Job Description
KCCB-ACTS/9/2022/09 – HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING AND TRANSITION
ADVISOR
JOB PURPOSE
The Technical Advisor-Health Systems Strengthening and Transition will work
with the KCCB ACTS Deputy Program Director-Clinical Services in providing
technical assistance for activities intended to building the capacity of FBO
supported health facilities and parent bodies towards ownership and utilization of
high quality and sustainable HIV care and treatment services as well as support
the mainstreaming of HSS in all program areas. In addition, S/He will ensure that
HSS activities support the project transition and sustainability agenda.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead the HSS Technical Support to FBO parent bodies, CHMTs and across project
areas to ensure high quality HIV services and oversee overall HSS initiatives in
project;
2. Develop and implement a HSS plan with clear milestones through the life of the
project towards ownership of health services by supported counties and FBO parent
bodies;
3. Contribute to building the capacity of supported health facilities and FBO parent
bodies in key health system strengthening functions, including policy, planning,
health care financing and resource mobilization, budgeting, Human Resources for
Health(HRH) management (including transition plans) and supply chain
management systems;
4. In conjunction with the technical staff, support health facilities in undertaking HSS
capacity assessments (SIMS) gap analysis; setting priorities; and developing and
implementing capacity strengthening plans;
5. Work closely with technical staff, to provide technical assistance in mainstreaming
HSS into annual program work plans for all projects;
6. Support other project staff to identify technical assistance needs required to achieve
the expected project results and develop the work plans for capacity strengthening
activities;
7. In consultation with the Deputy Program Director-Clinical Services, provide technical
and management support to technical staff in HSS with the aim of improving the
management of HIV care and treatment services;
8. Through mentorship, coaching and training, build the capacity of the KCCB ACTS
Project teams, county technical staff and supported health facilities in the
mainstreaming of health systems in their technical service areas - service delivery,
laboratory services, pharmacy services and strategic information;
9. Provide expert support in the development and application of HSS tools (gap
analysis, supervisory etc.);
10. Support technical staff to undertake regular Health systems assessments e.g. Site
Improvement through Monitoring System (SIMS) in the project service delivery sites;
11. Coordinate identification of training and system improvement needs and support
implementation of relevant training modules targeting health workers, facility teams
and FBO parent bodies;
12. Take part in the donor review meetings on a regular basis and in the SIMS
assessments;
13. Participate in relevant technical working groups (TWGs) in the county and supra
county levels
14. Support identification of potential HSS partners for synergy and resource
optimization.
15. Document and disseminate best practices
Carry out any other essential tasks related to KCCB ACTS and General Secretariat’s
goals that may reasonably be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Skills
1. A degree in health or social sciences, economics, health systems management,
public policy or related fields
2. Minimum of 5 years working experience working in health systems and technical
knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues and trends.
3. Demonstrable knowledge of national and county health systems and policy
development
4. Demonstrable knowledge of FBO parent body structures and landscape.
5. Ability to cultivate, develop and maintain good relationships with the county
government and staff, colleagues and partners
Other Personal Attributes
1. Analytical
2. Interpersonal
3. Problem solving
4. Conceptual
5. Presentation
6. Negotiation
7. Proposal/report writing Integrity
8. Self-driven
9. Innovative
10. Intelligent
11. Detail oriented
12. Adaptable
13. Resilient
14. Result oriented
15. Team player/leader