Senior Manager Health and Nutrition at Concern Worldwide

Job Location: Nairobi (with 30% travel to the ASAL Counties)

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Direct reports: Manager - Health and Nutrition

Contract Details:

• Starting Salary of the Pay Grade - Kes 291,637
• One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
• Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
• Pension After Confirmation of Appointment
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Group Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

The incumbent will provide the coordination and managerial support to the Health and Nutrition program including strong conceptual, programmatic direction and technical support to the programme team in the Urban and ASAL areas. The incumbent is also expected to work with County Health Management teams to build on the defined building blocks for Health system strengthening 1. Health Service Delivery 2. Health Work Force 3. Health Information System 4. Essential drugs and Supplies 5. Financing (Budgeting and Planning and 6. Leadership and Governance

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Programme Management and Development:
  • Provide technical oversight and leadership of the integrated Maternal Urban and ASAL Health and Nutrition Programmes
  • Provide technical support to staff and oversee capacity building of MoH and partner agency staff members to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the urban and ASAL Health and Nutrition programme
  • Guide the programme team to embed a health systems strengthening approach into Concern’s Urban and ASAL health and nutrition programmes with a focus on governance, budgeting and resource allocation, human resource management system, supplies and logistics system, health management information system and the service delivery
  • Liaise at the local and county level with management teams and County Officials to enhance coordination and collaboration in programme implementation and sustainability
  • Guide programme and government teams in the decentralization of service delivery under the County structures
  • Contribute to the development of Health and Nutrition programme strategies, concept notes and donor proposals
  • Developing and reviewing County costed work plans and budgets and managing and monitoring of partner grants for compliance with Concern and donor requirements
  • Directly manage the Urban and allocated ASAL health and nutrition projects
  • Reviewing costed work plans and budgets and monitoring of partner grants for compliance with Concern and donor requirements
  • Contribute to and maintain strong links with other programme managers (Livelihoods, Education and Advocacy) to reinforce a strong integrated programming approach.
  • Assist in advocacy to inform policy makers and assist in policy review based on program learning and field based evidence.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance for urban and ASAL emergency response programming and approaches
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Ensure monitoring and evaluation through field support visits, joint supervision
  • Participate in the design and implementation of surveys, surveillance and assessments
  • Managing results framework within Concern and partners
  • Monitor the programme against objectives outlined in the programme plan and international standards.
  • Guide the development of annual programme proposal and work plans in coordination with the project teams.
  • Prepare programme proposals for submission to donors for funding
  • Prepare high quality written reports for Concern and donors (quarterly and annual) and other reports as required.
  • Support field teams on effective and quality programme management and implementation.
  • Representation:
  • Represent Concern at County level coordination meetings
  • Represent Concern at key National technical committees on the development of guidelines, tools, materials for use in MYCN.
  • Maintain good working relationships and co-ordination with County and national partners.
• Responding to Emergencies:
  • Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
  • Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
  • Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
  • To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
  • To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
  • To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for exploitation and abuse in Concern programme

Job Specification:

• A Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Food Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant field
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming and community based health care in both a development and emergency context with at least two (2) years’ experience in a managerial position
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues - gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
• Excellent networking and coordination skills with Local and International PBOs, Ministry of Health, UN and other government agencies.
• Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in teams
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili

Disclaimer:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.