Technical Specialist,
Kenya
International Health,
Private Sector Health Systems
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Requisition
Number: 2012 6610
Baseline Job Responsibilities
A Technical Specialist (TS) 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. Baseline Job Responsibilities
The TS has an expert
role and the technical input is crucial to the project.
This is a supervisory
position.
Job Details
Job Details
- 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.
- 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
The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project is USAID's flagship project in private sector health.
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.
SHOPS is seeking to
hire a Technical Specialist to manage and lead its activities in
Kenya.
The technical
specialist will be responsible for the following:
- Lead
technical assistance to support a variety of activities to engage the
private sector in policy discussions including leading stakeholder
workshops, providing direct technical assistance to PPP Health Kenya, and
engaging with the Ministry of Health in integrating the private sector
into the government’s health strategy.
- Lead
communication with USAID/Kenya regarding work plan, activity updates,
reporting and deliverables.
- Serve
as main point of contact with key government stakeholders, as well as
other donors and implementers engaged in private sector activities.
- Liaise
with SHOPS Africa regional manager based in Bethesda to ensure good
communication with SHOPS/HQ.
- Track
progress of activities against the work plan in accordance with available
funding. As additional funding becomes available, continue to revise and
add activities in consultation with SHOPS Team and USAID.
- Implement/manage
all technical components of the work plan.
- Manage
any consultants or subcontractors engaged 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.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications
10+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications
- Excellent
stakeholder management skills.
- Experience
managing USAID programs or other donor funded work.
- Project
management experience: able to deal with various elements of a large
project, and various team members across the world.
- Experience
working in private health sector in Kenya.
- Experience
in some of the following technical areas: private health sector, private
health insurance, social insurance, micro-insurance, social franchise
networks, health policy, quality of care standards.
- Excellent
communication skills including writing and public speaking.
- Please
include a short (3-5 page) writing sample.
Email your application and CV to Bernadette_lee@abtassoc.com