We have an exciting career opportunity for a Training & Education Specialist. The overall purpose of this role is to lead the development of capacity building plans, implementation and evaluation of public health programs implemented by m2m through the Mentor Mother Model.
Key Performance Areas:
· Coordinate the development of training curriculum packages aligned to national standards and guidelines, including oversight of consultants, in consultation with the MOH, other key stakeholders, and m2m HQ
· Facilitate and co-facilitate trainings
· In coordination with programs and M&E staff, contribute to successful implementation of m2m Kenya’s programs
· Lead the development and support the delivery of capacity building activities for local implementing partners, MOH, counties, and m2m site staff, co-facilitated with m2m program staff. Provide TA across all program aspects.
· Act as a thinking partner to develop and propose continuous training and education approaches for engaging with partner organizations beyond initial orientation activities
· Integrate quality improvement approaches to support quality service delivery and successful learning, including reflection and evaluation
· Track and report on achievements and activities in training and education areas related to m2m Kenya.
· Ensure quality implementation, reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
· Support business development activities for m2m Kenya programming, including concept note development and donor negotiation.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
· Minimum of a master’s degree in public health, instructional systems design, health education and/or a related field
· 5 years senior level work experience in a training and education capacity; experience with USG-funded NGOs a distinct advantage
· Strong understanding of public health practice
· Previous experience with the training and education component of organizational capacity building program(s)
· Experience coordinating or overseeing national curriculum development
· Expert Trainer of Trainers with excellent demonstrated training skills, including participatory methods
· Experience designing training on maternal health and/or HIV related topics for health professionals, and for peer health educators and lower literacy participants
· Comprehensive understanding of adult learning methods and behaviour change models in the African context
· Familiarity with various training and educational approaches related to organizational capacity building in the health sector
Competencies Required:
· Demonstrated experience designing and developing training materials for adult learners
· Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including senior managers, decision-makers, government officials, and public and private donors, including experience working in or with the MOH
· Strong organization, coordination and planning skills
· Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced formatting in MS Word (working with master documents)
· Dynamism, creativity and flexibility
· Fluency in English and Kiswahili
· Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Specialist atkmmprecruitment@m2m.org by 19 February 2016. Please insert Training & Education Specialist in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us by 4 March 2016 please consider your application unsuccessful.
