Christian Health Association of Kenya
Non-profit + 1 more
Program Lead – Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP)
Closed for applications
Description
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health, Health Economics and Policy, Health Systems Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in health systems strengthening, workforce development, or program management.
- Proven track record in donor-funded project leadership, preferably in NCDs or CMD-related initiatives.
- Strong expertise in results-based management, monitoring & evaluation, and risk control.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi partner initiatives across diverse national contexts.
Personal Attributes
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strategic leadership and decision-making
Ability to synthesize complex health objectives into actionable outputs
Gender-responsive and equity-focused leadership
Proficiency in digital and blended learning approaches.
High-level reporting and donor communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Responsibilities
1. Program Management & Delivery
- Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of all program work packages
- Ensure timely delivery of outputs and outcomes as outlined in the project’s Theory of Change and Results Framework.
- Oversee integration of CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs across MTCs.
- Coordinate establishment and operationalization of Centers of Excellence (COEs).
2. Partner Communication & Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison between CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref Health Africa, APHRC, NCD Alliance Kenya, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular partner meetings, ensuring transparent communication and collaborative decision-making.
- Strengthen national, regional, and global collaboration networks.
3. Risk Management & Control
- Identify, assess, and monitor program risks in line with the Risk Matrix and Mitigation Measures.
- Implement proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard program delivery.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, national policies, and institutional regulations.
4. Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare and submit timely progress reports, financial updates, and donor-required documentation.
- Ensure adherence to the Reporting Framework and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).
- Provide evidence-based updates to the Steering Committee and Novo Nordisk Foundation.
5. Overall Project Coordination
- Lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) in day-to-day operations.
- Align program activities with national health and education priorities.
- Ensure gender equity, inclusion, and sustainability are embedded across all program components.
- Foster a culture of research, innovation, and knowledge sharing within MTCs.
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