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Chief of Party
The Chief of Party will be based in Nairobi or Mombasa for the duration of the project.
Job Responsibilities:
Facilitate critical, collaborative relationships with the Government of Kenya (GoK), health authorities and facilities at the county and sub-county levels, U.S. Government agencies, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders.
Oversee the design and implementation of activities to support integrated service delivery and addressing the social determinants of health in technical areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and tuberculosis, MNCH, and water and sanitation.
Ensure that project activities are tailored to specific regional health needs and align with GoK policies and strategies.
Manage the development of annual workplans and oversee program operations and reporting
Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, EGPAF policies, Kenyan law, and Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Medicine, public health or related field
At least 15 years of successful experience managing and implementing complex, integrated health programs in resource-limited settings, including at least 5 years of experience working on USAID-funded programs; experience in Kenya strongly preferred
Proven experience providing technical guidance in HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, tuberculosis, and/or maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), and/or other related technical areas
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and facilitate coordination with diverse partners and stakeholders, including government agencies, implementing organizations, and development partners at the national, district, and community levels
Exceptional leadership skills and experience managing large, dynamic and multi-functional teams
Thorough understanding of the functioning of Kenya health delivery systems, current health sector programs, strategies and implementation plans
Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in Kiswahili a plus
How to apply:
Please send resumes to kenyarecruitment [at] pedaids.org
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Deputy Chief of Party
The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in Nairobi or Mombasa for the duration of the project.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide technical management to projects in the field, including providing guidance and oversight to project staff
Work closely with the Chief of Party to oversee the development of the program’s activities and interventions at the county and sub-county levels to support integrated service delivery and addressing the social determinants of health in technical areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and tuberculosis, MNCH, and water and sanitation
Support the development of annual work plans and contribute to reporting on technical and financial performance
Ensure that the program meets expected targets and deliverables
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in public health or related field
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing complex, integrated health programs in resource-limited settings; experience in Kenya strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of health issues in the Kenyan context, and experience providing technical assistance in areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, tuberculosis, and/or maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), and/or other related technical areas
Experience managing and supporting U.S. Government-funded projects a plus
Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in local languages a plus
How to apply:
Please send resumes to kenyarecruitment [at] pedaids.org
Finance and Grants Manager
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee grant expenditures and the development of project budgets
Prepare regular financial reports and ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements
Ensure the integrity of partner administrative, financial, and human resource systems
Provide financial data and analysis and perform other financial duties as needed to support project management
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in public administration, business administration, management or related area
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development; experience in Kenya strongly preferred
Experience providing financial oversight to a U.S. Government-funded project with a budget of at least $10 million per year
Knowledge of U.S. Government financial monitoring, regulations, reporting, and operating ethos, familiarity with USAID a plus
Proven experience in supporting the full cycle of grants management activities from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits, and close-out procedures
Familiarity with district health service and budget planning processes, and Kenya’s Health Sector Strategic Plans
Capabilities and experience in the following preferred: direct sub-grants for implementation of health-related activities; system and procedure development for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners, and beneficiaries; county level quality improvement approaches; consultant and contractor supervision; transparent and competitive procurement processes; accounting and financial management software, and audits
Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in Kiswahili a plus
How to apply:
Please send all resumes to kenyarecruitment [at] pedaids.org
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor
S/he will work closely with the Chief of Party to design, implement, and oversee all monitoring, evaluation, and documentation activities for the project.
The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will be based in Nairobi or Mombasa for the duration of the project.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee the design and implementation of systems for providing routine M&E data feedback to partners and stakeholders
Support project technical staff to develop and finalize project reports, query databases, review data, and assure data quality
Ensure that the project is monitored in accordance with USAID technical programmatic and operational guidelines
Provide technical assistance to partners for the development of data collection tools, data management, and data analysis
Required Qualifications
Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, demography, or other relevant field with background in statistics
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluation in the international development context; experience in Kenya strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to handle large quantitative data sets, conduct data quality checks, analyze data using statistical packages, and contribute to reporting
Hands on experience at site level supporting data use and management
High level of understanding of the national data reporting system in Kenya, and a strong understanding of USAID reporting requirements
Thorough knowledge of MOH and donor online reporting systems
Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in local languages a plus
How to apply:
Please send all resumes to kenyarecruitment [at] pedaids.org
Technical Advisor
Job Responsibilities
Provide senior-level leadership, management, coordination, and technical guidance to implement and sustain comprehensive, integrated health service delivery activities at the county and sub-county levels
Provide technical support and strengthen the capacity of project teams and partners to develop and implement key strategies
Provide quality assurance in best practices for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis/HIV integration, reproductive health and family planning, MNCH, and/or malaria
Required Qualifications
MD, MPH, or similar degree/education required
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in technical service delivery support, combination prevention activities, PMTCT, C&T, and/or MNCH; experience leading or supporting USAID-funded projects a plus
3-5 years of experience managing technical staff
High level of understanding of the Kenyan context and the Kenyan health system
Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in local languages a plus
How to apply:
Please send all resumes to kenyarecruitment [at] pedaids.org
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