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Program Officer (Kwale)

Jacaranda Health

full time Kwale Posted 1 day ago

Skills and Competencies:

  • Diploma in Nursing/Clinical medicine.

  • Added advantages: Health systems management or Public Health programs experience and/or EmONC knowledge & skills.

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing maternal and newborn health programs within the public health system.

  • Coaching, mentorship, facilitation, and people management skils.

  • Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments.

  • Tech-savvy, proficient in MS Office and G-Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets).

  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. 

  • High integrity, reliability, and professionalism, with a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Program Leadership & Implementation Oversight**

  • Coordinate, supervise, and lead the implementation of PROMPTS and Mentorship program activities in the allocated counties, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators and program deliverables.

  • Support priority facilities by working closely with in-facility mentors and PROMPTS contact staff to strengthen program performance and compliance with the Data Protection Act.

  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in county joint Mentorship and PROMPTS performance review meetings and maintain regular communication and reporting with county stakeholders.

  • Coordinate facility and community-based PROMPTS enrollment activities to increase ANC coverage and secure enrollment of mothers in the counties.

Technical & Digital Health Support****

  • Support in-facility mentors to run CME and simulation drill activities as well as PROMPTS contact person to create awareness and enrollment of mums to the digital SMS platform.

  • Support and co-ordinate efficient EmONC coaching activities by ensuring all necessary tools and simulation materials are available.

  • Manage various PROMPTS tools through continuous updates and improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & System Coordination****

  • Build and manage relationships with County, sub county and Health Facility teams(Including county RH, MNH and QI teams) to ensure smooth running of the programs.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve the overall performance of the program.

Data-Driven Decision Making, Performance Management & Problem Solving **

  • Prepare and share monthly reports with the regional program coordinator and Health Facilities

  • Coordinate and follow up on the sharing and utilization of the PULSE dashboard across facilities and county management teams, including at facility, sub-county, and county levels. 

  • Communicate County challenges and/or opportunities with considered context-specific solutions/interventions to the program coordinator.