Country Director at The International Centre for Reproductive Health

The Country Director is the most senior member of staff and sits on the Board as an ex-officio member. S/he will be responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the Organization. S/he should ensure the research and programs are innovative, progressive and impactful. S/he will lead the Senior Management Team and oversee both technical and financial / administration / human resource
management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A medical degree (MBChB/MD or equivalent qualification), Master’s degree in a health-related area (MPH/MMED/MSC, etc) with research output to match.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a leadership role
• A solid understanding of the national and global public health scene, including current health priorities and innovative approaches to solving public health problems
• Proven experience in building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
• Proven experience in resource mobilization as evidenced by previously successfully writing, and winning grants from diverse funding sources
• Proven experience in research and program development and good knowledge of donors (including multilateral, institutional & corporates) and in Kenya and internationally.
• Solid, hands-on, research experience in sexual and reproductive health as demonstrated by at least three publications in a peer-reviewed journal
• Ability to work with the National Government and the County Governments in Kenya
• Track record of building personal networks at a senior level, both locally and internationally
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task
  facilitation
• Proficient in mixed (qualitative and quantitative) research designs and data collection methods
• Good understanding of operational and financial management processes
• Ability to communicate efficiently in written and in spoken English and Kiswahili