Country Project Coordinator and Administrator Needed at WelTel Kenya October 2014
WelTel Kenya is a Non-Profit Organization originating in Kenya with headquarters in Nairobi and British Columbia, Canada.
Position Information: WelTel is looking for a skilled, solutions oriented, and highly organized individual to fill the program coordinator position for our Kenyan operations.
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
- Coordinate WelTel’s implementation team for scale up of WelTel’s mHealth service and research activities alongside partners.
- Plan and implement needs assessments, technology test sites, and field activities.
- Ensure employees, suppliers, service providers and all other creditors are paid on time.
- Work with the financial officer to ensure that accounting, financial reporting and other financial management arrangements meet donor requirements and expectations
- Identify business opportunities and areas for programmatic expansion.
- Fleet management
- Maintain visibility and continuously engage with stakeholders and partners.
- Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project goals, at all times keeping stakeholders informed of the project’s progress
- Develop and continually ensure project time-lines and budgets are adhered to.
- Manage human resources and performance issues, up to and including hiring, evaluations, discipline and termination
- Preparation and analysis of grant financial reports as per the grant agreement, and monitor the funding receipts
- Undergraduate degree in a health or business related field such as Public Health, Doctor of Medicine, Medical Sociology, or Business Administration
- Note: Individuals with a Masters in Public Health or Business Administration or higher are encouraged to apply.
- 3-5 years experiences coordinating/managing large, not-for-profit health programs in LMICs is recommended
- Kenyan citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- 1-2 years’ experience in health research
- Technical skills in budget, HR, and report management.
- 3-5 years of recent, related experience in coordinating large research studies, or managing similar scale projects, including budgeting, implementation reporting, and monitoring for an international donor-funded project preferred
- Proven ability to work as a team and empowering colleagues in their strengths and supporting them in their weaknesses
- Develop systems and initiatives that foster strong relationships among WelTel staff
- Demonstrated ability to navigate, build relationships, and engage partners at the local, regional, and national level.
- Excellent time management abilities
- High level of attention to detail
- An understanding of and compassion for the social, political or cultural sensitivities of the Northern and Arid Lands of Kenya
- Experience and ability to work in dynamic, resources limited, and unstable environments
- Ability to conduct rapid assessments and find innovative solutions with limited resources
- Demonstrated capacity in mentorship and coaching
- Previous experience working on projects with university partners and/or medical institutions is an asset
- Fluent in Swahili and English with EXCELLENT writing and reporting capabilities
Due to the confidential nature of this work, the right person will be diplomatic, compassionate, and behave in a politically correct and situation-sensitive manner.
The position will report to the Executive Director and Chief of Operations based in Canada. You will foster WelTel’s organizational culture by maintaining a positive attitude and keeping field and research staff informed and up to date on activities.
Terms and Conditions
WelTel is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and a collegial working environment.
The appointment will be for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with a three (3) month initial probation period, with potential for extension and a renewal of contract subject to assessment of performance and availability of funds.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their application, clearly indicating how they meet the requirements of the position. Specifically, a cover letter, a detailed CV stating their current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts, and 3 references are required.
Your application should be sent via email to CareersKenya@weltel.org by October 12th, 2014. Interviews for the position will be held during the week of October 13th, 2014 in Isiolo, Kenya.
Recruitment is done on merit and with no regard to one’s nationality, religion, race or creed.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.