Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Head of Programmes Jobs in Kenya




Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Represent LSTM to government agencies, funders, research partners, and stakeholders.

  • Act as senior operational liaison with internal partners.

  • Develop programme KPIs and performance metrics.

  • Advise senior leaders on organisational structures and workforce planning.

  • Promote cohesive organisational culture across LSTM Kenya and Liverpool.

  • Support governance and operational frameworks for transparency and accountability.

  • Ensure effective administrative management of clinical trials and research programmes.

  • Implement programme management structures aligned to LSTM principles.

    Programme and Operational Management

  • Establish consistent programme management standards, tools, and processes.

  • Build and lead collaborative programme management and support staff.

  • Oversee workplans ensuring delivery on time, quality, and budget.

  • Oversee regulatory and ethics processes.

  • Ensure strong operational coordination across functions.

  • Chair project meetings and contribute to steering committees.

  • Serve as operational liaison for donor engagement and reporting.

  • Oversee data protection and governance systems.

    Financial Management and Stewardship

  • Provide financial oversight of research grants.

  • Guide budget development, expenditure monitoring, and reconciliation.

  • Establish reporting protocols for external and internal requirements.

  • Oversee financial forecasts and staff FTE planning.

  • Support audit readiness and evidence‑based financial practices.

    Partner and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with partners, government agencies, academic institutions, and funders.

  • Complete MoUs, sub‑contracts, cost‑sharing, and partnership agreements.

  • Ensure due diligence,
    risk registers, and mitigation plans.

  • Provide capacity‑building support to partners.

    Business Development

  • Strengthen relationships with funders and stakeholders.

  • Support preparation of grant proposals.

  • Oversee research databases and repositories.

  • Lead responses to funder questions and contract negotiations.

    People and Culture Management

  • Line‑manage programme and operational staff.

  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance development.

  • Foster collaboration between academic and operational teams.

  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

  • Build a culture of high performance, accountability, and inclusive leadership.

    General Responsibilities

  • Safeguard children and at‑risk adults in line with policies.

  • Assess and mitigate safeguarding risks.

  • Report safeguarding concerns related to research participants, community members, staff, and students.

    How to Apply

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