Project Officer – Community Health

Location – Kitui County

About us

Centre for Medical Mobilisation Board (CMMB Kenya) is a health NGO providing longterm cooperative, medical, and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare in Kenya. Over the last twenty-two years, CMMB Kenya has reached over one million people with access to life-changing health and other essential services, across 13 of Kenya’s 47 counties. Our transition to an independent Kenyan organization in 2024 allows us to serve communities better, with locally-led solutions.

Our vision is a world where every human life is valued, and health and dignity are accessible to all. Guided by our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, accountability, and respect, we strive to create lasting impact through innovative and impactful programming.

We are committed to continuous learning and evolution to achieve our strategic goals. Our robust vertical and horizontal team structures foster accountability, clear communication, and effective project management, aligning with our global strategy to maximize impact.

At CMMB Kenya, we believe in people. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We warmly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our mission.

Project Summary

CMMB implements the integrated Children and Mothers Partnerships (CHAMPS) program in Kitui County, aimed at improving the health, and resilience of women, children, and vulnerable communities. The program adopts a holistic, systems-strengthening approach that addresses key drivers of poor health outcomes through integrated interventions across RMNCAH, nutrition, WASH, community health, livelihoods, and NCDs including breast and cervical cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.

Through collaboration with governments, healthcare facilities, community health structures, and local stakeholders, CHAMPS strengthens access to quality, equitable, and sustainable health services. The program focuses on improving healthcare delivery through capacity building of health workers, strengthening community health systems, enhancing referral pathways, supporting health infrastructure, and promoting community ownership of health outcomes. By integrating facility- and community-based approaches, the program addresses barriers to healthcare access, promotes early identification and prevention of diseases, and empowers communities with knowledge and resources to make informed health decisions.

Role Summary

CMMB is seeking a passionate, skilled, and results-driven Project Officer — Community Health to join our CHAMPS Program team in Kitui County. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of community health systems, primary health care delivery, and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH).

Reporting to the CHAMPS Program Coordinator, you will drive the planning, coordination, and implementation of community health interventions working hand-in-hand with sub-county and county health management teams (SCHMTs/CHMTs) to strengthen primary health care, improve RMNCH service utilization, and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals. You will also champion monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), ensuring that program impact is documented, reported, and leveraged for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

How to apply

Apply through the form below by 10th July 2026 at 5.00p.m.

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We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.