Elijah Gichora

A seasoned programme management and Health systems strengthening, partnership and grant management specialist with over 15 years of proven extensive experience in in leadership and programme management. I have a thorough understanding of all areas of programme management cycle in a complex, international development organization especially in health, development and Relief Projects with strong managerial level experience. 

Highly competent in health systems strengthening, partnership management, program design and development in integrated Health programme management adolescent health programming, (HIV/AIDS, Health promotion, WASH, Nutrition RMNCH.  I effectively coordinate and oversee the implementation of donor-funded projects ensuring they are implemented effectively, achieving results, complying with requirements while optimizing communication and reporting to our donors.

In addition, am highly effective in strategic programme leadership through setting and maintaining high standards of programming quality and technical excellence with strong technical and programme leadership and support to teams to ensure quality program delivery and strengthening/standardization through program technical assistance. 

I also possess strong skills in resource, mobilization, advocacy and management with a strong foundation in networking and effective partnerships for purposes of advocacy at all levels. I have strong people-management and leadership skills. My strong financial management skills and expertise in reporting and accountability and good team management and support skills. I ensure successful implementation of projects through adequate monitoring, reviewing progress, reviewing beneficiary feedback, identifying corrective actions required and project/program learning activities. 

A Programme Management specialist and Health systems strengthening expert with strong competence in technical support, programme/project management and compliance. Highly experienced in programme leadership and management with a thorough understanding of all areas of programme management cycle in a complex, humanitarian context, international development organization. Competent in programme design and development of Public Health, WASH, and Integrated Health, economic youth and women empowerment programming as well as education programmes. Highly skilled in in program design, resource, mobilization, advocacy and management with strong technical, monitoring and evaluation, learning, research documentation and knowledge management Strong networking and effective partnership management skills for purposes of improved program quality. I have robust financial management skills and expertise in reporting and accountability and good team management and support skills. Highly effective in strategic programme leadership through setting and maintaining high standards of programming quality and technical excellence. Competent in leading the development and implementation of approaches and guidelines to strengthen Country Programmes’ strategies, programs, and operations. Providing oversight of strategic project development opportunities to develop and programme growth. Effective in facilitating networking and partnership with potential implementing partners, researchers, and donors as well as philanthropists and volunteers. Strong experience capacity development with strong Technical expertise in the development and management of all Health Programmes. Highly competent in overseeing the efficient and effective use of donor and organization resources including financial management and human resources management for effective programme delivery.

Msc. In public Health