AMREF Health Africa Deputy General Manager Kenya Jobs

Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa.



Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.

With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda,
South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and West Africa providing services to over 30
countries.

Employing over 900 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $100
million, Amref Health Africa is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.


Responsibilities


  • Develop Amref’ s strategy and conceptual framework for UHC technical assistance in the context of recent HSS strategy development work, focusing on design, implementation and monitoring of large-scale health
    financing reforms and other approaches for increasing access to high quality, equitable health care, drawing upon Amref’s expertise in a range of practices, health areas and settings.

  • Increase Amref presence at strategic meetings/global
    forums on UHC.
  • Working with Amref International University Lead leadership Amref research on UHC to identify, evaluate and promote innovative approaches for achieving UHC, internally and externally; publish in peer-reviewed
    publications and other venues; represent Amref at conferences and other technical forums. Participate in UHC advocacy as needed.
  • Develop a UHC technical exchange network of
    interested Amref staff and consultants who can organize around the vision and mission and support our efforts in UHC.
  • Partner with Amref project teams to develop a strategic approach to building Amref’s UHC portfolio, based on present work, our capabilities and the UHC health system needs going forward.
  • Interact with and support centers, projects, technical and country teams to pioneer and provide a UHC lens and
    input into all Amref activities.
  • Lead the health financing team and other elements of the HSS strategy that are key to achieving UHC.
  • Use network and connections to identify and build relationships with strategic partners and funders on UHC; conduct outreach to LMIC governments pursuing or considering UHC reforms.
  • Working with the BD team in AEL Develop strategic plans for growing the business portfolio for Amref in UHC.
  • As a technical leader in UHC, support new AEL UHC business development efforts acting as the primary resource for technical program design, lead writer, and reviewer of UHC proposals.
  • Serve as a scheduled Amref Health Africa
  • Support Lead (TSL) on roughly three to five bids per year.
  • Work in close coordination with BD Team in reviewing bid opportunities, determining the opportunities that Amref should pursue in UHC.
  • Provide strategic guidance and insight in pre-positioning for UHC bids.
  • Work in coordination with Global
  • Marketing and
    Communication PHT to track private sector funding opportunities.
  • Lead and/or participate in pitching ideas to donors and funders on UHC.
  • Identify potential strategic partners and funders and strategically manage, keeping in mind the diversification of Amref’s UHC portfolio.
  • Interact with and represent the Amref UHC program to the MOPHs/MOF and to other donor agencies.


    Qualifications


  • At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience contributing at a senior level to the design, implementation and monitoring of large-scale health sector reforms aimed at increasing population service coverage and financial protection, preferably in LMIC
    settings.
  • Recognized expertise and technical achievement within the UHC technical community,
    as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and participation in high-level working
    groups.
  • Knowledge and experience of resource mobilization in the international development
    context, including government, multilateral, foundation, private sector, host country, and
    other funding sources.
  • Understands the importance of strategic planning and results
    frameworks for business development and project impact.
  • Established track record with both professional and popular publications, as well as social media, preferred.
  • Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in economics, or health financing, policy or related area preferred; candidates with an advanced degree in public health or in a related field with compelling, relevant experience will be considered.
  • A postgraduate education in a field of study closely related to the assigned
    responsibilities.
  • Aligned with Amref’s mission and values.
  • Natural collaborator and networker inside and outside the organization. Exceptional
    interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • Proven ability to work in matrix
    reporting relationships and in multicultural/multidisciplinary team environments.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills. Able to blend compelling story and convincing evidence. Demonstrated proposal writing skills for UHC projects
  • Able to successfully mobilize resources for UHC programs, including significant
    proposal development experience with USAID in addition to other bilateral, multilateral,
    foundation, private sector, host country, and other funding sources for UHC.
  • Energetic, forward-thinking and creative with intellectual flexibility and depth and strong ethical reasoning


    How to Apply


    To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@amref.org with the subject line:

    REF: Amref/Enterprises2018/01-07. This position is open until filled.

    Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and review of applications will be ongoing.


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