The Ministry of Health, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards through the support of the Global Fund under the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) seeks to fill the following two vacant positions:
1. Finance Officer CSG 8/JG ’N’ 1
2. Program Officer CSG 8/JG ’P’
FINANCE OFFICER -Job Group- ‘N’
Terms of service –Six (6) months contract
Consolidated Salary Kshs. 208,372.00 per month
Responsibilities and tasks
1- Budgeting
- Participate in the development of Global fund budgets during funding request application, grant
making and re-allocations - Prepare Global fund annual budgets.
- Ensure that Global Fund budgets are captured in the GOK/MOH printed estimates.
- Support the programme to develop the budget for the Annual Work plan and MTEF.
- Support the budgeting process for the Programme Strategy.
2- Financial monitoring and tracking of expenses
- Prepare the funds allocation against the activities, for all disbursements received from PR
- Supervise and train accountants in the unit for effective implementation of financial monitoring tool developed by PR
- Use the Financial monitoring tool to monitor expenses against the activities for which disbursement was made.
- Ensure all grant expenditures are incurred in conformity with the laid down Gok and Global Fund financial requirements and procedures
- Keep record of all disbursements to Sub-recipient and related expenses.
- Verify all invoices submitted by procurement agent to ensure that they are in conformity with the PPDA and the agreement between the PR and procurement agent.
3- Preparation of Global Fund progress reports to PR
- Ensure timely preparation of financial progress reports
- Prepare periodic financial reports on GF as required by PR
- Ensure queries on Sub-recipient financial management and financial reports as may be raised by Local Fund Agent or Global Fund secretariat are promptly addressed
- Prepare cash projections for Sub-recipient grant.
Minimum requirements
- CPA (K) & member of ICPAK in good standing
- Should have a financial background with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in commerce, economic or any other business-related field.
- Knowledge of GOK planning, budgeting and financial management procedures
- Knowledge of organization of health service delivery system in Kenya, including the devolved of health system.
- At least (3) years working experience in a donor funded similar project with an International Organization or Government of Kenya. Demonstrable experience with a health project will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate ability and commitment to team and coordination with multiple partners.
- Knowledge of modern Computerized accounting skills such as Quick books, Pastels, SAGE and Naviation among others.
- Ability to work within set time line.
- Self-motivated and creative.
PROGRAM OFFICER -Job Group- ‘P’
Terms of service –Six (6) months contract
Consolidated Salary Kshs. 294,821.04 per month
Responsibilities and tasks
- Plan, Organize and participate in dissemination of key strategic documents.
- Plan, analyze and evaluate current or proposed health programs within malaria programme in support of the Kenya Malaria Strategy(KMS).
- Support planning and budgeting of Malaria Programme and Activities Coordinate development and preparation of all annual national plans and
- Support counties to develop/review their malaria plans support in coordination of Mid-term and End-term programme reviews,
- Development and costing of Kenya Malaria Strategy (KMS)
- Coordinate programme planning & review meetings at the national level and regional planning &review meetings at the county level Assist in developing concept notes and proposal i.e Global Fund.
- Support strengthening of capacity for planning, partnership and coordination
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Public Health, Economics, Strategic Management, Development Studies, and Business Administration or related qualifications;
- Demonstrated leadership in overseeing and managing projects.
- A minimum of (3) years’ experience in planning for health programmes
- Experience in development and budgeting of annual work plans.
- Experience in programme proposal and concept writing.
- Proficiency in use of computer applications (spreadsheets, word; presentation tools)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation or project management.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools, including M&E plans, and project indicators.
Technical Competencies
- Familiarity with regulations and requirements by partners, including experience in developing and implementing donor-funded projects.
- Expert at mentoring and training team members on program best practices and techniques.
- Experience in coordinating midterm and end-term program reviews.
- A strong commitment to uploading the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Application Process
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their application by completing ONE PSC2 (Revised 2016) application form.
The application form may be downloaded from Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Requirements and other related information for each of the posts can also be accessed at the following website: www.health.go.ke.
Please Note
Candidates should attach copies of academic, professional certificates, transcripts, national ID and updated curriculum vitae to the application form.
ALL the details requested for in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
i. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
ii. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
iii. The State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyan diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINAZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
iv. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
v. It is a criminal offence to presents fake certificate/ documents.
vi. All serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
How to Apply
The completed application forms should be sent to The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public
Health & Professional Standards, P.O Box 30016-00100 NAIROBI or be hand delivered to the Office of the Director of Human Resource Management and Development, State Department for Public Health & Professional Standards at Afya House, 1st Floor Room 102 off Cathedral Road, Nairobi. Email application to be channeled to [email protected]. Note that all application must be submitted on or before 8th January, 2024 latest 5.00 pm (East African time)
