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Finance Manager, Kenya Health System Strengthening Project

DESCRIPTION
ThinkWell seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Finance and Administration Manager for the anticipated five-year (2022-2027) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Activity. The HSS project 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 Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing budgets, financial planning & management, and operational activities for the HSS project. The Finance and Administration Manager brings strong financial and administrative skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of USAID/United States Government financial and contractual requirements. The Finance and Administration Manager also brings a strong understanding of local law and operating requirements in Kenya.
The Finance and Administration Manager reports to the HSS project Chief of Party. This position is contingent upon funding. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
Financial Management

Ensure statutory compliance with local laws and USAID rules and regulations and ThinkWell policies and procedures relating to finance and administration.
Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for program expenditures and support audits.
Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project pipelines report.
Lead in the annual budget planning, periodical forecasting, modification and realignment as required
Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in ThinkWell financial management system.
Maintain effective timelines and quality control process for financial and operational deliverables and financial management processes
Review and process the recording of accounting activities (vouchers, journal entries, cash receipts, allocations) in appropriate systems to ensure accurate reporting.
In collaboration with the Chief of Party, prepare annual workplan budgets and provide ongoing management and monitoring throughout project implementation
Develop and maintain a filing system for financial documents in readiness for audits or tax reporting purposes.
Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administration procedures in relation to the timely delivery of technical activities at an optimum cost.
Support the COP in interpreting financial data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks.
Lead assessment of staff and subrecipients financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed.
• Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely way.
Perform other financial management duties as required.
Establish and maintain internal financial and reporting control procedures to ensure compliance with ThinkWell and USAID regulations.
Advise and train employees on USAID contract and compliance topics, policies, and procedures.
Provide timely financial reporting with detailed Budget vs. Actuals and by Component to Chief of Party (CoP)
Prepare quarterly expenditure reports, and burn rate projections.
Develop annual, quarterly and ad-hoc financial plans and reports for the project as requested by ThinkWell leadership and USAID.
Prepare VAT reports and other reports as required

Subaward and Vendor Management

Lead preparation and oversight of procurement and subcontracts for the project, in accordance with USAID and ThinkWell requirements.
Lead assessment of subrecipients financial management capacity.
Strengthen the capacity of subawards on compliance and finance policies and regulations, as needed.
Negotiate and manage subawards & consulting agreements.
Exercise due diligence and management of partner relationships.
Perform other contractual duties as required.

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
REQUIREMENTS
Your qualifications

BA/BS and 8+ years of experience or graduate degree and 6+ years of experience;
Extensive experience in program management and finance/budget management and financial reporting with USAID-funded projects in Kenya;
Familiarity with US Government (USG) Federal Acquisition Regulations and USG contracting rules is a plus
Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
Demonstrated skills and experience in financial management, accounting, USAID compliance, human resources management, local labor law, and contracts management;
Technical savvy and strong computer skills, IT systems familiarity;
Demonstrated team and people management abilities with a focus on growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work;
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders;
Full English fluency, full fluency in Kiswahili is 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;
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Apply via :

apply.workable.com

October 28, 2024
Senior Program Analyst

Description
ThinkWell Kenya is seeking to recruit a Senior Program Analyst.
The Senior Program Analyst provides technical assistance, analytical and operational support. The Senior Analyst brings a solid understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of Planning and budgeting in the health sector as well as strong quantitative skills and research capacity (typically in health economics, public finance management in the health sector, and health financing).
The Senior Program Analyst will play a key role in implementing the World Bank Funded project, Evidence Informed health planning and budgeting (EIHPB) to be implemented in 15 Counties. The objective of the project is to strengthen County level planning and budgeting through the improved use of evidence to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) outcomes in Kenya.
The Senior Analyst is based in Nairobi and works closely with other project staff within the Consortium. The job will also include travel to the Counties. This is a temporary assignment. This position can be contracted to be full-time, part-time or a consultant. The length of assignment is a year or less.
The Senior Analysts will support:

