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Options is seeking a Team Leader for the anticipated FCDO Kenya Health Programme II which aims to strengthen health systems by scaling up universal health coverage, promoting research for evidence and institutionalizing health policies in Kenya. It is anticipated that the programme will include the following components:
Support GoK to implement Universal Health Care (UHC Reforms)
Strengthen health & nutrition policies at national and county levels
Support the increase and use of data to inform decision making through scaling up research and evidence (including climate interventions
As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.
We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.
Position
The Team Leader will provide inspirational, strategic, technical, and managerial oversight of the FCDO Kenya Health programme. They will need to be a strong, proactive leader, sensitive to the experience of KHP II technical teams and have the ability to engage and build strong collaboration across a large team of experienced technical staff. The Team Leader will work closely with the Deputy Team Leader and the Programme Management Team to provide strategic and technical oversight and management of the team, operations and client relations.
Requirements
Experience as a Team Leader on large and complex multi-partner programmes funded by FCDO or other donors.
Thematic experience in at least two of primary health care, nutrition, community health, health system strengthening and resilience (including climate adaptation)
Extensive experience working in the Kenyan health sector.
Benefits
Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, 13 month pay and medical insurance.
Other Information
Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognizes that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed*.*
Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya.