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Technical Advisor, Health Financing

Description

Do you believe that everyone deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare? Are you fed-up with the status quo for inefficient financing mechanisms in the health sector? Are you driven by creativity and bold ideas? Are you inspired by exceptionally talented, diverse, impact-oriented colleagues? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, fast-paced environment? Then consider a job with ThinkWell, a growing, flexible health systems organization, with both global influence and local grounding. Our focus is on driving transformation in the global health space by always questioning and disrupting conventional wisdom about what works or what can or cannot be done.
ThinkWell is hiring a Technical Advisor (TA) – Health Financing, to provide technical assistance and guidance across a range of ThinkWell’s projects in Kenya, including the Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC) project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that is supporting countries to improve how funds are allocated to healthcare providers in order to achieve the goal of universal health coverage (UHC). S/he brings strong analytical and quantitative skills, research capacity (typically in costing, health financing and program analysis) as well as a solid understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of health financing policy reform.
ThinkWell works with the Ministry of Health (MoH), the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) the Council of Governors (CoG) and 10 Counties on healthcare financing reforms with the potential to accelerate achievement of UHC. The TA facilitates discussions, shares evidence, and proposes ideas with these government agencies/departments and other stakeholders to optimize the health financing function and related processes to promote strategic purchasing for primary health services in Kenya. The TA has experience providing technical advisory services at the national and county level and the political skills necessary to manage a range of national- and county-level partnerships.
The TA is a senior member of the team and is expected to supervise a team of 2-4 Program Analysts/Coordinators. This position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Country Program Manager.

Technical Leadership

Develop strategic interventions to ensure effective delivery of technical assistance to government (National and County) on health financing reforms.
Manage the implementation of the assigned projects/activities ensuring quality delivery of the project’s goals and objectives, and within the set timelines.
Develop strong working relationships with the National Government, Sub-national Governments, and other related agencies to strengthen health systems especially on health financing; UHC implementation, supply chain management and other areas Thinkwell works on such as HRH and private sector engagement.
Provide technical support to county teams to ensure high quality program execution and results across projects, including supervision for the County Analysts/Coordinators.
Work with the County Coordinators/Analysts to institute PHC financing reforms and innovations including but not limited to review of mechanisms used to allocate funds to facilities with the aim of incentivizing quality and performance to catalyze progress towards strategic purchasing for primary health services.
Support the review of public finance management procedures to ease flow of funds to the PHC frontlines.
Work with the County Coordinators/Analysts to provide technical support in the development of county annual work plans and budgets particularly on use of evidence to inform investment priorities in the health sector.
Participate in the recruitment, support, and mentorship for team members in the area of technical specialty.
Represent ThinkWell in various meetings and platforms,
Support the country leadership to build the project portfolio in technical specialty area in collaboration with ThinkWell’s business development unit called Design Lab, and other colleagues.

Performance Management and Learning

Publish papers, articles, and blogs. Present in conferences, technical working groups and other opportunities on ThinkWell project-related technical innovations, priorities, and results. Build ThinkWell reputation as a thought leader in the field.
Develop detailed workplans for the assigned projects and provide technical guidance to the program Analysts/Coordinators for the same in their respective counties.
Liaise with the SI lead for monitoring and evaluation for the assigned projects and strategic interventions to ensure compliance to quality standards while meeting the set deadlines.
Develop concept notes, protocols, and tools necessary to collect and analyze data to facilitate learning and to inform program strategy as required.
Generate learning agenda from data insights and implementation experience and develop plans to ensure timely completion of knowledge products.
Develop high quality reports for both internal and external (donor) use as required.
Communicate with other ThinkWell technical advisors in the country and globally to build, share, exchange and disseminate technical knowledge.