County level consultants in the 15 Counties to provide TA to the counties on PBMR.
Rapid and regular assessments of the 15 Counties participating in the EHIBP project to determine areas the Consortium will invest in to strengthen Evidence based planning and budgeting.
Political Economic Analysis (PEA) to understand County dynamics, stakeholders, opportunities, and challenges for successful TA.
Analysis of capacity needs of key staff for capacity strengthening activities at the County, Sub-County, and facility level, who will receive of the coaching and mentoring offered by the project.
Tracking of County Health Resources {from own source revenues, national and county transfers} for the 15 County Health teams to explore mechanisms of enhancement.
Development and improvement of the various tools to be used throughout the planning and budgeting cycle.
Strengthening of the linkage between planning and budgeting with M&E efforts to improve evidence-based decision making for RMNCAH.
Strengthen tracking of County Health Budget implementation and related processes though out the financial year.
Participate in the development of different quality PBMR products {to include and not limited to County Health Annual Work-plans, County Health Annual Procurement Plans, County Health Budget Implementation Reports, and County Health Annual Performance Reviews among other required products} in compliance to the PFM Act (2012),
Identify County gaps in planning and budgeting; with a view of supporting the counties in creation of solutions that will result in improved use of evidence for planning and budgeting.
Support in the development of regular reports and learning products on the project implementation. 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
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.

Requirements
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS and 7+ years experience or graduate degree and 4+ years experience;
Substantive experience in relevant health systems work with a development agency, NGO or county government;
Solid understanding of Public Finance Management (PFM) to include the County Budget cycle, Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEFs), Budget transparency and accountability, Development of quality Planning and Budgeting Products for the health sector that conform to the Public Finance Management Act (2012),
Experience in Coaching and Mentoring on Public Finance Management in the Health Sector with the National and County Health systems in Kenya.
Strong Data analytics skills
Demonstrated experience providing technical advice to counties in strategic and operational planning, monitoring and evaluation, and quality management in the health sector;
Prior work experience linked to FP, MNCH or reproductive health highly desirable;
Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products;
Fluency in English and Kiswahili;
Exceptional analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities;
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;
Tech savvy and skilled at visual display of data;
Demonstrated poise and professionalism in engaging with external partners, donors, 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.
Benefits

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.

Apply via :

apply.workable.com

October 28, 2024
Chief of Party

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.
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
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 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%.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

apply.workable.com

October 28, 2024
Chief of Party, Kenya HSS Activity

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.
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
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 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%.

Apply via :

apply.workable.com

October 28, 2024
Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation

DESCRIPTION
The Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) provides technical assistance and analytical guidance across a range of ThinkWell in-country projects. The Advisor brings strong quantitative skills and research capacity (typically in health economics and financing) as well as a solid understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of health financing policy reform.
In Kenya, the Advisor plays a key role implementing the Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC) project, a five-year program 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. ThinkWell is working with purchasers and policy makers in five countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Uganda) to design and test policy options to more effectively purchase primary health care services, with a focus on family planning (FP) and maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH).
The SP4PHC Kenya team works in four counties (Kilifi, Isiolo, Makueni and Kakamega) and at the national level with the Ministry of Health, NHIF and the Council of Governors. The Advisor has experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects and the political skills necessary to manage a range of national- and county-level partnerships. The Advisor reports to the Kenya Country Director.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Provide direct technical assistance to ensure high quality program results and execution across projects in the area of specialization.
Contribute to work planning, coordinate across external partners, and lead their engagement in collaborative projects.
Develop monitoring, evaluation, research and learning tools, indicators, and plans.
Communicate with other ThinkWell technical advisors globally to build, share, exchange and disseminate technical knowledge.
Recruit, support, and mentor outstanding team members in the area of technical specialty; dotted line management responsibility for technical team members.
Collaborate with the Well to design technical training and development activities that will support and build professional development.
Contribute to national dialogue on health financing reforms, using learning from the SP4PHC project and other Thinkwell projects to advice on adoption of strategic purchasing and other health financing reforms for primary health services by MOH and counties.

