What You'll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Program Execution:
Develop and execute multi-year programmatic roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy, donor commitments, and sustainability objectives.
Set HOD objectives, track impact targets, define quality standards and remove strategic barriers.
Drive innovation in maternal and neonatal health, digital health integration, and health systems strengthening.
Establish and scale new interventions, partnership models, and implementation approaches.
Cross-Divisional Collaboration & Organizational Strategy
Co-create organizational strategy with Directors, integrating Kenya Programs with innovations, evidence, technology, and operations.
Bridge innovation and implementation, providing field insights to shape JH products while leading adoption and scale.
Partner with Research & Data & Analytics to ensure M&E informs continuous improvement and demonstrates impact.
Collaborate with Operations and Quality Assurance to optimize performance, maintain standards, and drive sustainability.
External Influence & Strategic Relationships
Build and steward director-level relationships with government decision-makers (MOH, counties, Council of Governors, SHA, DHA) and key stakeholders (NNAK, NCK, KMPDU, KOGS, private sector).
Lead donor relationships, managing project delivery, expectations, and scope negotiations.
Present program performance and strategic recommendations with clarity and evidence.
Contribute to fundraising, leveraging stakeholder access to secure strategic investments.
Resource Stewardship & Team Leadership
Be accountable for Kenya Programs performance: quality, financial management, risk mitigation, team effectiveness.
Manage consolidated budget across all departments, driving efficiency, donor compliance, and fund utilization.
Build high-performing teams, develop HOD leadership, and ensure strong organizational culture.
Identify and mitigate organizational risks: programs, partnerships, reputation, compliance.
Establish governance frameworks ensuring ethical implementation and beneficiary safety.
Who you are:
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in healthcare field (Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Health Systems); Master's in Public Health or related field desirable.
8-10 years progressive leadership in health systems programs or donor-funded projects; 6-8 years at senior management/director level leading multiple departments.
Demonstrated expertise in Health Systems Strengthening, Maternal & Neonatal Health, or Health Financing.
Proven track record establishing new capabilities, driving transformation, and managing similar-scale budgets/teams.
Strong experience with Kenya health sector (devolved system), government systems (MOH, counties), and donor/multi-sectoral stakeholders.