Technical Officer – Governance, Policy and Partnerships at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

• The Technical Officer, Governance, Policy and Partnerships will work under the leadership of the Cluster Lead to support the strengthening of health sector governance and strategic partnerships to improve resource optimization, equity and quality in the respective counties’ health system.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical delivery of Governance and Accountability to ensure quality delivery and synergies with the other components of the programme at the county level.
• Technical delivery of health systems accountability including increased citizen’s participation in health decision making at the county level.
• Technical delivery of initiatives to build the capacity of counties on legislation and policy development,implementation and review.
• Technical delivery of initiatives to strengthen county health coordination and strengthening of partnerships at the county level

Guiding program design:

• Represents the project at the county meetings, advocates for project strategies collaborationsand best practices.
• Develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with county stakeholders.
• Plans, organizes, and participates in capacity development activities to support leadership and governance interventions, through participatory engagement through the provision of advice, technical assistance, training workshops, and meetings, as well as supports the development of related materials, and information kits.
• Work closely with other technical teams in supporting project activities at different level.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the County Health Department, community leaders and other local stakeholders in implementation of PHC (Primary Health Care) as guided.
• Provide technical leadership and managerial support in the area of UHC, ensuring that PHCspecific activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Keep project accurate records and prepare reports periodically.
• Support county program staff to design programs and projects.
• Help define the approach to teaming/partnering with other organizations.
• Performs other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience & Competencies

• At least 4 years of Public Health experience, 2 of which must be in managing, complex technical service delivery programs of similar scope and dollar value.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Medicine, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A thorough knowledge of the devolved health system in Kenya, experience working with county management teams is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of USAID policies and procedures.
• Experience recruiting, forming, and successfully managing teams and ensuring the quality of their products.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required.