Reports to: Health Coordinator – Nairobi
Staff directly reporting to this Post: None
Budget responsibility: Yes – as per program size and delegation
scheme.
Key areas of accountability:
Programme
Plan and supervise implementation of project
activities together with Save the Children Nairobi area programmes team at
field level, and MOH counterparts.
Manage project budget including monitoring of
expenditures.
Ensure quality implementation of the projects in
country, providing support to Project officers in project management and
project cycle management.
Support and participate in donor visits when
necessary.
In times of emergency, provide technical support to
disaster responses as directed by line manager.
Contribute to advocacy campaigns as directed by line
management.
Contributes to the development of work plans and budgets, training plans, quarterly reports and other reports as needed.
Together with the Heath Technical Specialist and
Health Coordinator ensures the project goals and milestones are met efficiently
and effectively, in accordance with project budgets and work plans.
Provide technical support in implementation of the
community and facility components of the project ensuring that these align with
national and global best practices.
Support the budget management, planning and roll out
of both projects.
Participates and oversee capacity building activities
of Ministry of Health – private and public health workers and community health
volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning
(MEAL)
With the support of MEAL team ensure project
performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to.
Coordinate regular project monitoring and supervision
in liaison with the SCHMTs to ensure quality project implementation according
to agreed standards.
Take lead in preparation and documentation of best
practices, lessons learnt including case studies.
Ensure the compilation of quality and timely
reporting for the project both routine project reports and donor reports.
Ensure learning from the project are documented and
shared with County officials, programme staff, other SCI partners as well as
within the organization.
Collect and manage complaints and feedback in close
coordination with MEAL team
Coordination and Representation
With guidance from the Health Coordinator,
representing SC within authorized parameters, foster relationships with
relevant host government ministries, UN agencies, and local and international
NGOs focused on maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH).
Cultivate robust networks with the Ministry of Health
and other pertinent national institutions.
Forge partnerships with Nairobi County and sub-county
officials, establishing operational agreements to effectively execute our
programs.
Identify potential collaborators for joint
initiatives and expand successful programs.
Co-facilitate County and sub-county networks and
advocacy efforts concerning health and nutrition programs.
Skills(our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing
resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI’s values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on
their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way
they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and
applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves
(and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and
encourages others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages
and motivates others.
Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with
their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive
strength.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
Commitment to Save the Children Values
Core competencies:
Leading and inspiring others
Delivering results
Developing self and others
Problem solving and decision making.
Innovating and adapting
Applying technical and professional expertise
Working effectively with others
Communicating with impact
Networking
Qualifications and Experiences
Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in public health, Nursing
with community health experience.
Minimum four (4) years’ experience in community
maternal and new-born health and Integrated Community case management of Case
Management programming.
Experience working with Community Health Units in
community health strategy.
Experience of working with local/national governments
and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring
and provide on-site technical support to field teams
Highly developed interpersonal and communication
skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to
work well in an international and matrix management environment with people
from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to
challenge existing mind-sets
Experience of solving complex issues through
analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills.
Experience and Familiarity with the counties in
Nairobi, will be an added advantage.
Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed
to Save the Children’s Child Safe Guarding policy.
Strong documentation and report writing skills.
Experience of and commitment to working through
systems of community participation and accountability.
Culturally sensitive with qualities of mentorship and
patience.
Commitment to Save the Children Values.
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