LVCT Health Project Director Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose
The Project Director will be responsible for providing overall strategic and technical oversight to the Dhibiti Project in Central region. This includes responsibility for the technical, monitoring and evaluation and financial and operations components of the project. S/he will work closely with the Program Director and other directors/managers to ensure adherence to technical and contractual requirements of the grant, achievement of targets and project alignment to institutional vision and mission, MOH, counties and donor objectives and requirements. S/he will also ensure LVCT Health’s mission and vision is fulfilled and will take a leadership role in liaison with internal and external stakeholders including donors, county government officials, other partners, private sector among others.
Specific Roles & Responsibilities
Overall project strategy and management oversight, operations, and supervision of project implementation and ensuring the project meets goals and reporting requirements.
Driving the vision and mission and organisational culture of the organisation among project staff.
Keep abreast of new developments and opportunities within the project areas and beyond.
Nurture innovation and support development of ideas from project staff to develop new strategies for delivering programs.
Establishing and fostering relationships with relevant stakeholders including MOH, county governments, beneficiary groups and other implementing partners for effective implementation of the project and visibility of LVCT Health.
Provide oversight and mentorship to project teams on engagement of county leadership.
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.
Identify and nurture new relationships to maintain external leadership and visibility for the project.
Provide overall technical leadership to the project team, including the development of strategies, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and reporting; in alignment with the CDC and National HIV/TB priorities in Kenya to ensure quality implementation. Be knowledgeable and serve as a technical resource and backstop for the project teams.
Oversee implementation of project strategies and interventions to ensure the project meets its stated goals and reporting requirements, with accountability to its beneficiaries and CDC.
Ensure performance tracking is carried out effectively against the annual work plans.
Coordinate development of the annual workplan/continuation application development.
Coordinate project performance reviews and use the information to inform new program strategies. Coordinate prompt remedial action on Quarterly presentations/SIMS/TA visit action points.
Identify and evaluate risks associated with program activities and take appropriate actions to control them.
Responsible for ensuring all assigned donor program & financial reports are done accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
Build capacity of teams to improve quality of program reports e.g. quarterly and annual reports
Carry out analysis of project data working closely with SI team to inform program improvements and documentation of best practices.
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 size as the Dhibiti Project, 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.
Provide 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 PEPFAR-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
For more information and job application details, see; LVCT Health Project Director Jobs in Kenya
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