Program Manager KOMESHA TB at Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Komesha TB Program activities including technical, financial, administrative management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, quality assurance, impact assessment and cost-effectiveness analysis of the program. As a senior member of KCCBTB leadership, s/he will oversee all components of the project to ensure that the project achieves designated results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, strategic and technical direction towards achievement of Komesha TB Program objectives, including staff and program activity supervision;
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with MOH and USAID, while ensuring activities  and program targets are closely monitored;
• Foster a strong collaborative working relationship with the Ministry of Health, National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program and County Health Management  Teams among other key stakeholders;
• Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results in accordance with the targets identified in the work plan and performance monitoring plan;
• Ensure overall technical excellence/quality and provide guidance in the development  and dissemination of all Program deliverables (technical assistance, technical reports,  training curricula) in accordance with USAID Kenya and MOH requirements;
• Foster accountability for ensuring all project deliverables are in line with national and  international guidelines and expectations;
• Manage quality, timely reporting to USAID through the monthly, quarterly and annual  reports;
• Lead the development of the annual work plan and monitoring, evaluation and learning  plan;
• Participate in program monitoring and evaluation including development of tools; and  use of data to inform program planning;
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed  to improve goal achievement;
• Ensure and supervise regular financial reporting while closely monitoring project  expenditure;
• Ensure project expenses including procurements are reasonable, allocable and  prudent and spent in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, and support  annual auditing procedures;
• Ensure high-quality technical capacity of staff and providing technical assistance  backstopping when required.
• Facilitate and encourage professional development initiatives among staff;
• Ensure adherence to KCCB policies, guidelines and values by staff under His/Her supervision;
• Provide leadership in the review of project clinical outcomes and utilize project data to prioritize interventions and for continuous quality improvement;
• Participating, as requested by the Program Director, in relevant external committees,  partnerships and TWGs;
• Carry out any other essential tasks related to Komesha TB and General Secretariat’s  goals that may reasonably be assigned

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.Ch. B);
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Administration, International Health or a related field.
• >8 years of relevant professional and progressive experience in managing large clinical programs preferably a TB/HIV program;
• Proven record of excellent management, leadership and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically;
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, USAID, faith sector institutions, donors, NGOs, private sector groups and cooperating agencies;
• Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations and experience managing  USAID funded programs;
• Demonstrated knowledge and capacity to foster the development of a common vision;
• Good communication and excellent inter-personal skills
• A team player who is responsible, diplomatic and confident at dealing with people at all levels and different backgrounds
• Highest level of professionalism and integrity 
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church