Government of Denmark Programme Manager- Health Jobs in Kenya

Government of Denmark Programme Manager- Health Jobs in Kenya

Our client, the Royal Danish Embassy (RDE) seeks to hire a Programme Manager- Health for
the Governance and Health Team at the Embassy.

The team implements the thematic programme on governance and health under Denmark’s Kenya Country Programme 2016-2020.

The Programme Manager – Health will be part of a 6 person strong team characterised by
professionalism and great team spirit.

Background

The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is currently employing more than 50 people, thus
making it the largest Danish Embassy in Africa.

The Embassy is an integral part of the Danish
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and therefore shares the same overall objectives and the
same visions, mission and values as the rest of the organization.

The Embassy is accredited to represent Denmark in the areas of foreign policy and foreign economic and commercial relations as regards to the Republic of Kenya.

The embassy also has the responsibility for
overseeing relations in Somalia, Seychelles and Eritrea.

Reporting

The Programme Manager- Health will report to the Team Leader of the Governance and Health
Team.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the RDE Health portfolio.

More specifically, manage Danida’s support to Universal Health Care in the DevolvedSystem and support to Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health

Technical Assistance Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
Manage Danida’s support to Reducing Preventable Maternal, New Born and ChildHealth implemented by UN H5.

Work with MFA and Embassy colleagues to provide policy briefs and technicalguidance to maintain Denmark’s focus on sexual and reproductive health rights in Kenya and globally.

Provide technical and administrative support to MFA colleagues and external stakeholders in relation to the planning and follow up of the ICPD+25 Conference.

Coordinate and collaborate closely with Danida advisors on health and financial management in relation to the UHC programme.

To varying degrees, represent the Embassy in donor groups on Health, SRHR, Gender,and anti-corruption.

Contribute to reporting and answering of requests from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Denmark as well as senior management of the Embassy.

Oversee the day to day running of the Danida programmes including ensuring financial reporting and timely audits are reflected in MFA financial management systems.

Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant must have:

A relevant university degree at Masters level.

A minimum of 10 years professional working experience in the field of public health,sexual and reproductive health,

gender, public sector management or governance.

Experience with results-based programme management relating to planning, monitoring,and evaluation of large programme portfolios as well as providing financial monitoring and oversight of the relevant programmes and projects.

Experience with programme formulation and MTR processes.

Experience with writing analytical briefs and policy notes on public health issues,gender, LGBT and issues pertaining to SHRH.

Experience with administration of international development cooperation, both bilateraand multilateral, and working with development and government partners in the public sector in developing countries.

Excellent English oral and written skills are a requirement.

Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language is an asset.

The applicant should be a team player and be able to work independently, often with short
deadlines.

The applicant must be ready and able to deal with a work environment where the pace is high and ever changing, affecting the daily work and planning.

Regular field trips to various locations in Kenya are a part of the job.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the position are invited to forward a 1-page letter of motivation and a detailed CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than Friday, 19th April 2019.

The email subject should be “Programme Manager Health”.

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.

Interviews will take
place end of April 2019. Preferred starting date is p1st June 2019.

The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position,
regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Disclaimer!

Please be advised that we Do Not ask for money from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.

Be cautious as fraudsters may request for these fees in the form of medical certificates,
certificates of good conduct, aptitude tests or other such forms.

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