The position reports to the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees. The position provides transformational leadership to CHAK Management and technical teams in strategic planning, developing programmes, resource mobilization, driving organizational growth, advocacy, partnerships and ensuring sustainable impact of CHAK within the health sector in Kenya. It supports corporate governance and ensures alignment with health sector policies, and accountability to donors, members and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
Provides leadership to Management and technical teams in development and management of health programmes
Leads development of strategic plan and coordinates plan implementation and performance reporting
Partnerships building and management of donor relations
Leads advocacy and proactive engagement with Government MOH, National Government Agencies, Regulators and County Governments and Council of Governors
Participates in health sector leadership and ensures dissemination of health policies and guidelines
Nurtures diplomatic and strategic engagement with member churches, faith-based health sector, the private sector, NGOs and development partners
Supports governance structures of CHAK including the AGM, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
Accountable for organization assets and resources
Ensures effective communication and timely reporting to various stakeholders
Promotes a positive culture that reflects the identity of CHAK as an ecumenical Christian organization
Qualifications and requirements
A Medical Doctor (MBChB) or bachelor’s degree in related health field. A member of Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council in good standing
Master’s degree in public health policy, Health Systems Management, Business Administration or other relevant Health management discipline
At least 15 years’ work experience with minimum 10 years at senior leadership level of a health institution or organization
Extensive knowledge of the current national and global health sector context/reforms
Extensive knowledge/experience of the faith-based health sector in Kenya
Experience working with international donors, managing donor compliance, and reporting
Skills and attributes
Highly motivated leader with excellent leadership skills
High levels of integrity and professional ethics
Excellent people management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-driven team player
Demonstrated Christian maturity and values
High level of diplomacy
Excellent Advocacy and negotiation skills
Applications with detailed CV with names and contacts of at least three referees (one from a church leader), current and expected remuneration, and copies of relevant professional certificates, certificate of good conduct and clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission should be sent to CHAK Secretariat through Email/post addressed to: The Chairman, Christian Health Association of Kenya
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100, Nairobi
Musa Gitau Road, off Waiyaki Way
Email: gsapplications@chak.or.ke
Apply via :
gsapplications@chak.or.ke
