Reporting to
Country Coordinator Kenya
Main purpose of the role:
The Health Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the aforementioned projects and activities related to the Kenya Health Strategy including M&E.
Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate the successful and timely implementation of all project activities in the program’s catchment area.
Recruit, supervise, coach and line manage the program health team in Kenya
Coordinate research activities.
Monitor and evaluate regular progress of the health projects based on goals, objectives, and results with attention to Quality Management.
Assure regular reporting for Malteser International, donors and authorities.
Ensure qualitative proposal development / resource mobilization in health sector for Kenya.
Represent the technical part of MInt projects at local authorities, partners, NGOs, and donors on local level.
Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, stakeholder meetings and consortia.
Contribute to the development of local strategies, ensure linkage to the country strategy.
Work on possibilities to expand the project portfolio to assure program continuity.
Participate in regional assessments / support in Health Sector where needed.
Networking with stakeholders (MoH, County, Sub-County, partners, donors, etc.)
Organize or undertake regular supervisory visits to projects and sites to ensure good implementation of projects.
Any other duty as assigned and required.
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in a field related to public health
At least five years hands-on project experience in public health, management and / or community based strategies
Track record of managing contracts, grants and programmatic activities
Track record of collaborative proposal development and writing
Demonstrated collaborative approach including experience in working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, patience, diplomacy and tact
Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
Possesses initiative and is able to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups with demonstrated ability to manage teams and support others in their work
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of responsibility
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
Excellent English oral and written language skills.
Personal Qualities:
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities under minimal supervision
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Conditions:
Starting date: as soon as 10/2019
Duration of contract (after probation): annual (renewal possible)
Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
