The Head of Child Survival (HCS) takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction and coordination of Save the Children International’s work on health, nutrition and WASH in the Kenya Country Office. As a senior member of the programme development and quality (PDQ) team, the HCS is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in Health & Nutrition (H&N) both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The HCS is also responsible for initiating and taking technical leadership in H&N focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices; leading on policy research and advocacy on H&N through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations and other institutions, and; playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations for the sector. WASH is a crucial cross-cutting element of Save the Children’s H&N programming, as well as contributing to the achievement of results in education and child poverty programmes. The HCS will supervise and support the WASH Technical Advisor to ensure that responsive and context appropriate WASH solutions are integrated in programme design and implemented effectively.
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HOW TO APPLY:
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If you meet the requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to :
Human Resources Director, Save the Children International emailkenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org. Quote the Job Title on the Subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. THIS IS A NATIONAL POSITION.
Save the children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
