Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies Program Manager Jobs in Kenya

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies Program Manager Jobs in Kenya

Project Summary

MEDS has entered into a Contract with USAID Kenya and East Africa named USAID Dawa za Ubora. The purpose of the contract is to obtain efficient, reliable and accountable supply chain management services for the procurement, warehousing, and distribution of health commodities for HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Maternal/Neonatal/Child Health (MNCH) and Global Health Security (GHS) activities for patients across all 47 Counties in Kenya for adequate care, treatment and prevention for communicable diseases and other health needs.

About the role

The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the Project Director to manage and deliver work plans and donor reports. S/he will work pro-actively with colleagues to ensure that necessary information for donor reporting is available and that donor reports are drafted to a high standard and according to deadlines. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional in country travels as needed. The offer and contract are subject to donor funding and approval.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing intermediate and final narrative and progress reports, adhering to internal and donor regulations

Monitor the quality and effectiveness of project activities, working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure that the project document and capture the impact and learning and promote knowledge sharing in the programme

Completing all project management documentation and regularly communicating updates internally

Lead on the design and delivery of workshops which co-create results and sustainability frameworks for Dawa za Ubora project

Be at the fore front of latest donor trends and share knowledge across the organization

Support management of knowledge and learning developed by Dawa za Ubora project, including lessons learned, best practices, challenges, how-to information, and information on reach and impact

Provide support and substantive inputs in project planning, proposal, budget and log

frame development, project appraisal, and monitor project progress against approved programmatic and budgetary targets

Maintain a calendar of activities, such as the annual work plan and timelines for the various reports. Maintain programme risk log

Work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager, enabling teams and the Programme team to develop efficient impact measurement and accountability mechanisms for proposed grants.

Conducting needs assessments and developing new project scope as necessary. Lead development of high-quality responses, coordinating input from other teams, including proposal writing, budget planning and contract management.

Supervise the staff for smooth implementation of the contract

Qualifications

Master’s degree in health-related studies, development studies, project management, business administration, communication and/or related field and Project management certification

A minimum of 7 years’ experience with donor funded programmes in a similar role of which three years as Program Manager

Writing and presentation skills: Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and ability to communicate clearly in a multicultural environment

Fluency in written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work comfortably as a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Significant knowledge in communicable disease control particularly malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS

How to Apply

If you fit the profile of this position, kindly submit your application including detailed CV stating your current position and salary, email address and telephone contacts to

hr@meds.or.ke


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