Jobs at Population Services International (PSI)

Your contribution

The successful candidate will:

• Support digital health project work streams in the path-to-deployment & scale by coordinating the project activities that include conceptualization, design, development, testing and learnings.
• Support implementation of digital health solutions by providing technical advice on best practices, identify risks, drive remedial action plans to their closure.
• Coordinate with various internal stakeholders to ensure the necessary resources are mobilized and that workplans are delivered by within the agreed upon parameters.
• Develop performance metrics and monitoring plans to track the technology project activities and initiate conversations with the respective stakeholders for their execution.
• Identify health information system management capacity building needs and design knowledge transfer measures for continuity of implementation by Ministries of Health.
• Utilize various communication channels for proactive engagement with project stakeholders for progress follow up, scoping new functional requirements and linking them to the project steering team.
• Manage project documentation, report generation and ensure alignment with the reporting requirements for timely dissemination to key stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly ambitious individual with a passion for Software Quality Assurance. In particular, we are looking for;

• Bsc. in Data Science & Health Informatics, Business Technology or Program Management or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in technical project management within the health or development sector, or social impact programs.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability of articulating complex technical aspects concisely to an audience that has varying levels of technical know-how.
• Detail oriented and can demonstrate the ability of multitasking while maintaining the focus on quality delivery.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to deliver captivating presentations and proficiency in writing.

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Your contribution

The Senior Program Manager will:

• Manage the implementation and ensure the timely delivery of digital health projects/initiatives by coordinating technical resources to meet project deliverables.
• Lead on the development of project work plans and budgets, working in conjunction with country teams and support teams in HQ, and track implementation of activities and budgets.
• Act as a focal point and relationship manager for country offices, regional and global teams, while maintaining a holistic understanding of their context-specific programmatic needs for digital health interventions.
• Lead on creating and sharing technical learning and documentation of digital health & monitoring interventions with internal/external stakeholders.
• Support new business development by engaging with country offices and HQ teams on proposal for digital health interventions

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly ambitious individual with a passion in public health and a focus on timely execution by leading and inspiring a team of dedicated professionals. In particular, we are looking for:

• Relevant degree in technology, information systems, public health, marketing, or social sciences.
• 8 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Proven experience managing technology or digital health implementation projects
• Experience overseeing development, roll out and capacity building related to digital health tools
• Excellent coordination, organizational and multitasking capabilities and with the ability to keep multiple teams on track to meet deliverables
• Great writing and communication skills – able to clearly depict nuanced or complex ideas and manage competing expectations among multiple project stakeholders
• Highly organized, proactive, and a self-starter
• Experience in public health or working for a development agency is a plus

What would get us excited?

• Interest in new technology and finding creative ways to use it to solve real problems
• Certification in project management
• Fluent in French, Portuguese, or Spanish

All applicants must be based in Kenya with permission to work