Project Director, Strengthening Health Service Performance for Enhancing Health Outcomes in Kenya

Project Director, Strengthening Health Service Performance for Enhancing Health Outcomes in Kenya

PSI – Population Services International

Nairobi, Kenya

PSI seeks a Project Director that will be responsible for leading successful project implementation throughout the project lifecycle from start-up to close-out for a proposed World Bank funded project in Kenya – Strengthening Health Service Performance for Enhancing Health Outcomes. The overall aim of the proposed project is to support the World Bank in its efforts to provide technical assistance and advisory services to select county governments in Kenya who will implement selected high-impact, evidence-based solutions aimed at improving quality care and health outcomes for mothers and their newborns. Specifically, PSI and it’s partners will provide ongoing assessments of the county health systems ability to implement proposed interventions including documenting recommendations for the best options to implement high impact interventions. The Project Director will be accountable for delivery of all aspects of the projects, including technical implementation, financial and administrative compliance and oversight and supervision of project staff. Oversee project team to ensure that country level implementation is provided with a high standard of excellence, achieving its set goals and targets and within budget. Provide high level technical thought leadership and has the managerial capacity to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. Responsible for using evidence to improve project design and implementation. As the leader of a single-country project, liaise with national stakeholders, such as Ministry of Health officials. Primary point of contact for the project donor and also assures the strategic alignment of the project with PSI Global Strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Program Leadership & Management, including financial oversight, compliance, and management of a consortium of partners (if applicable);
• People Management;
• Thought Leadership/Knowledge Management and Technical Leadership on the project;
• External Representation;
• Internal Representation and coordination;
• Fundraising (with non-project funds);
• Donor Liaison;
• Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment;
• Possible international travel.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA or equivalent. Medical Doctorate preferred;
• At least 10 years related work experience in public health or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted;
• Demonstrated experience and deep understanding of the Kenya Public Health System at both national and county level;
• Experience managing World Bank consultancies and contracts preferred;
• At least 5 years supervisory experience;
• At least 7 years program management for global health projects in low or middle-income countries (LMICs) preferred;
• At least 5 years in the relevant technical field of the project preferred;
• At least 3 years living and working in LMICs preferred;
• Proven success in management of complex operations, under specific donor awards and procedures, in a challenging, developing country environment;
• Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management;
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, and / or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action;
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, with emphasis on the ability to operationalize and oversee the execution of workplans;
• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across teams and roles. Ability to persuade and motivate people and teams;
• Experience developing capacity of government entities, staff, and other organizations;
• Demonstrated experience in managing government and donor relations;
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively in a cross cultural context;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors, and stakeholders at high levels.

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