Program Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya - AMREF

Chief Program Officer
Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development

organisation based in Africa. 

Working with and through African

communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is

for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of

people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening

health systems. 

With headquarters in Kenya, Amref

Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania,

Southern Africa and West Africa providing services to over 30

countries.

Employing over 1000 staff and with an

annual operating budget of approximately $90 million, Amref Health Africa is a

knowledge resource for donors and partners.

Amref Health Africa Headquarter is recruiting a Chief

Program Officer.  

Reporting To: Group

Chief Executive Officer

Department / Program / Project: Programs
 

Physical Location: Nairobi
 

Supervises: County Directors, Director of Regional Projects and

Field Offices

Main Purpose of Job:- The

job holder will oversee all country programs and health program operations of

Amref Health Africa.

Principal Responsibilities 
 

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

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

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

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

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

Required Qualifications

Education:

 Masters degree in relevant field in Public Health

or other relevant field.

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.

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.

Environmental Conditions

Work Environment:

 Office with frequent travel

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

If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for

transforming Africa by bringing lasting health change, you are welcome to join

us.  

Complete the online application form HERE attaching

your CV.  

We encourage interested candidates to

submit their applications by January 8th 2016.   

Duly note that Amref Health Africa

does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment

and selection process.

Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking

environment policy.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org