Technical Officer: Early Detection of Breast Cancer Program job vacancy

Jhpiego

Jhpiego is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. The organization focuses on innovative solutions to enhance health outcomes in various communities.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to regional work planning, operational plans, and budgeting for the project.
• Support targeted interventions, including training and supervision of outreach services.
• Integrate breast and cervical cancer programming and ensure timely reporting.
• Lead day-to-day project implementation at the facility level with R/CHMTs.
• Promote micro-planning for comprehensive council health planning and program budgeting.
• Ensure program implementation aligns with national standards sustainably.
• Provide technical support on program activities and monitor implementation progress.
• Facilitate tracking and reporting of suspect breast cancer cases.
• Support quarterly supportive supervision visits and prepare feedback reports.
• Document project activities and prepare success stories and best practices.
• Implement program activities in a timely manner while prioritizing tasks.
• Ensure healthcare providers implement clinical intervention protocols effectively.
• Manage reports and ensure timely submission of quality reports.
• Support continuous quality improvement for integrated breast and cervical cancer programs.
• Ensure proper data collection and reporting procedures are followed.
• Lead mentorship activities in collaboration with regional technical staff.
• Promote integration of clinical breast examination and cervical cancer screening.
• Contribute to the strategic implementation of program activities.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted as planned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to achieve project goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MD) or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 6 years of relevant work experience in program management.
• Ability to coach and mentor technical staff in women’s cancer programs.
• Strong self-management skills, including adaptability and motivation.
• Effective communication skills, instilling trust and confidence.
• Able to manage multiple assignments under pressure.
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, and dependable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to inspire teamwork.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with donor-related programs.
• Experience in implementing early detection of breast cancer services.