Senior Technical Advisor - HS4TB Kenya

Health Systems for TB (HS4TB) is a five-year USAID-supported global project led by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) that supports achievement of TB outcomes through health systems strengthening (HSS) approaches. USAID, in collaboration with National TB and Lung Disease Division and Government of Kenya, is engaged in TB elimination efforts in Kenya focused on enhancing financing for and improving governance of TB activities at both National and County Levels of the Kenyan health system.The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) is the project technical lead. The position reports to the Country Project Director (CPD). In close coordination with the CPD, the STA will-Provide technical leadership for the project’s financing and governance activities.Lead annual workplan development, particularly focusing on the technical strategies and approaches to ensure sustainable interventionsManage the implementation of HS4TB Kenya technical activities ensuring that they:achieve the expected results and are adequately and timely implementedare responsive to the needs and expectations of local partnerscontribute to a clear health financing system strengthening approach, andhave clear strategies to sustain them through local ownershipEstablish strong working relationships with the National TB and Lung Disease Department and expand HS4TB’s technical linkages with all relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholdersFacilitate county level intervention and consultation with the council of governors relative to HS4TB approved interventionEnsure timely support to TB National and County Technical working Groups, Steering Committee meetings, and technical consultations as and when requiredGuide other advisors/ and or consultants in their work Work closely with the local M&E Specialist and Global MEL team to support indicator development, tracking and their timely reporting to USAIDDevelop quarterly, annual progress as well as ad-hoc reports in line with Mission requirements and HS4TB reporting to assure the timely and quality production of program deliverables.Lead or participate in key assessments, gap analysis and intervention design in collaboration with key TB financing stakeholdersPerform other duties as assigned by Country Project Director and HQ based Portfolio managerREQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATIONMasters’ degree in health policy and finance, health economics, health systems, public health or a related field is preferred.EXPERIENCERequired:Seven (7) years’ experience or more in leading teams and/or managing projects with a health financing focusAt least 5 years’ experience working with the county governments, Ministry of Health or other government ministries on financing and governance of health programs requiredPreferred:Experience in working with USAID-funded projects strongly preferredExperience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies, such as USAID, and international agencies, such as WHO and World Bank, preferredKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Demonstrated technical managerial and organizational skills in a developing country setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlinesDemonstrated expertise in health financing; particularly in domestic resource mobilization and/or contract management and outsourcingDemonstrated ability to develop and write technical reportsResults driven and demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team to produce results on timeDemonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, and staff at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated strong oral and written communication skills in local and English languageAbility to work in a cross-cultural teamCORE JOB COMPETENCIES:Delivering technical products through systems approaches, Action Oriented, Drive for Results, Information Sharing, Managing and Measuring Work, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Decision Quality, Listening, Time Management, Motivating Others, DelegationCore Personal Competencies:Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Interpersonal SavvyCore MSH competencies:Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Resource UtilizationPHYSICAL DEMANDSTravel requirements: Availability for regular domestic travel and as-needed international travel.Keyboard use, Pulling drawers, Lifting papers <10lbs., etc.MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. 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