Head of Programmes (LSTM Kenya) at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

This is a senior role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes, leading a multi-disciplinary team whilst working closely with global partners and supporting high-quality research outcomes. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver impactful research in a supportive, high-performing environment based in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Represent LSTM with government agencies, funders, and research partners and regional/international stakeholders

• Act as a senior operational liaison across internal and external stakeholders

• Develop programme KPIs and performance frameworks

• Support organisational design, workforce planning, and governance structures

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethics, and data governance requirements

• Lead project meetings and contribute to steering committees

• Oversee financial management of research grants, support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Establish and embed consistent programme management standards, tools, and processes across LSTM Kenya

• Oversee workplans ensuring delivery on time, quality, and budget

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and audit readiness

**Ideally you will demonstrate: **

• Educated to master’s degree level or extensive equivalent sector experience

• Professional training in programme/project management

• Significant experience managing large, multi-partner, or multi-country research programmes within health research

• Experience in the administrative management of clinical trials and research programmes

• Experience in quality assurance across a portfolio of projects

• Experience working in Kenya or similar health research contexts

• Demonstrated success managing research grants in academic, clinical, or NGO settings

• Strong leadership and team management experience

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally