Reproductive Health Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, this non-profit organization provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthy lives.

We are looking to fill the position of a Reproductive Health (RH) Director in the Social Marketing Department. The RH Director will of lead a team of staff in the RH department and manage a multifaceted program that comprises of service delivery and communications components aimed at portfolio growth and increased health impact.

Reporting to the Social Marketing Director, you will be expected to;

• Lead the growth of the program through development of long term plans and revolutionary strategies to harness the potential of the pharmaceutical channels, private sector and other service providers
• Guide the development of, and support the RH marketing and communication plans;
• Provide direction on evolution of the social franchise and ensure that all quality elements are implemented;
• Support the RH program staff in the identification, documentation and dissemination of evidence based best practices
• Provide leadership to a team of staff in both clinical and communication departments including guiding their career development;
• Develop and manage RH budgets, keep track of program performance vis a vis donor deliverables and report on progress;
• Work in collaboration with the research and metrics department to identify RH program research and monitoring needs and design appropriate ways to monitor and measure impact;
• Manage stakeholder relations including donors and other partners

Requirements

• You will have a masters degree in public health or business related field with over 5 years experience managing health programs at senior level.
• Ability to utilize research findings for programming, marketing, communication development will be necessary;
• experience working in a pharmaceutical industry at a strategic level will be a definite advantage.
• We are also looking for proven experience of managing a team and of, financial management including budgeting and budgetary control.

Your application should demonstrate how your experience matches our requirements.

It should include an up-to-date CV, the names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number.

Closing date: 8th April 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P.O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke