Program Coordinator, Leadership Management

Sector in NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management

Job description
Overview Of CHAI Vaccines Kenya
CHAI Vaccines is looking for a Program Coordinator to implement a new program of work in Kenya focused on strengthening immunization program performance management within the Ministry of Health’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The vision of this program will be to assist the EPI to:

Support the Gavi Health System Strengthening (HSS) Coordination Unit (CU) to oversee HSS focus counties’ performance against Gavi HSS grant goals;
Support EPI to strengthen immunization program performance management in counties; and
Support the implementation and management of the Gavi HSS grant activities in counties.
The Program Coordinator will be part of an established team in Kenya that works very closely with the EPI, interacting on a regular basis with government officials, donors, NGOs and civil society organizations.

The successful candidate will have three primary areas of responsibility.

Immunization strategic plan design and implementation
Work with the EPI and Coordination Unit (CU) to establish robust processes for program performance management of HSS activities. This could include supporting the EPI and CU to:
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the CU
Develop and implement standardized tools to facilitate timely and high-quality reporting from HSS counties to the CU
Support the scale up of strategic planning tools and best practices developed by CHAI over the past 3 years to 8 new focus counties
Work with county EPI staff to embed and fully transition strategic planning tools and best practices to 5 previous focus counties
Execution of immunization strategic plans
Work with the EPI and CU to develop and implement a robust HSS performance review process, including supporting the systematic tracking of HSS activity implementation, helping identify roadblocks to efficient implementation, and problem-solving solutions
Support the scale up of strategic plan review tools, processes and best practices developed by CHAI over the past 3 years to 8 new focus counties
Support county EPI staff in 8 new focus counties to implement priority HSS interventions
Work with county EPI staff to embed and fully transition strategic plan review tools, processes and best practices to 5 previous focus counties
Capability building for immunization program management
Identify opportunities for mentoring/on-the job skill transfer for national EPI, CU members, and county officials
Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts;
Continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact; document and share lessons learned
A high quality degree from a top University (preference for Masters’ level)
3-5 years of work experience in a demanding results-driven environment
Strong organizational and problem solving skills
Strong analytical skills with proficiency at Microsoft Excel
The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and quickly demonstrate credibility
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proficiency at Microsoft PowerPoint
Strong process management skills, high level of organisation and good attention to detail
Deep experience in programme management and project delivery, ability to work proactively within a context of ambiguity and to remain focused on impact
Proven track record working in challenging multi-stakeholder environments
First-hand experience of strategic capability building, with previous exposure to strategy work at organization level
Experience working with government institutions
Personal qualities including resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, independence, humility and strong work ethic.