Project officer

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Red Cross Society Full time
Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world.

The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.


JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Officers will coordinate and implement efforts to tackle the growing challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) challenges.

This position involves designing, implementing, and monitoring strategies aimed at promoting responsible antimicrobial use, raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance, and facilitating behaviour change among community members, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders.

The officer will collaborate with local health authorities, healthcare facilities, community organizations, and other stakeholders to combat antimicrobial resistance effectively.


SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
Project Implementation
Community Engagement
Data Management and Analysis
Monitoring and evaluation
Reporting
Stakeholder engagement
Budget monitoring

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement comprehensive community engagement strategies to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for responsible antibiotic use and infection prevention practices.

Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community leaders, schools, healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers to build partnerships and drive collective action against AMR.

Collect, analyse, and interpret data on AMR prevalence and antibiotic use patterns within the community to identify areas of need and inform program interventions.

Support the implementation of local and national AMR action plans.
Collaborate with other AMR program staff and partners to ensure effective program implementation.
Advocate for policy changes and resource allocation to support sustainable AMR prevention and control efforts at the local level
Facilitate and participate in educational workshops and trainings for community members and healthcare workers.

Stay abreast of current research and best practices in AMR, and continuously seek opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of community-based AMR interventions.

Prepare regular reports on the implementation progress, challenges, and outcomes of antimicrobial resistance initiatives
Maintain accurate records of activities, expenditures, and outcomes for reporting purposes

REQUIREMENTS

DESIRED COMPETENCIES
Community mobilization and engagement.
Advocacy and communication skills for influencing policy and behavior change.
Ability to work in challenging environments and adapt to changing situations.
Interpersonal and leadership skills.
Project management skills.
Stakeholder Management.
Financial Management
Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Veterinary, medicine, Microbiology, or a related field.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in public health programming or community engagement, preferably with a focus on antimicrobial resistance.

Strong understanding of antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and infectious diseases.
Demonstrated experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, preferably in community health settings.
Good knowledge of One Health Programming
Experience working with communities and diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
Strong writing and reporting skills.

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