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AMREF has various job opportunities at its headquarters in Nairobi, country offices in Africa and national offices in Europe and North America. View all the current opportunities below

Management responsibilities

• Providing leadership for the dissemination of AMREF values, vision and mission at the country level

• Directing and managing the South Sudan programme to deliver AMREF’s and country specific strategic objectives in line with   overall mission and strategy

• Promoting AMREF's organizational identity to all national stakeholders and partners in Southern Sudan and ensuring AMREF   remains relevant to the changing needs of disadvantaged people in the country

• Developing networks, partnerships and liaisons with national/regional/international institutions working in Southern Sudan and spearheading donor collaboration, fundraising and programme/project development at country level

•  Promoting AMREF’s organizational identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners in Southern Sudan

• Ensuring that the country programme has a strong functional SMT which mutually supports the leadership team

• Leading, supporting, developing and mentoring AMREF Southern Sudan staff to deliver high quality programmes and projects

• Encouraging interactions and collaboration with other AMREF Country Programmes and with AMREF Programme Leaders, and   supporting participation of country programme project staff in AMREF regional projects where appropriate

• Together with the monitoring and evaluation function at Headquarters, is responsible for ensuring that adequate monitoring,   evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place and are used effectively within AMREF Southern Sudan

• Ensuring that the knowledge gained from Southern Sudan Country programme is documented and shared with the other AMREF   Country Programmes and Headquarters, and with external partners and users, and that Country Programme staff  participate  in   AMREF Africa activities

• Facilitating and supporting development of AMREF Country Advisory Committee; providing relevant levels of information to enable  this committee to optimize their support to the country programme

• Working with AMREF Headquarters, liaising with AMREF National Offices to build awareness of the country programme needs, of  country programme priorities and for project funding

• Leading the process of organizational strengthening within AMREF Southern Sudan country programme

• Representing AMREF at country level and is responsible for the management of host country relations. Ensuring that AMREF  Southern Sudan adheres to national laws and regulations governing the functions carried out by AMREF in Southern Sudan.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree preferably in public health or a related subject at a minimum of masters level, with at least 8 years progressive experience at district or national level particularly in fieldworks in conflict/post conflict situations in Africa; developing country experience is a must and work in the health development sector is preferred; extensive hands on experience in implementing primary health care; familiarity with the health and development needs of disadvantaged people would also be an advantage; the candidate should also have a proven track-record of results-based programme development & management; building effective partnerships and strategic alliances.  S/he must be able to live and work effectively within the climatic & cultural conditions of Southern Sudan. S/he should be fluent in English and knowledge of Arabic language will be an added advantage.

This is an internationally recruited position attracting a competitive salary and attractive package of benefits. Please note that this is a non accompanied post.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV and email your detailed CV to jobs@amref.org  quoting reference number: - CHR/12/02-02.  Or Apply online.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

To provide leadership and strategic direction to the country office and field-based staff in the AMREF Uganda Country Programme,

Management Responsibility

• Provide leadership for country programme and staff
• In charge of country performance and programme growth
• Participating and member of AMREF senior management team (SMT) with responsibility for representing the country programme on   the SMT and for supporting collective SMT decisions back into the country programme.

Description of Duties

1. Represent AMREF in Uganda and be responsible for the management of host country relations.
2. Leadership for the dissemination of AMREF’s values, vision and mission at the country level.
3. Lead, direct and mentor the country programme and its staff in line with the corporate strategy.
4. Promote AMREF's organizational identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners in Uganda and ensure AMREF remains relevant   to the changing needs of disadvantaged people in the country.
5. Develop networks and partnerships with national/regional/international institutions in Uganda and spearhead donor collaboration, fund   raising and project development within the country.
6. Together with the directorates at Headquarters, ensure that AMREF Uganda implements policies, procedures, operational guidelines   and standards within the AMREF framework.
7. Ensure that the country senior management team is effective and mutually supporting.
8. Mentor and develop the senior manager designated by the Director General as your deputy.
9. Encourage collaboration with other Country Programmes and with Programme Leaders, and support participation of Uganda project   staff in regional projects and other AMREF activities.
10. Together with the monitoring and evaluation function at Headquarters, ensure that monitoring, evaluation and accountability   mechanisms are in place and used effectively within AMREF Uganda.
11. Ensure that the knowledge gained from AMREF Uganda projects is documented and shared with the other Country Programmes,   Headquarters and externally.
12. Facilitate and support development and effectiveness of the AMREF Uganda Advisory Council.
13. Work with AMREF Headquarters and AMREF National Offices to build awareness of the country programme needs, of country   programme priorities and for project funding.
14. Participate fully as a member of the AMREF SMT.

