Save the Children Project Specialist Health Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. Save the Children Kenya looking for “Project Specialist Health”. Applicants with a degree in Master Degree may apply on or before 3rd Dec 2021.
Save the Children has been providing support to children in Kenya through our development and humanitarian programmes since 1950. We work with communities, local partners, and the government to design and deliver programmes to meet the needs of the most deprived children. We also advocate for greater investment of public and private resources for children.
Save the Children Project Specialist Health Jobs 2021
The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th Nov 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Project Specialist Health to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Save the Children |
| Position | Project Specialist Health |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum One years |
| Application Deadline | 3rd Dec 2021 |
Save the Children Job Vacancy 2021
Role Purpose: Through the Strategic Planning Advisors for Education and School Health in Africa (SPAEHSA) project, MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership plans to work with ministries of education and health and global, regional, and local school health partners to strengthen systems for health programming in schools. Participants in this two-year project will benefit from and contribute to the global evidence on health in schools. The project will demonstrate how the implementation of comprehensive school health policies contributes to the sustainable prevention and mitigation of infectious disease outbreaks and endemic health issues for school-age children, making the education system resilient to future health emergencies and improving conditions for learning. The post holder will be responsible for overall implementation of the project to meet project outcomes as well as build relationships with stakeholders and government officials working in the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Education (MOE) to support the successful implementation of the MCGL initiatives.
Position in Organization:
- PROGRAMME OPERATIONS
- FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
- FULL-TIME
- 19 NOV 2021
- 3 DEC 2021 – 23:59 EAT
- NAIROBI, KENYA
Qualification & Experience:
- Qualification in MBChB, nurse/clinician, Masters in Education or/ with Administration and Management with post graduate qualification in Public Health, Administration and Management or other related disciplines;
- Technical policy review experience;
- Experience working with Kenya national Ministry of Health or Ministry of education;
- Proven experience of undertaking health and/or education research with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis;
- Ability to draw empirically strong and valid policy conclusions and recommendations;
- Experience of working with the Department of Adolescent and School Health is an added advantage;
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
- Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
- Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
How to Apply Save the Children Project Specialist Health Jobs 2021
- Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
- We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.
- Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.savethechildren.net |
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