Main Purpose of the role:
Options Consultancy seeks a Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor to work closely with the Project Lead to embed sustainability mechanisms for stronger county health systems in the project.
Responsibilities:
The position has a combined technical and managerial role. She/he will oversee the implementation of HSS activities across all 4 project counties while capacity building the HSS officers based in the regions. She/he will work with the County Management Health Teams (CMHT’s), and other counterparts and partners at county level while maintaining National MOH level linkages to entrench sustainability measures and coordinate the county performance reviews, planning and budgeting.
The Health Systems Strengthening Advisor will perform the following tasks:
Technical Leadership and Advisory Services
Provide Technical Leadership and Advisory Services on Health Systems Strengthening.
In close liaison with county HSS officers, support the County Health Management Teams (CHMTs) to strengthen capacity and systems for efficient delivery of essential health services, including planning and budgeting and implementation of the MTEF Cycle.
Capacity Development
Promote the development of HSS officer’s capacity and CHMT through a broad range of approaches such as training, one-on-one mentorship and on-the-job training, supportive supervision, etc.
Project Management
Ensure implementation of HSS work plans and achievement of results across all the counties
Manage performance of the Health Systems Strengthening milestones to the donor
Manage the HSS officers, performance management including providing regular feedback etc
Partnerships and Teamwork
Work closely with other project staff to ensure that project strategies and approaches are delivered in a coherent and coordinated way and in line with log frame targets.
Build strong partnerships with the government and other key stakeholder to ensure the project is in line with government priorities and the successful implementation of the project
See the Job Description for more details: https://options.co.uk/jobs/health-systems-strengthening-advisor
Other information
Options is an equal opportunities employer.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment
We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
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