Organization: Evidence Action
About Evidence Action:
Evidence Action scales proven interventions to improve the lives of the poor in Africa and Asia.
We implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence.
We identify innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and build best practice operational models.
We voraciously self-evaluate, learn, and improve our models for scaling with a commitment to transparency on progress, impact, and value for money.
About Deworm the World Initiative:
The Deworm the World Initiative enables governments to eliminate the public health threat of worms through school-based mass deworming programs.
We advocate for school-based deworming to policymakers and provide technical assistance to launch, strengthen and sustain school-based deworming programs.
We work directly with governments to rapidly scale programs targeting all at-risk school-age children.
Currently, we provide technical assistance for school-based deworming in Kenya, India, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
About the National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP):
The National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) is a government programme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) with the goal of removing parasitic worms as a public health problem among children in Kenya.
The Programme aims to treat at least 5 million children aged 2-14 years in over 10,000 primary schools across Kenya for at least five years.
The programme is in its third year covering all areas where there is evidence of worm burden that is high enough to warrant mass drug administration according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.
In its first and second years the programme dewormed 5.9 and 6.4 million children, respectively.
About the TUMIKIA Study:
Building on the success of the NSBDP, the Government of Kenya (GoK) is keen to reach other members of the community also infected with worms.
GoK wants to learn whether combining school- and community-based deworming is a more effective method of controlling and ultimately eliminating intestinal worms in Kenya compared to school-based deworming alone.
This hypothesis is being investigated through the TUMIKIA (TUangamize MInyoo Kenya Imarisha Afya) project, a trial conducted by The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) alongside Deworm the World Initiative at Evidence Action.
This is a two-year study leveraging the NSBDP and implemented in coastal and western Kenya.
1. Position Title: Senior Associate, TUMIKIA Study
Department / Section: TUMIKIA study
Duty Station: Nairobi, with regular travel to the field
Reports To: Project Manager
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as Senior Associate for the TUMIKIA study.
The successful candidate will have a passion for programme coordination and driven by a mission to continually improve the quality of implementation and outcomes.
The Senior Associate will manage TUMIKIA study activities at national and field level.
The position holder will ensure that the study is implemented effectively, manage Evidence Action study staff and serve as the organization’s focal point for partner relations with the study team which comprises of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Ministry of Health officials in Kwale county.
This role will work closely with the Deworm the World (DtW) Kenya team that implements the national school based deworming programmes.
The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing the study work plan, funds, and a team of three Associate Officers.
Description of Duties:
Budget and fiscal management
Manage the TUMIKIA grant at Evidence Action including oversight on efficient and cost effective budget execution
Develop budgets for all activities that Evidence Action contributes to the project
Effectively communicate budget related issues to both LSHTM and government partners in the county as may be necessary
Coordinate funds disbursement as provided for in the budget and the implementation strategy
Liaise with the DtW Kenya team on cost sharing of expenses e.g. supply chain costs
Personnel management
Manage the Evidence Action team of Associates working on the TUMIKIA project in Nairobi and Kwale
Coordinate other non-project activities that the TUMIKIA staff engage in as part of Evidence Action or the study team
Ensure Evidence Action management team is informed in good time on any staffing issues arising from the work of the TUMIKIA study team
Programme implementation
Act as the communication link person with partners during TUMIKIA implementation
Plan and coordinate execution of meetings relating to implementation of the TUMIKIA project
Ensure that TUMIKIA is implemented in line with Evidence Action’s policies and guidelines
Ensure all players (government, schools within the study have the right communication regarding the study and its relationship to the standard national school-based deworming programme (NSBDP)
Coordinate training activities for community based deworming
Ensure materials and supplies for the study are distributed to the community arms according to plan
Liaise with the NSBDP on programme plans in order to align TUMIKIA implementation to these timelines
Liaise with LSHTM on study designs for both study areas and communicate the same to team members
Attend relevant NSBDP meetings that provide an opportunity for TUMIKIA’s visibility and positioning
Liaise with the NSBDP in the management of any policy related issues that can adversely affect the project
Contribute to other relevant studies related to TUMIKIA that are ongoing in Kwale and which add value to Evidence Action’s Knowledge base on community treatment
Ensure consistent and supportive messaging of TUMIKIA and the NSBDP in Kwale so that the two projects get the requisite support from the county government
Supply chain management
Ensure training, monitoring forms and community mobilization materials are designed in time
Work with the DtW Kenya team on the development of TUMIKIA study printing list, delivery to the printer and monitoring of packaging of materials
Liaise with the NSBDP and LSHTM on drugs requisition, distribution and documentation for community treatment
Manage distribution of materials, drugs and community mobilization materials