Accountability

• Supervision: Works independently under the authority of Director General and within strategy and policy guidelines
• Decision Making: Has full responsibility of decisions at country level.
• Responsibility over data or information: Has access to important and highly confidential country data and information.
• Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility for Country budget and assets.
• Responsibility over Staff:  All Country staff

Job Specifications

Required Minimal Qualifications

Post-graduate qualification, preferably in Public Health or related field.

Relevant Experience

•  A strong understanding of managing operations in the developing world, preferably within the    health    development sector
• Hands-on experience in implementing primary health care in support of district and participatory health care systems and familiarity of   the health and development needs of disadvantaged people.
• Demonstrable network of contacts and high standing in his/her profession.
• Proven record of building effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Proven experience in managing a major programme and/or institutional group.

Length of Experience
 

8 years overall and 3 years in senior management

Key Skills

• Demonstrated initiative and creativity; strategic thinker; excellent inter-personal and communication and negotiation skills.
• Team player and team builder/leader.
• Progressive experience of management with a proven track record as a senior manager and leader, including experience in developing  and implementing strategic plans.
• Strong management and organizational skills, including comfort in delegating authority and responsibility
• Demonstrable ability to anticipate emerging needs and integrate them speedily into priority setting.
• Proven people management skills in a multi-cultural environment and strong track record of developing people.
• Is personally comfortable fundraising and has a proven record in raising substantial research/development funds.
• Excellent English language communications skills, both oral and written (e.g., proposal writing), including public speaking.
• Basic understanding of electronic communications and standard office computer software.
• Knowledge/familiarity with African and other international development organizations

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work and to perform under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

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AMREF Tanzania Country Director, Dr. Festus Ilako, says the First Lady, Salma Kikwete, has graciously agreed to officiate at the launch at Mnazi Mmoja grounds, Dar es Salaam. Talking about the event, Dr Ilako said that this marks the beginning of a three-year international awareness and fundraising campaign aimed at mobilising resources for training 4,222 midwives in Tanzania. “It may seem ambitious, but it can be done if all of us play our part,” said Dr. Ilako. He said so many reports talk about midwives’ scarcity and others say some of them are not competent enough for that task. “As AMREF we thought of going a step further by finding a solution to this problem which is of course to train them equipping them with better skills.”

He said at the launch edutainment will be used to raise awareness regarding maternal deaths so that people know the magnitude of the problem and feel compelled to do something about it, and contribute to this noble cause.

People will also be encouraged to sign the midwives’ petition and support Esther Madudu, an African midwife, who AMREF has proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize 2015. “We are actually going to take laptops to the grounds to enable people sign the petition there. We want to collect as many signatures as we can,” he said. The nomination of Esther is a symbolic one where AMREF wants to honour all African midwives for the important role they play in saving the lives of mothers and their children.

Dr. Ilako said the Minister for Health and Social Welfare Minister, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, once Chairman of AMREF’s Advisory Council has also agreed to grace the event. Chief Medical Officer, Director of Human Resources Development and Director of Safe Motherhood have also been invited.

The invitations have also been extended to the Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Mr. Said Mecky Sadiki, the three Dar es Salaam district commissioners (Ms. Sofia Mjema – Temeke, Mr. Raymond Mushi – Ilala, Mr. Jordan Lugimbana – Kinondoni). “We have also invited Dar es Salaam constituencies’ members of parliament and most importantly the event is open to the general public,” stated Dr Ilako.

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following positions.

