LVCT Health Chief of Party Jobs in Kenya
Background
LVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO that is renowned for the implementation of health programs at scale in Kenya. Through its vision of Empowered, Healthy and Resilient Communities, LVCT Health is a leader in designing and implementing innovative HIV prevention and treatment approaches, sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence programs reaching the most vulnerable populations. LVCT Health works with the government and other stakeholders at the national and county levels.
LVCT Health seeks to fill the position of a Chief of Party, in anticipation of an award of the USAID-funded Kenya Tuberculosis Program Support Activity (TBPSA), anticipated to start in early 2024. The proposed USAID’s Tuberculosis Program Support Activity (TBPSA) project will support the Ministry of Health (MoH) to control and prevent tuberculosis (TB) in Kenya.
The program will cover diagnosis of TB, treatment of diagnosed patients and prevention of transmission of TB, besides spearheading introduction of new technologies and approaches, and sustain the gains made in control of TB in Kenya
Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to LVCT Health and final USAID approval of the candidate.
Job purpose
The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and will be the key liaison with USAID. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure the program meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders, and other implementing partners.
Specific Roles & Responsibilities
Overall project strategy leadership and management oversight, operations, and supervision of project implementation and ensuring the project meets goals and reporting requirements.
Provide technical direction aligned to the USAID and National HIV/TB in Kenya priorities.
Ensure an integrated vision among different stakeholders and a focus on achieving the results defined in the project.
Supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
Take a leadership role in coordination on HIV/TB in Kenya-related issues among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners, establishing and maintaining partnerships that ensure the success of the project.
Oversee strategies and interventions to ensure excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and USAID
Provide overall technical and administrative leadership to the project implementation team, including the development of strategies, budgets, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and reporting.
Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
Interact with numerous GOK institutions and senior-level county and sub-county-level government officials
Ensure that the project progresses in accordance with its contractual obligations and is compliant with donor regulations and internal organizational policies.
Act as the primary project contact person and liaison, ensuring the project is represented in national technical, policy, and planning forums with the donors, government, and key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
A minimum of a medical degree and Master’s degree in public health, health administration, management, international health, or related field.
Ten (10) years of experience in a senior role leading a complex program of similar scope and dollar value, preferably in a developing country like Kenya.
Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of TB and TB-HIV/AIDS.
Seven (7) years of experience building partnerships with national and subnational governments, donors and other multilateral organizations, academia and research institutions, the private sector, local community organizations, and policy think tanks.
Demonstrated experience in successful program management, including management of functions of complex multi-activity projects.
Proven experience in strong budget management and oversight to quickly identify problems and take corrective action.
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships.
Proven ability to provide effective and primary representation with high-profile donors and government stakeholders.
Previous experience implementing and managing USAID-funded programs required.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a good and productive working environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a capacity to see the big picture and the ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
Excellent relationship management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels, internally and externally.
Trusted networks across relevant sectors of the program.
Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to [email protected]. The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter;
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