Chief Executive Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Strategic & Operational Leadership: drive execution of the KMA Strategic Plan and NEC term priorities; develop policies, annual operating plans and budgets for NEC approval; support NEC, NGC, Standing Committee and Division engagement; chair senior management team meetings.

● Financial Management: Together wiith the Treasurer General, develop and manage annual budgets; prudently manage KMA resources, assets, investments and collaborative projects; keep the NEC informed of KMA's financial position.

● Membership Growth & Value: drive membership growth, retention and dormant member reactivation; oversee member benefits and partnerships; advance the case for mandatory membership.

● Policy & Advocacy: support the Policy, Advocacy and Communication Committee, NGC and NEC in developing KMA's positions; coordinate engagement with Parliament, the Ministry of Health, regulators and stakeholders; resource evidence-based advocacy campaigns.

● Marketing & PR: oversee KMA's marketing, publicity, media engagement and public/member-facing brand presentation.

● Programmes & Projects: oversee design, delivery and quality of KMA programmes and projects; supervise project officers; report progress to the NEC; use evaluation data to refine programmes.

● Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Mobilisation: represent KMA to donors, government and partner associations; lead resource mobilisation, fundraising, grant and sponsorship activity; serve as primary alternate to the KMA President.

● Human Resources: work with the Assistant Secretary General on recruitment, staff development, performance management and employee relations; ensure compliance with employment law.

● Compliance & Risk: ensure compliance with laws, regulations and audit requirements; maintain risk management and reporting procedures.

● General Administration: oversee day-to-day Secretariat operations; exercise delegated decision-making authority; maintain internal reporting systems and organizational fit-for-purpose structure; implement NEC/NGC decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● MBChB from a recognised university preferred; a Master's in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Business Administration or Strategic Management is an added advantage.

● Minimum five years' senior level experience managing a corporate, membership or NGO body of comparable standing, including financial oversight, marketing, HR and supply chain exposure; minimum three years working with a board or governing council.

● In-depth understanding of Kenya's health systems, corporate governance and association management best practice; donor/development partner experience, proposal writing and grant management will be an advantage.

● Visible, people-centred leader and strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, outstanding communication and negotiation skills, sound analytical and decision-making ability, and a demonstrated capacity to drive institutional and governance change.

● High personal integrity and confidentiality; commitment to KMA's mission, vision and values; willingness to travel and flexibility to work beyond normal hours when required.