Specific Job Descriptions:
Main goals
Under the supervision of the Head of Programs, he/she ensures the roll-out of the health program strategy in his/her at the national level, and as such he/she is the guarantor of the national impact of Terre des hommes in his/her field of expertise
He/She is in charge of developing and consolidating the health program in his/her in Kenya
He/She contributes to securing the required resources (financial and human) in the delegation with the support services involved
He/She contributes to steering the health program by implementing and following up indicators, especially concerning the cross-cutting themes of his/her field
He/She develops and fosters innovation in the health program in the country
He/She supports the implementation of the insurance system and quality control for the health projects in Kenya
He/She ensures the implementation of the management and sharing of knowledge of the health program in Kenya
He/She is in charge of running and developing the health program‘s strategic partnerships in the Delegation
He/She is responsible for and accountable to beneficiaries, collaborators and donors
He/She ensures that teams and partners have learned the security policies and the general code of conduct and comply with them at all times
Specific responsibilities / Context of tasks
Strategy and steering:
Makes recommendations for developing the health program strategy as part of the country strategy and monitor its implementation in the Delegation
Ensures the analysis of issues and players in the country and identifies the national specifics in his/her field (or their region)
Contributes to defining and is responsible for the implementation of the health strategy
Guarantees the proper management of health project portfolio in the Delegation
Manages the implementation of pilot/cross-cutting/thematic health projects
Coordinates the measurement of results in the health program and recommends adjustments
Ensures the inclusion of health program indicators in the country’s projects and the gathering and reporting of data
Analyzes results and recommends corrective measures or decision-making at the national level
Supervises the implementation of projects with the Project Managers at the field level
Principles, standards, methodologies
Supports the roll-out/dissemination of Tdh principles, approaches, methodologies and standards within the health project portfolios in the Delegation
Contributes to identifying the health program’s and theme’s key methods of action (products/technical services) and their modeling (evidence based)
Finance:
He/she identifiesthe donors and financial apparatuses favorable to health program in the country and ensures a presence in the relevant networks
Ensures optimal financial coverage for the health program in coordination with the departments involved
Contributes to obtaining funding at the national level (strategic dialogue with national representations of institutional or major donors)
Establishes a working budget for the health program at the national level, has it endorsed and carries out regular follow-up of its consumption in coordination with the Delegation’s administrator
Insurance and quality control
Monitors and supports the implementation of the quality insurance system for the health program’s projects in the country
Technically supports the project teams to ensure the projects’ quality
Controls the quality and alignment of operations in the Delegation
Management and knowledge sharing
Coordinates the production, management and sharing of knowledge in his/her field (research, capitalization, assessment, etc.) at the national level, ensuring proper accessibility and dissemination of knowledge internally and externally
Implements the strategy for strengthening skills and thematic capabilities in his/her field
Fosters the exchange of practices within the Delegation
Contributes to the drafting of the activity report for health projects and endorses the submission of narrative reports to be given to donors funding the projects and actions in his/her field of expertise
Advocacy:
Contributes to developing advocacy strategies and campaigns at the national level
Coordinates the campaign and advocacy activities
Practices and networks:
Contributes to structuring the trade stream of his/her field of expertise in the country
Runs and consolidates the health program’s strategic partnerships in the Delegation
Ensures Tdh representation in the specialist networks of the country
Organizational structures:
Contributes to structuring the trade steam the health program in the country
Contributes to the dynamics of health program globally and works with the other thematic coordinators under the coordination of the Delegation Deputy to Operations
Management:
Guarantees the management framework of his/her field (draws up and follows the budget, human resources)
Actively participates in recruiting thematic advisers and heads of project in his/her field at the national level
Ensures that his/her teams and partners have learned the security policies and general code of conduct and comply with them at all times
Required Knowledge and Skills
Masters degree in public health, perinatal health, Nutrition
Minimum of 7 years relevant management experience in a similar health related position
Strong in Presentation and communications skills.
Proficient in MS Office
This function requires possession of fundamental personal, social and leadership skills (CPSLs), technical and methodological skills (CTMs) and Managerial and strategic skills (CMSs)
In particular:
Proper integration and application of guidelines and strategy in the development and carrying out of health activities
Proper knowledge and command of the stakes in health
Meaningful experience in the development of partnerships, the identification of new opportunities and the mobilization of resources
The proper integration and application of the guidelines and strategy in the development and carrying out of his/her activities
The proper integration and application of guidelines and strategy in the development and carrying out his/her activities
A capacity to work in a matrix organization
A capacity to listen to and motivate his/her colleagues
The management of potentially volatile operational areas
As well as the following specific “trade” skills
Confirmed experience in coordinating and implementing projects in an NGO and/or international organization in his/her field of expertise, in international cooperation and/or humanitarian contexts
An excellent capacity of and ease in expressing him/herself in public (conferences, workshops) and adapting to their audiences (governments and local authorities)
A collaborative attitude with colleagues in- and outside the team
Management of time and priorities; meeting deadlines
Enthusiastic, reliable and independent with a strong organizational capacity, decision-making and conflict resolution;
A capacity to identify challenges, foresee risks and inform the management with substantive recommendations
Experience in drafting project proposals and managing subsidies, fund-raising and a good knowledge of financial partners
Good knowledge and experience of the project management cycle and M&E
Excellent interpersonal qualities: integrity, a capacity to judge, diplomacy
Proactive, creative and out-of-the-box thinking
Child protection policy
Commit to respect the Child Safeguarding Policy.
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Child Safeguarding Policy in Kenya, including participation in annual audit, and reviews and updates of action plan.
Commit to inform the Country Representative and/or the Field Coordinator to deal with any case of any allegations or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Child Safeguarding Policy
Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management
Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing Policy
Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.