Kenya: Program Administrator/Coordinator

Reports to: Program Support Manager, Kenya Field Epidemiology Training Program

Deadline for Application: 25 November 2015

Duty Station : Nairobi

Duration of Contract : One-year renewable service contract (after 3-month probationary period)

BACKGROUND:

AFENET in collaboration with the Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nairobi Office is working with Ministry of Health in Kenya to launch a new training program called Improving Public Health Management for Action (IMPACT). IMPACT is designed to build a cadre of highly trained public health managers in Kenya. AFENET seeks to recruit a Program Administrator/Coordinator at their in-country office to assist with program coordination, accounting, and office logistics and support. The Program Administrator/Coordinator will also serve as a liaison between AFENET, the Kenya Ministry of Health, and CDC offices in Nairobi and Atlanta (USA).

Roles and responsibilities:

• Organize and coordinate training workshops, procure training venues and hotel accommodation for training participants
• Serve as a liaison between Kenya Ministry of Health, U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AFENET, and IMPACT program partners to ensure successful implementation of the IMPACT program

· Work with CDC IMPACT Resident Public Health Advisor to manage IMPACT training schedules and facility selection for IMPACT courses

· Work with CDC IMPACT Resident Public Health Advisor to coordinate IMPACT faculty, fellows, mentors, and supervisors

• Develop and coordinate IMPACT’s outreach and communications activities with local and international partners to increase the profile and recognition of the training program.
• Coordinate logistical activities and functions for IMPACT
• Support in the development and implementation of IMPACT office and programmatic protocols

· Assist with IMPACT training implementation, when necessary, though teaching, facilitation, and guidance

· Provide financial management support, including auditing and accounting

• Perform administrative, logistical and office support activities

· Provide overall assistance to the CDC Kenya field office to support the Kenya Ministry of Health in the implementation of short and full-length public health management training program

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and or Management or related field, preferably with bias in logistics and accounting
• Professional accounting qualification, CPA, ACCA

· Must have knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as ability to use internet

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Must be responsible, hardworking, innovative and a team player, as well as be able to work with minimum supervision

Experience:

· At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the field of administration and logistics or accounting, preferably with The Government of Kenya or non-governmental organizations.

Submit your resume, application letter, and Referee names (including at least two current/former supervisors) with their contact information to:

The Program Director,

AFENET-FELTP Kenya Program,

P.O.Box 22313-00100

Nairobi.

Email; jobs@feltp.or.ke