Requirements

Masters degree and 6+ years of exp;
Substantive, relevant work experience in health systems with a development agency, NGO or government. Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences;
Previous experience and proven track record in providing technical advice to counties in health systems strengthening with a focus on healthcare financing, strategic and operational planning and public financial management in the health sector;
A strong understanding of the current Healthcare financing landscape in Kenya at both national and at a county level;
Excellent technical writing skills;
Demonstrated interest and ability in growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders;
New business development, proposal writing and fundraising experience;
Full fluency in English and Kiswahili;
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of time.

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October 29, 2024
Social Media Intern

The Social Media Intern reports to the Senior M&E Advisor and assists in supporting the communication functions across ThinkWell in-country projects.
This position is based in ThinkWell office in Nairobi, Kenya.
What You’ll Do:

Create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics and program highlights on ThinkWell socials – LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter etc.
Create compelling graphics on ThinkWell Kenya’s events to share across social media platforms.
Interact with followers by communicating and responding to comments and questions through ThinkWell’s social media platforms.
Develop strategies for increasing engagement.
Capturing and documenting events.
Provide logistical support in organizing both physical and online meetings.
Provide support in developing interviewee/partner lists for different in-country projects.
Organize and update ThinkWell’s photo library.
Aid in production of ThinkWell’s publications.
Pitching stories to the local media.
Taking minutes during meetings for the purpose of ensuring the activities are well planned and operate smoothly.
Ensure logistics set up for all project related travels.
Provide any other project management related duties as assigned.
Ensure ThinkWell brand message is consistent.

Requirements

BA in Communications or Marketing and 2+ years’ experience;
Technical savvy and strong computer skills, MS Excel skills and IT familiarity;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Google analytics is an added advantage;
Full English fluency;
Cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Analytical and numerical skills;
Problem solving and decision-making aptitude;
Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment under deadline pressures;
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively;
Detail oriented and proactive.

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October 29, 2024
Program Coordinator, Health Financing

The Coordinator will also support the Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care Project (SP4PHC) in Trans-Nzoia County to implement health financing reforms to improve delivery of primary healthcare.
This is a full – time role that requires exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, the ability to effectively synthesize and visualize findings (typically in health economics and financing), translate messages for various audiences, and provide coordination support. The physical location for this position is Kakamega with frequent travel to Trans-Nzoia County, and or any other location(s) as required by ThinkWell’s management.
Technical Support
In consultation with the Supervisor:

Strengthen the capacity of CDoHs on the three functions of health care financing (Revenue mobilization, pooling and purchasing).
Support the CDoHs to review and or develop and implement reforms and innovations to address PFM challenges that hinder facilities from generating and using funds to improve the quality of MNCH and PHC services. Specifically expedite the review and or implementation of FIF guidelines to ensure facilities have autonomy to raise, retain and use OSR.
Support the CDoHs to optimize Own Source Revenue (OSR) from Linda Mama, EduAfya and other NHIF schemes, to increase fiscal space to purchase MNCH and PHC services.
Support the CDoHs in conducting revenue performance evaluations at facility and county level- with a focus on Linda Mama, Afya Care and other NHIF schemes.
Provide technical support to the CDoHs to apply strategic purchasing principles to incentivize providers to improve the quality of MNCH and PHC services.
Provide technical support to the CDoHs to develop and implement data driven reforms, innovations on health financing, that can improve the supply chain, and productivity of human resources for health for improved MNCH and PHC service delivery.
Strengthen working relationships across different purchasers in the counties of focus (NHIF, Private Health Insurance, MoH) to achieve coherence within different purchasing arrangements.
Provide technical support to the CDoHs to better prioritize and track spending at facility and CDoH level to ensure SDR and PHC priority activities are implemented as budgeted. Specifically in Kakamega ensure mechanisms to track SDR commitments by the CDoH are in place.
Provide technical support to the CDoH to strengthen implementation of UHC and related health care financing reforms.
Work with the CDoH to support the process of planning and budgeting at various levels, with a focus on MNCH and PHC services during the annual work-planning cycle to align resources to SDR and PHC priorities.
Develop collaborative and synergistic partnerships and networks within the County to leverage resources and activities geared towards strengthening of the health care system.
Represent ThinkWell in meetings with external partners, County Governments, and other stakeholders.

