Technical Officer Community Linkages

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Officer for Community Linkages to join their USAID-funded TB ReSET project team.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Health System Strengthening Advisor, the Technical Officer-Community Linkages will be responsible for strengthening TB activities in primary health care settings and developing community linkages across 16 deep-focus counties.

Key Responsibilities:

• – Support community engagement for TB in 16 deep-focus counties
• – Develop and execute work plans for TB activities at the community level
• – Identify innovative strategies for TB program linkages
• – Lead creation of culturally appropriate TB patient information packages
• – Build capacity of Community Health Promoters (CHPs)
• – Develop project tools and training materials for Quality Improvement
• – Coordinate engagement of TB Champions and community-based support
• – Utilize community-led monitoring tools to address barriers to TB services
• – Support establishment of primary care networks and inclusion of TB data in eCHIS
• – Oversee service delivery through eCHIS and TiBU-lite
• – Participate in research activities related to CHP involvement in TB services
• – Prepare monthly work plans and budget plans

Requirements:

• – Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Sociology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• – Minimum 10 years’ experience in community health systems strengthening, with 5 years at senior supervisory level
• – Experience with Ministry of Health and donor-funded programs, including US government PEPFAR programs
• – Solid understanding of Kenya’s devolved health systems and community health agenda
• – Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and capacity-building skills
• – Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• – Experience in knowledge management in public health/healthcare
• – Excellent facilitation and writing skills

Key Competencies:

• – Ability to cultivate relationships with government staff, colleagues, and partners
• – Strong technical assistance skills
• – Outstanding integrity
• – Adaptability and innovation

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should email their application letter and detailed CV as a single document. Please quote the position and reference number: Technical Officer Community Linkages: CHS/HR/TBReSET/TOCL/002/2024.

About CHS:

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya is a non-profit organization implementing evidence-informed solutions for public health challenges. The TB ReSET project aims to strengthen Kenya’s tuberculosis control efforts and reduce TB incidence and mortality.