Project Officer - Health

Core Responsibilities

Programmatic and Technical Support

• Participate in and support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of MNCH activities in accordance with project deliverables.
• Facilitate the development of work plans and budgets for health activities.
• Take the lead in implementing MNCH interventions as per the established work plan.
• Work closely with existing Ministry of Health (MOH) structures to ensure integration and alignment of project and MOH activities.
• Represent World Vision Kenya (WVK) in county and sub-county maternal and child health technical working groups (TWGs) and other relevant meetings as needed.
• Engage with the MOH County and Sub-County Health Management teams to ensure successful implementation of MNCH activities, including sharing of work plans.
• Ensure the integration of nutrition into health interventions to achieve a higher impact.
• Ensure effective integration of project interventions with other WVK projects within the program sites.

Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Documentation

• Utilize Maternal and Child Health national and county M&E tools, adhering to set targets and reporting timelines.
• Monitor project interventions in strict compliance with WV Kenya, Ministry of Health, and other agreed reporting standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated, and updated in the WVK reporting system and other approved DM&E systems.
• Liaise with national office technical specialists for technical support in project design.
• Provide budget oversight and ensure strict adherence to approved plans and budgets.
• Coordinate the timely development and submission of quality reports per project and donor requirements.
• Support the documentation of lessons learned and project success stories.
• Gather and provide quality feedback and data to develop technical papers and recommendations for external engagement with decision-makers.

Advocacy, Partnerships, Engagement, and Networking

• Link and engage with the donor, county, and sub-county stakeholders to ensure timely consultation and technical support.
• Collaborate with Maternal and Child Health networks and the MOH for technical direction and leveraging of resources to strengthen health systems.
• Coordinate with other partners implementing MNCH interventions to build synergy, maximize impact, and ensure sustainability.
• Attend and support stakeholder forums related to MNCH interventions.

Capacity Building

• Participate in support supervisions and data review meetings at sub-county levels as scheduled in the work plan.
• Support health-related trainings and ensure the technical quality of training delivery.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) programming.
• Direct experience implementing MNCH interventions such as BEMONC, IMNCI, MPDSR, CNC, ENC, or PQOC.
• Strong understanding of key MNCH programming concepts.
• Experience working with devolved county and sub-county health systems.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with donors and diverse external stakeholders.
• Proven experience collaborating with the Ministry of Health and other partners at the county level.

Education, Certifications, and Registrations

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid registration and licensing with the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Additional Requirements

• World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization. The successful applicant will be expected to affirm WVK's core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, and participate in team devotions and chapel services.