Data Analytics and Reporting

Support data collection, collation, and analysis on selected and relevant routine indicators on health financing and purchasing, supplies, HRH, Telemedicine, and other areas to shape ThinkWell’s T.A and to inform the reforms needed to achieve SDR and PHC goals and objectives.
Support county-level monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting activities on health financing and strategic purchasing.
Document and disseminate learning products on health financing and strategic purchasing to different stakeholders to inform SDR implementation, policy and scale-up as well as delivery of PHC services. Use the learnings and emerging evidence to co-create, with CHMTs, sustainable health financing solutions to support delivery of SDR, UHC and PHC services.
Produce and disseminate high quality reports and related documents as necessary.

Planning

In a timely manner, and in consultation with the supervisor, develop the project’s quarterly and annual workplans including their attendant budgets.
In consultation with the supervisor, finance and operations, support planning, organizing and coordination of ThinkWell meetings with the CDoH, the SDR consortium partners and other stakeholders as and when required to do so.
Perform other related duties including operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

BA/BS and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Substantive experience in relevant health systems work with a development agency, NGO, or county government; experience in health financing in the public sector is required.
Demonstrated experience providing technical advice to counties in strategic and operational planning, data analytics, especially on health financing, HRH and supply chain optimization.
Prior work experience on primary healthcare financing, supply chain strengthening, Human Resources for Health, PFM within the context of county health systems is highly desirable;5.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Office, PowerPoint is required. Proficiency in other MS Office suite is desirable.
Experience in data analytics software e.g., Stata, EpiInfo, SPSS is desirable.
Tech savvy and skilled at visual display of data.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Exceptional analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong writer with an established track record of preparing high-quality technical reports, policy briefing materials, and presentations.
A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work.
Demonstrated poise and professionalism in engaging with external partners, in and outside government.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, age, gender, nationalities, and orientation as well as across work areas.
Ability and willingness to travel 30% of time.

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October 29, 2024
Contracts Specialist

Contracts Management

Manage a portfolio of contracts from multiple donors including the United States Government, Foreign Governments and Private Foundations
Review and negotiate terms and conditions with donors, clients, vendors and other suppliers. Create complex modifications to subcontracts
Advise and train employees on contract and compliance topics, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with contract/subcontract requirements
Advise on and/or help prepare cost and pricing proposals in coordination with technical staff and design lab
Administer, manage and monitor subcontracts/subawards including issuing RFPs/RFAs, reviewing proposals, negotiating budget, determining appropriate contracting mechanism, draft/amend subcontracts, obtain necessary approvals, monitor compliance and complete closeout
Lead contract budget realignments with donors
Prepare RFQs, review quotes and assist in selecting vendor, prepare justifications
Provide general contract implementation support to all offices
Negotiate and manage consulting agreements
Provide additional support as required in area of expertise

Requirements

BA/BS and 5+ years experience or graduate degree and 3+ years experience;
Work experience in international development procurement and contracts/subcontracts management;
Experience with USG rules, regulations and FAR/OMB. USAID, CDC, private foundation and corporation contracts experience;
Experience preparing complex budgets in Excel for multi-year cost proposal submissions preferred;
Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences;
A team player, motivated to provide subject matter expertise with a collaborative, customer service orientation;
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks quickly, thoroughly and conscientiously with attention to detail and a responsive, ‘can-do’ attitude;
A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external vendors and stakeholders;
Full English fluency, second language a plus;
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas.

