Health Systems Strengthening Specialist at Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)

• HJF is seeking a Health Systems Strengthening Specialist. This position will work under the overall direction of the SRV PEPFAR Director and in collaboration with program technical staff. The primary responsibility will be to provide high-level technical oversight and management support in the implementation of government to government (G2G) transition and in the development and roll out of integrated and sustainable models of program implementation. The incumbent will also take lead in capacity building and systems strengthening in collaboration with the local government and other stakeholders in South Rift-valley counties.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborations with county governments to ensure transition to sustainable high-quality HIV service delivery
• Support development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive sustainable transition plan for PEPFAR supported facilities for uptake by County governments
• Provide technical oversight of integrated health systems strengthening programming and technical assistance activities.
• Support implementation of HIV prevention and treatment services in an integrated and sustainable model
• Take lead in health systems assessment, identify gaps and develop customized course correction strategies
• Design and lead activities related to differentiated service delivery systems, including client-centered and community-based interventions, provide prevention and treatment services to people at risk or living with HIV.
• Strengthen private-public collaboration and capacity to effectively manage HIV prevention and treatment services
• Support the development and roll-out of a robust HRH system to effectively and efficiently manage and oversee health workforce
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the local county government ministry of health and other local implementing partners for enhanced synergies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position reports to the HJFMRI SRV PEPFAR Director.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• A degree in Bio-medical, Social and/or Behavioral Sciences, with specific experience emphasis on Health Systems Strengthening.
• A Master’s degree in Bio-medical sciences or health services management is an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, with three (3) years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale US government funded HIV Health Systems Strengthening projects in a similar context
• Experience in a leadership/management role for a project of similar size and complexity, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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 building capacity for staff, partners, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders in improving health.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host country government counterparts and project stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.