Coordinate all supply chain linkages between school-based deworming (SBD) and community-based deworming (CBD) during the cascade Programme logistics
Organize meetings at national and county level in collaboration with the LSHTM
Manage logistics for DtW participation in TUMIKIA project activities
Manage the logistics of drug and materials distribution for CBD
Support to data management and reporting
Work with LSHTM on the reverse cascade (data flow) within the county
Liaise with the NSBDP on how data from TUMIKIA sites would be used for programme reporting and avail the necessary data from the field
Keep track of key performance indicators of the study implementation Donor report writing
Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health management, Public health, Economics or
any other relevant social sciences from a recognized University
Masters in relevant field is desirable
Relevant Experience and Key Skills
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in coordinating public health projects and working with communities
Experience in supply chain management
Experience working with the government at the county and sub-county levels in planning and implementing programmes
Experience in working with the Ministry of Health’s community based public health interventions
Experience in developing programme work plans and budgets, donor and government reports and documentation of lessons learnt
Experience in development of training materials
Experience in managing teams
Personal Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work as a part of a team and across multiple groups
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovations
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced working environment
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven skill in negotiation and managing complex relationships
Excellent networking skills
Strong organizational skills including good time management skills
How to Apply
2. Position Title: Associate, Community Liaison
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Kwale County, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for field engagements for the TUMIKIA study in Kwale County.
The successful candidate will have a passion for field operations and implementation, and should be driven by a mission to continually improve the quality of implementation and outcomes.
The Associate will support in implementation of TUMIKIA study activities in Kwale County.
The position holder will report to the Senior Associate, who is responsible for overseeing TUMIKIA implementation at Evidence Action.
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Field operations: Planning and implementation
Develop community health extension worker (CHEW) and community health volunteer (CHV) lists by cluster in consultation with LSHTM
Participate in the development of training tools for community deworming
Mobilize CHEWs and CHVs to trainings
Mobilize CHVs to administer drugs in the community
Facilitate trainings as assigned by the supervisor
Ensure CHEWs and CHVs have received the required materials and drugs in time for treatment
Ensure the county government of Kwale and LSHTM are adequately informed and represented at trainings and supervision activities.
Ensure the target CHEWs, CHVs and schools receive timely communication on project delivery through available channels of communication including Echo Mobile (mass SMS software)
Work with the LSHTM team to monitor treatment outcomes including availability of treatment data for other needs within Evidence Action
Coordinate field officers provided by LSHTM to support delivery of community treatment at different timelines of the cascade
Advise the project manager on any conflicts or challenges arising from communities or among CHVs that can compromise treatment outcomes
Ensure community mobilization activities are optimally implemented ahead of community deworming days
Attend NSBDP activities in Kwale county as may be assigned by the supervisor Reporting
Write progress reports on community deworming as instructed by the supervisor
Document lessons learnt, successes, challenges and recommendations
Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences from a recognized University
Relevant experience and key skills
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating and implementation of community health projects and working with communities
Experience working with county and sub-county government officials in planning and implementing programmes
Experience in working with the Ministry of Health in community public health interventions
Experience in monitoring programme work plans and budgets
Experience in development of training materials
Past experience in working with volunteers
Excellent report writing skills
Personal Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills;
ability to work as a part of a team and across multiple groups
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovations
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced working environment
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven skill in negotiation and managing complex relationships
Excellent networking skills
Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
3. Position Title: Associate, Study Implementation
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Kwale County, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for coordinating and implementing field activities of the TUMIKIA study.
This position is based in Kwale County.
The successful candidate will have a passion for programme planning and implementation, and should be driven by a mission to continually improve the quality of implementation and outcomes.
The Associate will support in coordination of TUMIKIA study activities at field level (Kwale County).
The position holder will report to the Senior Associate, who is responsible for overseeing TUMIKIA implementation at Evidence Action.
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Planning and implementation
Coordinate the linkage between treatment schools and treatment communities
Manage government linkages with regard to the study at the county
Work closely with the LSHTM team in Kwale to understand their schedule of activities and its impact on Evidence Action’s delivery of its mandate to the study
Participate in the planning and execution of programme trainings and meetings at the county.
