Health Program Manager (m/f/d) - National Position
Kenya
- Organization: Malteser International
- Location: Kenya
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Health Program Manager (m/f/d) - National Position
In conjunction with various donors, sectors, partners, other stakeholders, and the MoH, Malteser International implements several own and partner implemented projects in Kenya. Currently, the main projects are an innovative approach to improved management of non-communicable diseases in the informal settlements of Nairobi, a multi-stakeholder partnership for neglected, specialized health professions in Kenya, a tuberculosis project in Nairobi County, and various smaller foundation funded projects. The main objective is to manage, intensify and scale up innovative and partnership health projects in MNCH activities. And further to ensure that management of all health related activities is aligned and linked to the overall Kenya Country Strategy and explore possibilities of expansion in other strategic areas.
To support our team in Nairobi, Kenya, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Health Program Manager (m/f/d) - National Position.
The Health Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the aforementioned projects and activities related to the Kenya Health Strategy including M&E.
Responsibilities:
Finance:- Plan and coordinate the successful and timely implementation of all project activities in the program’s catchment area
- Recruit, supervise, coach and line manage the program health team in Kenya
- Coordinate research activities
- Monitor and evaluate regular progress of the health projects based on goals, objectives, and results with attention to Quality Management
- Assure regular reporting for Malteser International, donors and authorities
- Ensure qualitative proposal development / resource mobilization in health sector for Kenya
- Represent the technical part of MInt projects at local authorities, partners, NGOs, and donors on local level
- Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, stakeholder meetings and consortia
- Contribute to the development of local strategies, ensure linkage to the country strategy
- Work on possibilities to expand the project portfolio to assure program continuity
- Participate in regional assessments / support in Health Sector where needed
- Networking with stakeholders (MoH, County, Sub-County, partners, donors, etc.)
- Organize or undertake regular supervisory visits to projects and sites to ensure good implementation of projects
- Any other duty as assigned and required
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in a field related to public health
- At least five years hands-on project experience in public health, management and / or community based strategies
- Track record of managing contracts, grants and programmatic activities
- Demonstrated collaborative approach including experience in working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, patience, diplomacy and tact
- Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
- Possesses initiative and is able to work with minimum supervision
- Track record of collaborative proposal development and writing
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups with demonstrated ability to manage teams and support others in their work
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of responsibility
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
Conditions:
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Duration of contract: 12 months (extension possible)
- Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.
Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until 25 September 2019.
This vacancy is now closed.
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