Technical Lead
Background: USAID Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA)
contracted SoCha LLC to implement the five-year USAID Localization, Inclusion, and Sustainability
Activity (LISA). The activity aims to support USAID/KEA staff
and stakeholders to be more efficient, effective, transparent, inclusive, and
skilled in achieving development outcomes. The LISA team supports USAID’s work
to increase locally led, owned, and managed development outcomes. LISA utilizes
local expertise and seeks to partner with local entities with in-depth
knowledge and networks in Kenya.
Scope of Work: SoCha seeks a qualified Technical Lead (Consultant) to lead an assessment of the USAID/KEA Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) Office’s Maternal and Newborn Health Program. The assessment will be conducted in nine (9) counties: Vihiga, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Nakuru, Kwale, Turkana, and Nairobi. The consultant will be contracted by SoCha and will report directly to designated LISA staff.
Roles and
Responsibilities:
Assessment
Planning: Develop a comprehensive
plan for the assessment including objectives, methodologies, and timelines in
addition to identifying deliverables.
Data
Collection and Analysis: Guide
the design and development of the data collection methodology, tools, and
trainings in addition to overseeing data collection and analysis.
Stakeholder
Engagement: Collaborate and engage
with stakeholders, conduct interviews, and gather feedback.
Performance
and Assessment: Assess service quality
attributes, collate data, and identify strengths and weaknesses.
Documentation
and Reporting: Prepare clear,
evidence-based reports and summary presentations with findings and
recommendations as well as engage stakeholders in discussions.
Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations towards
improvements based on the assessment findings.
Quality
Assurance and Compliance: Ensure
ethical and regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and confidentiality.
Capacity
Building and Training: Offer
trainings to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities.
Communication
and Dissemination: Share
findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders.
Cultural
Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Approach
assessments with cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.
Emergency
Response and Preparedness: Support
the assessment team in its readiness to address any unforeseen challenges.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in medicine, clinical medicine, or
nursing from a recognized university.
Master’s degree in pediatrics,
obstetrics/gynecology, and neonatology from a recognized university (a doctoral
degree is an added advantage).
At least ten (10) years of experience working within
the Ministry of Health (MOH)-Kenya health system facilities (levels 2, 3, 4,
and 5) and communities at the national and county levels.
At least ten (10) years of experience in providing
services in maternal, newborn, and child health in public health facilities
within the MOH-Kenya health system.
At least seven (7) years of experience in conducting
research in maternal, newborn, and child health within the MOH-Kenya health
system.
At least seven (7) years of experience in planning,
designing, collecting data, implementing, and providing analysis on health
facility assessments for public health facilities within the MOH-Kenya health
system at both the national and county levels.
Experience in Reproductive, Maternal Neonatal Child
and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) within the MOH-Kenya health system focusing on
nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Experience working with USAID and USAID implementing
partners and stakeholders is an added advantage.
Proficiency in analyzing, writing, and communicating
findings effectively.
Experience in developing and delivering
presentations to high-level stakeholders including government officials,
funders, and implementing partners.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a
wide range of stakeholders including government officials, facility teams,
implementing partners, and communities.
Location: Nairobi County but may be required to travel around the
nine (9) counties to lead and support the assessment, including the data
collection process. Period
of Performance: November 2023 – January 2024 How to apply: Interested
candidates should submit their application which should contain:
Updated CV to include qualifications and
competencies and should include three professional references.
A copy of a report or publication for an assessment
or research project in public health (preferably RMNCAH) where the candidate
participated as a technical lead/team lead.
To apply please use the link below.