Work with LSHTM on review of training tools
Work with the Senior Associate on planning for community treatments in the study sites
Document lessons learnt from delivery of treatment and other study activities and any support required thereof
Ensure the project is implemented within agreed upon timelines
Ensure the government is adequately updated on the progress of community treatment plans and trainings as assigned by the study Senior Associate
Monitor delivery of treatment during the standard SBD and community treatment, paying attention to implications of School Based Deworming (SBD) on community uptake of treatment
Communicate partner linkages between NSBDP, DtW Kenya, study team (LSHTM and KEMRI) and Kwale County partners
Attend TUMIKIA meetings organized by Evidence Action and its partners
Track delivery of medicines at sub-county, health facility and community unit level for community based treatment
Track deworming tablets accountability forms for the study
Ensure consistent and supportive messaging of TUMIKIA and the NSBDP in Kwale so that the two strategies get the requisite support from the county government
Attend NSBDP activities in Kwale county as may be assigned by the supervisor
Reporting
Contribute to donor reports that document project progress and outcomes as instructed by the supervisor
Document lessons learnt, successes, challenges and recommendations
Qualifications:
Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences from a recognized University
Relevant experience and key skills
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating and implementation of community health projects and working with communities
Experience working with county and sub-county government officials in planning and implementing programmes
Experience in working with the Ministry of Health in community public health interventions
Experience in monitoring programme work plans and budgets
Experience in development of training materials
Past experience in working with volunteers
Excellent report writing skills
Personal Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work as a part of a team and across multiple groups
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovations
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced working environment
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven skill in negotiation and managing complex relationships
Excellent networking skills
Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
4. Position Title: Associate, Study Implementation Supply Chain and Budgets
Department / Section: TUMIKIA Study
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Associate
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis
Start Date: Immediate
About the Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, engaged individual to join our team as an Associate who will be responsible for supply chain and budgeting for the TUMIKIA study.
The successful candidate will have a passion for supply chain, budgeting and tracking financial accountability, and should be driven by a mission to continually improve the quality of implementation and outcomes.
The position holder will report to the Senior Associate, who is responsible for overseeing TUMIKIA implementation at Evidence Action.
Responsibilities & Description of Duties:
Budgeting, disbursements and accountability
Work with the Senior Associate in the development of the funds disbursement protocol for community treatment.
Develop budgets and manage funds disbursements to community health volunteers (CHVs) and community health extension workers (CHEWs) during trainings and supervision
Liaise with Evidence Action finance team on modalities for funds disbursement and accountability
Ensure funds are fully accounted for by all officials from both government and other partners
Supply chain
Develop supply chain protocol and oversee county distribution of materials to community arms of the study
Work with Evidence Action procurement team and the DtW Kenya logistician on vendor management for delivery of supplies for community treatment
Ensure proper logistical arrangements are in place for the team during implementation of the cascade
Manage logistics for DtW participation in TUMIKIA project activities
Work with the DtW Kenya Associate for Supply Chain to manage the logistics of drug and materials distribution for CBD from the national level to the counties
Provide updates to the team based in Kwale on any points of linkage with the NSBDP that need the study teams attention e.g. drugs allocation and distribution, materials printing and distribution and coordination of joint meetings
Programme support
Monitor the policy landscape in the country at the national level and how it affects TUMIKIA’s activities in Kwale.
Communicate the same to the supervisor and other team members for action
Support the Senior Associate on TUMIKIA tasks that are executed from Nairobi office and communicate the same to the field team
Facilitate trainings as assigned by the study Senior Associate
Support organization of meetings at national and county level in collaboration with the LSHTM
Qualifications:
Professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health management, Public health, Economics or any other relevant social sciences from a recognized University
Relevant experience and key skills
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coordinating and implementation of community health projects and working with communities
Experience working with county and sub-county government officials in planning and implementing programmes
Experience in working with the Ministry of Health in community public health interventions
Experience in developing and monitoring programme work plans and budgets
Experience in development of training materials
Experience in supply chain management
Past experience in working with volunteers
Excellent report writing skills
Personal Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work as a part of a team and across multiple groups
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovations
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced working environment
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven skill in negotiation and managing complex relationships
Excellent networking skills
Strong organizational skills
How to Apply
