Project Director – Kenya Nationals Only

About the role

inSupply Health is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a donor‑funded, multi‑country initiative starting 1 January 2027. The project aims to improve access to quality‑assured maternal and newborn health products across Kenya and other participating countries.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, translate project objectives into measurable results and establish governance mechanisms.
• Oversee country‑level planning, implementation, and delivery of milestones, ensuring quality and timely outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, government ministries, consortium partners and other stakeholders, promoting local ownership.
• Manage financial resources, monitor budgets, forecasts and ensure compliance with donor agreements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, set performance expectations and foster an inclusive, accountable environment.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical and safeguarding standards, and oversee risk management.
• Guide monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge‑sharing activities to inform adaptive management.
• Drive sustainability, scale‑up and transition planning for long‑term impact.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Extensive experience leading large‑scale health‑sector projects, preferably in supply chain or maternal‑newborn health.
• Proven ability to work with governments, donors and multi‑partner consortia.
• Strong financial stewardship and risk‑management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Project management methodologies and tools.
• Financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Knowledge of health supply chain systems and MNH product regulations.