Technical Advisor -RMNCH

Organizational Profile

Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a national faith- based organization of the Protestant Churches, health institutions and programs from all counties of Kenya providing quality health care since 1946 through building of health systems, advocacy & partnership and community empowerment.

Job Profile:

CHAK is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic program officer to provide technical support to the BMGF funded program with the aim of Scaling up Products Introduction for MNCH service delivery in Kenya. The Technical Advisor RMNCH will provide the technical support for MNCH interventions for supported CHAK member health units. The Technical Advisor RMCH will report to the Programs Manager at CHAK secretariat.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the project team and supported facilities.
2. Planning and implementation of RMNCH Product Introduction Program interventions at supported facilities.
3. Participate in quality assurance/collaborative quality improvement of RMNCH services at the facility level including Infection Prevention and Control interventions
4. Support site improvement and monitoring systems at facility level through onsite mentorship.
5. Provide onsite clinical systems mentorship to facility staff.
6. Preparation of workplans, technical reports and contribution to budget preparations
7. Support review of program performance data and assist in the development of quarterly review presentations.
8. Support monitoring of availability of program tracer commodities in the implementing facilities.
9. Assist in monitoring and evaluation of activities relating to RMNCH and participate in programs performance review meetings. Utilize data to inform quality of care and performance in supported facilities and provide requisite mentorship on use of data to improve RMNCH service delivery.
10. Perform joint supervision with the County, Sub County and EPN team.
11. Provide targeted training on maternal and infant health to healthcare workers working at facility level.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and duly registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
2. At least 3 years progressive working experience in donor funded program
3. Excellent writing and communication skills
4. Working knowledge of Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms Power Point with excellent presentations skills.
5. Self-driven, innovative, a team player and strong interpersonal skills.