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Digital Health Agency (DHA)
The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.
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Deputy Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
- Experience 15 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Project and Program Management
Description
- The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
- Overseeing the development, review, and implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, and strategies related to resource mobilization and partnerships
- Coordinating the identification and securing of funding from various sources, including government allocations, private sector partnerships, international donors, and development agencies
- Ensuring the creation of standard operating procedures for collaboration and linkages with various stakeholders
- Coordinating collaboration with planners for promotion of national digital health agency
- Developing and implementing a framework for resource mobilization including donations, grants, gifts and endowments from key stakeholders in support of digital health agency's programmes
- Promoting public-private partnerships to promote sustainable strategic flagship programs
- Overseeing the preparation of resource mobilization and partnership engagement reports
- Ensuring the promotion of government-to-government collaborations
- Overseeing the preparation of concept papers, proposals, and drafting negotiation documents for resource mobilization activities
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders to pursue opportunities for co-financing and matching funds to leverage additional resources for research and innovation projects
- Fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to support the agency's goals and enhance the research and innovation ecosystem
- Spearheading the negotiation and management of agreements and contracts with partners to ensure mutual benefits and alignment with the agency's mission
- Ensuring the maintenances of regular communication with relevant partners and agencies, and providing updates on research and project activities
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of a comprehensive database of partners and donors to streamline collaboration and engagement efforts.
Requirements
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Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been have in the grade of Assistant Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position
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Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: - Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Master's Degree in any of the following fields:-Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
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Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing
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Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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