Senior Manager - Maternal RSV Vaccine Country Readiness Project
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Karen, Kenya
KES 250,000 – 400,000/moMarket estimate
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What you bring
Required Professional Experience
Minimum 8 years' experience in public health programme management, including at least 3 years at managerial level, in maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), immunization or primary health care programs.
Demonstrated experience working with Kenya's Ministry of Health at national and county levels (e.g. NVIP/KEPI, RMNCAH, County Health Management Teams) and a sound understanding of Kenya's devolved health system, ANC and routine immunization service delivery.
Good understanding of vaccine introduction processes, including policy and regulatory pathways, NITAG (KENITAG) processes, cold chain and logistics, and AEFI surveillance. Familiarity with maternal immunization or RSV vaccines is a plus.
Proven experience in stakeholder convening, policy engagement and coordination with government, UN agencies, NGOs, development partners, CSOs and faith-based organisations.
Experience in health systems strengthening and health worker capacity building, including competency-based training, job aids and supportive supervision.
Experience in social and behaviour change (SBC) and community engagement, including working with community health promoters and local leaders.
Experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, including HMIS/DHIS2, formative research, research ethics (IRB) processes, managing consultants and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
Demonstrated ability to manage donor-funded grants, including budgets, financial oversight and donor reporting, and to manage resources efficiently and effectively.
Proven ability to lead and supervise teams and to work in a matrix environment in a complex international development organisation.
Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, team player, and proficient in English and Kiswahili.
Required Education
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences or another related field.
Good computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or a related field.
Experience with new vaccine introductions (e.g. HPV, malaria, COVID-19) and with implementation research or operational research in immunization or MNCH.
Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) and strong budgetary and financial management skills.
Application deadline24 Nov 2026
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