The positions report to the Project Manager and are based in Nyeri and Meru

Purpose of the Job:-

To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Develop project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed work plans.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Conduct trainings for Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) on care and support for OVC and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Support implementation of the MOPHS Community Health Strategy.
• In liaison with the MOE support the implementation of comprehensive school health activities.
• In liaison with the MOPHS, MOW and the Provincial Administration, support implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
• Participate in operations research within the project.
• Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project and participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Nursing or relevant Social Sciences with at least four (4) years relevant work experience in health and hygiene activities.  Must be ICT proficient.  Must have vast experience in OVC and Home Based Care, WASH and School Health Interventions.  Knowledge and experience in the implementation of various hygiene approaches/models e.g. SAFE, CLTS, PHASE, PHAST and PEC are essential.  Must be experienced in the implementation of Community Health Strategy and school health policy guidelines.  The person must be experienced in project management, operations research, monitoring and evaluation and designing and conducting community based trainings.  In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and possess the ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/APCE/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012.  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

The Project is being implemented by FHI360 together with partners including AMREF Kenya, Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment (LVCT), the National Organization for Peer Educators (NOPE), and Gold Star Kenya.

AMREF Kenya is the strategic partner responsible for the rollout and coordination of Community Strategy whose overall goal is to enhance community access to health care in order to improve individual productivity and health while reducing poverty, hunger, child and maternal deaths.

We are looking for an individual, who is well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa to fill the position of Project Manager. 

The position is based in Nakuru and reports to the HIV/AIDS & TB Programme Manager.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision in the implementation of project activities.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Provide leadership in implementing the Ministry of Health Community Health Strategy.
• Provide effective leadership in engaging with stakeholders, including consortium partners and external stakeholders.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.
• Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
• Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
• Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, partners, donors, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in Country Office and program meetings.
• Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Represent AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.  Must have vast experience in implementation of HIV/AIDS programs and Community Health Strategy.  The person must be experienced in project management, operations research and have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and advocacy.  In addition s/he should have good experience in community mobilization and networking at local and national levels.  The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professional.  If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/APRV/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Thursday, 24th May, 2012.  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Develop project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed work plans.
• Build the capacity of partners and community members in implementation of WASH interventions, including use of PHASE, SAFE and PEC approaches/models.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
• Participate in operations research within the project.
• Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Participate in the development of health promotion related materials (IEC) in liaison with the relevant partners.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Heath, Public Health or relevant Social Sciences with at least four (4) years relevant work experience in Health and Development activities targeting Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.  Must be ICT proficient.  Knowledge and experience in the implementation of various hygiene approaches/models e.g. SAFE, Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) and PEC are essential.  The person must be experienced in project management, operations research and have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.  In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and possess the ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/EHP/001/2012)  in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, 18th May, 2012.  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

The BOMA Model was designed in line with the National Health Sector Strategic Health Plan II that enhances delivery essential packages for health through the community strategy. This approach emphasises bringing health closer to the people through their participation at entry level, the development, testing, promotion and adoption of appropriate models of improving health in Kenya. The model has achieved improved MNCH service delivery at the household level and the wider Magadi community. The strategies adopted through this model included, community mobilization and demand driven actions, capacity building and partnership. The model has been fully supported by communities and Ministries of Health. It has demonstrated that it is ideal for nomadic communities and is doable under the normal MoH functions. Overall, the AMREF interventions have contributed to increased number of maternal and child health services except for skilled birth attendance and family planning use.

The Health Market Innovation awards programmes in the East Africa region that have increased access to health services, improved quality of service delivery and or provided financial protection to the poor and vulnerable. Accepting the award during the ceremony held in Kampala, Uganda on 2 May 2012, AMREF Kenya Country Director Dr Lennie Bazira Kyomuhangi said " I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the Magadi Community and especially the Community Health Workers who worked hard and voluntarily to change behavior on maternal seeking services. Our staff who worked on this project under the able leadership of Josephine Lesiamon supported by then SMT team are highly appreciated for the innovation, dedication and hard work."

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The Awarded is given  during the World Congress on Public Health Meetings which take place every three years. AMREF received the award in recognition of the organisation's outstanding achievements in and contributions to the field of public health.

Gates Award for Global Health - 2005

The award, worth $1 million, was established in 2000 by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, and is given annually to the organisation that they consider to have made a major and lasting contribution to the field of global health.

Medical Honors Award - 2004

AMREF received the Medical Honors Award from Discovery Health Channel, USA for its extraordinary lifesaving work of nearly 50 years in improving the health of millions of people in Africa.

Conrad Hilton Humanitarian Award - 1999

The world’s largest humanitarian award which honors tireless commitment by AMREF to bring health care services to the most remote areas of the continent. The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize was established by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in 1996. The annual $1.5 million dollar award honors a charitable or non-governmental organisation that has made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering anywhere in the world.