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October 29, 2024
Deputy Country Director

The Kenya DCD position also plays a critical leadership and management role for the Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC), a four year project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that is supporting countries to improve how funds are allocated to healthcare providers in order to achieve the goal of universal health coverage.
The DCD brings substantial technical and managerial expertise as well as in-country experience and industry knowledge in the field of health systems strengthening, with a focus on health financing. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manager, enthusiastic to shape the growth of a cutting-edge enterprise. S/he has sophisticated political skills to navigate the complex environment in Kenya. S/he is prepared to work independently, and as part of a small, high level, distributed team. Clear, open, frank, communication is a priority, using calls as well as project team software to build a collaborative environment with the wider ThinkWell team.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya. This is a full-time position. The DCD reports to the Country Director and supervises program staff.
Leadership

Work closely with the Country Director in developing country program strategies and activity plans
Oversee program implementation, ensuring timely and effective delivery of strategic and program objectives
Ensure development of cost effective and realistic budgets and monitor program expenditure to ensure budgets are adhered to
Provide direct technical assistance in one or more of the following: strategic purchasing, public financial management, performance-based financing
Ensure production of high-quality outputs. Lead the development of technical documents, project status reports, blogs and articles for publication and dissemination on ThinkWell’s website, external sites, and at conferences
Ensure Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks are developed for each program and implemented
Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure all programs are adequately resourced and set up for success
Collaborate with contracts and compliance staff globally to ensure all programs are in compliance with donor contractual obligations and adhere to ThinkWell requirements
Manage and monitor project sub-contracts (if any)
Represent ThinkWell, consult and coordinate with key stakeholders within government, donors, and other entities to build ThinkWell program and reputation

Team Management

Lead by example, delegate effectively, demonstrate integrity, motivate and inspire others
Effectively manage in-country program team, proactively growing team members by focusing on their professional development and capacity building
Develop Terms of References for program consultants and supervise their work
Communicate with other ThinkWell project managers globally to build, share, exchange and disseminate technical knowledge
Conduct regular program support visits to program locations to provide programmatic direction and support to ThinkWell staff and partners

New Business Strategy and Development

In collaboration with the Country Director, support the design and execution of new projects, including building relationships and proposal development
Collaborate with Design Lab to collect, analyze and pursue new business information and contacts locally
Provide oversight on the development of project proposals and budgets

SP4PHC-related Responsibilities

Play a key role in the implementation of the SP4PHC program in Kenya
Refine SP4PHC program objectives and activities to respond to emerging policy issues and the changing context
Monitor project progress through review of evidence, regular field visits, and meetings with policy makers and other partners, service providers, communities, and other stakeholders. Feedback progress through routine discussions with program directors. Propose and implement actions to maintain progress
Actively engage with key stakeholders in Kenya to contribute to ongoing discussions around health financing reforms more broadly and the purchasing of primary health care using learnings from the SP4PHC project
Support the implementation of the project’s learning agenda as well as routine monitoring activities. This includes guiding and monitoring the work of local agencies contracted to undertake data collection and/or other health systems research. Take responsibility for production of timely and high-quality analysis and evidence

Requirements

Masters in health economics, public health or other related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience;
Substantive experience in relevant health systems work with a development agency, NGO, or government; experience in health financing in the public sector is required;
Proficiency in MS Excel, Office, PowerPoint is required;
Fluency in English and Kiswahili;
Visionary and strategic leadership- able to inspire and rally a team around a shared vision;
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
Strong writer with an established track record of preparing high-quality technical reports, policy briefing materials, and presentations;
A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
Demonstrated poise and professionalism in engaging with external partners, donors, governments and stakeholders;
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel about 25% of time.

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October 29, 2024
Temporary Accountant

Description
The Temporary Accountant reports to the Finance and Accounting Manager and provides in-house expertise in a specialized area of Finance.
The Temporary Accountant is responsible for preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, budgets, and cost allocation for ThinkWell Institute, a non-profit organization, and field office support. This position is responsible for payroll, benefits, reporting & compliance. The Accountant will oversee the processing and data entry for accounts payable, deposit entries, reconciliations, and other accounting duties.
This position is a full-time, temporary position. The temporary Accountant is fully remote, and can be based anywhere ThinkWell has a presence. This is temporary position is for 4 months.
Responsibilities:

