* BS/BA and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience;
* or MS/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience;
* or PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
* Overseas field experience required.

* This is not an expatriate position. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.

FHI has a competitive compensation package.

Interested candidates may register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter or via email to: recruit@fhi.org and quote the Ref No. provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than August 6, 2010. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Nairobi based
Ref No. FHI-M&E-O-ROADS
Job Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer undertakes functions of supporting the coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities of the ROADS project, focusing specifically on MIS and database development and maintenance, data analysis, quality assurance, documentation and reporting

Key Responsibilities

* Provide technical assistance and maintain the project Management Information Systems (MIS)
* Offer technical support in database management to meet data requirements for FHI and partners
* Provide technical assistance in design and development and use of data collection tools
* Provide technical assistance in data synthesis, analysis and presentation for program improvement at different project levels and partners
* Build the capacity of project implementing agencies, country and site coordination offices in monitoring and evaluation
* Assist in the compilation of monthly, quarterly, annual and adhoc program data and reports;
* Participate in design and implementation of both qualitative and quantitative research with particular focus on tools development and statistical data analysis
* Review sub-awards for monitoring and evaluation
* Participate in development and implementation of quality assurance systems in the program
* Participate in operationalizing and updating the overall project PMP and country PMPs
* Participate in program monitoring visits/forums
* Ability to travel at least 25% of his time

Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience

* Degree in biostatistics, public health, mathematics or a related field with at least 5 years experience.
* Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Stata, and Ms Access.
* Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information Systems.
* Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal training

* For a more detailed job description of the above positions, please visit out website as indicated below.

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates may register online through the FHI Career Center at www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/index.htm.

or via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org and quote the Ref No. provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than August 6, 2010.

No phone calls please!

Kindly note that only short listed persons will be contacted.