In 2012, AMREF will run the following short courses: (Click on the course title to view details)

General Information:

• Certification - The participants, upon successful attendance of each short course will be awarded an AMREF certificate of participation stipulating the topics covered.
• Learning Resources - Computer laboratory with internet access; A well-equipped clinical laboratory where trainees carry out practical examinations; A state-of-the-art health library which provides access to information that is otherwise unavailable locally.
• Costs - Training costs covers lunch, stationery, field trips and all course related learning materials.
  • Mode of payment: All payments to the course should be made two weeks to the commencement of each course in cheques payable to AMREF or through bank transfer to the AMREF account
• Tailor made courses: AMREF organises customised short courses for groups of not less than 15 participants in health and health-related fields, tailored to the needs of individuals or organisations. Our clients have included NGOs and Ministries of Health in Sudan, Malawi, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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Download the Short Courses Application Form

The Course:

The course offers professional training for management and staff of Organizations, Companies and communities as well as individuals, on the vital aspects of First Aid, to ensure safety at the work place, in the house and in the field.
The Course runs over a period of 3 days, involving both practical and theoretical studies, culminating in a two part examination. Any one course can accommodate up to 20 students. A certificate is awarded on successful completion.

Academic Requirements:
All participants must have a sound comprehension of English, both written and spoken.  

Venue:
Courses will be held at AMREF’s International Training Center on Lang’ata road in Nairobi, unless otherwise agree.  

Equipment:
The training equipment includes resuscitation mannequins, splints, bandages and others. Where applicable also Semi-automatic defibrillator and Airway trainer.

Trainers:
Each course is conducted by two of our full time flight nurses, who have longstanding teaching experience and several years of working experience on the job. All our flight nurses are qualified and registered nurses with additional degrees in intensive care nursing and trained in Advanced Cardiac, Trauma and Pediatric Life Support.                            

Course Curiculum

Day 1
Introduction
Principles and Practices of Emergency First Aid

TEA BREAK

Breathing and Circulatory Disorders
CPR Theory

LUNCH BREAK
CPR Practice, incl. chocking
* (Defibrillation with semi-automatic defibrillator)

Day 2
Burns and Scalds
Poisoning
Foreign Bodies

TEA BREAK

Management of bleeding
Injuries to Bones, Joints, Muscles and Ligaments
Immobilization of fractures and bandaging

LUNCH BREAK

Practice - Immobilization of fractures and bandaging

Day 3
Emergency Childbirth
Brain Disorders
Hypoglycemia

TEA BREAK

Case Scenarios *(In-flight patient management)
Triage
Casualty evacuation
Summary

LUNCH BREAK

Theory Test
Practical Exam
Evaluation

During the course of this project, 6,618 local people have been trained and more than 1.5 million patient visits have occurred. In the districts covered by the project, malaria deaths in hospital declined by half between 2007 and 2011, new TB cases dropped by 10%, and new HIV diagnoses fell from 11% to 7%, with 69,730 tests now carried out per year, three times the annual figure from the start of the project.

Critical success factors include:

1. Integrating services for greater impact

• Dealing with these three diseases concurrently has improved efficiency and magnified the impact of existing national healthcare resources.
• In particular, integrating HIV/AIDS and TB screening has resulted in a dramatic increase in the diagnosis of HIV/TB co-infection.

2. Sustainable investments via health system capacity-building

• AstraZeneca and AMREF have ensured alignment with national guidelines by working closely with Uganda’s District Health Team, District AIDS Task Force, District AIDS Committee and health workers from the parish to the county hospital level.
• Community Health Units have been given the technology and training necessary to drastically improve data collection and analysis, laying the foundation for a community-based health information system. Through improved links to the formal health system, this locally-sourced data can now inform national health strategy.
• Resources established by this program – such as laboratories and Village Health Workers – can be leveraged to fight other diseases, multiplying impact.”

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http://conference.gbchealth.org/awards/2012-award-winners.php#winning

Midwife literally translates to “With a Woman” from Latin, reflecting the practice that from time immemorial, women sought the assistance of other women close to them at the time of labour and childbirth. Midwives have therefore been part of the human experience since time immemorial.

