26 Jun 2026

Project Officer – Community Health (Kitui County) at Catholic Medical Mission Board – CMMB

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Job Description

The Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is an international, faith-based NGO, providing long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and healthcare issues. It was established in 1912 and officially registered in 1928. CMMB is headquartered in New York City, USA and currently has country offices in Haiti, Kenya, Per…

Project Officer – Community Health (Kitui County)

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Technical Leadership

  • Coordinate and implement integrated outreach activities in hard-to-reach areas, including Group ANC and defaulter tracing by Community Health Promoters (CHPs).
  • Lead the establishment and operationalization of Primary Health Care (PHC) Advisory Committees and Primary Care Network (PCN) Committees at county level.
  • Strengthen governance structures, including Community Health Committees (CHCs) and community autopsy committees.
  • Support sub-county and community death review committees to conduct timely maternal and newborn death audits, improving quality of care.
  • Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for CHPs, including training, mentorship, and supervision.
  • Work with communities and stakeholders to embed sustainability into community health interventions.
  • Represent CMMB in MNCH health forums, coordination platforms (including CHU4UHC), Technical Working Groups (TWGs) at county and national levels.
  • Collaborate with county and national government stakeholders, partners, and community structures to ensure coherent and effective program delivery.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Reporting (MEAL)

  • Lead routine data collection, verification, and reporting for all program indicators.
  • Support implementation of Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and performance monitoring activities.
  • Coordinate ECHIS review meetings to assess performance, identify gaps, and drive course corrections.
  • Support dissemination of research findings including ECHIS study results and program evidence to stakeholders.
  • Monitor and document the impact of program interventions, including the utilization of bicycles distributed to CHPs and other inputs.
  • Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project reports in line with donor and organizational requirements.
  • Document best practices, innovations, and success stories to promote organizational learning.
  • Maintain accurate and complete financial documentation — including expenditures and support documents — in compliance with CMMB and donor requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with county and sub-county health management teams.
  • Coordinate with NGO partners, community leaders, and government officials to align program activities with national health strategies.
  • Represent CMMB with professionalism and credibility in multi-stakeholder forums and county health sector coordination meetings.

Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

  • Champion gender equity, social inclusion, and meaningful community participation across all program interventions.
  • Ensure safeguarding principles and accountability to affected populations are embedded in all activities.
  • Participate actively in planning meetings, program reviews, and organizational learning forums.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor in line with project objectives and CMMB’s mission.

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Nursing, or a closely related health field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in community health, MNCH programming, or public health interventions in Kenya.
  • Demonstrated experience working with community health systems, primary health care programs, and county/sub-county health structures.
  • Hands-on experience with Kenya’s Community Health Strategy and familiarity with the Community Health Promoter (CHP) model.
  • Experience with digital health systems particularly ECHIS (Electronic Community Health Information System) is required.
  • Experience working with international NGOs or donor-funded programs is required.
  • Deep knowledge of Kenya’s community health system and UHC goals
  • Proficiency in ECHIS and digital health data platforms
  • Strong MEAL skills including DQA and results reporting
  • RMNCH and PHC programming expertise
  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
  • High integrity, adaptability, and commitment to mission


Method of Application

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Closing Date : July 10, 2026





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