Scope of Position
The National Coordinator for Health & Nutrition (NCHN) position consists in ensuring coordination of all health & nutrition (H&N) programs in Kenya.
The NCHN will report to HKI’s Regional program manager and will support all activities conducted in Kenya. The NCHN will also provide technical support to Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) programs at the regional level when required.
The position will require some travel in various counties of Kenya and in various countries in Africa.
The position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya.
The key objectives of the NCHN position are:
· Provide technical support to HKI Health & Nutrition programs in Kenya.
· Ensure coordination at the national and sub national levels with Ministry of Health and relevant stakeholders.
· Support the definition of a technical strategy for Health & Nutrition in Kenya and efforts towards definition of programs and seeking of funds to implement them.
· Provide technical support to VAS programs in Africa.
Specific Responsibilities
The NCHN will:
Provide technical support to HKI Health & Nutrition programs in Kenya
Provide technical support to HKI officers in the field to run HKI H&N programs.
Support the design and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation activities for HKI H&N programs.
Ensure regular analysis of HKI H&N Programs including finance burn rates, program performance and program implementation
Ensure coordination at the national and sub national levels with Ministry of Health and relevant stakeholders.
Ensure regular and active participation to all relevant H&N forum in Kenya
Actively participate to relevant H&N conferences in Kenya
Ensure active coordination with Ministry of Health and relevant stakeholders in Kenya
Support the definition of a technical strategy for Health & Nutrition in Kenya and efforts towards definition of programs and seeking of funds to implement them.
Support the definition of a national H&N strategy for HKI in Kenya
Support the identification of funding opportunities through regular coordination with relevant donors
Support the preparation of proposals and budget for H&N programs in Kenya
Requirements
Master of public health or equivalent
At least five years experience in humanitarian programs
Excellent English writing skills
Demonstrated experience in advanced statistical analysis and research
Ability to analyze data and produce reports
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Demonstrated experience in preparation of donors proposals, budgets and reports
How to apply:
Interested candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae to kenya.recruitment@hki.org . Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.
The deadline of application is 1st April 2022.
NB: HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL
• DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH A RECRUITMENT AGENCY;
• DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES OF ANY KIND TO THE CANDIDATE;
• DOES NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT CANDIDATES' BANK ACCOUNTS;
ALL RECRUITMENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
Equal Opportunity Employer
· Helen Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
· We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individual with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above.**