Programs Officer - WIHL at Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)

Job Summary:
KHF is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Programs Officer to support the management and execution of this transformative program. The Programs Officer will play a critical role in coordinating project activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the program’s success. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, be a creative problem solver, and possess excellent analytical, communication, and process facilitation skills. A commitment to excellence and producing tangible results is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key liaison between KHF and program partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Facilitate the development and monitoring of workplans for program activities, working closely with team members to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, highlighting key milestones and achievements.
• Collaborate with the team to develop theories of change, results frameworks, and key performance indicators, applying project-wide Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plans.
• Identify and manage risks throughout program implementation to minimize disruptions.
• Develop and maintain knowledge management and communication materials, including the program’s communications plan.
• Foster collaborative relationships with country and technical partners, ensuring consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders, including government partners and BMGF.
• Work with the Finance team to monitor and track budgets and expenses, ensuring financial accountability.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on issues related to health leadership and governance, contributing to presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, and other program deliverables.
• Develop and review key deliverables, including technical tools, workshop reports, and operational guidelines, providing constructive feedback to team members and consultants.
• Represent KHF at health policy forums and seek opportunities to present the Women in Health Leadership Program’s work in Kenya.
• Contribute to new business development efforts, including proposal writing and identifying funding opportunities.
• Support recruitment efforts, including identifying consultants, developing contracts, and onboarding new team members.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health economics, public or social policy, public administration, international relations, business management, or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in health governance, leadership, and gender equality.
• Demonstrated experience with donor-funded grants, especially in managing relationships and reporting in a strict compliance environment.
• Strong ability to facilitate processes and support initiatives related to health governance and leadership strengthening.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively facilitate high-level meetings and prepare clear, concise emails, presentations, and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and describe complex health governance and leadership issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and preferably Google Workspace