Head of Health Programmes Department at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Description

CHAK’s constitution provides for membership to Protestant churches’ health facilities and community-based health programmes provided their services are not for profit. Mission To facilitate member health units in their provision of quality healthcare services through advocacy, health systems strengthening, networking and innovative health programme

Key responsibilities:

Provide leadership in the development and management of health programmes and services. Develop Departmental annual workplan and budget. Supervise implementation of health programmes and ensure monitoring and reporting of performance quarterly, semi-annually, and annually. Develop health related project proposals for resource mobilization and provide technical guidance in their implementation. Participation in MOH Technical Working Groups and ensure dissemination of new health policies and guidelines to member health facilities. Support capacity building of MHUs for service quality improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Facilitate training for healthcare workers to build relevant skills for service delivery and continuous professional development (CPD) Coordinate Medical Officer internship training programme in member hospitals.

Qualification and Requirements

A member of Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council in good standing. Degree in MBChB or related Health fields. Master’s in public health, Health Systems management or other relevant Health Specialties. At least 10 years’ experience managing large-scale health programmes with 5 years in senior management position. Experience in projects development, donor grants management, and reporting. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Broad knowledge of the Health Sector in Kenya and key global health issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Self-driven team player with high levels of integrity and professional ethics.