Health Systems Strengthening and Transition at Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

JOB PURPOSE

The Technical Advisor-Health Systems Strengthening and Transition will work with the KCCB ACTS Deputy Program Director-Clinical Services in providing technical assistance for activities intended to building the capacity of FBO supported health facilities and parent bodies towards ownership and utilization of high quality and sustainable HIV care and treatment services as well as support the mainstreaming of HSS in all program areas. In addition, S/He will ensure that HSS activities support the project transition and sustainability agenda.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the HSS Technical Support to FBO parent bodies, CHMTs and across project areas to ensure high quality HIV services and oversee overall HSS initiatives in project;
• Develop and implement a HSS plan with clear milestones through the life of the project towards ownership of health services by supported counties and FBO parent bodies;
• Contribute to building the capacity of supported health facilities and FBO parent bodies in key health system strengthening functions, including policy, planning, health care financing and resource mobilization, budgeting, Human Resources for Health(HRH) management (including transition plans) and supply chain management systems;
• In conjunction with the technical staff, support health facilities in undertaking HSS capacity assessments (SIMS) gap analysis; setting priorities; and developing and implementing capacity strengthening plans;
• Work closely with technical staff, to provide technical assistance in mainstreaming HSS into annual program work plans for all projects
• Carry out any other essential tasks related to KCCB ACTS and General Secretariat’s goals that may reasonably be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• A degree in health or social sciences, economics, health systems management, public policy or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years working experience working in health systems and technical knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues and trends.
• Demonstrable knowledge of national and county health systems and policy development
• Demonstrable knowledge of FBO parent body structures and landscape.
• Ability to cultivate, develop and maintain good relationships with the county government and staff, colleagues and partners