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Program Officer – Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) programs

Scope of Position

The Program Officer – VAS (PO-VAS) position consists in implementing HKI VAS programs in Kenya.

The PO-VAS will report to HKI’s National Coordinator for Health & Nutrition (NCHN). The PO-VAS will also work closely with the regional VAS manager in charge of HKI VAS programs in Africa.

The position will require regular travel to various counties of Kenya.

The position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya.

The key objectives of the VAS program are:

  • Ensure >90% coverage of VAS through a combination of bi-annual campaigns (Malezi Bora facility-based campaign) and routine delivery in health facilities.
  • Develop ownership of VAS within the health system of targeted counties.

The key objectives of the PO-VAS position are:

  • Provide technical support to select counties of Kenya implement VAS programs through Malezi Bora campaigns and routine service delivery
  • Ensure coordination of VAS activities at national and county level
  • Document HKI VAS programs performance and achievements

Specific Responsibilities

The PO-VAS will:

Provide technical support to select counties of Kenya implement VAS programs through Malezi Bora campaigns and routine services.

  • Provide technical support to counties health Management Teams to design and implement VAS activities within Malezi Bora campaigns
  • Provide technical support to counties health Management Teams in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the integration of VAS in routine service delivery
  • Support the design and implementation of post campaigns coverage surveys when required

Ensure coordination of VAS activities at national and county level.

  • Ensure coordination of VAS activities at national level through relevant forum and through individual meetings with key stakeholders
  • Participate in Global Alliance for Vitamin A coordination meetings in Nairobi
  • Ensure coordination of VAS activities in select counties of Kenya with Ministry of Health and stakeholders

Document HKI VAS programs performance and achievements.

  • Ensure the monitoring of HKI VAS program achievements and performance
  • Ensure the implementation of HKI VAS programs and the analysis of implementation and burn rates.
  • Provide support to HKI Health & nutrition program when required

Requirements

  • Holder of Bachelor in Public health or equivalent but Masters in public health (Mph) preferred.
  • At least five years experience in humanitarian programs and in VAS programs
  • Excellent English writing skills
  • Experience in design and implementation of cross sectional surveys
  • Ability to analyze data and produce reports
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience in preparation of donors proposals, budgets and reports

To Apply:

  • Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] noting the job title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
How to apply:

To Apply:

  • Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] noting the job title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Helen Keller International (HKI)

Helen Keller International (HKI) combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George A. Kessler, the organization’s mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

George A. Kessler, also known as the "Champagne King," was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania in 1915 when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat. When he was fighting for his life in the cold waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Ireland, he vowed that if he survived, he would devote much of his time and substantial financial resources to a worthwhile cause. The cause he chose was assisting Allied soldiers blinded in the service. He later befriended Helen Keller and helped found the organization that became Helen Keller International.HKI’s two major areas of expertise are Eye Health and Nutrition. Its Eye Health programs address the major causes of blindness in the world, including cataract, trachoma and onchocerciasis, and treating refractive error. Its nutrition programs include vitamin A, iron/folate, and multi-micronutrient supplementation, fortification of commonly used foods, dietary diversification, community- and school-gardening as well as school health activities, the promotion of breastfeeding and complementary feeding, and nutritional surveillance to provide critical data to governments and other development partners. Each year, HKI's programs benefit millions of people.Currently, HKI works in 22 countries around the world in Africa, Asia and the United States. Global headquarters are located in New York City, and programs are also developed and administered through regional offices, currently located in Senegal and Phnom Penh, as well as through 19 country offices and an additional development office in Paris. HKI has country offices in Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Indonesia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
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Program Officer - Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) programs

Scope of Position

The Program Officer – VAS (PO-VAS) position consists in implementing HKI VAS programs in Kenya.

The PO-VAS will report to HKI’s National Coordinator for Health & Nutrition (NCHN). The PO-VAS will also work closely with the regional VAS manager in charge of HKI VAS programs in Africa.

The position will require regular travel to various counties of Kenya.

The position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya.

The key objectives of the VAS program are:

  • Ensure >90% coverage of VAS through a combination of bi-annual campaigns (Malezi Bora facility-based campaign) and routine delivery in health facilities.
  • Develop ownership of VAS within the health system of targeted counties.

The key objectives of the PO-VAS position are:

  • Provide technical support to select counties of Kenya implement VAS programs through Malezi Bora campaigns and routine service delivery
  • Ensure coordination of VAS activities at national and county level
  • Document HKI VAS programs performance and achievements

Specific Responsibilities

The PO-VAS will:

Provide technical support to select counties of Kenya implement VAS programs through Malezi Bora campaigns and routine services.

  • Provide technical support to counties health Management Teams to design and implement VAS activities within Malezi Bora campaigns
  • Provide technical support to counties health Management Teams in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the integration of VAS in routine service delivery
  • Support the design and implementation of post campaigns coverage surveys when required

Ensure coordination of VAS activities at national and county level.

  • Ensure coordination of VAS activities at national level through relevant forum and through individual meetings with key stakeholders
  • Participate in Global Alliance for Vitamin A coordination meetings in Nairobi
  • Ensure coordination of VAS activities in select counties of Kenya with Ministry of Health and stakeholders

Document HKI VAS programs performance and achievements.

  • Ensure the monitoring of HKI VAS program achievements and performance
  • Ensure the implementation of HKI VAS programs and the analysis of implementation and burn rates.
  • Provide support to HKI Health & nutrition program when required

Requirements

  • Holder of Bachelor in Public health or equivalent but Masters in public health (Mph) preferred.
  • At least five years experience in humanitarian programs and in VAS programs
  • Excellent English writing skills
  • Experience in design and implementation of cross sectional surveys
  • Ability to analyze data and produce reports
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience in preparation of donors proposals, budgets and reports

To Apply:

  • Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] noting the job title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
How to apply:

To Apply:

  • Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] noting the job title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 2019-06-02

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