The Board of Directors is seeking to recruit a suitable self-driven, results oriented and visionary Project Director with good professional and ethical standing to head the Project.
The Project Director serves as a liaison and point of contact for USAID on matters related to overall program management. The Project Director will have regular contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer and will have overall responsibility for program leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall strategic leadership and oversight to the activity
Serve as a liaison and point of contact for USAID on matters related to program management
Inform USAID about contract activities, progress against objectives and issues that arise in contract implementation
Cultivate and nurture strong and positive working relationships with stakeholders including USAID, Ministry of Health, KEMSA, County Government Health Officials and Health Facilities
Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect priorities of USAID and other stakeholders
Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce for the project through a robust performance driven culture
Ensure efficient and effective performance management for achievement of project objectives
Prepare project budgets for resource allocation and approve expenditure for control and accountability
Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead period reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
Report results of the projects’ work to Management, USAID and other stakeholders
Requirements:
A Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Public Health, or related field
A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience managing complex public health programs or programs of similar size, scope and complexity; or at least ten (10) years demonstrated senior management level experience overseeing any or both of the following areas: health systems strengthening or supply chain management
Experience and demonstrated capacity to liaise/negotiate with senior representatives of US Government and Government of Kenya
Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, and managing implementation
Proven success in leading a Supply Chain Planning and Execution team to best-in-class performance
Knowledge of ERP systems, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, storage and transportation activities
Experience in US Government (USG) funded programs and knowledge of USG funding compliance regulations
Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large logistics projects involving coordination with multiple partners or institutions in Kenya or the region and in managing donor projects
Extensive experience in private sector and public-private partnerships health matters in Kenya; experience with USAID related activities is strongly preferred
Experience working with/for commercial private sector supply chain companies is highly desirable
Demonstrated team player with visionary leadership and demonstration of professional accomplishments
Strong quantitative skills, including data analysis and statistical interpretation
Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English
Excellent past performance references
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How to applyIf you fit the profile of this position, please submit your application including:Detailed CV stating your email address, telephone contacts, current position and salary;
Names and contacts of three (3) Referees (one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point);
Copy of National Identity Card or PassportTo Managing Director
Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies
P.O. Box 78040 00507 NairobiEmail: USAID-MEDS@meds.or.ke
Apply via :
USAID-MEDS@meds.or.ke