Up until the advent of modern midwifery in approximately the 17th and 18th centuries when the first schools of midwifery training appeared in Europe, the whole world had approximately the same levels of maternal death during childbirth, roughly 20%, with the most feared causes being hemorrhage and puerperal fever, or infection after childbirth. Today, there is very low maternal mortality in the developed world, not least because of the professionalization of midwifery in those countries. However, approximately 35,000 women continue to suffer severe complications of childbirth daily, with about 900 deaths every day, most in the developing countries of Africa and Asia (The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011).

It is no coincidence that in most of sub-Saharan Africa which has the highest burden of maternal and newborn mortality, only an average of 40% of women have access to a professional midwife at the time of childbirth, and in some countries that have been in conflict for a long time, only about 6% to 10% have access to a trained midwife. Maternal and newborn mortality is highest in such countries. There is a clear correlation between numbers of midwives and levels of maternal death and severe injury like obstetric fistula. Numerous studies show that quality midwifery services are a critical component in saving lives of women and newborns, enhancing the health of women and children in very specific ways, and therefore improving both the right of women to enjoy the highest state of health which is their birthright, and gender equity in society.

Societies that have reduced preventable maternal mortality and improved women’s access to better health and survival enjoy increased economic productivity and quality of life for all than societies that continue to experience high levels of maternal morbidity and mortality. In a recent analysis that AMREF carried out for 10 high burden countries for maternal mortality, only an average of 45% of professional midwifery posts were filled, and there was a total deficit of 30,000 midwives in just the 10 countries. It is very clear that MIDWIVES SAVE LIVES. They also provide vital care to healthy women by providing family planning, prevention and treatment of infections, nutrition counseling for pregnant women, care for newborns and ensuring that they are immunised, and help in reducing mother to child transmission of HIV, among other critical services. It is imperative that nations understand the vital connection between midwives availability and maternal and newborn survival, and focus on actions that reduce preventable maternal and newborn death, including improving their health systems. An essential element of the latter is increasing numbers of health personnel, with priority being placed on rapidly increasing numbers of midwives to ensure that women receive high quality care before, during pregnancy, during childbirth and afterwards. On the international Day of the Midwife, the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) is calling on African governments and their development partners including civil society to invest urgently in training midwives, with a view to eliminate the gap of over 50% in numbers of midwives that exists today and denies African mothers life saving services.

AMREF is contributing towards this through its ‘Stand Up for African Mothers’ campaign which aims to train 15,000 midwives by 2015 and help reduce maternal mortality by 25% in sub-Saharan Africa.  AMREF is also nominating an African midwife for the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.  This is a symbolic nomination where AMREF wants to honour all African midwives for the important role they play in saving the lives of mothers and their children. You can join AMREF’s campaign by signing up at www.standupforafricanmothers.com. AMREF wishes all midwives across the world a very happy International Day of the Midwife, and wishes to let them know that AMREF recognises them as heroes in our communities.

For further information, please contact:
Dr John Nduba
Technical Director, Reproductive and Child Health Programme
AMREF
Email: john.nduba@amref.org

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The positions are based in Samburu, Turkana, Wajir, and Isiolo and report to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job:

To assist in technical expertise and support implementation of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in co-coordinating and participating in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Assist in the implementation of Community Health Strategy.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project.
• Assist in operations research and documentation.
• Assist in organizing and conducting field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in development of new proposals and concept development for fundraising.
• Assist in control and account for the use of project resources and assets.
• Assist in managing relevant project financial transactions.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the project.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.  Must be ICT proficient.  At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy NGO   Experience in monitoring and evaluation and implementation of community health strategy are necessary.  In addition the ideal candidate must have strong analytical, problem solving and networking skills.  Be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimal supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/DANIDA/011/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 17th May, 2012.  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

The position is based in Nairobi, reports to the C&RH Programme Manager.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation and expansion of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision in the implementation of project activities.
• Facilitate MNCH programming.
• Implement the project using the Community Health Strategy.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.
• Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
• Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
• Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, donors, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in country office and program meetings.
• Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Represent AMREF in partners and collaborators consultative meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant Social Sciences with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.  A medical background will be an added advantage.  S/he must have vast experience in implementation of MNCH/RH and Community Health Strategy.  The person must be experienced in project management, operations research and have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.  In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/DANIDA/010/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 17th May, 2012.  We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Receiving the award, the DG said that AMREF works in the remotest communities in Africa, serving the most vulnerable people in order to achieve lasting health change in Africa. “We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities. We therefore work side by side with the people to build their knowledge and skills, so that they can transform their own health,” she emphasised.

