Senior Officer, Health Systems Strengthening Delivery Enablement
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring a senior officer for a 12-month term position in Nairobi, Kenya, to manage a portfolio of investments aimed at improving primary health care through health systems design and financing.
- Role
- Senior Officer, Health Systems Strengthening Delivery Enablement
- Organization
- Gates Foundation
- Location
- Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Officer, Health Systems Strengthening Delivery Enablement for a 12-month term position in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves managing a portfolio of investments aimed at improving primary health care through health systems design and financing.
What you'll do
- Negotiate, execute, and manage a complex portfolio of grants or performance-based contracts
- Review letters of inquiry and grant proposals and provide clear, concise, and insightful written analyses and recommendations for funding
- Consult with grantees and other partners to maximize project impact
- Develop, manage, resource, and implement a program that aligns with foundation strategy
- Manage relationships with multiple government counterparts
- Represent the foundation to key program-related external constituencies
What it takes
- Advanced degree in medicine, public health, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in public health and health development sectors
- Experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, and health policy
- Strong project management experience
- Analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of strategies for automating data collection
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in medicine, public health, or related field, 10+ years of experience in public health and health development sectors, and experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, and health policy.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 12/09/2026. For more information, contact [email protected] with the position number and a brief description of your accommodation needs.
How to apply
Apply directly on Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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