RTI Health Financing Senior Technical Advisor Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa Kenya

RTI is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. 

With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services

RTI is recruiting candidates for the USAID-funded Health Services Delivery Program

RTI International is seeking candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded Afya Pwani (Coast) and Afya Jijini (Nairobi) program that aims to improve and increase access and utilization of quality health services through strengthened service delivery and institutional capacity of county health systems. 

The programs will aim to increase and expand utilization of quality HIV services; focus on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH); Family Planning; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition Services; and strengthen County Health Systems.

One position will be based in Mombasa, and one in Nairobi, Kenya.

Successful candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills including fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Health Financing Senior Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership to increase domestic resources investment in health care and build capacity for improved efficiency, effectiveness and value in the use of funds.

S/he will actively participate in project annual work planning, design, implementation, and reporting particularly with regard to financing activities related to strengthening the health system in Kenya. 

They will provide technical assistance to counties to determine Performance-Based Financing (PBF) models that can be integrated into county processes; build capacity and support county implementation of PBF procedures, including the development of policies, procedures, and operational guides. 

They will liaise with health facility staff to support PBF institutionalization; lead and contribute to expanded health financing capacity to implement and oversee health budgets in the project’s target zones; and support efforts to strengthen county/government capacity in the area of financial management, planning, and budgeting. 

Finally, s/he will lead the development and application of reporting structures and mechanisms to promote feedback and accountability for PBF programs; coordinate and collaborate with other USAID/Kenya-funded programs to facilitate improved local supervision of facility-level  management and decision making; and ensure the timely and quality completion of all relevant program deliverables and reporting.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in public health, public administration, health administration, finance, business administration, or advanced degree in a related field is required. 

Minimum of 9 years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial experience in the facilitation of health financing system development and strengthening, including national level coordination and systems integration, in East Africa (with at least 5 years of experience in Kenya. 

Experience with the implementation of performance-based financing (PBF) to improve health systems
performance and demonstrate value for money. 

Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, government counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners; and strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV with current contact information to www.rti.org/job15594 for the Pwani position, and www.rti.org/job15352 for the Jijini position. 

Website: www.rti.org

 

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

This position is contingent upon funding and award. 

Compensation for this position is based upon RTI’s Kenya national benefits plan and salary scale.

Application deadline is 29th December, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

RTI International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.