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Dr Teguest Guerma receives the award from Dr Luis Sambo, Director, WHO AFRO

She observed that AMREF’s credibility with local communities and African governments stems from the relationship and trust that AMREF has built over the past 55 years which includes learning from, influencing and partnering with various stakeholders to build long-term relationships and ensure holistic solutions to address communities’ needs. She also noted that AMREF’s recognition in the public health arena stems from the fact that AMREF strengthens health systems, particularly at community level, and develops human resources for health to alleviate the critical shortage of skilled health workers in Africa. She pointed out that AMREF has trained over 500,000 community health workers, mid-level health workers, and leaders of health institutions from over 33 African countries. 

The DG announced that AMREF’s focus on women and children had seen it launch an international awareness campaign called Stand Up for African Mothers. She explained that the campaign aims to train 15,000 midwives by 2015 in order to contribute to reduction of maternal mortality in Africa by up to 25 per cent.

Read Press Release on the award here

During the last decade, national and international efforts to combat malaria have been stepped up through innovative funding that has enabled the development of new tools and improved access to malaria prevention and control measures. Since 2000, the incidence of malaria globally has reduced by 17 per cent, and malaria mortality rates have fallen by 26 per cent. These rates are less than the internationally agreed targets of 50 per cent reduction by 2010 but nonetheless represent a major achievement.

More work is urgently needed because malaria still claims the life of one child every minute. People living in high-risk malarial areas, especially disadvantaged communities and those living in rural areas, face severe challenges in accessing tools and services for malaria prevention and treatment. The heavy economic and social burden that malaria inflicts on families and societies maintains communities in an unbreakable cycle of disease and poverty.

Because malaria is preventable and treatable, many more lives can be saved through a combination of proven and innovative malaria control interventions. As an organisation working side-by-side with communities, AMREF wants to see people with the knowledge, skills and means to tackle malaria, maintain their good health and break the cycle of poor health and poverty. Successful malaria control programmes not only save lives but also have a real impact on the productivity and wellbeing of people in malaria-endemic areas.

The recent successes noted in Africa are still fragile and need to be reinforced, expanded and sustained. The reduction in commitments from the Global Fund, one of the main international donors for malaria control, is a major threat to achieving universal malaria control. Funding from governments in Africa is generally less than US$1 per person at risk and represents a very small proportion of the total financing required in the most highly endemic countries.

AMREF is concerned that adequate funding is maintained, and calls on governments, donors, the private sector and partners to reinforce and renew their commitment to invest in malaria control and build strong partnerships to sustain the gains already made, scale up interventions in high- risk malarial areas, strengthen health and community systems, and meet the strategic goals to eliminate malaria in Africa.

As the world celebrates the World Malaria Day 2012, AMREF would like to pay special attention to women’s health in malaria-endemic countries, and particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where mothers continue to die while giving birth. Most of these deaths are due to preventable causes including malaria, anaemia, bleeding and abortion. In some parts of the continent, malaria contributes up to 30% of maternal mortality. Preventing infection will therefore greatly contribute to reduction of maternal deaths.  In the strong belief that no woman should die giving life, including from malaria, AMREF launched the Stand Up for African Mothers campaign in October 2011, an international initiative that aims to train 15,000 midwives by 2015 to contribute to the reduction of maternal deaths in Africa by 25 per cent. Among other things, these midwives will educate mothers in the use of Insecticide-Treated Nets, and administer intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy, as well as diagnose and treat malaria cases. Indeed, skilled care before, during and after childbirth can save the lives of women and newborn babies.

By drawing attention to the plight of African mothers and mobilising citizens worldwide to ensure that women get the basic medical care they need during pregnancy and childbirth, including prevention and treatment of malaria, AMREF hopes to reduce maternal mortality and make childbirth a matter of joy as the world marks World Malaria Day.

