AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and
governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from
accessing their basic right to health.
With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, South Africa and West Africa.
Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org
Career Opportunities
AMREF Kenya is looking for
individuals, who are well organized, highly motivated and results
oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in
Africa.
Under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with a funding
from Big Lottery Fund (BIG), the project will be implemented in Turkana
County (North and West districts).
This project will focus on maternal and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.
Project Manager
Ref No: KCO/BIG/001/2013
1 Position
The position is based in Lokichoggio, Turkana county and reports to the C&RH Programme Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and project management through
co-ordination and supervision of the implementation of project
activities.
- Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including
writing technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.
- Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
- Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.