Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance (KIPS)

POSITION: Regional Integration Manager

MAXIMUM LEVEL OF EFFORT: Full-time long-term

BASE OF OPERATIONS: Nairobi, Kenya

POSITION REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Party/Integration Director

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The purpose of the Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance activity (KIPS) is to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of quality-assured and affordable health commodities through a resilient and mature supply chain system and pharmaceutical regulatory services. KIPS will work to strengthen the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.

2. POSITION PURPOSE

The Regional Integration Manager will lead and manage county level activities for the USAID KIPS activity. This will include Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Management and Crosscutting teams. The Regional Integration Manager will provide strategic guidance and technical oversight to ensure high-quality implementation and achievement of results. Additionally, the Regional Integration Manager will be responsible for promoting integration across various health areas and ensuring a coordinated and harmonized approach to strengthening the supply chain and pharmaceutical systems. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Integration Director and will supervise the work of county-based staff supporting supply chain management, information system strengthening, staff performance and systems, training and learning, and regulatory system strengthening activities.

3. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the strategic technical direction of activities across the pharmaceutical, supply chain, pharmaceutical management, data/information systems, and cross-cutting workstreams to ensure a coherent and integrated approach across different aspects of supply chain and pharmaceutical management.
• Guide the integration strategy to ensure harmonization and coordination across various health areas, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, maternal and child health, and others.
• Coordinate closely with the DCOP/Integration Director and the Supply Chain and Pharmaceutical Management directors, the Workforce Development Manager and other staff to ensure alignment with activity objectives and promote integration across health areas.
• Ensure county-based teams are engaging and advancing activities and solutions according to plan and support their processes to support county health teams and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of integration efforts, leveraging data and evidence to inform decision-making and continuous improvement at the county level.
• Coordinate county level capacity building initiatives to transfer skills and competencies to national/county supply chain management units and pharmaceutical regulatory bodies, promoting integrated approaches.
• Coordinate and support the MEL/CLA team in oversight of research, assessments, and evaluations across the technical areas to generate evidence and inform continuous learning, adaptation, and integration.
• Identify opportunities for integration, synergies, and cross-cutting interventions at county level.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, development studies, or related field. Advanced degree highly preferred.
• At least 9 years of experience in regional coordination and decentralized program management, particularly on donor-funded programs.
• Knowledge of county/regional health systems and stakeholders in Kenya.
• Proven expertise in leading technical teams and integrated implementation of pharmaceutical management, supply chain, and data systems interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer technical skills, build capacity of country institutions, systems, and workforce, and promote integrated approaches.
• Strong strategic thinking, technical leadership, program management capabilities, and experience with integration in the global health/international development context.
• Experience with USAID rules, regulations, and compliance pertaining to technical implementation, reporting, and integration.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder management, partnership development, communication, team leadership, and fostering collaboration across different stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in results-based monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management principles, with a focus on measuring and reporting on integration efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

For further information and application submission, please see the link and follow the instructions:

https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/k3pyjaxb7e/index

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Select the position you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information, and upload your CV. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will be conducted soon. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive and the urgency of filling positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notification on the next steps. The application closing date will be November 6, 2024.

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