The meetings objectives include

• To share the Business Plan with all internal stakeholders and achieve a common purpose in programming, fundraising and programme management
• To share scientific knowledge from programmes and research across the strategic direction (SD) areas of the Business Plan
• To identify opportunities for AMREF in relation to the priority areas for programming, research and advocacy
• To enhance performance of the AMREF team in programme implementation and management
• To share institutional knowledge and best practices

Officially opening the meeting, AMREF’s DG Dr Teguest Guerma said “This 1st BAPM represents one of the processes that will be institutionalized to support the governance processes. One great opportunity lies in how well AMREF internalizes the practice of operations research to continually generate evidence on creative and innovative ways of improving corporate performance for influence of health policy and practices across Africa.”

Besides being a great team-building activity, the BAPM will give staff an opportunity to learn how to write up and present research and lessons learned in their programme work to their peers and get critiqued before they present the same to external audiences and publish. It will also help to identify staff with potential for scientific work and facilitate their development to higher levels of achievement. Furthermore, the meeting will serve as a platform for sharing strategic ideas so that AMREF staff are able to contribute to the organisation’s Strategic Directions as spelt out in the Business Plan 2011-2014.

Highlights

Day 1 and 2 Theme: AMREF’s policies and systems: Supporting implementation of the Business Plan

AMREF is an international African organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

AMREF's vision is for lasting health change in Africa: communities with the knowledge, skills and means to maintain their good health and break the cycle of poor health and poverty. We believe in the inherent power within African communities – that the power for lasting transformation of Africa’s health lies within its communities.

AMREF has over 54 years’ experience in health development. In 1957, three surgeons founded the Flying Doctors Service of East Africa, laying the foundation for what is now one of the continent’s leading health development and research organisations. Today, AMREF implements its projects through country programmes in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, South Sudan and South Africa. Training and consulting support are provided to an additional 30 African countries.

AMREF believes that by focusing on the health of women and children, the health of the whole community can be improved. We are concerned with skilled care of mothers before, during and after childbirth; prevention and treatment of cervical cancer, and proper management of childhood illnesses. Our main areas of intervention are maternal and child health; HIV and Tuberculosis; safe water and sanitation; malaria; and essential clinical care.

AMREF shares knowledge gained from our grassroots programmes with others, and uses it as evidence to advocate appropriate change in health policy and practice. In all our programmes, AMREF partners with communities, civil society organisations, health practitioners, and the private and public sectors to establish a participatory health care system.

Based on AMREF’s Business Plan 2011-2014, the building blocks of our approach are in three key areas:

• Human Resources for Health – this includes training and re-skilling of community and other cadres of health workers
• Health Management Information Systems – we believe in the use of health information for planning and programming
• Community Systems Strengthening –  this includes giving communities knowledge and skills to promote good health, engaging with grassroots  structures, and strengthening linkages between communities and health facilities

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As a research and development foundation, AMREF recognises the dual benefits that can be derived from internship and volunteer attachment programmes. The organisation therefore offers local and international internship and volunteer opportunities. While both volunteer attachments and internships may be part of a learning programme, volunteer opportunities are also offered to out-of-school candidates who may be on sabbatical or who want to contribute to community service.

Policy Statement

• Internships at AMREF are defined as structured learning experiences in which interns are exposed to the various aspects of AMREF’s operations and programmes.
• All internship placements are based on clearly identified needs driven by the objectives of AMREF’s Business Plan.
• AMREF coordinates internships as supervised programmes of work and study based on clearly-defined terms that are mutually beneficial to the intern and to AMREF.
• One must apply and be selected in order to join AMREF’s internship programme.

Scope of the Internship Programme

• Internships are open to diploma, degree, post-graduate and doctoral students who wish to acquire knowledge and experience of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the organisation and the Intern. Interns are fully involved in the work programme of the unit relevant to their studies under the supervision of a responsible staff member.
• Interns are expected to contribute their skills, knowledge and competencies while acquiring supplemental training in their areas of specialisation  but are not full-time employees. They are not substitutes for full-time staff.
• AMREF does not offer any payment for internship.
• Internships are normally offered for a period of three  but can be extended to a maximum of six months. An intern will work an average of 40  hours per week.

Placement Period

• AMREF will accept internship placements twice a year, March and September, for those applying from Africa; and July and October for applicants  from outside of Africa
• Applications will be processed at least three months in advance of the internship commencement
• Available positions will be posted on AMREF’s website during the month of October every year.

