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BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC) Job Vacancies

Position summary and introductionAPHIAplus IMARISHA is an AMREF Kenya-led USAID-funded integrated health program in the Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by five consortium partners.
The program operates in 8 counties of Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River.
BroadReach Healthcare works with other consortium members to strengthen and expand high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement in the public and private sectors, as well as to coordinate, track and implement innovations for improving health outcomes.
BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus IMARISHA,is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe.
The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks.
The company has particular expertise in the management and scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa.
1. Position: Senior Program Officer
Type of position: Full time
Location: Samburu County
Proposed start Date: ASAP
BRHC is recruiting for a Senior Program Officer (SPO)-Care and Treatment to be based in Samburu County.
The key role for the position is to provide leadership andtechnical support and mentorship of health care workers in both public and private health facilities as well as county health personnel to ensure provision of expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, TB, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the BRHC Team Lead and the R3 Senior Technical Advisor;
The Senior Program Officer shall be responsible to:

Co-ordinate the planning, carrying out, analysis and dissemination of results of site capacity assessments (using the TQA tool) at supported facilities

Ensure that program annual service delivery targets for the county/ region are achieved and develops a remedial plan where the targets are not achieved

Ensure synergy with the county technical team in site level supervision

Outline mechanisms and a feedback loop for all activities that appear in the work plan when and how they were accomplished and any pending issues

Work with the team to collect and analyze agreed monthly Quality of service indicators (QOS) reports from health facilities and provide guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes

Support health facility teams to build local capacity for quality improvement activities by establishing Work Improvement teams at different departments that will identify gaps, analyze, prioritize and implement QI projects

Maintain thorough documentation of activities and track deliverables

Coordinate dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data to prioritize interventions

Take lead in compilation of the monthly activity reports and quarterly project performance reports on all the clinical areas

Represent the project as delegated in critical stakeholder meetings and activities

Maintain current knowledge of medical practice standards and developments

Identifying, planning and implementing interventions aimed at health systems strengthening for both public and private health service providers

Serve as point person in assigned geographic region for private sector engagement and tracking program innovations

Advocate for and promote private public partnerships in health service delivery within the region

Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Advisory CommitteeRequired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing or in a Health related field with 7 years of relevant experience (Diploma in a related field and 10+ years’ experience will also be considered); a MPH will be an added advantage

Significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programming, preferably with a USAID implementing partner

Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired

Program management experience and experience in a supervisory role is a plus

Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework

Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred

Experience working with the private health sector and/or commercial business a plus

Willingness and ability to work in Northern Kenya

Understanding of key stakeholders, geography, culture, and institutions in Kenya, preferably Northern Kenya

Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the proven ability to foster good will and build consensus at all organizational levels

High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

Fluency in written and spoken EnglishDesired Skills

Strong organizational, time management, computer and communicative skills

Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions

Ability to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines

Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures and make sound judgments based upon this knowledge

Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

Ability to cultivate team work and team spirit in order to strengthen and cultivate relationships

Ability to clearly communicate results of work both orally and in writing to stakeholders and management

Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

Comfortable in rapidly changing and uncertain environments, including multi-tasking

Able and willing to travel extensively, as work demands

High level of professionalism and leadership combined with a passion for health issues

Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial spirit

Fluency in Northern Kenyan dialects

Proficiency with STATA or SPSS statistical software packages is a plusBroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply:
Please No phone Call

To submit your cover letter and CV directly to our website, please go to Senior Program Officer
2. Position: Program Officer-MNCH
Type of position: Full time
Location: Isiolo
Proposed start Date: ASAP
BRHC is recruiting a Program Officer-MNCH to be based in Isiolo.
The key role of for the position is to provide direct technical support and mentorship of health care workers in both public and private health facilities as well as county health personnel to ensure provision of expanded high quality integrated health care in Maternal, Neonatal and Child health issues including family planning and reproductive health.
Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support to community and facility staff, CHEWs and TBAs/ CHVs to increase their knowledge and skills related to PMTCT and care of infected mothers, exposed babies and the general care of mothers and newborns through nurse specific training

Support the provision of high quality PMTCT services within the health facilities; ensuring optimal testing of all pregnant women and all HIV positive identified women are offered HAART.

Regularly visit supported health facilities within the county to provide technical assistance.

Provide mentor ship to local health facility teams (Work Improvement teams) to build local capacity ensuring improved overall health outcomes through integrated health care delivery systems.

Assist in initiating and implementing innovative approaches to improve health outcomes among mothers and children.

Assist facility with development and implementation of networks of targeted community based care, including awareness and mobilization, stigma reduction, home-based care, and support groups.

Implement locality-specific strategies to increase demand and utilization of MNCH services.

Prepare/Adapt and disseminate relevant educational material, teaching aids and clinic reference materials for the delivery of High Impact Interventions in MNCH.

Participate in monthly dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data to prioritize interventions related to MNCH.

Prepare and submit the monthly clinical project implementation report related to MNCH indicators and quarterly performance review reports.

Represent the project in various local/regional/ national forums as may become necessary.

Any other technical duties as may be assigned.Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in medical, nursing or other health field and 3+ years of relevant experience. Diploma in related field and 7+ years’ experience will also be considered

Training and or certification in family planning and reproductive health is an advantage

At least 3 years of recent experience in the care of patients affected by HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, safe delivery practices and Care of the Newborn

Health-related community development experience is desirable

Understanding and experience with the GOK the community health strategy is desirable/ a plus

Knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.

Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods

Experience with US government reporting and grant management and implementation environment is a plus