LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
NOTE: This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
ICAP at Columbia University (CU) seeks a Health and Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor for a health program in Kenya. The HSS Advisor will report to the Project Chief of Party (COP) and will be the technical lead responsible for the result: Strengthened County Health Systems, specifically Governance and Strategic Planning, Health Products and Technology/Commodities, Human Resources for Health (HRH), Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation and Referral Systems. This position ensures a seamless link between service delivery interventions and county cap city and systems development. The HSS Advisor will be knowledgeable with the issues around devolution and the functions and organization of the county government, particularly the county health management teams and their capacity gaps. Advises the Project COP and the project team on HSS matters related to the program and manage staff in this respect, if any. Works closely with county officials.
Education
- Master’s degree in health policy and administration, health sector development, public health or related field
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum seven (7) years of relevant, senior-level professional experience managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs in the areas listed above with minimum five (5) years of experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya experience preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team and project design
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language
HOW TO APPLY:
NOTE: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee ofICAP in Kenya and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Health Systems Strengthening Advisor” to icap-jobs-kenya@columbia.edu.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
