Program Officer (Kwale)

Jacaranda Health

We envision a world where all mothers experience pregnancy and childbirth safely and with respect, and all newborns get a safe start in life.

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Program Officer (Kwale) 

What You’ll Do:

Program Leadership & Implementation Oversight

  • Coordinate, supervise, and lead the implementation of PROMPTS and Mentorship program activities in the allocated counties, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators and program deliverables.
  • Support priority facilities by working closely with in-facility mentors and PROMPTS contact staff to strengthen program performance and compliance with the Data Protection Act.
  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in county joint Mentorship and PROMPTS performance review meetings and maintain regular communication and reporting with county stakeholders.
  • Coordinate facility and community-based PROMPTS enrollment activities to increase ANC coverage and secure enrollment of mothers in the counties.

Technical & Digital Health Support

  • Support in-facility mentors to run CME and simulation drill activities as well as PROMPTS contact person to create awareness and enrollment of mums to the digital SMS platform.
  • Support and co-ordinate efficient EmONC coaching activities by ensuring all necessary tools and simulation materials are available.
  • Manage various PROMPTS tools through continuous updates and improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & System Coordination

  • Build and manage relationships with County, sub county and Health Facility teams(Including county RH, MNH and QI teams) to ensure smooth running of the programs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve the overall performance of the program.

Data-Driven Decision Making, Performance Management & Problem Solving 

  • Prepare and share monthly reports with the regional program coordinator and Health Facilities
  • Coordinate and follow up on the sharing and utilization of the PULSE dashboard across facilities and county management teams, including at facility, sub-county, and county levels. 
  • Communicate County challenges and/or opportunities with considered context-specific solutions/interventions to the program coordinator.

What You Bring

Skills and Competencies:

  • Diploma in Nursing/Clinical medicine.
  • Added advantages: Health systems management or Public Health programs experience and/or EmONC knowledge & skills.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing maternal and newborn health programs within the public health system.
  • Coaching, mentorship, facilitation, and people management skils.
  • Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments.
  • Tech-savvy, proficient in MS Office and G-Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets).
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. 
  • High integrity, reliability, and professionalism, with a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://jacaranda-health.hirehive.com/program-officer-kwale-kwale-dbaDn4?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 18th May 2026.

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