MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The project coordinator will provide overall leadership, coordination and management of both strategic and technical aspects of the Bill and Melinda Gates Funded investment to Enhance Partnership with Kenya Council of Governors (COG). Specifically, the coordinator will lead the implementation of the activities in the grant, while stationed at COG. The activities include finalization of the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF) and Community Health Systems (CHS) model policies and guidelines for adoption/adaptation by county governments. Through these policies, counties will increase and promote health facility autonomy through ring–fencing health sector funds and other funds generated for facility improvement and increase access and utilization of community health services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and knowledge
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Public Affairs, Health Administration, Health economics or other relevant field with substantial experience
Experience
At least six (6) years of related professional experience, with technical knowledge and understanding of the Kenya health system.
Understanding of Kenya Government planning and budgeting process, including in context of devolution and experience in supporting preparation of annual health work plans and budgets
Professional experience in primary health care, capacity building and public health project management.
Demonstrable capacity to network and to negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of public health.
Ability to build positive working relationships, characterized by mutual respect and professional courtesy, with counterparts and program beneficiaries across cultural, linguistic and geographic boundaries.
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