Head of Programmes (LSTM Kenya) at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes, leading a multi-disciplinary team whilst working closely with global partners and supporting high-quality research outcomes. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver impactful research in a supportive, high-performing environment based in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Represent LSTM with government agencies, funders, and research partners and regional/international stakeholders
• Act as a senior operational liaison across internal and external stakeholders
• Develop programme KPIs and performance frameworks
• Support organisational design, workforce planning, and governance structures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethics, and data governance requirements
• Lead project meetings and contribute to steering committees
• Oversee financial management of research grants, support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Establish and embed consistent programme management standards, tools, and processes across LSTM Kenya
• Oversee workplans ensuring delivery on time, quality, and budget
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and audit readiness

Ideally you will demonstrate: 

• Educated to master’s degree level or extensive equivalent sector experience
• Professional training in programme/project management
• Significant experience managing large, multi-partner, or multi-country research programmes within health research
• Experience in the administrative management of clinical trials and research programmes
• Experience in quality assurance across a portfolio of projects
• Experience working in Kenya or similar health research contexts
• Demonstrated success managing research grants in academic, clinical, or NGO settings
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally