Deloitte
is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to
providing value added solutions to our clients.
We take pride in our reputation for providing globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise.
We take pride in our reputation for providing globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise.
Deloitte
East Africa Advisory Project Management seeks to recruit for the following
positions for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Information Systems project.
The project will focus on an effective Health Information System (HIS) that will improve decision making and ultimately help improve the health of Kenyans. All the positions will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Chief of
Party
Position
Description: The
Chief of Party (COP) will lead the Program Technical and Management Team and
provide overall technical, management, strategic direction, and financial
oversight to the Project.
The
COP will report to and work closely with the home office Program Manager to
make sure that the program operations are integrated effectively between the
field and home based offices.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- At
least 10 years’ experience managing similar, USAID-funded programs,
focusing on HMIS, capacity building, policy and governance, and/or health
systems development in Kenya;
- Demonstrated
success of breaking down development challenges, creating and implementing
solutions, and achieving measureable results in development projects;
- Proven
established relationships with the Ministry of Kenya throughout the
devolved health structure;
- Ability
to promote cross-component integration within teams;
- Demonstrated
ability to manage multiple components simultaneously, work with
international personnel, and integrate with partner government and other
donors;
- Demonstrated
ability to establish productive, collaborative relationships with
counterparts.
- Proven
ability to mentor, motivate, and lead team members;
- Excellent
communication, writing and interpersonal skills in English;
- Knowledge
of USAID policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements;
- Advanced
degree in health policy, public health, general management, or related
field; and
- English
proficiency.
Deputy Chief of Party – Technical – DCOP
/ Technical
Position
Description: The
DCOP will lead the Technical and Programmatic Team and support technical
management of the project.
The
DCOP will report to and work closely with the COP to make sure that the
technical program is efficient, effective, high-quality, and compliant with all
USAID regulation and Government of Kenya goals.
Qualifications:
- At
least 8 years of senior level experience leading or managing components of
similar, USAID or other donor-funded programs, focused on Health
Informatics, Governance and Data Analytics, health policy;
- Ability
to design and develop technical work plans and guide work plan
implementation;
- Demonstrated
ability to ensure technical project components are on track to meet their
results per work plan, facilitating checkpoints and sharing/allocation of
relevant resources across components as appropriate;
- Experience
with project reporting processes, including quarterly and annual report
development and ad-hoc requests or data calls;
- Ability
to professionally and effectively liaise and coordinate with client;
- Demonstrated
ability to establish productive, collaborative relationships with
counterparts;
- Demonstrated
ability to control quality and effectiveness of short-term technical
assistance
- Experience
working in Kenya with the Ministry of Health;
- Excellent
communication, writing and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge
of USAID policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements;
- Advanced
degree in informatics, health policy, public health, or related field; and
- English
proficiency.
Deputy Chief of Party - Finance and Administration Director
(F&A) – DCOP
F&A
Position
Description: The
DCOP F&A Director will manage day to day financial, human resources, and
office operations for the Project.
The
F&A Director will report to the Chief of Party and work closely with the
home office team to make sure that the program finances and operations are
integrated effectively between the field and home offices.
Qualifications
- Minimum
7-10 years’ experience working with USAID funded project, public
institution accounting and financial management systems;
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) programs required.
Experience with major accounting software systems required;
- A
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: accounting, business
administration, health services management or public administration with
concentration in financial management. CPA or its equivalent is preferred;
- Demonstrated
financial management, accounting, planning and communication skills;
- Experience
working with headquarters and senior level staff and officials within USG
and GOK;
- Proven
ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team; and
- English
proficiency required.
HIS Specialist
Position
Description: The
Health Information Systems Specialist (HIS Specialist) will provide the
technical leadership for a national health information system.
Her/his
primary responsibilities are aimed at providing technical input and oversight
to the development, integration, and use of a national health management
information system for Kenya.
The
HIS Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and work closely with
project team and the home office Program Manager.
Qualifications
- University
degree in health informatics, computer science and/or public health;
- 10
years professional experience working in health information systems
(health information strategy and policy, database management, systems
development). Developing country experience preferred;
- Demonstrated
experience and understanding of health information systems design,
development, roll-out, and/or use (e.g. HMIS, DHIS, EMR);
- Demonstrated
experience in organizational capacity building and/or training;
- Demonstrated
experience in collaborating with government and non-governmental entities;
- Strong
oral and written communication skills in English required;
- Demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines with quality products; and
- Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Position
Description: The
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will oversee project M&E
activities as well as the provision of technical assistance to project
counterparts related to M&E.
The
M&E Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and work closely with
the home office team as well as field offices.
Qualifications:
- At
least 9 years of experience working in the M&E field;
- At
least 5 years of experience working with and reporting M&E results for
USAID health programs;
- Knowledge
and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation
methodologies and strong analytical skills;
- Experience
in measuring, monitoring and evaluating health informatics and/or health
systems strengthening programs and activities;
- Experience
in designing, implementing, and managing project Performance Management
Plans
- Experience
strengthening M&E systems;
- Knowledge
of Kenya’s health care system and experience working with government
institutions in Kenya, specifically with the Ministry of Health;
- Proven
ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team;
- Computer
skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, SPSS, Excel, and
Access;
- Proven
ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team;
- Advanced
degree in statistics, public health, health information systems, or other
related field;
- Excellent
communication, writing and interpersonal skills; and
- English
proficiency.
Data Management Advisor
Position
Description: The
Data Management Advisor will provide technical assistance to increase the use
of available information to inform the health decision making processes.
The
Data Management Advisor will report to the DCOP Technical and work closely with
project team and short-term technical advisors.
Qualifications:
- At
least 8 years’ professional experience working in health information
(health information strategy and policy, database management, data
collection and analysis, M&E systems development);
- Experience
providing technical assistance and capacity building for data management,
actionable information use, and/or health information systems;
- Demonstrated
ability to design and implement solutions for interoperability of existing
health data;
- Demonstrated
experience improving capacity for data quality, data management, and data
use in organizations;
- Experience
developing reports, dashboards, or other standard information products;
- Experience
working with innovative solutions or mechanisms for information management
and use
- Familiarity
with eHealth/mHealth mechanisms and solutions;
- Knowledge
of Kenya’s health care system and experience working with government
institutions in Kenya, specifically with the Ministry of Health;
- Experience
working with USAID or other donors;
- Excellent
communication and writing ability;
- Experience
working in or with government ministries in Jordan, particularly the
Ministry of Health;
- University
degree in health informatics, statistics, public health, or related field;
and
- English
proficiency.
Capacity Building Specialist
Position
Description: The
Capacity Building Specialist (CB Specialist) will provide technical leadership,
guidance, and strategic direction around capacity development activities to
support national health information system (HIS).
The CB
Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and work closely with project
team and the home office Program Manager to make sure that capacity building
events and activities are implemented effectively and achieve anticipated
results.
Qualifications:
- At
least 8-10 years of experience and proven track record in capacity
building in the areas of HMIS, health planning, systems strengthening,
and/or leadership and governance;
- Management,
leadership, and supervisory experience;
- In-depth
knowledge of Kenya health care systems and working with the Ministry of
Health and other government entities throughout the country;
- Demonstrated
experience in collaborating with government and non-government entities;
- Experience
working in or with Ministry of Health Kenya throughout the country;
- Proven
ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team;
- Master’s
degree health planning and management, health economics, public health,
business administration, or other related field; and
- English
proficiency.
How to Apply
If
interested, Deloitte will offer a competitive compensation package in line with
the market and industry expertise.
Please
submit your resume and cover letter with reference to this position to Deloitte.com/careers by 20 April 2016.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.