1. Clinical Coordinator
2. Program Manager
3. Driver/Logistician
4. Consultant TB Project Data Baseline Survey
5. Human Resource/Admin Assistant
International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health care interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas.
International Medical Corps currently implements projects in various districts in Kenya.
IMC is seeking candidates to fill the following positions for a program on Expanding and Enhancing TB testing in Mombasa, Malindi, Taita Taveta and Tana River Districts in Coast Province under stop TB partnership.
Clinical Coordinator
Description of main duties:
- Support screening diagnosis and treatment of TB in collaboration with personnel from the Ministry of Health;
- Provide technical support, mentorship and continuing education to the Ministry of Health service providers on TB treatment, management and control;.
- Plan and conduct TB trainings for health care workers and the community based on identified needs;
- Work with the DHMT to establish and monitor referral linkages for care and treatment of TB/HIV co infected patients;
- Support provision of TB services both at the static health facilities and mobile outreaches to targeted communities;
- Promote TB Dots through a network of community health workers;
- Jointly with other health service providers and other stakeholders develop messages and strategies for community mobilization for TB services;
- Ensure that program activities are implemented in line with the national policies and guidelines;
- Advice the national level on gaps, opportunities and in service provision;
- Compile monthly reports on program status and progress;
- Represent IMC at regional/national consultative meetings;
- Develop and implement strategies for community mobilization to increase knowledge and create demand for TB services.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine preferably specialized in pediatrics;
- At least 4 years of prior experience working with MoH or health sector NGO in Kenya;
- Training and experience in PMTCT and DTCPTB/HIV Palliative Care;
- Experience in Program Implementation and management is an added advantage;
- Basic computer skills;
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Program Manager
Responsibilities:-
- Development of program systems to ensure provision of high quality and accessible TB diagnosis and treatment, services as well as support expansion of active TB case finding.
- Coordinate and lead the district clinical co-ordinators implementation of program activities according to the detailed implementation and ensure the activities are done on schedule, identify training needs, plan and execute the trainings jointly with the PHMT and DHMT;
- Develop project based protocols for mentoring, counseling and education for the community and the beneficiaries, community follow-up, commodity management and monitoring and evaluation;
- Budget development and participation in budget management;
- Developing and maintaining relations including representation with PMO/PASCO Coast and HIV/AIDS prevention and care partners in the target districts;
- Clinical mentoring and training MOH staff in partnership with DHMTs and other partners;
- Harmonization of all the IMC supported activities in Coast Province including supervision of all the program and support staff in the province, budget planning and management, vehicles and other IMC equipment in the province;
- Production and collation of monthly reports including operation plans;
- Leadership development and capacity building.
Qualifications:-
- Registered Clinical Officer with post graduate training in MPH;
- More than five years work experience in managing programs preferably TB/HIV, budget planning and management;
- Must have excellent report writing and computer skills;
- Must be able to multitask with minimum supervision;
- Previous experience of working in collaboration with other partners, especially the MoH is an added advantage.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Driver/Logistician
Responsibilities:-
- To assist in the management of IMC vehicles, transport and deliveries;
- Pick and drop the Kenya program team or beneficiaries to respective destinations;
- Ensure that the vehicles are serviced in accordance with the service schedule;
- Procurement according to the procurement guidelines;
- Coordinate the logistic functions or items to and from the offices in agreement with the supervisor;
- Submission of fuel monthly reports with attached evidence documents;
- All other duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:-
- Diploma in Management;
- Should have a valid driving license;
- Qualifications in logistics or supply chain;
- More than 5 years experience as a driver for a reputable organization.
Consultant TB Project Data Baseline Survey
The International Medical Corps is working in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to strengthen TB screening testing and Care at selected health facilities and community level. This program will be carried out at the Coast Province and is part of WHO and CIDA funded program.
Reporting to the International Medical Corps Technical Director, the consultant will be required to assess all facets of survey tools development, data collection, synthesis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review the questionnaires, checklist and data entry screens and advice accordingly.
- At least 2 years’ experience, preferably at MOH district facility level
- Evaluate and develop TB data questionnaires together with the project M and E Manager
- Database management skills and ability to use statistical software
- Provide a data analysis plan including statistics
- Clean and analyse data
- Write and survey report
- Disseminate the findings at the stakeholders forum.
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical background with MPH
- Excellent understanding of TB and diagnosis, treatment and follow up care.
- At least five years experience working in TB program preferably with knowledge of the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation guidelines.
- Experience in epidemiology and data analysis.
- Database development management skills and ability to use qualitative and quantitative data analysis statistical software.
- Training in infectious diseases is an added advantage.
Human Resource/Admin Assistant – to be based in Nairobi
The Human Resource Assistant under the guidance and supervision of the HR/Admin Manager will provide functional and operational support to IMC’s Kenya programs in compliance with the local labour laws.
Responsibilities
- To work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in resolving complex HR related issues and information delivery;
- Assist in the implementation of HR policies and initiatives;
- Implement and follow up on changes in administrative rules, regulations and procedures;
- Advocate for and implement corporate HR strategies, policies and tools, e.g. National Career Development, Gender, Harassment and IMC Code of Conduct;
- Perform HR related functions including support of procurement services;
Requirements
- University Degree and Diploma in Human Resource Management
- At least 3 years experience in personnel and administrative work
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Counseling Skills
- Computer Literate
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