Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention and Treatment program working in over 140 clinics in Nyanza, Kenya.RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for a 3 month Process Evaluation consultant.Job Title: Process Evaluation ConsultantReports to: Principle InvestigatorVacancy No. FN-46-10-2014
Project Description: A process evaluation will be conducted to study the implementation of the one-stop shop model of integrated family planning and HIV service model in Kenya. Information will be collected from the Technical Working Group (TWG), MOH at the National and County levels, health care providers, Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES), other implementing partners working in the region, frontline health care workers providing FP and HIV services as well as community leaders.A report will be written to describe the factors that led to the successful implementation, scale up and sustaining of family planning and HIV service integration in FACES supported facilities.Conduct key informant interview and focus group discussion with the TWG members, representatives from MOH at the National and County levels, health care providers, facility incharges, FACES staff and coordinators, other implementing partners working in the region, and community leaders.Conduct facility observations and assessments using the Integration Assessment Tool at a sample of FACES facilities to measure the level of integration.Use these assessments to evaluate the characteristics of facilities and of sub-county health management teams that have successfully implemented and maintained integration of HIV and family planning services.Contribute materials (FGDs, IDIs, trip reports, integration assessments) for the development of the written report describing the underlying factors that led to the successful implementation and maintenance of HIV and family planning service integration.Assist with the dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, regional and national levelsCoordinate activities and tasks with project manager and Process Evaluation lead consultant.Monitor and maintain relevant materials such as data collection materials.Respond timely to other requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline or Diploma in Clinical MedicineMinimum four years working in family planning and HIV services including service provision, implementation and/or supervisionExperience supervising teamsPreferred: Qualitative research experience – designing structured interview guides, conducting individual interviews and focus groups, note-taking and qualitative analysis. Hands-on experience setting up and managing M & E systems for health programsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to plan, initiate, conduct and analyze data from interviews and focus group discussionsAbility to gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexityDemonstrated ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders including government representatives, health care providers, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholdersExperience in report writingExcellent interpersonal and communication skills:Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in EnglishMaintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and SkypeDiplomatic with strong leadership skillsNatural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challengesCompetent with computer software applications including Microsoft Word and ExcelInterest in working in an innovative and demanding environment with significant travelApplications should include the followingA cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the programA current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,Name and phone number for two professional referees,Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer,A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)Copies of academic and professional certificates.All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 31st October 2014Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment.Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department.Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer.Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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