IBTCI SIMS Operations Team Lead Job in Kenya

Job Title: SIMS Operations Team Lead
 

IBTCI is contracted with USAID to conduct monitoring and evaluation for USAID funded activities in Kenya and East Africa. 

In anticipation of receiving a Task Order from USAID, IBTCI is looking for short-term staffs to implement SIMS over the next 2years. 

Site Improvement through Monitoring System (SIMS) goad is to increase the impact of PEPFAR programs on the HIV epidemic through standardized monitoring of the quality of PEPFAR support at the site level (e.g. health facility; ward, district, etc.), focusing on key program area elements. 

 

SIMS aims to systematize and broaden ongoing PEPFAR site monitoring processes and improve documentation of this oversight; this is accomplished through administration of standard tools that assess adherence to PEPFAR standards of care and service delivery, as well as within entities that support and guide service delivery.
 

Position Summary: SIMS Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the office’s administrative and management support services, activities, and personnel and will play an integral role in Logistical coordination, schedule management, and ensuring equipment needs in day-to day operations.
 

Location: Nairobi.
 

Responsibilities

• Implement procedures relating to recruiting, hiring and HR management and accounting and financial management;


• Implement procedures relating to travel and security;


• Maintain accounting and finance records in accordance with USAID regulations and ensure project expenditures are within established budget parameters;


• Identify systems and process enhancements to improve the efficiency and productivity of field teams;


• Play an integral role in logistical coordination and schedule management;


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as required and confirm completion of corresponding documentation;


• Supervise and manage personnel on the administrative and operational support team;


• Participate in regular management meetings with IBTCI-ESPS staff as needed;


• Performs other related duties as required;

Required Skills / Experience / Education

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Finance or related field.


• Must have at least seven years’ progressive experience working in Kenya and/or other developing country contexts.


• Demonstrate technical and management expertise in the field of public health.


• Previous operations experience managing USAID activities in Kenya, particularly acquisition, is an asset;


• Excellent verbal and written skills as well good organizational and team skills;


• Experience working with the MoH and private health facilities desirable;


• Experience with Ms. Office packages, QuickBooks desirable;


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;


• Please include your current place of residence.

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees (current or previous supervisors with their telephone numbers and Email addresses) should be sent to cmbithuka@ibtci.com on or before 15th Jan 2016. 

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.