Openings at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Roles and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be involved in the following activities:
• Offer pre and post-test HTS counseling services to project participants
• Offer referral/linkage to care and treatment services to participants as need arises
• Complete the relevant project HTS tracking forms
• Keep updated records of work
• Safeguard all assigned project documents and equipment
• Report in a timely manner project related issues to the supervisor for quick and effective troubleshooting
• Undertake other related activities assigned by the supervisor and project manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing, Counseling, or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Recognized training and certification in HTS (NASCOP)
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Have strong interpersonal and communications skills-fluent in English and Swahili (oral and written)
• Experience working in informal settlements
• Must be available full time for training and during the entire study period.

Deadline : 29th April 2022

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Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in the following activities:

• Obtaining blood samples from participants for HIV test
• Conducting HIV testing to project participant
• Dispatching results to HIV Testing Services (HTS) counsellor for referral/linkage to care and treatment services to participant
• Coordinate issue of blood samples to National Public Health Laboratories for further testing according to standard operating procedures
• Complete the relevant project HIV Testing Services (HTS) tracking forms
• Keep updated records of work
• Maintain and safeguard all assigned project documents and equipment
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and placing orders for suppllies
• Report in a timely manner project related issues to the supervisor for quick and effective troubleshooting
• Undertake other related activities assigned by the supervisor and project manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma  in  Laboratory  Science  from  an  institution  recognized  by  Kenya  Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Registration certificate and valid practicing license issued by KMLTTB
• Proficiency in computer applications g. Ms Word, Excel etc.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Have strong interpersonal and communications skills-fluent in English and Swahili (oral and written).
• Experience working in informal settlements
• Must be available full time for training and during the entire study period

Deadline : 29th April 2022

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Specific Responsibilities of the Political Economy Analyst

• Conduct a stakeholder mapping exercise.
• Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the current Education and Training Sector Gender Policy 2015.
• Assess the extent of implementing the current Education and Training Sector Gender Policy 2015 by the government and the private sector.
• Examine how the strategies of implementing the Education and Training Sector Gender Policy 2015 interact with the political, social, and economic ecosystems within the contexts in which they are implemented.
• Identify and report policy and other barriers to effective implementation of the Education and Training Sector Gender Policy 2015.
• Identify the power dynamics and how they influence gender mainstreaming practice across all levels of primary education and teacher training.
• Analyze the Education and Training Sector Gender Policy 2015 to identify strengths and gaps and recommend improvements to implementation processes.
• Identify the benefits and gaps of the existing policies on gender mainstreaming in education.
• Propose suggestions to improve the effects of these policies.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on both immediate and long-term approaches/strategies that APHRC and other stakeholders – Governments, communities, media, researchers, funders, and civil society – can use to ensure transformative agendas on gender mainstreaming in education.

Methodology

APHRC expects an in-depth, evidence-based, critical analysis and broader consultation with various stakeholders, including civil society, partners, INGOs, UN agencies, and governments at the country level. The PEA must deliver informed insights and reflections with practical recommendations. The methodology must be presented and mutually agreed upon before implementation as part of the design.

The study will use quantitative and qualitative data collected from primary and secondary sources. The data will be robust, verifiable, and managed using ethical practices. The consultant will propose a method of analysis and subsequent presentation. The report should be logical, strategic, reader-friendly, and simple language.

Phase one

• A thorough literature review that utilizes up-to-date data and information from credible sources.
• Consultation with key APHRC staff and partners to ensure the analysis is designed to meet required needs.
• Key informant interviews with diverse actors such as governments / local authorities, local community, civil society, international institutions, etc.

Phase two

• In-depth key informant interviews with diverse actors such as governments/regional authorities, local community, civil society, international institutions, and the like.
•  Presentation of the PEA for a validation workshop and revisions made according to discussions.

The written report will be:

• The report format and text shall be in A4 paper size and a legible Arial 12 font size.
•  The report should not exceed 40 pages, excluding annexes and references to be submitted on an agreed deadline.
• The summary should not exceed five pages.
• The policy brief should not exceed three pages.

Confidentiality of information: All documents and data collected will be treated as confidential and used solely to facilitate analysis. Interviewees will not be quoted in the reports without their permission.

Content: All the required documents and reports in their draft and final versions shall be submitted to APHRC within agreed timelines and remain the organization’s property.

Deliverables

• Lead and coordinate data collection.
• Write the phase one and two draft PEAs, present the findings, and make revisions based on feedback from the program lead, partners, APHRC, and stakeholder suggestions.
• Present the findings during the PEA validation workshop at the national level. Support dissemination of PEA findings and critical messages to segmented target audiences.
• Finalize the PEA report and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, and
• Conduct all the above according to agreed timelines.

Expected roles of APHRC

• Arrange all logistics (transport, accommodation, etc.) for the PEA for phase two.
• Lead stakeholder mobilization and engagement at the national level
• Provide relevant information relevant to gender mainstreaming work and thinking.
• Provide additional contact details for people pertinent to the PEA as may be possible.
• Contribute to the development of the PEA protocol.
• Organize the logistics of the validation workshop.
• Respond to ad hoc requests related to the assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Development, Social Science, Political Science, or related field.
• Fluent oral and written skills in English.
• At least five years’ experience in policy, governance, health, education, gender, or related field.
• Proven experience conducting PEAs (an example of relevant previous work is mandatory and will be kept confidential if required).
• Proven experience working with government authorities, civil society organizations, and academic institutions in Kenya.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the political economy analysis approach, clear methodology, and the outputs expected from the assignment.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver the PEA in a timely fashion

Deadline: May 6, 2022