Organizational Leadership and Development

Represent ThinkWell in various meetings, actively engage key stakeholders, cultivate new business partnerships and concepts.
Build project portfolio in technical specialty area in collaboration with Country director, Design Lab, program managers and other firm and country leaders.
Collaborate with Design Lab to collect and pursue new business information and contacts.
Write and 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.
Consult and coordinate with key stakeholders within government, donors, and other entities to build ThinkWell program division and reputation.
Play a firm-wide leadership role, participate in company initiatives and teams to build intellectual and human capital in technical area of specialization.

M&E for the SP4PHC Project and other ThinkWell projects

Lead the development and Implementation of ThinkWell projects M&E plan, including collecting and cleaning relevant data, checking quality, and synthesizing reports.
Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments, mid-point and end of project reviews.
Work proactively with the Ministry of Health, key partners and stakeholders including but not limited to, Track 20, PMA to report progress, impact and best practices.
Develop a mechanism to provide regular capacity building of ThinkWell County Program Officers.
Produce high quality reporting content and documents as stipulated in the project’s document for Country Director and donors.
Conduct quarterly and ad hoc field monitoring to each project County to verify data and program activities reported by partners.
Develop and implement a data quality assurance plan and provide technical support to improve quality of data and reporting systems.
Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities including program evaluations and research activities.
Coordinate project reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with project partners.

M&E and Policy Support for the THS-UHC program

Develop a workplan with the MOH THS team outlining ThinkWell’s support based on the needs of the THS program.
Support creating, managing, and maintaining a data repository of the THS-UHC program-related Health Committee information and data from the Counties.
Participate in planning and conducting quarterly PMT support supervision and bi-annual implementation missions.
Coordinate development of minimum data sets and data requirements, including reporting tools and templates.
Support the PMT Project Manager in program implementation and reporting.
Shape THS-UHC guidelines to counties on using GFF funds strategically.
Document lessons learnt from the THS program through policy briefs, blogs etc
Disseminate best practices from counties in the context of the THS-UHC program.
Share lessons on the project’s design and implementation strategies for future policy with Ministry of Health, national RMNCAH/FP stakeholders, and county governments.

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
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
Requirements

BA/BS and 8+ years experience or graduate degree and 6+ years of experience
Extensive experience with project monitoring and evaluation in the area of technical specialization
Strong writing skills, with experience in developing high quality documents with minimal supervision and publishing in peer reviewed journal
A senior leader, able to rally staff around ThinkWell’s mission and priorities
A thoughtful systems thinker with grounded, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of our work
Recognized as a leader in the area of technical specialty; strong national and international, professional network in the field
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders
New business development, proposal writing and fundraising experience
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 FP, MNCH or reproductive health preferred
Demonstrated interest and ability in growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals
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%

Apply via :

apply.workable.com

October 28, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E Senior Program Analyst

Description
Overview
The Senior Technical Advisor, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) provides technical assistance and analytical guidance across a range of ThinkWell in-country projects. The Senior Advisor brings strong quantitative skills and research capacity (typically in health economics and financing) as well as a solid understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of health financing policy reform.
In Kenya, the Senior Advisor plays a key role implementing the Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC) project, a five-year program 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. ThinkWell is working with purchasers and policy makers in five countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Uganda) to design and test policy options to more effectively purchase primary health care services, with a focus on family planning (FP) and maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH).
The SP4PHC Kenya team works in four counties (Kilifi, Isiolo, Makueni and Kakamega) and at the national level with the Ministry of Health, NHIF and the Council of Governors. The Senior Advisor has experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects and the political skills necessary to manage a range of national- and county-level partnerships. The Senior Advisor reports to the Kenya Country Director.
responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Provide direct technical assistance to ensure high quality program results and execution across projects in the area of specialization.
Contribute to work planning, coordinate across external partners, and lead their engagement in collaborative projects.
Develop monitoring, evaluation, research and learning tools, indicators, and plans.
Communicate with other ThinkWell technical advisors globally to build, share, exchange and disseminate technical knowledge.
Recruit, support, and mentor outstanding team members in the area of technical specialty; dotted line management responsibility for technical team members.
Collaborate with the Well to design technical training and development activities that will support and build professional development.
Contribute to national dialogue on health financing reforms, using learning from the SP4PHC project and other Thinkwell projects to advice on adoption of strategic purchasing and other health financing reforms for primary health services by MOH and counties.

