Key Responsibilities:

Programmatic and technical support for MNCH

Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for the implementation of the MNCH projects and sponsorship projects

In liaison with field staff, ensure timely development and implementation of work plans and budgets for the health grants

Ensure project implementation is in line with donor guidelines, schedules, plans, targets and budgets

Ensure timely implementation and expenditure level reviews to track and manage work plans and budgets

Ensure that the project activities are evidence-based, responsive to the communities needs and are aligned with the Ministry of Health guidance.

Oversee integration of MNCH into WASH interventions for greater impact

Conduct supportive supervision and mentorship visits to the project sites to ensure quality implementation of MNCH interventions

In liaison with procurement and finance ensure timely procurement of project items

Support Health interventions during emergencies.

Effective and efficient Health Program Management

Project budgets utilization maintained at 95% per month for all Projects supported

Evidence of Stakeholder’s engagement on Maternal, New-born and Child Health

Evidence of donor and supporter engagements

Monitoring and supervision plans and reports available

Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning

Ensure project work plans, progress reports are shared with donor as per approved agreement

Provide technical support during Health Surveys/evaluations, baselines and assessment to ensure quality check with methodology, tools and the entire process.

Ensure Health project designs and/ or re- designs are done in accordance with donor guidelines, standards, WV standards and Health programming strategies while responding to community needs and contexts.

Ensure both financial and program reports are in line with donor policies and reporting guidelines and are submitted to the donor as per agreed timelines

Provide technical support to ensure that findings from project assessments and evaluations inform the subsequent programme designs

Ensure project documentation, reflection and learning in order to achievement of project objectives and shared with donor, MoH and other stakeholders.

Tracking the health sub-unit/sector performance, identifying gaps, and developing strategies to address them.

Ensure ongoing monitoring of health projects using the set standards and utilization of MOH tools.

Ensure proper, adequate and quality record/document filing as per standard operating procedures in the relevant repository

Identify and document program successes, best practices, challenges, and lessons learnt from project implementation

Review & submit routine reports in line with project’s reporting requirements

Strategic Engagement and Resource Mobilization

Support constant, consistent and quality donor communications, engagement and updates

Ensure WVK visibility and participation in the respective technical working groups, Interagency Coordinating Committees and other Forums at the National level.

Maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders who are crucial in the implementation of the projects

Ensure documentation and project learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders

Work closely with Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team to design Concept notes and Proposal’s development for fundraising

Support fundraising initiatives by providing information on Maternal, New-born and Child Health to the RAM department

Capacity Building

Support induction of new project staff to ensure they  quickly understand the project's goals, structure, and their specific roles and responsibilities.

In collaboration with field staff and MOH carry out capacity assessment gaps and plan capacity building for project staff

Capacity building of Project staff on integration of Maternal, New-born and Child Health Project activities

Work with County MOH to conduct training and support supervision to targeted groups on Maternal, New-born and Child Health projects empowerment and sustainability training sessions.

Support Health team in analyzing and interpreting Health data for programmatic use.

Review and build capacity of project staff to ensure quality reporting

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional experience

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience designing, implementing, and coordinating Maternal New-born and Child health interventions in development sector

Previous working relationships within donor funded programs and with key multilateral agencies, and bilateral donors

Ability to work under minimum supervision

Self-driven and result oriented

Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)

Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office applications.

English fluency (verbal and written) required.

Willingness to travel to project sites.

Required Education & Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical medicine or other related Health degree

Training in monitoring and evaluation of health projects is an added advantage

Registration with relevant body

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-faceted health development program in collaboration with MOH personnel at National, county, sub county and health facility levels, and local partners.

Good understanding of Ministry of Health Structures at National and County levels

Familiarity with relevant national MNCH guidelines and protocols

Strong leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure

Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse settings

Ability to work independently and also as a team leader/member within a diverse team