Project Management Consultant – Gold Star Kenya Social Health Enterprise

KenyaProject Management Consultant – Gold Star Kenya Social Health EnterpriseOrganizationGold Star KenyaPosted 5 Aug 2025 Closing date 22 Aug 2025Job DescriptionPosition: Project Management Consultant – Gold Star Kenya Social Health EnterpriseOrganization: Goldstar KenyaLocation: Nairobi (with 60% travel to peri-urban/rural facilities)Reports to: Executive DirectorEmployment Type: ConsultancyRole SummaryLead the day-to-day implementation of the Gold Star Kenya Health Social Health Enterprise, ensuring efficient delivery of services to health facilities. Focus on operational execution, stakeholder coordination, compliance, and field level problem solving. Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Implementation: Execute end-to-end program operations:

Manage facility onboarding and subscription administrationCoordinate supply chain logistics (medicines, equipment)Oversee technical support delivery and maintenanceImplement data collection and M&E processesEnsure timely, cost-effective delivery of subscription benefits to facilitiesTroubleshoot field-level operational issuesStakeholder Engagement & Partnership: Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders: County Health Departments, MOH officials, participating health facilities (public & private), community leaders, pharmaceutical suppliers, medical equipment vendors, and potential financiers/donors. Support negotiating partnership agreements, MoUs, and service level agreements (SLAs) with facilities and suppliers. Represent Goldstar Kenya and the program at field-level forums and advocacy platforms. Operational & Compliance Management:

Enforce operational protocols and compliance with organizational policies and donor/investor requirements. Ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of subscription benefits (medicines, equipment, maintenance, training, etc. ) to facilities. Drive revenue generation and cost-recovery strategies to ensure program financial sustainability. Administer program budgets under guidance of the general manager. Support identification and securing of additional funding opportunities (grants, impact investment) for program growth. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Impact: Oversee the implementation of a robust MEL framework to track program performance, facility outcomes (e. g. , stock availability, service utilization, revenue), and overall impact on health access.

Compile and analyze field data rigorously to inform strategic decisions, program adaptations, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and donors. Document lessons learned and best practices for replication and scaling. Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Reporting: Ensure full compliance with Kenyan NGO regulations, stakeholders' requirements, and organizational policies. Identify operational bottlenecks and risks. Implement contingency plans. Prepare high-quality, timely program reports for internal leadership, the Board, stakeholders, and government partners. Required Qualifications & ExperienceEducation: Degree in Project Management, Public Health, Health Economics, Social Entrepreneurship, Business or related field. Experience5+ years managing health/logistics operations in KenyaProven experience:

Field team coordinationSupply chain managementGovernment/health facility stakeholder managementProficiency in project management tools. PreferredExperience with health enterprise modelsKnowledge of the Kenyan health system, particularly challengesfaced by peri-urban and rural health facilities. Strong grasp of business principles, entrepreneurship, social enterprisemodels, and subscription-based services. Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains and health commoditymanagement is a significant advantage. Understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks for health/businessprograms. SkillsStrategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans. Leadership, interpersonal, excellent negotiation, persuasion, andrelationship management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, demandingenvironment.

Personal AttributesPassionate about improving healthcare access and sustainability in Kenya. Highly entrepreneurial, innovative, and solutions-oriented. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity. Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in diverse settings. Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 50-60%) within Kenya, primarily to peri urban and rural areas. How to applyGold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya. org .

Please quote the job title provided in the subject line while sending your application and CV in one folder (PDF Format), saved using your name and job title being applied for, by 22nd August 2025. Job detailsCountryKenyaCity Nairobi SourceGold Star KenyaTypeConsultancyCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience5-9 yearsThemeHealthShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn