Location: Nairobi with travel within Kenya to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project

Overall job function: Reporting to the PHIA Project Director in the ICAP New York headquarters (HQs), the Project Director, Kenya PHIA Project will oversee the implementation of the Kenya PHIA Project.

The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating all facets of the national level impact assessment with the MOH, CDC, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) as well as other in-country survey and laboratory organizations.

The Project Director will provide oversight and management of locally-hired ICAP PHIA staff. This position is grant-funded.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee the recruitment, training and day-to-day supervision of ICAP Kenya PHIA Project staff
In collaboration with CDC and the MOH, oversee all country-level aspects of the PHIA project including protocol development; ethical reviews; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training manual development; staff training; community sensitization; project implementation; adherence to approved protocol/SOPs; and data management, analysis, and dissemination
Oversee all study activities conducted in Kenya by outside sub-contractors and communicate regularly with the sub-contractors to ensure that all activities adhere to approved protocol/SOPs and are in line with the study timeline
Represent ICAP in discussions about the PHIA Project held with the MOH, CDC and other in-country collaborators
Communicate effectively to various audiences regarding the details of the PHIA Project and ensure stakeholder understanding of and participation in the project
Track PHIA progress and prepare PHIA progress reports on a regular basis to be shared with the MOH, CDC Kenya, other local organizations and ICAP HQs
Lead the development and implementation of a data dissemination strategy for the PHIA Project, in particular with plans for local dissemination, in coordination with CDC, MOH and ICAP HQs
Conduct capacity building workshops, as needed, to support the implementation of the PHIA Project
Participate and lead in the preparation of scientific analyses, abstracts and publications
Perform other duties as directed

Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a reputable institution
Masters degree in Public Health is a requisite asset
Candidates with PhD in relevant field will have an added advantage
At least four (4) years of research or survey experience
Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-organization collaborations, and capacity building of local partner organizations
Demonstrated skills in supervising staff, team building and management
Strong data analysis skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated experience in conducting national-level surveys
Demonstrated experience working in low-resource settings with HIV program/research experience
Experience with statistical sampling as well as quantitative data collection methodologies and database design and management

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to the

Director- Human Resources,
ICAP,
jobs@icapkenya.org
on or before 13th April 2016.
Do not send certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
icap.columbia.edu