Ensure accounting activities are recorded in appropriate systems to ensure accurate reporting
Follow the company’s established accounting processes
Record payroll for ThinkWell Institute in a timely and accurate manner
Support payroll for global ThinkWell entities & offices
Month-end allocations & cost reporting
Prepare Journal Entries
Reconcile & balance general ledger accounts
Assist with and prepare documentation for third party financial audits
Assist with preparation of quarterly financial packets to be presented at the board meetings
Monthly General Ledger Account Reconciliations and Adjusting Journal Entry Processing
Cash Flow Reporting
Month End Reporting
Support all Accounts Payable Specialist duties
Bank Reconciliations
Provide support for field and domestic programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems (Timekeeping/Expense Reporting) and processes
Think big
Influence the conversation
Empower others
Be exceptional
Always question
Relate authentically
Evolve by learning

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October 29, 2024
Technical Advisor, Health Financing

The SP4PHC Kenya team works in four counties (Kilifi, Isiolo, Makueni and Kakamega) and will be expanding to a further six counties. The TA works closely with the Ministry of Health, Council of Governors, NHIF and County Departments of Health in SP4PHC focus counties. The TA facilitates discussions, shares evidence, and proposes ideas to optimize the health financing function and related processes to promote strategic purchasing of FP and MNCH services in Kenya. The TA has experience providing technical advisory services at the national and county level and the political skills necessary to manage a range of national- and county-level partnerships.
The TA is based in Nairobi, and reports to the SP4PHC Project Lead.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Provide technical assistance to county teams to ensure high quality program results and execution across projects in the area of specialization.
Contribute to work planning.
Communicate with other ThinkWell technical advisors in country and globally to build, share, exchange and disseminate technical knowledge.
Participate in recruitment, support and mentorship for team members in the area of technical specialty.
Develop strong working relationships with the National Government, Sub-national Governments and other related agencies to strengthen health systems especially on health financing; RMNCAH and FP, and other areas Thinkwell works on such as HRH and private sector engagement
Publish papers, articles and blogs. Present at conferences/participate in technical working groups on ThinkWell project-related technical innovations, priorities and results. Build ThinkWell reputation as a thought leader in the field.

Organizational Leadership and Development

Represent ThinkWell in various meetings and platforms,
Support the country director to build the project portfolio in technical specialty area in collaboration with ThinkWell’s business development unit called Design Lab, and other colleagues.
Collaborate with Design Lab to collect and pursue new business information and contacts.
Consult and coordinate with key stakeholders within government, donors, and other entities to cultivate new business concepts, build ThinkWell program division and reputation.
Participate in company initiatives and teams to build intellectual and human capital in technical area of specialization.
SP4PHC project support to Counties
Support ThinkWell county officers and county departments of health to institute and track health care financing reforms for UHC, and monitor and evaluate strategic purchasing interventions.
Facilitate communications between County Department of Health and NHIF on strategic purchasing of PHC services
Support County Government to track flow of NHIF claims and reimbursements, to facilities, especially for the Linda Mama scheme.
Work with County Governments to identify and implement ways to utilize NHIF funds to align incentives between County Department of Health and providers.
Review public financial management procedures and by-laws

Your qualifications

Masters degree and 6+ years of exp;
Substantive, relevant work experience in health systems with a development agency, NGO or government. Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
Previous experience and proven track record in providing technical advice to counties in health systems strengthening with a focus on healthcare financing, strategic and operational planning and public financial management in the health sector;
A strong understanding of the current Healthcare financing landscape in Kenya at both national and at a county level;
Demonstrated interest and ability in growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders;
New business development, proposal writing and fundraising experience;
Full fluency in English and Kiswahili;
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor, Social Protection & Health Financing