Organizational Leadership and Development

Represent ThinkWell in various meetings, actively engage key stakeholders, cultivate new business partnerships and concepts.
Build project portfolio in technical specialty area in collaboration with Country director, Design Lab, program managers and other firm and country leaders.
Collaborate with Design Lab to collect and pursue new business information and contacts.
Write and 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.
Consult and coordinate with key stakeholders within government, donors, and other entities to build ThinkWell program division and reputation.
Play a firm-wide leadership role, participate in company initiatives and teams to build intellectual and human capital in technical area of specialization.

M&E for the SP4PHC Project and other Thinkwell projects

Lead the development and Implementation of Thinkwell projects M&E plan, including collecting and cleaning relevant data, checking quality, and synthesizing reports.
Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments, mid-point and end of project reviews.
Work proactively with the Ministry of Health, key partners and stakeholders including but not limited to, Track 20, PMA to report progress, impact and best practices.
Develop a mechanism to provide regular capacity building of Thinkwell County Program Officers.
Produce high quality reporting content and documents as stipulated in the project’s document for Country Director and donors.
Conduct quarterly and ad hoc field monitoring to each project County to verify data and program activities reported by partners.
Develop and implement a data quality assurance plan and provide technical support to improve quality of data and reporting systems.
Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities including program evaluations and research activities.
Coordinate project reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with project partners.

M&E and Policy Support for the THS-UHC program

Develop a workplan with the MOH THS team outlining Thinkwell’s support based on the needs of the THS program.
Support creating, managing, and maintaining a data repository of the THS-UHC program-related Health Committee information and data from the Counties.
Participate in planning and conducting quarterly PMT support supervision and bi-annual implementation missions.
Coordinate development of minimum data sets and data requirements, including reporting tools and templates.
Support the PMT Project Manager in program implementation and reporting.
Shape THS-UHC guidelines to counties on using GFF funds strategically.
Document lessons learnt from the THS program through policy briefs, blogs etc
Disseminate best practices from counties in the context of the THS-UHC program.
Share lessons on the project’s design and implementation strategies for future policy with Ministry of Health, national RMNCAH/FP stakeholders, and county governments

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October 28, 2024
Finance & Human Resources Specialist

ThinkWell Kenya is recruiting a Finance and Human Resources Specialist to support the establishment and coordination of operational functions in a newly independent country program. ThinkWell Kenya is implementing Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC), a five-year program 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. ThinkWell is working with purchasers and policy makers in five countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Uganda) to design and test policy options to more effectively purchase primary health care services, with a focus on family planning (FP} and maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH).
The Finance and Human Resources Specialist reports to the Kenya Country Director and oversees operational responsibilities in the areas of office set up and administration, human resources and financial reporting and tracking. The Specialist brings strong operations and people management skills as well as broad understanding of local law and operating requirements.
This is a full-time position based in ThinkWell office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please note: Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. This position includes a national benefits package and does not include international relocation or expatriate benefits.
Responsibilities
Office Management

Plan and monitor all office responsibilities (supplies, IT, communications, utilities, contracts for office services)
Procure IT vendor, manage IT equipment and service provision
Support the establishment and growth of the ThinkWell country office including government registration and liaison activities, administrative duties, legal and compliance requirements, logistics and procurement.
Prepare correspondence and provide administrative support during meetings.

