IntraHealth International believes in
a world where all people have an equal opportunity for health and wellbeing. We
have served the public health needs of developing countries for almost 30
years.
We are currently accepting
expressions of interest from potential candidates interested in a prospective
USAID-funded project for the following positions.
Chief of Party (COP)
The Chief of Party (COP) will be
responsible for leading the implementation of the anticipated project.
S/he will be responsible for overall
leadership and management of the project, providing strategic guidance, vision
and leadership to the entire project, in coordination with the senior team
leaders.
Oversee all aspects of the program
with a particular focus on the technical integrity of program design and
implementation.
S/he will provide vision and
leadership for the project, ensuring strong collaboration with USAID,
Government of Kenya (GOK) decision makers and stakeholders and other project
partners/ collaborators to ensure the alignment and integration of the program
with the GoK ’s strategies.
The position will report to
IntraHealth Kenya Country Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise technical teams and regional office
teams in the planning and implementation of all project activities,
ensuring that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed
and delivered according to schedule and within budget
- Lead the process and work collaboratively with
donors, the National Ministry of Health, other GOK agencies, County
Governments and other stakeholders in developing and gaining approval for
work plans and budgets for the project
- Ensure the quality of project products and
deliverables, including progress reports as well as financial reports in
accordance with donor and IntraHealth procedures and standards.
- Lead communication and reporting to GoK,
national ministry of health (MOH), county health departments and to the
donor.
- Provide strategic leadership to in-country
staff, develop and continuously improve high-level stakeholder
relationships with donor, the GoK and the wider stakeholder community in
Kenya
- Establish working relationships and ongoing
dialogue with the principal policy and decision makers within MOH, County
Health Departments and other government agencies, training institutions,
regulatory bodies, professional associations, donors, faith-based
organizations and other interest groups to assure that project activities
are relevant and appropriate.
Education & Experience
- Masters degree in public health, health
management, business administration or related field
- Minimum of ten (10) years relevant senior
technical, management and leadership experience in implementing integrated
health programs involving coordination with multiple government, donor,
and implementing partners
- Previous experience in HIV care and treatment
in any of the following technical areas: MNCH, Family planning, Nutrition
etc will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated strategic vision for the health
sector, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and
management expertise and experience, as well as strong written and oral
presentation skills.
- Solid understanding of integrated health and
HIV services and community health within the context of decentralized
health systems preferred.
- Experience in program administration, financial
oversight, award contractual compliance, sub-award management required.
- Experience working with USAID, and strong
familiarity with PEPFAR and other USG initiatives
- Demonstrated understanding of the GOK’s Health
Systems priorities in context of county devolution
Key Competencies: Accountability, Innovation, Organizational
Stewardship, Strategic Thinking , Effective Communication
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
The DCOP will support the Chief of
Party (COP) in providing technical program leadership in the development,
management and support of project activities.
In the absence of the COP the DCOP will assume overall responsibility for the project.
The DCOP will take
the lead in coordinating program development, implementation and reporting, and
will work very closely with the Intermediate Results (IR) Team Leaders
overseeing the project’s major components, and other program staff to ensure
results and synergy in the development and implementation of the project.
The position will report to Chief of
Party (COP).
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise IR Team Leads and facilitate
achievement of their program objectives and targets with technical
backstopping and support.
- Work with M&E Director to ensure
appropriate measurement of project impact and high quality statutory
reporting.
- Initiate and facilitate regular technical
meetings to review program implementation, and identify measures to
overcome implementation bottlenecks and enhance quality of deliverables.
- Account to the COP on the delivery of
strategic program objectives, with regular reporting on a monthly,
quarterly and annual basis.
- Lead documentation and sharing of knowledge
and emerging practices from the program internally within IntraHealth and
externally with the wider stakeholder audience.
- Ensure daily operations of overall program
implementation activities are on schedule and that reports, new plans and
budgets are prepared with sufficient lead time to get the necessary
approvals.
- Work with the COP to provide technical and
administrative support in all aspects of the project and carry out any
duties that may be assigned by the COP.
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in public health, medicine,
social sciences or related health discipline
- At least 10 years relevant experience in
senior technical and project management preferably in USAID funded
project.
- Senior level experience in designing,
implementing and managing large, complex multi-faceted HIV care and
treatment programs integrated with quality health service delivery or
projects in Kenya
- Proven ability to direct and manage a team and
to work with partners, donors and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience overseeing development
of activity budgets, managing activity costs, and monitoring program
spending against budget in an accurate and timely manner
- Demonstrated experience to develop and work
within approved work plans
- Proven ability to manage confidential matters
discreetly and with the trust and confidence of colleagues and clients
including USAID and Ministry of Health
- Demonstrated diplomatic and interpersonal
skills and ability to work in a complex and changing environment with all
levels of stakeholders
Key Competencies: Accountability, Innovation, Organizational
Stewardship, Strategic Thinking , Effective Communication
How to Apply
IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.
To apply visit IntraHealth careers page @:http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application.
Applications should be received by
October 30, 2014.
Learn more about “Who We Are” @:http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
*IntraHealth International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
