Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. We have 19 innovative products and project models that have successfully been implemented and transformed 5.4 million lives.

Job Purpose

The Cluster Lead will be responsible for the overall technical and administrative oversight of the program at the cluster level. H/she will ensure strengthened health sector governance and strategic partnerships to improve resource optimization, equity and quality in the respective counties’ health system.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct technical expertise on;

•  Lead the strategic oversight and technical delivery of Governance and accountability, Policy and strategic partnerships to ensure quality delivery and synergies with the other components of the programme.
•  Work closely with all program advisors to develop coordinated approaches to sustainably improving public sector investments in health, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in particular, at the cluster level
•  Provide targeted technical support to the technical officers to ensure the results framework for the county is achieved.

Guiding program design:

•  Support cluster program staff to design programs and projects.
•  Help define the approach to teaming/partnering with other organizations at the cluster level
•  Support shared learning among counties in the cluster Building the technical capacity of county program staff to ensure ongoing program quality and innovation:
•  Work with county program colleagues to help analyze data that inform periodic review and course correction as needed.
•  Share cross-context learning with program staff across the cluster.
•  Review and share program-specific tools/resources/curricula and work with Technical Unit specialists to contextualize and adapt County specific materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience & Competencies

•  At least Seven (7) years of Public Health experience, three (3) of which must be in a leadership position managing, complex service delivery and/ or Health Systems Strengthening programs of similar scope and dollar value.
•  At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
•  A master’s degree in Public Health or Health Systems Management is an added advantage
•  A thorough knowledge of the devolved health system in Kenya, experience working with county management teams is highly desired
•  Working knowledge of USAID policies and procedures.
•  Knowledge of administration, human resources (HR) practices, budget management.
•  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