DESCRIPTION
ThinkWell seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Senior Technical Advisor for Social Protection and Health Financing (STA) on the anticipated five-year (2022-2027) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity. The HSS Activity will work in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH), counties, and non-state actors to strengthen health systems governance, partnerships and coordination, financing, and accountability systems for quality health service provision to underserved and vulnerable populations of Kenya.
The STA plays a crucial role in activity implementation; technical oversight; and monitoring, evaluation, and learning for the HSS Activity. The STA provides technical assistance and strategic guidance to the project teams as well as external partners. The STA brings strong analytical skills and research capacity (typically in social protection, health economics, and financing) and a solid understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of health system reforms in Kenya. The STA will also lead project management for the social protection and health financing technical area HSS Activity under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP).
The STA reports to the HSS Activity COP. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Lead the development and execution of social protection and health financing strategies.
Harness data and digital systems to support the interoperability of social protection data systems.
Advise on performance-based financing models that leverage on integrated program resources.
Develop sustainability strategies by supporting project staff to integrate sustainability planning into all activities.
Build capacity of project staff on social protection and health financing.
Provide technical assistance in strengthening health systems using innovative financial approaches.
Support the MOH in strengthening coordination structures for social protection and health financing.
Provide direct technical assistance to ensure high-quality program results and execution of the HSS Activity.
Develop monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning tools, indicators, and plans.
Assist the COP to drive HSS Activity strategy and execution for the social protection and health financing technical area, ensuring timely and effective delivery of project objectives.
Perform other duties at the request of the COP.

Project Representation

Represent the social protection and health financing technical area of the HSS Activity and make presentations to USAID, MOH, and other external audiences.
Establish and sustain collaborative working relationships with USAID, MOH, county leadership, partners, and key stakeholders to build project and reputation.
Consult and coordinate with key stakeholders within government, USAID, and other stakeholders to present project-related activities, priorities, and results related to social protection and health financing.

Project Management

Partner with the COP with strategic and operational planning and ensure project compliance with all contractual reporting and financial requirements of USAID and ThinkWell.
Support the COP to coordinate effective implementation of the social protection and health financing technical area of the HSS Activity, including developing annual work plans and budgets, implementing activities, submitting deliverables and required reports, and leading quarterly program reviews.
Support the COP to manage, coordinate, and monitor HSS Activity partners and sub-awards.
Produce regular activity tracking reports for submission to USAID.

we are:
ThinkWell core values are our fundamental organizational guiding principles. They define our corporate culture, influence our behavior at work and help us achieve our mission. Our values are:

Think big
Influence the conversation
Empower others
Be exceptional
Always question
Relate authentically
Evolve by learning

REQUIREMENTS
you are:

ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented ‘do-er’ with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
A change maker who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
Able to help create an empowering environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
A collaborative colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
Principally motivated by a growth mindset, meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.

Authentic, honest, direct, self-aware, and open to giving and receiving feedback.
Your qualifications

Graduate degree and at least 8+ years of relevant experience with a demonstrated track record of achieve results;
Substantive, relevant work experience in one of ThinkWell’s core technical areas including health financing, social protection, health systems strengthening and related international programming;
Recognized as a leader in the area of technical specialty; strong international, professional network in the field;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders;
Substantive, relevant work experience in health systems with a development agency, NGO, or government. Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
Prior work experience linked to family planning, maternal, newborn, and child health, or reproductive health preferred;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, government ministries and stakeholders;
Full fluency in English and Kiswahili;
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities, and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

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October 28, 2024
Chief Of Party, Kenya HSS Activity Finance Manager, Kenya Health System Strengthening Project

Description
ThinkWell seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated five-year (2022-2027) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity. The HSS Activity will work in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH), counties, and non-state actors to strengthen health systems governance, partnerships and coordination, financing, and accountability systems for quality health service provision to underserved and vulnerable populations of Kenya.
The COP is responsible for ensuring successful implementation of activities, monitoring, evaluation, and learning for the HSS Activity. The COP brings substantial technical and operational expertise to support the HSS Activity design and execution, recruits and builds technical talent within the firm, and supervises technical project staff. The COP brings experience in managing USAID contracts for technical assistance in the Kenyan health sector and has strong managerial and coordination skills. The COP has extensive experience building relationships with senior government officials, donors, and other stakeholders.
The COP reports to the ThinkWell Kenya Country Director. This role is contingent upon funding. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but we encourage applications by August 15, 2021.
What you’ll do
Project Leadership

Lead HSS Activity strategy and execution in country, ensuring timely and effective delivery of project objectives.