Financial Management

Ensure proper accounting of all project transactions using ThinkWell’s accounting system and in line with local and funding agency requirements
Manage banking operations and reconcile bank statements (receipt of funds, movements of funds in the accounts of the institution and payroll)
Process invoices and record accounts payable and accounts receivable
Ensure statutory compliance with various local laws and maintain financial files and support audits.
Revise and/or formulate country office manual outlining processes, policies and procedures
Develop and maintain filing system for financial documents in readiness for audits or tax reporting purposes and participate in financial audits
Plan, implement and manage program budgets, reviews and reports

Human Resources

Coordinate with Talent team to manage local staff recruitment
Work with global operations teams to develop and manage a payroll system for local staff, including the calculation and remittance of tax and other statutory requirements.
Help revise HR manual based on company policy and in accordance with labor laws
Manage new hire onboarding and introductions
Manage staff contracts for approval
Develop and maintain a secure confidential HR filing system
Partner with Country Director in the implementation of performance management system
Coordinate with Talent team to develop training and development programs for staff
Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements
Thought partner with Country Director to address employee relations and performance issues

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, and Evolve by learning
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.
Qualifications

BCOM/BA/BS and 5+ years experience or graduate degree and 3+ years experience;
Demonstrated skills and experience in financial management, accounting, donor compliance, human resources management, local labor law, and contracts management;
Relevant work experience in management consulting firm, bilateral or multilateral development agency, and/or international NGO with some experience managing projects in low or middle-income countries;
Technical savvy and strong computer skills, advanced MS Excel skills, IT systems familiarity;
Understanding of and curiosity about establishing and operating a new country office in a complex setting environment;
Understanding of Kenya labor, banking and procurement practices and law preferred;
Demonstrated team and people management abilities with a focus on growing staff, mentoring and coaching junior professionals;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated poise and professionalism in engaging with external partners, donors, and stakeholders;
Full English fluency;
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;
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Problem solving and decision making aptitude

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October 28, 2024
Program Officer – County Support Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care

Job Location: This is a full-time position based in Makueni County, Kenya.
Reports to: SP4PHC Kenya Country Director
RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical support to the County
The candidate will undertake the following functions:
Facilitate communications between County Department of Health and NHIF on strategic purchasing of PHC services, with a focus on FP and MNCH.

Support county efforts to increase uptake of NHIF’s Linda Mama scheme in public facilities. This includes:
Supporting County Government efforts to build awareness of NHIF opportunities in public providers.
Supporting monitoring of NHIF claims and accreditation data by County Department of Health
Support County Government to track flow of NHIF claims and reimbursements, from claims submission to claims reimbursement to the county to the flow of funds to facilities.
Support County Government to develop innovative mechanisms to increase demand for MNCH and FP services

Work with County Government to identify and implement ways to utilise NHIF funds to align incentives between County Department of Health and providers.
· Review public financial management procedures and by-laws relating to NHIF funds.
· Share best practice from other counties with current county administrators and assembly members.
· Advocate and facilitate reform as appropriate.
· Support the County Government to monitor impact of changes in terms of claims volume and improved access
Liaise with non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, and other development partners working on MNCH and FP in the county, and identify areas for collaboration including, for example:
· Raising community awareness of NHIF Linda Mama benefits, or
· Quality improvement programs for MNCH and FP services.
Act as focal point for communication with NGO partners as applicable.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
The candidate will undertake the following functions:
Work with the County to conduct monitoring and evaluation of MNCH and FP services including developing key metrics, guide data collection and analysis, and share findings periodicaly with relevant stakeholders.
Provide technical advisory support and develop facility plans to improve MNCH and FP indicators i.e. needs analysis as indicated from the M&E reports identification of skills or knowledge gaps and addressing the same through capacity building and training, identify and address reasons for input gaps at facility level e.g. forecasting.
In collaboration with County Department of Health focal person, conduct supervisory facility visits to implement MNCH and FP performance monitoring and evaluation.
Design and test approaches to monitor quality of care
Collect data to report on project indicators as guided by the Country Director.
Planning
The candidate will work with the County Government to support budgeting for MNCH and FP services during the annual work-planning cycle, and support the utilization of funds dedicated to MNCH and FP.
1 Provide technical advisory support in the development of annual work plans, with a focus on the inclusion of MNCH and FP.
2 Support the inclusion of output-based payments (including but not limited to those based on NHIF income) into county planning.
3 Support the use of funds from the Global Financing Facility (GFF) to incentivize improved counselling and increased choice of family planning methods.
4 In collaboration with County focal person, facilitate adherence to MNCH and FP plans such as those financed by GFF.
Other
5 Produce high quality reporting content and documents as necessary, based on guidance from the Country Director
6 Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QU ALIFICATIONS

