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Finance & Aid => Medical Jobs & Trainings => Topic started by: Admin on June 10, 2011, 07:38:35 PM
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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 following position based in Nairobi:
Project Director
Ref No. FHI-PD-HOPE
Provides management oversight for country project.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans and manages the project in the country.
May have representational duties for projects with no Country Director presence.
Manages project resources in country office and satellites (if applicable).
Ensures program quality according to FHI standards.
Ensures the achievement of results of which FHI is responsible under agreement with the donors.
Ensures that project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI and donor policies and procedures.
Ensures appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
Ensures production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to FHI, and donors as required.
Ensures program quality according to FHI standards.
Position Requirements:
BS/BA, MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and minimum of 7-11 years relevant experience with international development and HIV/AIDS Prevention education.
Significant experience specific to HIV/AIDS Prevention education in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Kenya.
Experience collaborating/working with sector-wide stakeholders and government structures e.g. Ministries of Health, Education.
Prior experience as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party or position with significant responsibility for human and financial resources’ oversight for multi-million donor funded project.
Experience with USG/USAID programs including reporting requirements.
Demonstrated understanding of the Kenya education sector policy environment preferred
* Offers are contingent upon awarded proposal
FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter (http://www.fhi.org/careercenter)
or apply via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org
and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.