The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector
(SHOPS) project is USAID's flagship project in private sector health.
It works to involve nongovernmental organizations and for-profit
entities in addressing the many health needs of people in developing countries.
A Technical Specialist at this level has direct project
management responsibility for a project (or one or several component(s) of a
large project) that is large, highly complex, highly visible, and
well-funded.
The TS has an expert role and the technical input is crucial to
the project.
This is a supervisory position.
General Job Description:
As a recognized expert in the professional field, performs
important and complex analytical, evaluative, and consultative work.
- Development
and implementation of the project/project component’s technical aspects.
- Management,
and ongoing assessment of the project/project component’s technical
aspects. Advises changes and improvements to Project Director and takes
responsibility for implementation.
- Can
serve as a Technical Advisor to the Project Director and other Technical
Specialists to provide research, analysis, and advisory services on
project planning, implementation, training, monitoring and/or evaluation.
- Supervisory
responsibility over a unit consisting of two or more staff members in
situations where the role is operational. But if the main role is an
advisory role the supervisory role is not necessary.
- If
the main role is primarily an advisory role, the incumbent collaborates at
the highest levels of the government and serves as principal project
advisor in identifying and networking with key stakeholders.
Nationally recognized expert in the field and the use of the expertise is
crucial to project success.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Provide
management and budgetary oversight on project implementation to ensure all
activities are completed within the agreed to timeframe and budget. Track
progress of activities against workplan in accordance with available funding.
As additional funding becomes available, continue to revise and add
activities in consultation with SHOPS Team and USAID/Kenya.
- Lead
technical assistance (TA) to support a variety of activities including but
not limited to: engaging the private sector in policy discussions,
implementing innovative financing mechanisms, and piloting and scaling-up
private sector initiatives, all to support the expansion of private sector
provision of health services in Kenya.
- Track
progress of project results and ensure proper documentation of workplan
status to home office and USAID/Kenya (quarterly, semi-annually and
annually)
- Lead
communication with USAID/Kenya regarding workplan, activity updates,
reporting, budget and deliverables.
- Serve
as the main point of contact with key government stakeholders as well as
other donors and implementers engaged in private sector activities.
- Oversee
and manage all technical components of the workplan
- Manage
any consultants or subcontractors to carry out project activities
- Oversee
and ensure proper documentation of all project expenditures and submit
financial reports and back-up documentation to the home office for audit
and reimbursement.
- Lead
business development efforts in Kenya as appropriate, by providing
technical input into new proposals for USAID and other donors.
- Ensure
all processes and procedures for project implementation are in accordance
with USAID guidelines and protocols.
- Report
to and liaise with the SHOPS Africa Regional Manager based in Bethesda to
ensure proper coordination and communication to help ensure successful
project implementation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Email your application and CV to Bernadette_lee@abtassoc.com