Senior Programs & Business Development Manager

Job Title: Senior Programs & Business Development Manager

Department: Programs

Reports to: Regional Director -DKT East Africa

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Overall purpose

Ensure successful implementation of DKT’s programs through the effective management of donor work plans, training programs and stakeholder management. Identify and cultivate areas for new business development and new program development aligned with DKT’s mission in the areas of social marketing, family planning, and reproductive health. Represent DKT externally to key stakeholders and through corporate communication.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programs and Grants Management:
• Oversee and lead DKT Kenya/Tanzania programs, ensuring they deliver results, provide value for money, and comply with donor requirements where relevant.
• Develop, execute, and effectively monitor family planning and reproductive health activities.
• Develop program documents, including proposals, work plans, briefs, donor reports, and monitoring & evaluation reports.
• Ensure effective management of donor relations and effective coordination with program partners to deliver and communicate results.
• Effectively manage Programs Department staff, currently 1 Program Officer, and coordinate/collaborate with Sales and Marketing staff.
• Identify successful strategies for expansion beyond program territories or funding.
• Work effectively with external research and monitoring partners to comply with donor monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Monitor expenditures against budgets and ensure alignment with work plans and program deliverables.
• Be responsible for stewardship and coordination with internal and external partners across DKT programs.
 

Training Programs:

• Oversee DKT Kenya/Tanzania’s training portfolio and associated staff and consultants to improve knowledge, skills, and awareness of family planning and reproductive health products.
• Develop effective, robust, and relevant training programs both in-person and virtual for various cadres of healthcare workers, including continuously updating curriculums, training materials, and guidelines.
• Identify and build strategic partnerships with associations, partner organizations, and businesses to increase DKT’s training reach and build business propositions through training activities.
 

New Business Development:

• Identify and cultivate opportunities for new business and funding sources for DKT East Africa programs; draft concept notes and proposals.
• Assist with managing the proposal process, including drafting concept notes, proposals, and budgets for new opportunities.
 

External Relations:

• Represent DKT East Africa and its programs and core business offerings to donors and key stakeholders during meetings and presentations.
• Build strong and effective relationships with key Kenya Ministry of Health partners.
• Effectively communicate DKT’s core business offerings and program achievements to key stakeholders such as donors, NGO partners, Ministry of Health, DKT partners, bi-lateral/multi-lateral agencies etc.
• Co-lead DKT’s corporate external and public relations activities to effectively promote the organization to key stakeholders.
 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive management experience in family planning and/or reproductive health programs in the private sector or NGO.
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Management, Administration, Project management or related discipline from an accredited institution; Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, or equivalent experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and managing donor grants and programs is highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of family planning programming and the family planning/reproductive health context of East African countries.
• Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to synthesize information into concise reports.
• Strong command of MS Office, including MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral English and Kiswahili.
 

Attributes and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in teams and bring together diverse groups of stakeholders
• Passionate about family planning and reproductive health issues
• Strong sense of integrity and motivation to succeed
• Self-driven with a positive attitude
 

Interested candidates are to send their applications to recruitment@dkthealthcare.org by 4th October 2024 – Include a cover email/letter & resume. Email subject line must read: “Senior Programs & Business Development Manager”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Work references should be available upon request.

78000

Pregnancies Averted

525000

CYPs Provided

990

Maternal Deaths Averted

171000

Unsafe Abortion Averted

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