Internship - Health Committee
The Council of Governors (CoG) is
established under Section 19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act 2012 with
the mandate to provide a mechanism for consultation amongst County Governments,
share information on performance of the counties in execution of their
functions, facilitate capacity building for governors, and consider reports
from other intergovernmental forums on national and county interests amongst
other functions (Section 20).
Responsibilities
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The specific duties and
responsibilities will include:
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Assist in researching and developing
position papers and well researched policy positions in relation to the
devolved function of health, particularly in health financing and health
systems
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International best practices and
emerging trends and technologies on healthcare delivery;County Funding and
capacity building including:
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Coordination of the implementation of
the DANIDA support to all 47 county governments;
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Coordinate capacity building of
Counties: accounting staff and records officers;
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Development of a framework for
facilitating the management of human resource for health; and
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Rapid assessment of County
performance.
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Assist in establishing the current
Bills before National Assembly, Senate and County Assemblies affecting health
services;
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Assist in monitoring the media and
generate briefs on matters related to the health function;
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Working closely with the Health
Technical Advisor in advising CoG on matters related to health systems and
health financing;
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Ensure easy access to Health updates,
reports, bills and ensuring that the relevant parties have updated information
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Acts as a liaison between the
committee, national government agencies and Counties
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Compiling Committee reports affecting
county health care;
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Ensure timely execution of COG
programmes and activities
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Organizing, coordinating committee
meetings and taking minutes
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Undertaking any other responsibility
related to the Health Committee as assigned by the supervisor
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a
CV, cover letter, copies of ID, certificates and testimonials to hrcog@cog.go.ke and indicate the name of the position you are applying for
as the Email subject.
