Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Lead at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Key Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the technical staff, take the lead in supporting counties to undertake HSS capacity assessments, identify gaps, set priorities, develop and implement capacity strengthening plans.
• Develop and implement a robust HSS, HRH and service delivery transition as outlined in the project proposal.
• Provide technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacity of FBHF and county health systems for quality health services.
• Work closely with technical staff to provide technical assistance in mainstreaming HSS in their areas of expertise and provide expert support in developing and applying HSS tools.
• Support the sharing of lessons learned, promising practices, and practical strategies to enable the county government advance toward the desired HSS results.
• Supervise and line manage HSS Officers providing technical support in rolling out organizational policies.
• Build strong partnerships and collaboration with the government and other key stakeholder towards increased resource mobilization and social accountability by FBHF and counties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field experience in Health Systems Strengthening.
• Atleast (10) years of professional experience, in designing and implementing large-scale HIV Health Systems Strengthening projects in a similar size and complexity.
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of senior and mid-level public and private sector counterparts, donors, and other key stakeholders
• Prior experience in HSS for FBO and county – leadership and governance, strategic planning and resource mobilization.
• Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of office software packages and database packages and experience in handling web-based management system.