eporting to the Deputy Director of Programme Operations, the purpose of this role is to provide leadership and oversight of the successful delivery of a strategic channel of work by delivering CYPs and Safe Abortion services through MSK’s Amua Social Franchise Programming.
Using their experience of community level service delivery, the post holder will lead strategic initiatives to improve the performance of the channel. They will lead analysis of channel and team performance and in planning for activities. The post holder will work in close liaison with Outreach and Centre Senior Coordinators, taking prompt action on all performance issues. They will directly line manage some Social Franchise Coordinators and manage others through a deputy. They are one of four Senior Coordinators in the Programmes Department.
The position is a member of the Senior Management leadership team of MSK whose members strongly reflect MSK’s values in their behavior.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic development of the channel for increased CYPs and Safe Abortion Service Delivery
Leading strategic initiatives to benefit all teams in the channel
Oversight of the performance of the channel against budget and target and reporting
Strategic development of the channel for increased CYPs
Activities include:
· Through Social Franchising Coordinators, identify strategic needs across the channel and create solutions for issues arising
· Analyse and present performance trends and create long term strategies for improving performance
· Supervise and performance manage a subset of MSK’s Social Franchising Regions
· Contribute to writing proposals for new funding and reports for existing funding
· Maintain a segmentation of social franchisees to target support and suggest franchisees for de-franchising as needed
Leading strategic initiatives to benefit all teams in the channel
Activities include:
· Revise and approve, along with regional coordinators, all monthly Amua Leo schedules and advance requests
· Compile and revise monthly orders for supplies and equipment
· Work with Deputy Director, Programme Operations, to maintain a list of all vacancies and fill vacancies in a timely manner
· Support the Voucher Coordinator in implementation of voucher programmes
· Lead on activities related to the achievement of the AHME programme, including managing the Health Financing Team
Strategic oversight of the performance of the channel against budget and target and reporting
Activities include:
· Regular collation and reporting on progress other channels, the department and CMT
· Create, agree and communicate proposals for action to rectify any performance issues
· Implement interventions to reduce opportunities for fraud, both in expenditure and service numbers
Knowledge skills and Attitudes
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in relevant field for example in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Project Management
· Masters degree is desirable
· Project Cycle management training desirable
· More than one Kenyan language desirable
· Knowledge of clinical procedures and minimum standards essential
Skills/Experience:
· Experience and knowledge of health financing or Kenyan health sector
· Minimum 7 years working experience
· Clear ability to identify and set targets
· Budget management
· Excellent understanding of donor contract requirements
· Demonstrated ability in facilitating capacity development in more junior staff
· Excellent communicator to others on key strategic issues
Attitude / Motivation:
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
· Initiative
Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
· Innovative
Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
· Effective Communication
Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
· Responsive
Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
· Working Efficiently
Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
· Sharing Information
Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
· Focus on Learning
Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
· Commitment
Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
· Driven
Drive and determination to deliver results
· Accountable
Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
· Embracing Change
Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
· Motivated
Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
· Team Player
Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other ”
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pd@mariestopes.or.ke