Coordinator – Universal Health Coverage Delivery Lab at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Coordinator will support the Senior Health Policy Advisor at the Executive Office in the coordination of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Delivery Lab activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and monitor country specific work plans based on country demands and varied country approaches.
• Coordinate engagements within countries and regional institutions.
• Work closely with administrative teams to coordinate country requests which may vary but is not limited to internal and external team travel to personnel/contractor recruitment.
• Coordinate and engage with country teams to channel requests to the Senior Health Policy Advisor and in collaboration with the Policy Analyst, outline rationale for proposed requests of support from different country teams and institutions.
• Maintain a consistent and effective communication channel with country leads, and other relevant internal (Amref teams) and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the various teams including but not limited to the ICT and administrative teams.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with different internal and external teams.
• Support in drafting key reports and documents particularly in the collation of country deliverables.
• Track requests with budgetary implications and channel to the Senior Health Policy Advisor.
• Collaborate with the partnerships team where necessary for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain a bird’s eye view of the multiple programme activities across implementing countries.
• Any other duties assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s in Public Health, Health Policy, and/or Health Systems
• Post graduate training in Project Management

Experience

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in public health
• Experience supporting health projects in more than one country

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and attention to details
• Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
• Highly organized and strong presentation skills