Purpose of role
To lead and provide direct supervision and support to
field-based branch teams and oversee all operations in the county.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
- Lead and build a high performing team of LG supervisor Coaches
and peer Coaches.
- Lead and inspire teams to deliver desired results
- Coach and mentor team to develop in both career as well as
leadership journeys
- Hold teams and individuals accountable for their results,
their use of resources, their expense reports, and requisitions.
- Foster a high performance, psychologically safe culture where
teams’ members are engaged and feel strong sense of belonging
Program outcome
- Work hand in hand with the County Health Management team
(Focal person, Directors etc) to drive understanding, adoption and
institutionalization of LG Performance management approach
- Supervise and Coach reports and institute a high-performance
culture across the entire County team
- Deliver a high quality, high impact community health program
at county level.
- Develop and implement quarterly action plans based on Program
reviews and ensure flow through and accountability.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Ensure timely Documentation and knowledge management
- Coordinate new initiatives to ensure success
- Be the Lead liaison with cross functional and Global teams to
maximize opportunities targeted at the County (e.g. Proposal writing,
experiments)
Health Systems Strengthening/ Partner Coordination/
Gov Relations
- Own and drive progress on Health System Strengthening
including policy at County level
- Support resource mobilization –Gov budgeting cycles, Proposal
writing, Donor visits
- Implement County specific DESC maturity roadmaps – Including
Financing, Human Resources, Commodity and establish a pathway to
progressive successful transition back to Government
- Support Partner coordination including establishing
collaboration mechanisms for synergy and efficiencies
- Represent the organization at relevant county forums and
meetings
- Have a strong pulse of all activities in the County,
understand implications and proactively own and escalate for decision and
support
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, Public Health or a
related field.
- Post graduate training in health or project management is an
added advantage
- Project Management certification.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience in a similar
organization with two (2) at supervisory level.
- Experience in working with Bi or multilateral project
- Broad understanding on use of digital including opportunities
and implication
Competencies/Attributes:
- Demonstrates the ability to guide, mentor, and inspire a team,
ensuring effective collaboration and productivity. Oversees team
performance, provides clear direction, and fosters a positive work
environment.
- Skilled in identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts
within the team or with external parties. Employs mediation techniques to
facilitate healthy discussions and find mutually agreeable solutions,
maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere.
- Proficient in building and maintaining relationships with key
stakeholders. Coordinates with diverse groups to align project goals,
gather requirements, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction throughout the
project lifecycle.
- Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills.
Storytelling. Clearly conveys information, listens actively, and ensures
all team members and stakeholders are well-informed and engaged.
- The ability to understand and navigate the interconnected
environment in which the program operates, including internal and external
factors that influence program success.
- The ability to take full responsibility for the program from
initiation to completion, ensuring seamless coordination of all activities
and resources.
- Solutions orientation
- Proactive and creative in developing solutions
How To Apply
