About Us
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
to provide reliable and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and
Health Systems Strengthening Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients
spread all over Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.
Project Summary
MEDS has entered into a Contract with USAID Kenya and East Africa named USAID Dawa
za Ubora. The purpose of the contract is to obtain efficient, reliable and accountable supply
chain management services for the procurement, warehousing, and distribution of health
commodities for HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Maternal/Neonatal/Child Health (MNCH) and
Global Health Security (GHS) activities for patients across all 47 Counties in Kenya for
adequate care, treatment and prevention for communicable diseases and other health needs.
About the role
The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the Project Director to manage and
deliver work plans and donor reports. S/he will work pro-actively with colleagues to ensure that
necessary information for donor reporting is available and that donor reports are drafted to a
high standard and according to deadlines. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with
occasional in country travels as needed. The offer and contract are subject to donor funding and
approval.
Key Responsibilities
i. Preparing intermediate and final narrative and progress reports, adhering to internal and
donor regulations
ii. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of project activities, working closely with the
Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure that the project document and capture the
impact and learning and promote knowledge sharing in the programme
iii. Completing all project management documentation and regularly communicating
updates internally
iv. Lead on the design and delivery of workshops which co-create results and sustainability
frameworks for Dawa za Ubora project
v. Be at the fore front of latest donor trends and share knowledge across the organization
vi. Support management of knowledge and learning developed by Dawa za Ubora project,
including lessons learned, best practices, challenges, how-to information, and
information on reach and impact
vii. Provide support and substantive inputs in project planning, proposal, budget and log
frame development, project appraisal, and monitor project progress against approved
programmatic and budgetary targets
viii. Maintain a calendar of activities, such as the annual work plan and timelines for the
various reports. Maintain programme risk log
ix. Work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Manager, enabling teams and the Programme team to develop efficient impact
measurement and accountability mechanisms for proposed grants.
x. Conducting needs assessments and developing new project scope as necessary. Lead
development of high-quality responses, coordinating input from other teams, including
proposal writing, budget planning and contract management.
xi. Supervise the staff for smooth implementation of the contract
Qualifications
i. Master’s degree in health-related studies, development studies, project management,
business administration, communication and/or related field and Project management
certification
ii. A minimum of 7 years’ experience with donor funded programmes in a similar role of
which three years as Program Manager
iii. Significant knowledge in communicable disease control particularly malaria,
tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS
iv. Writing and presentation skills: Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and
ability to communicate clearly in a multicultural environment
v. Fluency in written and spoken English
vi. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work comfortably as a team player and thrive
in a fast-paced environment
If you fit the profile of this position, kindly submit your application including detailed CV
stating your current position and salary, email address and telephone contacts
To
[email protected]
By: 22nd May 2024
(This position is open to local hires only)
(Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to)
