Responsibilities
Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for the implementation of activities within the FP/RMNCAH and menstrual hygiene management technical areas
Contribute to the capacity building of staff and MOH competences in FP/RMNCAH knowledge and skills
Work with MOH's Division of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (DRMNCAH), and its constituent sections of Reproductive and Maternal Health; Neonatal and Child Health; and Adolescent Health, as well as the Department of Environmental Health to develop and review policies, tools and strategies to improve access to family planning, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health and menstrual hygiene interventions
Review and analyze data for performance monitoring of FP/RMNCAH and menstrual hygiene management and utilize the data to take corrective actions
Provide guidance and support to field staff to coordinate and link initiatives of other partners in supporting health facilities in service delivery
Represent the organization in national and county technical committees including TWGs, committees of experts, and stakeholders' meetings related to the areas of programming
Provide all necessary support to ensure the successful implementation of activities, including technical oversight, work planning, budgeting, reconciliation of finances towards effective and cost-efficient implementation of activities
In collaboration with staff, prepare and track the progress of activities and budgets
Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual technical reports for submission to funding agencies
Oversee the technical quality of all the deliverables by consultants who are contracted for specific tasks
As needed, provide technical support to sub-awardees
Provide leadership in the writing of abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication
Perform other duties as may be allocated by the Project Director
Perform the duties of the Project Director in an acting capacity in the absence of the Project Director
NOTE:All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:
Model the mission and values of Jhpiego
Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities, prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Medicine, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health or related field
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
Strong clinical experience in application of FP/RMNCAH knowledge and skills
Ability to manage large projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of activities
Strong background in management of the devolved Kenya health system
Ability to coordinate and support senior MOH officials at the national and county levels
Experience working with donor funding agencies and/or private sector foundations
Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office