Project Officer

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Key responsibilities

Programme Support and supervise Merlin staff working in this project
Plan and supervise implementation of project activities together with Merlin senior management team at field level, MOH counterparts and UNICEF field focal point
Manage project budget including monitoring of expenditures
Represent Merlin in all health coordination forums in conjunction with project health coordinator
Consolidate activity reports and ensure timely submission to his/ her supervisor for onward submission to project coordinator and country office.

Organise and coordinate health worker trainings in consultation with County health authorities
Support county health authorities to properly manage medical supplies including monitoring of consumption
Initiate and participate in all multi-stakeholders advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of Merlin project issues in the agenda of government, partner NGOs and communities.

Operations
In charge of financial and logistical functions regarding the project at the field level in accordance with Merlin procedures.

Other
To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor
To be flexible as required

Professional/Personal Requirements
Essential
Qualification in Public/ Community Health and/or development studies
Strong background in humanitarian projects
Previous field coordination and management experience of primary health care projects
Proven problem solving and organisational skills
Diplomatic and effective communicator at all levels
Strong leadership skills
Fluent written and spoken English
Computer skills

Desirable
Previous work experience with NGOs in project management

To apply for this position

All applications including cover letter and CV should be sent to:

HR Department,
Merlin,
Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

OR

Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2013.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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