General Secretary/CEO at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

The position reports to the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees. The position provides transformational leadership to CHAK Management and technical teams in strategic planning, developing programmes, resource mobilization, driving organizational growth, advocacy, partnerships and ensuring sustainable impact of CHAK within the health sector in Kenya. It supports corporate governance and ensures alignment with health sector policies, and accountability to donors, members and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provides leadership to Management and technical teams in development and management of health programmes
• Leads development of strategic plan and coordinates plan implementation and performance reporting
• Partnerships building and management of donor relations
• Leads advocacy and proactive engagement with Government MOH, National Government Agencies, Regulators and County Governments and Council of Governors
• Participates in health sector leadership and ensures dissemination of health policies and guidelines
• Nurtures diplomatic and strategic engagement with member churches, faith-based health sector, the private sector, NGOs and development partners
• Supports governance structures of CHAK including the AGM, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
• Accountable for organization assets and resources
• Ensures effective communication and timely reporting to various stakeholders
• Promotes a positive culture that reflects the identity of CHAK as an ecumenical Christian organization

Qualifications and requirements

• A Medical Doctor (MBChB) or bachelor’s degree in related health field. A member of Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentist Council in good standing
• Master’s degree in public health policy, Health Systems Management, Business Administration or other relevant Health management discipline
• At least 15 years’ work experience with minimum 10 years at senior leadership level of a health institution or organization
• Extensive knowledge of the current national and global health sector context/reforms
• Extensive knowledge/experience of the faith-based health sector in Kenya
• Experience working with international donors, managing donor compliance, and reporting

Skills and attributes

• Highly motivated leader with excellent leadership skills
• High levels of integrity and professional ethics
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-driven team player
• Demonstrated Christian maturity and values
• High level of diplomacy
• Excellent Advocacy and negotiation skills