Master level qualification in public health, nursing, biostatistics, health economics or M&E with a minimum of 3 years of relevant health systems work experience for example with a development agency, NGO, county government.
Bachelor’s degree public health, nursing, biostatistics, health economics or M&E with a minimum of 5 years of relevant health systems work experience, for example in a development agency, or development NGO; county government
Previous experience and proven track record in providing technical advice to counties in strategic and operational planning, monitoring and evaluation, and quality management in the health sector
Prior work experience linked to FP, MNCH or reproductive health highly desirable
Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products
Expert level written and verbal communication skills;
Fluency in English and Kiswahili

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal and relationship building skills and demonstrated ability to work constructively within an inter-cultural environment.
Experience on learning projects or structured learning and dissemination activities.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
Team player with positive attitude.

October 26, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Strategic Purchasing for Primary Healthcare Program Officer – County Support, Kilifi, Kenya Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care Program Officer- County Support- Isiolo, Kenya- Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care

Overview
The SP4PHC Kenya team is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The Specialist will be based in the Council of Governors in Nairobi, supporting the Health Committee, with frequent travel to the counties. Apart from supporting the Health Committee, the candidate will provide support to the Council of Governors (CoG) Project Management Team (PMT) responsible for supporting the implementation of the Transforming Health Systems for Universal Coverage (THS-UHC) Health Programme (funded through the Global Financing Facility). The successful candidate will support CoG in the areas of monitoring & evaluation, tracking program implementation, documenting best practices, and sharing lessons to inform policy formulation at the national and c
ThinkWell is a health sector development organization with deep experience in designing, implementing, evaluating, and diffusing new solutions to persistent health system challenges. Using approaches rooted in analytics, we have supported health financing reforms in over 30 countries.
ThinkWell is implementing the Strategic Partnership for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC) project, a five-year program focused on improving how pooled government resources are used to pay for primary healthcare services – especially family planning (FP) and maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) in the context of pro-poor health financing schemes. The project is operating in six countries of which Kenya is one.

ounty level. The Specialist will also be responsible for tracking indicators from the project’s results framework. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing regular (annual, semiannual and annual) progress reports.
The successful candidate will have experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects and the political skills necessary to manage a range of national- and county-level partnerships. The candidate should be prepared to work independently, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with stringent timelines and as part of a small, highly distributed team. Open, frank, routine communication will be a priority, using calls as well as project team software to build a collaborative environment with the wider SP4PHC team.
Job Location: This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reports to: SP4PHC Country Director and Head of Health Committee Secretariat at the CoG
Responsibilities
M&E and Policy Support for the THS-UHC Secretariat at the Council of Governors

Provide support developing and implementing an M&E system for the Health Committee and THS-UC programme, including dissemination of M&E guidelines.
Provide support creating, managing and maintaining a data repository of the THS-UHC programme related Health Committee information and data from the Counties as implementing entities to support decision-making.
Provide support consolidating reports on performance tracking of programme implementation and follow up with implementing entities to secure completeness, timeliness and validity of the reporting.
Participate in planning, development of requisite tools and conduct of audit missions by the CoG Health Committee and Project Management Team (PMT) for THS-UHC.
In collaboration with CoG PMT for THS-UHC, coordinate cross-county verification.
Participate in planning and conduction of quarterly PMT support supervision and bi-annual implementation missions.
Assist in the coordination of development of minimum data sets and data requirements, including reporting tools and templates.
Support the PMT Project Manager in programme implementation and reporting.
Assist with the preparation and dissemination of quarterly and annual performance review and reports.
Shape THS-UHC guidelines to counties on using GFF funds strategically
Dissemination of best practices from counties in the context of the THS-UHC program.

SP4PHC project M&E

Tailor and implement the project’s performance monitoring and evaluation plan, including collecting and cleaning relevant data, checking for quality, and synthesizing reports.
Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments, mid-point and end of project review across the five counties.
Based at the CoG, work proactively with key partners and stakeholderse. Ministry of Health Track 20, PMA 2020 to report progress, impact and best practices.
Develop a Mechanism for providing regular capacity building of County M&E Officers to enable them to complete their monitoring and evaluation tasks effectively.
Through the Health Committee and the CECMs Forum, maintain close collaboration with the Country Directors of Health to support data-driven decision making.
Produce high quality reporting content and documents as stipulated in the project’s document for Country Director and donors.
Conduct quarterly and ad hoc field monitoring to each project County to verify data and program activities reported by partners
Develop and implement a data quality assurance plan and provide technical support to improve quality of data and reporting systems among partners.
Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities including program evaluations andresearch activities.
Coordinate project reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with project partners.
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor at the CoG.

Qualifications

Master level qualification in public health/ biostatistics/ M&E/
Minimum of 5 years of relevant health systems work experience, for example in an academic institution, management consulting firm, bilateral or multilateral development agency, or development NGO;
Ability to travel frequently to the Counties.
Previous experience and proven track record in managing M&E for large donor-funded programs.
Comprehensive M & E system development and management experience.
Proficiency in statistical software, health management systems, MS Excel and other MS Office products.
Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
Fluent command of English and Kiswahili.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical expertise in in M & E, research design and analysis.
Detailed understanding of the current health financing environment in Kenya, and specifically of the Ministry of Health, County Governments and National Hospital Insurance Fund.
Programmatic experience in a wide variety of public health programming.
Experience with DHIS2.
Excellent quantitative analysis skills including multi-variate analysis of health survey data (Stata preferred).
Significant experience with electronic data collection.
Experience on learning projects or structured learning and dissemination activities.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
Team player with positive attitude.
Demonstrated ability in facilitating evidence use for programmatic decision making.
Demonstrated experience in leading teams to successfully achieve results.

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October 26, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Strategic Purchasing for Primary Healthcare Program Officer – County Support, Kilifi, Kenya Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care Program Officer- County Support- Isiolo, Kenya- Strategic Purchasing for Primary Health Care

Overview
The SP4PHC Kenya team is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. The Specialist will be based in the Council of Governors in Nairobi, supporting the Health Committee, with frequent travel to the counties. Apart from supporting the Health Committee, the candidate will provide support to the Council of Governors (CoG) Project Management Team (PMT) responsible for supporting the implementation of the Transforming Health Systems for Universal Coverage (THS-UHC) Health Programme (funded through the Global Financing Facility). The successful candidate will support CoG in the areas of monitoring & evaluation, tracking program implementation, documenting best practices, and sharing lessons to inform policy formulation at the national and c
ThinkWell is a health sector development organization with deep experience in designing, implementing, evaluating, and diffusing new solutions to persistent health system challenges. Using approaches rooted in analytics, we have supported health financing reforms in over 30 countries.
ThinkWell is implementing the Strategic Partnership for Primary Health Care (SP4PHC) project, a five-year program focused on improving how pooled government resources are used to pay for primary healthcare services – especially family planning (FP) and maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) in the context of pro-poor health financing schemes. The project is operating in six countries of which Kenya is one.

