SIMS Operations Team Lead Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: SIMS Operations Team Lead

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

Subsequently, IBTCI is looking for long-term and short-term staff to implement Site Improvement through Monitoring System (SIMS) over the next two years. 

SIMS goal 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, county, 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: The SIMS Operations Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the office’s administrative and management support services, field activities, and personnel and will play an integral role in logistical coordination, schedule management, and ensuring the availability of equipment needed for day-to day operations.

Location: Nairobi, with limited travel to the field sites. All applicants should include there current place of residence.

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;
  • Financial management and monitoring of field offices project expenses on completeness and accuracy.
  • Identify systems and process enhancements to improve the efficiency and productivity of field teams;
  • Play an integral role in logistical and financial 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, four of which should be as an Operations Manager;
  • Must have demonstrated technical and management expertise in the field of public health;
  • Previous administrative/logistics/operations/finance experience managing a USG health program activities in Kenya, particularly acquisition, will be 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.
To Apply: Kindly send your updated / detailed CV, indicating your current and expected salary, to cmbithuka@ibtci.com by May 12, 2016 subject line: SIMS Operations Team Lead. 

Only shortlisted applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Kenyan nationals only.