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to the HSS Activity; ensuring programmatic and financial integrity to attain the goals, objectives, and targets in compliance with USAID requirements.
Coordinate effective implementation of the HSS Activity, including the development of annual work plans and budgets, implementation of activities, submission of deliverables and required reports, and leading quarterly program reviews.
Ensure production of high-quality outputs for the HSS Activity. Provide written input into technical documents, project status reports, blogs and articles for publication and dissemination on ThinkWell’s website, external sites, and at conferences.
Oversee monitoring, evaluation, research and learning function, staff, and output.
Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID for day-to-day HSS Activity management and reporting.
Collaborate with other ThinkWell programs to ensure programming aligns with the organizations mission and vision, and that program best practices and lessons learned are shared for wide dissemination.
Ensure project compliance with USAID operational policies and regulations and the terms of the award.

Team Management

Lead by example, delegate effectively, demonstrate integrity, motivate, and inspire others.
Create a positive, respectful project team operating culture and environment and engage respectfully with employees at all levels across the firm.
Effectively manage the HSS Activity team, proactively growing team members by focusing on their professional development and capacity building.
Work with ThinkWell Agility (Operations) team to maintain operational excellence for the HSS Activity, including policies, procedures, and systems.
Ensure that contract deliverables are met in accordance with contract requirements.
Manage and monitor sub-contracts related to the HSS Activity (if any).
In collaboration with the Kenya Country Director, ensure technical staff and sub-contracts comply with HSS Activity financing systems, including financial tracking, recording of financial transactions, financial risk management, and fraud prevention and achieve agreed upon objectives in accordance with established schedules and timelines.

Project Operations and Administration

Work with ThinkWell Agility (Operations) team to maintain operational excellence for the HSS Activity, including policies, procedures, and systems.
Ensure that contract deliverables are met in accordance with contract requirements.
Manage and monitor sub-contracts related to the HSS Activity (if any).
In collaboration with the Kenya Country Director, ensure technical staff and sub-contracts comply with HSS Activity financing systems, including financial tracking, recording of financial transactions, financial risk management, and fraud prevention and achieve agreed upon objectives in accordance with established schedules and timelines.

Ensure project compliance with USAID operational policies and regulations and the terms of the award.

Project Representation

Represent the HSS Activity, establish and sustain collaborative working relationships with USAID, MOH, county leadership, partners, and key stakeholders to build project and reputation.
Consult and coordinate with key stakeholders within government, USAID, and other stakeholders to present on project-related activities, priorities, and results

Requirements
ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented ‘do-er’ with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
A change maker who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
Able to help create an empowering environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
A collaborative colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
Principally motivated by a growth mindset, meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.
Authentic, honest, direct, self-aware and open to giving and receiving feedback.
Your qualifications

Graduate degree and at least 10+ years of relevant experience with a demonstrated track record of achieve results;
Substantive, relevant work experience in one of ThinkWell’s core technical areas including health financing, health systems strengthening and related international programming;
Extensive experience managing large, complex projects in Kenya, preferably with USAID-funded projects
Demonstrated team and people management abilities with a focus on growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
A senior leader, able to rally staff to achieve project activities.
Proven track record in budgeting and financial management;
Excellent report writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, government ministries and stakeholders;
Full written and verbal fluency in English as well as verbal fluency in Kiswahili;
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel in-country and internationally up to 25%.

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October 28, 2024
Director, Growth and Partnerships

Description
Overview

The Director, Growth and Partnerships provides leadership and management expertise to drive ThinkWell’s growth by leading and executing business development strategy and supporting external engagements. The Director reports to a Managing Director and leads the Design Lab team, ThinkWell’s hub for program growth.
The Director is a remote position with the flexibility to be based in any country where ThinkWell has a presence.

