Project Management Consultant at Gold Star Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Implementation:

• Execute end-to-end program operations:
• Manage facility onboarding and subscription administration
• Coordinate supply chain logistics (medicines, equipment)
• Oversee technical support delivery and maintenance

Implement data collection and M&E processes

• Ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of subscription benefits to facilities
• Troubleshoot field-level operational issues

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders: County Health Departments, MOH officials, participating health facilities (public & private), community leaders, pharmaceutical suppliers, medical equipment vendors, and potential financiers/donors.
• Support negotiating partnership agreements, MoUs, and service level agreements (SLAs) with facilities and suppliers.
• Represent Goldstar Kenya and the program at field-level forums and advocacy platforms.

Operational & Compliance Management:

• Enforce operational protocols and compliance with organizational policies and donor/investor requirements.
• Ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of subscription benefits (medicines, equipment, maintenance, training, etc.) to facilities.
• Drive revenue generation and cost-recovery strategies to ensure program financial sustainability.
• Administer program budgets under guidance of the general manager.
• Support identification and securing of additional funding opportunities (grants, impact investment) for program growth.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Impact:

• Oversee the implementation of a robust MEL framework to track program performance, facility outcomes (e.g., stock availability, service utilization, revenue), and overall impact on health access.
• Compile and analyze field data rigorously to inform strategic decisions, program adaptations, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and donors.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for replication and scaling.

Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan NGO regulations, stakeholders' requirements, and organizational policies.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and risks.
• Implement contingency plans.
• Prepare high-quality, timely program reports for internal leadership, the Board, stakeholders, and government partners.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Degree in Project Management, Public Health, Health Economics, Social Entrepreneurship, Business or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years managing health/logistics operations in Kenya

Proven experience:

• Field team coordination
• Supply chain management
• Government/health facility stakeholder management
• Proficiency in project management tools.