ounty level. The Specialist will also be responsible for tracking indicators from the project’s results framework. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing regular (annual, semiannual and annual) progress reports.
The successful candidate will have experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects and the political skills necessary to manage a range of national- and county-level partnerships. The candidate should be prepared to work independently, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with stringent timelines and as part of a small, highly distributed team. Open, frank, routine communication will be a priority, using calls as well as project team software to build a collaborative environment with the wider SP4PHC team.
Job Location: This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reports to: SP4PHC Country Director and Head of Health Committee Secretariat at the CoG
Responsibilities
M&E and Policy Support for the THS-UHC Secretariat at the Council of Governors

Provide support developing and implementing an M&E system for the Health Committee and THS-UC programme, including dissemination of M&E guidelines.
Provide support creating, managing and maintaining a data repository of the THS-UHC programme related Health Committee information and data from the Counties as implementing entities to support decision-making.
Provide support consolidating reports on performance tracking of programme implementation and follow up with implementing entities to secure completeness, timeliness and validity of the reporting.
Participate in planning, development of requisite tools and conduct of audit missions by the CoG Health Committee and Project Management Team (PMT) for THS-UHC.
In collaboration with CoG PMT for THS-UHC, coordinate cross-county verification.
Participate in planning and conduction of quarterly PMT support supervision and bi-annual implementation missions.
Assist in the coordination of development of minimum data sets and data requirements, including reporting tools and templates.
Support the PMT Project Manager in programme implementation and reporting.
Assist with the preparation and dissemination of quarterly and annual performance review and reports.
Shape THS-UHC guidelines to counties on using GFF funds strategically
Dissemination of best practices from counties in the context of the THS-UHC program.

SP4PHC project M&E

Tailor and implement the project’s performance monitoring and evaluation plan, including collecting and cleaning relevant data, checking for quality, and synthesizing reports.
Provide technical leadership in carrying out baseline assessments, mid-point and end of project review across the five counties.
Based at the CoG, work proactively with key partners and stakeholderse. Ministry of Health Track 20, PMA 2020 to report progress, impact and best practices.
Develop a Mechanism for providing regular capacity building of County M&E Officers to enable them to complete their monitoring and evaluation tasks effectively.
Through the Health Committee and the CECMs Forum, maintain close collaboration with the Country Directors of Health to support data-driven decision making.
Produce high quality reporting content and documents as stipulated in the project’s document for Country Director and donors.
Conduct quarterly and ad hoc field monitoring to each project County to verify data and program activities reported by partners
Develop and implement a data quality assurance plan and provide technical support to improve quality of data and reporting systems among partners.
Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities including program evaluations andresearch activities.
Coordinate project reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with project partners.
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor at the CoG.

Qualifications

Master level qualification in public health/ biostatistics/ M&E/
Minimum of 5 years of relevant health systems work experience, for example in an academic institution, management consulting firm, bilateral or multilateral development agency, or development NGO;
Ability to travel frequently to the Counties.
Previous experience and proven track record in managing M&E for large donor-funded programs.
Comprehensive M & E system development and management experience.
Proficiency in statistical software, health management systems, MS Excel and other MS Office products.
Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
Fluent command of English and Kiswahili.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical expertise in in M & E, research design and analysis.
Detailed understanding of the current health financing environment in Kenya, and specifically of the Ministry of Health, County Governments and National Hospital Insurance Fund.
Programmatic experience in a wide variety of public health programming.
Experience with DHIS2.
Excellent quantitative analysis skills including multi-variate analysis of health survey data (Stata preferred).
Significant experience with electronic data collection.
Experience on learning projects or structured learning and dissemination activities.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
Team player with positive attitude.
Demonstrated ability in facilitating evidence use for programmatic decision making.
Demonstrated experience in leading teams to successfully achieve results.

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October 24, 2024