Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in public health, Health Systems Management, or a related field.**
• Experience:** Minimum 8 years in health systems strengthening, with at least 3 years in a multi-county or regional leadership role.**
• Transition Expertise:** Proven track record in transitioning NGO-led programs to Government-led models ("Doer and Payer").**
• Technical Depth:** Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex health data (DHIS2, eCHIS) to drive strategic goals.**
• Influencing Power:** Advanced relationship-building and negotiation skills, specifically with senior government officials.**
• Leadership:** Demonstrated ability to manage and grow high-performing professional teams (like PEOs) in a field-based environment.

** Strategic Leadership & Team Management (20%)****

• Lead the PEOs: Provide direct line management, coaching, and mentorship to Program Excellence Officers (PEOs), ensuring they achieve sub-county KPIs and maintain program fidelity.

• Performance Accountability: Drive a culture of high performance, accountability, and adaptive management across the cluster team.

• Operational Oversight: Oversee planning, budgeting, and performance tracking for the cluster to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance.

Government Advocacy & System Transformation (20%)****

• Champion "Doer and Payer" Model:** Lead strategic advocacy to secure domestic financing and the adoption of community health policies within county budgets and structures.**
• High-Level Diplomacy:** Serve as the primary representative to senior county leadership (Governors, CEC Health, Directors), building the trust-based relationships necessary for system transition.**
• Policy & Legislative Support:** Support the formulation of County Community Health Bills and regulations, tracking implementation to ensure Community Health is fully embedded in the county health system.**
• National Policy Alignment:** Support the dissemination of and compliance with National Policy, Strategy, and frameworks at the county level.**

Program Excellence, Fidelity and Growth (20%)****

• Ensure Fidelity at Scale:** Oversee the implementation of the TA framework (IS 2.0) across the cluster, ensuring that county-led activities meet quality standards without direct LG intervention.**
• Institutionalization:** Lead the integration of rigorous target setting, data-driven supervision, and functional training cascades into County CH Management systems.**
• System Strengthening:** Support CHMTs in embedding performance management and continuous quality improvement directly into government CH structures.**
• Scale and County Entry:** Support County expansion within the cluster by developing detailed action plans, managing timelines, and leading interdepartmental coordination to ensure resource availability.**
• Program Graduation:** Lead and manage the county graduation process into high-level TA to sustain high-impact service delivery by the county.**

Stakeholder Partnership & Harmonization (15%)****

• Strategic Mapping:** Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder map and engagement strategy for the cluster to promote harmonization and synergy.**
• Promote Synergy:** Identify partner overlaps and advocate for alignment with County Annual Work Plans (AWPs) to eliminate duplication and maximize impact.**
• Collaboration Leadership:** Foster productive partnerships with donors and partners through effective engagement and alignment of shared objectives.**

Data Transformation & Adaptive Management (15%)****

• Data-Driven Leadership:** Champion the use of government-owned dashboards (eCHIS, DHIS2, AfyaBI) to drive performance improvement and unblock system bottlenecks.**
• Learning & Evidence:** Synthesize learnings from across the three counties to inform replication, policy advocacy, and program improvement.**

Risk & Sustainability (10%)****

• Mitigate Disruptions:** Identify and manage political and operational risks, particularly during political transitions, to ensure program continuity.**
• Exit Strategy:** Focus on reducing government dependency by ensuring all TA tools and practices are fully embedded in county systems.