Health Systems Strengthening Officer Full Time NEW

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based health solutions provider founded by an ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organization’s core mandate is being a reliable provider for quality and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread throughout Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.

The position will report to the Health Systems Strengthening Manager and will be responsible for planning and conducting capacity building activities to enhance the health systems of MEDS clients

Job Responsibilities

1. Identify training needs to inform the development of relevant and effective curricula
2. Detail list of facilitators and shortlist against criteria for recruitment and selection
3. Develop training materials and deliver training sessions to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
4. Gather training needs for inclusion in annual training program to support effective planning and organization
5. Develop health training timetables for specific sessions to ensure timely and organized delivery
6. Resource mobilization and proposal writing in support and sustainability of the section via Project Management Unit (PMU)
7. Coordinate training workshops in addition to doubling as a training facilitator where applicable
8. Compile reports after each training session to provide insights for reference and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in health sciences -Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Clinical Medicine & Surgery, BSc Medical laboratory, Bachelor of Public Health OR Bachelors in any business-related field with bias in Resource Mobilization and Proposal writing, facilitation of consultancies on governance, Customer care services, grants management compliance, financial and other general operations
2. At least 5 years of relevant experience
3. Technical competencies: Background training in healthcare, knowledge of the health sector, Proposal Writing and Resource Mobilization skills, Advocacy and Representation skills and business acumen
4. Behavioural competencies: Communication, problem solving, analytical skills and interpersonal skills, self driven, high level of integrity and keen on details

If you fit the profile of this position, please submit your application providing the following MANDATORY requirement:

• Detailed CV stating your current position and salary, expected salary, telephone number and email address
• Copy of National Identity Card

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