Job Summary
Component 1 is the main thrust of the project. The Component 1 coordinator will be based at the Council of Governors to coordinate with the assistant coordinators in supporting County Departments of Health (CDOH) for timely and effective implementation of the project. S/he will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of County-level activities working closely with CDOH. The coordinator will provide leadership, management, and evaluation of all aspects of the county level component.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Project management, strategic planning or any relevant field.
Basic degree in Economics, health policy, and planning, health-related field e.g. nursing, public health, medicine, clinical medicine.
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Responsibilities
Coordinate with the CDOH timely formulation, review and consolidation of quality evidence-based Annual Work Plans, linked to programme based budget and ensure the same are submitted to the Project Manager before the set deadline. In doing so, the Coordinator and his/her team should be guided by the AWP quality appraisal tool
In collaboration with the project Social safeguard Officers at the MoH, ensure that Counties with Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations plan, budget and implement social safeguards activities.
Coordinate the development and review of the county procurement plans in relation to the project funding, and ensure the same are submitted to the Project Manager before the set deadline.
Support in the development of quarterly implementation plans for the counties which is in alignment with the cAWP.
Provide leadership and coordinate implementation support needed at level in accordance with the county AWPs thus ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget.
Review quarterly financial and technical report from the counties, and ensure that:
Counties submit quality timely technical and financial reports in accordance with the project reporting templates.
Quarterly technical and (unaudited) financial reports are compiled and submitted to the PM within 15 days after end of each quarter (4th quarterly report serves as the annual report).
In collaboration with the accountants, ensure that counties document their expenditure on a monthly basis
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, national and county government officials, donors, and other NGOs).
Ensure feedback from the project on implementation is transmitted in a timely manner to the relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with component 2 coordinator and KEMSA in facilitating procurement of strategic commodities.
Hold regular team meetings with the assistant coordinators to discuss on implementation bottlenecks and experiences and identify potential solutions.
Collaborate with CDOHs and selected HFMCs and community health unit committees in the selection and implementation of activities for enhancing community engagement (CE)
Support orientation and capacity building of CDOHs on the Project and its implementation, with special reference to component 1.
Support training of key project staff at county level-Project accountants, Procurement officers, audit and focal persons.
In collaboration with project M&E officer, support coordination of annual county data verification and ensure adherence to the MTEF Cycle.
Plan for county monitoring visits to provide technical assistance to the counties.
Review the minimum grant conditions and check for compliance before funds disbursements.
Prepare summaries of incurred expenses in consultation with the project accountant on a quarterly basis.
Advice the PM on challenges in implementation at the county level, and any changes suggested by the counties in their work plans.
Any other project relevant duties as assigned by the Project Manage
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Project management, strategic planning or any relevant field.
Basic degree in Economics, health policy and planning, health related field e.g. nursing, public health, medicine, clinical medicine.
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Skills
Experience / Competencies
At least 6 years post-basic working experience in implementation of project in the health sector. Minimum 2 years of experience as coordinator at the county level. Knowledge of the devolved health sector is an added advantage. Advanced leadership and project management skills.
Good report and proposal writing skills, good negotiation skills. Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills.
Team-player with good inter-personal skills.
