Country Implementation Manager at Elizabeth Glaser

Job Description

Job Summary

Overview:

Through the Catalyzing Pediatric TB Innovations (CaP-TB) project, EGPAF will support the rapid roll out of models of care to improve pediatric TB case finding, diagnosis and treatment and support the use of an innovative new formulation of pediatric first-line fixed-dose combination TB treatment in 9 sub-Saharan African countries and India. This four-year project has been approved for funding by Unitaid and aims to improve the morbidity and mortality associated with pediatric TB in these countries and catalyze improvements in care in other high-TB burden countries. Project implementation, operational as well and financial reporting will be done using EGPAF’s standard tools and techniques, as well as elements specifically developed for this UNITAID-funded project.
The Country Implementation Manager is responsible for providing the day-to-day oversight and coordination to effectively implement the CaP TB project in Kenya. He/she will be a key member of the country and global CaP TB project team, and will work in close coordination with EGPAF staff in Kenya and at the global level. This position will work closely with representatives of the Ministry of Health in Kenya, especially with the National TB program, as well as national and international implementing partners, and representatives from other donors and normative agencies.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting the implementation of complex health intervention implementation programs, working collaboratively with donors and other partners. Strong program management skills will be required. The country implementation manager will also work closely with the strategic information and evaluations manager for the project to monitor key project outcomes and work with others in the country team to appropriately manage budgets and contracts. Regular communication and close collaboration with the EGPAF regional directors and global CaP TB team will be required to provide leadership, facilitation, coordination and support in managing and implementing the CaP TB project.
Strong communication skills, the ability to work well with a country and global team, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities will be key qualifications for this role. This position requires the ability to manage different agendas with different timelines, the capacity to keep things moving forward and provide ongoing and responsive guidance to country teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the key institutional resource and focal point for the CaP TB project in Kenya
• Support development of appropriate country specific systems to ensure consistent, high-quality project management;
• Lead the in-country process of updating country operational plans semi-annually;
• Support the MoH in initial site selection for implementation of innovative models of care to improve the lives of children living with or at risk for TB.
• Provide oversight and support to the CaP-TB project staff in Kenya to ensure on-time and effective project implementation, including programmatic, M&E and advocacy aspects
• Support human resource planning, annual work plan and budget planning and monitoring, use of data for decision making and ensuring program results;
• Contribute in a timely fashion to project reports to donor;
• Provide regular updates to the Country Director, Technical Director and Global CaP-TB team;
• Disseminate information and lessons learned through the project to other national partners;
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence by providing, facilitating or coordinating high quality programmatic support to national partners
• Assist in the management of relationships with partner organizations;
• Assist in the management of relationships with country teams of key TB technical agencies which have a presence in the country

Required Qualifications

• The Country Implementation Manager will be thoroughly committed to EGPAF’s strategy and mission. He/she should have demonstrated leadership and relationship management experience.
• Medical or Health related Degree from a recognizable institution
• Post graduate training in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Public Health would be a distinct advantage
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in TB program planning and implementation with expertise in pediatric TB, TB/HIV, community-based DOTS, Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB (PMDT), new drug introduction and knowledge of Private-Public
• Mix (PPM)
• Training in pediatric TB Management
• Good working knowledge of the county health systems
• Experience with managing large and/or complex healthcare implementation projects
• Experience working and/or living in low income countries

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in supervising, mentoring, capacity building, leading and managing people in implementing TB and/or integrated TB/HIV programs
• Experience in leading and providing technical oversight in implementation of TB/HIV activities
• Experience in developing costed work-plans, implementing and tracking achievement of costed activities
• Strong ability to think strategically, with equally strong practical ability to translate strategic ideas into implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Kenya health system, knowledge of the national Tuberculosis program will be an asset
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for EGPAF’s mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a management team
• Solid judgment and apparent leadership skills
• Ability to communicate with a range of colleagues across diverse countries and cultures
• An individual who is able to handle a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities
• Strong analytical skills and common sense
• Strong work ethic
• Tactful, respectful, and keen diplomacy skills
• Ability to travel regularly, and at short notice, within Kenya to visit the various project implementation sites
• Ability to travel abroad for meetings with other CaP-TB implementation managers, and the Global CaP-TB team
• Excellent oral and written English skills.