Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965.
Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).
The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following position:
Position Title: Programme Quality Manager
1 Position
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Job Location: KRCS Headquarters
Overall Purpose
- Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Quality Manager is responsible for the capacity assessment of the Sub Recipients ability in effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programmes aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities.
- S/He will provide technical support for programme implementation to ensure quality in programming and alignment to National policies, guidelines and strategies.
- Provide technical support for programme implementation to ensure quality in programming and alignment to National and Global policies, guidelines and strategies.
- Support and Coordinate the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening SRs and communities with capacity to manage Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programmes.
- Coordinate with Regional GF staff to ensure SRs develop an integrated HIV/AIDS programme plans in line with the Government’s efforts towards reducing prevalence and impact in the country
- Coordinate with Grants Manager and the M&E Manager in the preparation of funding disbursement to assigned CSOs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness
- Assist in risk assessment and management for the Programme
- Advise the senior management on the latest intervention techniques in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
- Post graduate Degree in Public Health or related Field or equivalent qualifications.
- Over five (5) years experience in comprehensive HIV and AIDs programming.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
- Technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Friday, 23rd September 2011.
