Technical Officer – Governance, Policy And Partnerships

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, equityand quality in the respective counties’ health system

• 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 managementteams 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.

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, equityand quality in the respective counties’ health system

• 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 managementteams 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.

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

• Support county program staff to design programs and projects.