Entry Requirements

Potential candidates must:

• Submit an application to undertake internship training at AMREF. All applications must be submitted to the relevant HR office through the address  provided below.
• The application should specify why the candidate has chosen AMREF for internship, the benefits expected from completing the internship (eg how  it fits into the applicant’s studies or career plans), and how this contributes to AMREF’s objectives.
• The application should indicate specifically:
   field of academic specialisation or area in which practical training is required
   programme of training approved by the candidate’s institution, where applicable duration of the internship (three or six months)
   number of credits required for validation by the candidate’s institution, where applicable
• The application for internship shall be accompanied by a supporting letter from his/her learning institution, where relevant.
• In countries where AMREF operates, the application will be forwarded through those AMREF offices if the request is for placement in a different AMREF office.

Download AMREF Internship Application Form

Selection Criteria

• Interns shall be recruited through notices on the AMREF website, indicating the type of interns required, the period of time each is needed, and the  deadline for applying for the internship.
• Applications and interviews for internships shall be coordinated by the respective HR office in conjunction with the requisitioning programme head  or a representative.
• Selection will be based on the job description prepared for this purpose and the best suited candidates will be selected.
• Applications will be done using the application form and  sent to any one of the following email addresses:

Internship-ET@Amref.org - AMREF Ethiopia
Internship-KCO@Amref.org - AMREF Kenya
Internship-TZ@Amref.org – AMREF Tanzania
Internship-UG@Amref.org - AMREF Uganda
Internship-SA@Amref.org - AMREF South Africa
Internship-SS@Amref.org - AMREF South Sudan
Internship-WA@Amref.org - AMREF West Africa
Internship-HQ@Amref.org -  AMREF Headquarters

NB: Please note that due to the large number of applicants, we are not in a position to reply to each request and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Our Costs - AMREF's budgets are dependent on income raised from various donors - Governments, Foundations, Trusts, corporate companies and individuals. View our Expenditure Analysis

• Dr Teguest Guerma  - Director General

• Mette Kjaer   - Head of Programme Management

• Dr Rumishael Shoo   - Director, Health Programme Development

• Dr Peter Ngatia   - Director, Capacity Building

• Nancy Muriuki   - Director, Human Resources

• Jenny Panow   - Director, Operations

• Wanjiru Ruhanga   - Director, Communications

AMREF HQ

Dr Teguest Guerma     - Director General
Mette Kjaer                  - Head of Programme Management
Dr Rumishael Shoo     - Director, Health Programme Development
Dr Peter Ngatia           - Director, Capacity Building
Nancy Muriuki             - Director, Human Resources
Jenny Panow              - Director, Operations
Wanjiru Ruhanga        - Director, Communications
Dr John Nduba           - Technical Director, Reproductive and Child Health Programme
Dr Jane Carter            - Technical Director, Clinical and Diagnostics Programme
Dr Abebe Aberra         - Lead, HIV/AIDS and TB Programme
Dr Sylla Thiam            - Lead, Malaria Programme
Austin Beebe              - Lead, Water and Sanitation Programme
Dr Ravi Ram               -  Head, Monitoring & Evaluation
Dr Bettina Vadera       -  Chief Executive and Medical Doctor

Country Directors

Dr Florence Temu                    - AMREF Ethiopia
Dr Lennie Bazira Kyomuhangi - AMREF Kenya
Mor Ngom                                - AMREF Senegal
Penina Ochola-Odhiambo        - AMREF South Africa
Dr Festus Ilako                         - AMREF Tanzania
Joshua Kyallo                           - AMREF Uganda

Executive Directors Europe and North America

Egmont Kap-Herr                    - AMREF Austria
Anne-Marie Kamanye             -  AMREF Canada
Christian Alsoe                        - AMREF Denmark
Muriel Gavila                           - AMREF France
Tanya Nduati                           - FDSA
Dr Marcus Leonhardt              - AMREF Germany
Tommy Simmons                    - AMREF Italy
Ricardo Arvati                         - AMREF Monaco
Dr. Jacqueline Lampe             - AMREF Netherlands
Alfonso Rodriguez Maroto      - AMREF Spain
Helena Bonnier                       - AMREF Sweden
Samara Hammond                  - AMREF UK
Lisa Meadowcroft                    - AMREF USA

 

AMREF has leaders from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing a great wealth of wisdom, insight and experience to the organisation.

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