What you’ll do…
Strategic Leadership

Actively facilitate the growth of ThinkWell’s program portfolios, while infusing creativity and innovation at all stages from design to delivery
Represent and embrace the technical aspects of Thinkwell’s work and serve as a key ideation expert, to design innovations for non-traditional bids and proposals and leverage opportunities within existing traditional projects
Lead development and execution of external partner engagement strategy
Participate in and contribute actively as a business development and external engagement at Leadership team, Management team and the Portfolio Managers Group.
Lead development of portfolio strategy design with program and country teams to expand into new areas for comprehensive and transformational impact, within priority countries with potential to add new countries.
Design Lab Leadership (Business Development)
Assess and strengthen ThinkWell’s design lab processes and capabilities, including new business capture, forecasting and market analysis, proposal design discussions, and delivery of high-quality proposals
Build capacity within Thinkwell and provide knowledge management, training and mentorship for professional growth in creative program design and funding
Lead ThinkWell’s strategic expansion through leveraging relationships and partnerships with bilateral donors, foundations, philanthropists and private sector entities
In addition to strengthening ThinkWell’s business processes for traditional donors, also focus on commercial sector engagement, impact investment and blended finance, spinning off innovations from our existing portfolio, and productizing scalable approaches
Work closely with ThinkWell’s contracts, finance, and administration teams to ensure coherent working arrangements for all procurement and adherence to due diligence requirements for new business submissions
Partner with the communication team to position ThinkWell both internally and externally as a health system innovator and transformer with excellent implementation capabilities through networking with donors, program partners, and other stakeholders at technical meetings/events
Participate on ThinkWell’s technical advisory platforms across the firm; this includes active contributions such as learning and development initiatives, strategy clinics, and technical advisory roles on global projects
Provide mentorship and training to project teams on ideation, capture, business development strategies, and submission of quality proposals
Lead and manage a remote team of business development professionals

WE ARE:
ThinkWell core values are our fundamental organizational guiding principles. They define our corporate culture, influence our behavior at work and help us achieve our mission. Our values are:

Think big
Influence the conversation
Empower others
Be exceptional
Always question
Relate authentically
Evolve by learning

Requirements

YOU ARE:

ThinkWell core competencies are foundational skills and behaviors that align with our values and are expected of all employees.
An entrepreneurial, results-oriented ‘do-er’ with a willingness to take risk, think big and challenge conventional wisdom.
A change maker who reaches independent judgement with an open mind, influences the conversation, and seeks innovation.
Able to help create an empowering environment in which everyone feels free to take initiative, be accountable and fail intelligently (learn from mistakes).
A collaborative colleague who engages constructively with people from different cultures, orientations, and perspectives and maintains positive relations in a virtual world.
Principally motivated by a growth mindset, meaning the pursuit of knowledge, experience, and self-improvement. You always question and continuously learn.
Authentic, honest, direct, self-aware and open to giving and receiving feedback.

Your qualifications

BA/BS and 12+ years or graduate degree and 10+ years of relevant experience;
Excellent track record in strengthening and managing business development processes in international development;
Extensive experience in forming and leading partnerships with donors, private corporations, and peer development organizations;
Experience in developing and managing an internal process to stimulate, share, and advance innovative solutions
Demonstrated experience in engaging non-traditional donors (private corporations, high-net worth individuals) to support international development work;
Successful track record in designing and leading international development project proposals
Substantive relevant work experience in the development sector including mastery of health sector activities and concepts;
Extensive experience working with some combination of ministries of health and finance, traditional bi lateral donors, foundations and philanthropy groups;
Strong network in the health systems and health policy community preferred;
Demonstrated skills in strategy development and implementation, leadership, capacity building, mentoring, fundraising, impact investing and problem solving;
Excellent spoken, analytical, and writing skills in English and preferably in another language (eg, French);
Demonstrated team and people management abilities with a focus on growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas;
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

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October 28, 2024