Jobs at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager (PM), the Program Officer performs functions related to planning, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities under assigned portfolios on projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Implementation:

• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of malaria prevention and treatment interventions in alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Liaise with government health authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
• Monitor project activities, budgets, and timelines to ensure adherence to project plans.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Develop and conduct training sessions for field staff and community health workers on malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment protocols.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to field staff to enhance their capacity to deliver quality malaria services.

Community Engagement and Advocacy:

• Facilitate community mobilization efforts to increase awareness of malaria prevention strategies and promote behaviour change.
• Collaborate with local organizations and community groups to advocate for improved access to malaria services and resources.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:

• B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3– 5years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or M.Sc / MA Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, reproductive health, nutrition, nursing, food sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3 – 5years’ relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Skills / Competencies:

• Knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding health related issues.
• Proven ability to coordinate a multi sectorial development project.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

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Job Purpose

• Oversees all aspects of an ongoing program, from its development to implementing program activities.
• Ensures program is completed to a consistently high standard, within budget, that objectives are met on time, suiting the company’s image and objectives.
• Makes sure the program meets professional standards and industry regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the malaria impact project in alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Oversee the planning, budgeting, and execution of project activities to ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Provide leadership and guidance to program staff to ensure the achievement of project objective

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, donors, NGOs, and other stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise for project implementation.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to advocate for malaria control and elimination efforts.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Establish and maintain a robust monitoring and evaluation system to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Analyze project data and findings to identify areas for improvement and facilitate learning within the organization.
• Ensure the dissemination of project results and best practices to relevant stakeholders through reports, presentations, and publications.

Resource Mobilization and Fundraising:

• Lead efforts to mobilize resources and secure funding for the malaria impact project through grant proposals, donor meetings, and other fundraising activities.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper financial management and accountability for project funds.

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance:

• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to project staff, partners, and stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills in malaria prevention and control.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:

• B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or M.Sc / MA Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Food Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3 – 7 years’ relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Skills / Competencies:

• Knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding health related issues.
• Proven ability to coordinate a multi sectorial development project.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.