Project Background
USAID
Health Sector Governance and Strategic Partnerships (USAID UAT Project) is a
five-year project funded by the USAID with Amref Health Africa in Kenya as the
prime partner. The project is aimed at providing system level support that will
contribute to the achievement of programmatic outcomes. This is aimed at
improved responsiveness (continuity of care) and performance of health
indicators at the Council of Governors (COG) and across 10 Counties in Kenya
(Nairobi, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Laikipia, Samburu, Tharaka Nithi, Trans-Nzioa,
Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and Turkana). The project objectives are:
Strengthened Health Systems’ Governance,
Institutions, and Stewardship for Improved Delivery of Quality Health Services.
Improved Health Systems Accountability and
Structures for Transparent, Efficient and Effective Delivery of Quality Health
Services
Strengthened Structures for National and County
Level Legislation and Policy Development and Review
Strengthened Capacity of National, County and
Intergovernmental Coordination Structures to Manage Health Systems.
Key Area Functions
Programme implementation
Work with the Chief or Party and Deputy Chief of
Party to support project design, implementation and monitoring for effective
Health Governance systems
Work with the communication project officer to
support in rapid scale up of strategic visibility and communication of project
activities.
Support the Chief of Party’s office to engage county
government leadership in reaching them with targeted strategies in line with
project objectives
Capacity building
Work with the project team to support in the
development and adaptation of innovative and sustainable approaches for
effective project implementation
Knowledge Management and communication
Participate in designing and documentation of
knowledge products including learning briefs, research studies and case
studies.
Support in liaison with knowledge sharing forums
locally and internationally for regular learning and provide longer-term legacy
in wider programming, policy and practice.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning
Work closely with the Chief of Party in provision of
weekly updates highlighting potential bottlenecks and lessons learnt
Develop and share project activity and trip reports
for internal reporting and consolidation for donor reporting
Support the Chief of Party’s office in coordinating
meetings, minute taking, report writing and dissemination as guided
Required Qualifications
Education and knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project
Planning and Management, Public Health, or Health related field
Masters degree in Project Planning and
Management is an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
(Report writing, Policy, Governance and Strategic Partnerships in Health)
Skills and Competences
Excellent computer skills (power-point, word,
excel e.t.c)
Experience in data analysis and reporting
Experience implementing multi-faceted projects
involving health advocacy, media, public policy, and/or interactions with policymakers
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and
presentation skills, and capacity to work effectively with a variety of
stakeholders, including decision makers, volunteers, media and NSAs partners
A self-starter and works independently with
minimal guidance and supervision.
Willingness to travel within (select counties
in Kenya)
Excellent planning and coordination
skills
How To Apply
