Kenya: Chief Programme Officer

Organization: Amref Health Africa

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 15 Jan 2016

The job holder will oversee all country programs and health program operations of Amref Health Africa.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY AREA Activities EXTENT OF DISCRETION

1 Management Oversight to Country and health program operations

Support effective implementation of all country programs at the country level

Oversee mobilization and deployment of technical support to country programs

Coordinate capacity building for Country SMT to ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations

Develops & strengthens regional level networks and partnerships

Oversees documentation and lessons sharing across the countries, regional projects and field offices.

Ensure efficient and effective use of donor and organisation resources at the country level according to the principles of Value For Money

Coordinate and oversee continuous country program oversight and support including setting up of a continues quality improvement (CQI) system for the country projects and programs

2 Strategic Program Leadership Take lead in the assessment and set-up of new country offices in Africa

Work closely with Group CEO, Business Development Director and ENA offices on new business development by identifying opportunities as well as growing the teams writing capacity

Oversee and Chair the Proposals Reviews Committee to drive strategic program growth

Coordinate capacity building for Country SMT and for compliance to organisation SOP and donor rules and regulations

Develops regional level networks and partnerships

Oversees documentation and lessons sharing for regional projects

3 International Board of Directors Support committees of the board as assigned

Inform the Group CEO of progress and related matters.

Develop a positive and effective working relationship with members of the Board of Directors and Board Committees

4 Supervision and HR Management

Develops performance objective with direct supervisees (Field office managers, managers of regional projects) and ensure that each team member has realistic work objectives

Completes mid-term and year-end evaluations for staff he/she supervises; reviews, ensure submission of performance management forms within time frame

Provide support to staff and promotes team spirit, conducting periodic meetings with staff to ensure good relationship and communication

5 Advocacy Ensure the continued leadership of Amref Health Africa in advocacy efforts with national government

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5.1 Education

Masters degree in relevant field in Public Health or other relevant field.

5.2 Experience

10 years’ experience in leading international health development organization and at least six years’ experience as a director or manager of programs or their equivalent.

5.4 Core Competencies

• Highly effective leadership; demonstrates proven team builder. Inclined to coach and teach in order to improve knowledge and ability of others, but holds people accountable for results.

• An innovator, capable of creating or seizing opportunities to improve service effectiveness and client outcomes and build strategic partnerships with other organizations.

• Understands and values quality improvement; applies managerial and technical skills to measure and improve efficiency and effectiveness and ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual obligations.

• Able to effectively address overlapping projects and deadlines. Adaptable and reliable in face of conflict, crisis, or changing priorities.

• Able to lead a team in managing multiple and often simultaneous tasks and in creating a work environment recognized for a high level of organization, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and results.

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.

• Business “literate,” understands financial report s, applies data to assess business effectiveness and efficiency and acts in a fiscally responsible manner.

6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

6.2 Work Environment

Office with frequent travel

6.3 Hours of Work

Normal working hours (However, the nature of the job from time to time entails some after hours and weekend work)

How to apply:

Please visit the Amref Health Africa website at www.amref.org to view the full Job Description and requirements.

If you feel that you meet the required criteria, please complete the Online application form attaching your CV. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by 15 January 2016. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.