TEAM LEADER, FCDO KENYA HEALTH PROGRAMME II

We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change. Options is seeking a Team Leader for the anticipated FCDO Kenya Health Programme II which aims to strengthen health systems by scaling up universal health coverage, promoting research for evidence and institutionalizing health policies in Kenya. It is anticipated that the programme will include the following components: Support GoK to implement Universal Health Care (UHC Reforms) Strengthen health & nutrition policies at national and county levels Support the increase and use of data to inform decision making through scaling up research and evidence (including climate interventions As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance. We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden. The Team Leader will provide inspirational, strategic, technical, and managerial oversight of the FCDO Kenya Health programme. They will need to be a strong, proactive leader, sensitive to the experience of KHP II technical teams and have the ability to engage and build strong collaboration across a large team of experienced technical staff. The Team Leader will work closely with the Deputy Team Leader and the Programme Management Team to provide strategic and technical oversight and management of the team, operations and client relations. o Experience as a Team Leader on large and complex multi-partner programmes funded by FCDO or other donors. o Thematic experience in at least two of primary health care, nutrition, community health, health system strengthening and resilience (including climate adaptation) o Extensive experience working in the Kenyan health sector. Benefits Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, 13 month pay and medical insurance. Application Process Closing date for applications is: 06 May 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 20 May. Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate). Other Information Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed . Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision. Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya.