Kenya Red Cross
Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya.
Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
The Society is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
Position Title: HIV / AIDS Programme
ManagerIts vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
The Society is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
Reporting to: Head of Health and Social Services
Job Location: Headquarters
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Head of Health Department for the effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities.
Other responsibilities include increasing knowledge and community awareness, capacity building, providing psycho-social support and home-based care for people affected and afflicted by HIV/AIDS as well as delivering HIV/AIDS workplace training programmes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate
with Branches, Regions and other stakeholders to develop an integrated
HIV/AIDS strategic plan and budget in line with the Government’s efforts
towards reducing prevalence and impact in the country.
- Coordinate
baseline surveys using participatory approaches to identify the number of
persons as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and
affected with HIV/AIDS so as to determine their capacities, available
resources, coping mechanisms and essential services required for
home-based care and support.
- Develop
and disseminate advocacy and behaviour change communication materials to
increase knowledge and create awareness on HIV/AIDS transmission and
prevention
- Develop
and implement social support programmes to assist caregivers to provide
counselling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living
with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted
and affected with HIV/AIDS to participate in productive activities
- Coordinate
the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity
building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers
and communities with capacity to provide HIV/AIDS care and support
- Develop
and deliver HIV/AIDS workplace training programmes through sensitization
of corporate clients for adoption of an appropriate HIV/AIDS workplace
policy
- Coordinate
monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programmes by staff in order to
evaluate progress, ensure accountability, determine impact and report on
significant achievements to ensure organisational learning
- Prepare
concept papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports showing
achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification
for performance variances and areas of improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant
post-graduate qualification such as Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH)
or equivalent qualifications such as epidemiology, nursing & social
work
- Over
five (5) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating
HIV/AIDS health programmes
Key Competencies
- Knowledge
of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals
aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
- Strong
communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili,
including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
- Demonstrated
competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective
fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
- Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Position Title: Regional Blood Donor
Recruiter
2 Positions
Reporting to: Regional Health Officer
Job location: Mombasa and Kisumu
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Regional Health Officer for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating blood donor programme within the Region aimed at collection of adequate and safe blood for transfusion purposes.
Specific responsibilities include building community partnerships, identification and mobilisation of potential blood donors in organized institutions such as learning institutions, workplaces, FBOs, NGOs and Community at large as well as building the capacity of community leaders to spearhead the mobilization of Voluntary Non Remunerated blood donors.
Duties & Responsibilities
2 Positions
Reporting to: Regional Health Officer
Job location: Mombasa and Kisumu
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Regional Health Officer for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating blood donor programme within the Region aimed at collection of adequate and safe blood for transfusion purposes.
Specific responsibilities include building community partnerships, identification and mobilisation of potential blood donors in organized institutions such as learning institutions, workplaces, FBOs, NGOs and Community at large as well as building the capacity of community leaders to spearhead the mobilization of Voluntary Non Remunerated blood donors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Mobilize schools, colleges,
institutions, organizations and communities to solicit blood donations
from individuals, students, employees and community groups
- Contact
and visit prospective or participating donor groups to explain
requirements and benefits of participation in blood donor programmes
- Maintain
and update records of individuals, groups, institutions and organizations
participating in blood donor programme
- Arrange
specific dates for blood donor collections for groups and confirm
appointment in writing
- Consult
blood bank records to answer questions, monitor activity or resolve
problems of blood donor groups
- Identify
donors with rare-type blood from blood bank records and contact donors to
solicit and arrange blood donation
- Prepare
reports of blood donor programmes and recruitment activities
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc in
Nursing, Public Health or equivalent qualifications
- Over
three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating blood
donor/blood safety programmes in emergency/relief context and
developmental context.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge
of blood donor and blood safety programmes trends and goals at all levels
aimed at safe blood
- Strong
communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili,
including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
- Demonstrated
competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective
fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
- Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Position Title: Water & Sanitation
Project Officer (Hardware)
Reporting to: Branch Cordinator
Job Location: Damajaley (North Eastern)
Overall Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable to the Branch Coordinator for effective planning, budgeting, and implementing community-based safe and affordable water and sanitation (Watsan) projects.
Other duties include, strengthening the community’s capacity to adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices as well as taking ownership, operating, maintaining and managing in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructural facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to: Branch Cordinator
Job Location: Damajaley (North Eastern)
Overall Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable to the Branch Coordinator for effective planning, budgeting, and implementing community-based safe and affordable water and sanitation (Watsan) projects.
Other duties include, strengthening the community’s capacity to adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices as well as taking ownership, operating, maintaining and managing in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructural facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute
to the planning, implementation and reporting of Watsan projects assigned
and specifically coordinate Watsan hardware components of these projects
with other team members.
- Identify
specifications for the procurement of water and sanitation equipment,
machinery and related hardware according to identified and prioritized
needs.
- Prepare
BOQs (Bills of Quantities) and designs for identified water and sanitation
infrastructure.
- Spearhead
the construction of new water supply systems (bore-holes, wells, springs,
water pans and sand dams) and sanitation facilities (public toilets and
washing areas)
- Identify
and map existing non-functional water systems for rehabilitation or new
sites for construction of sanitation facilities and in line with defined
priorities, organise and implement repair works to water supply and sanitation
systems.
- Initiate
community consultation and sensitisation campaigns on implementation of
new water and sanitation systems; as well mobilise volunteers to
participate in Watsan projects.
- Prepare
project work-plans and budgets and also implement community-based safe and
affordable Watsan capacity building programmes aimed at strengthening the
community to not only adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices but
also take ownership, operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner
the installed infrastructure facilities.
- Participate
in the implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed
at equipping and strengthening staff and volunteers with capacity to
provide community-based training on water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Conduct
baseline surveys to establish perceptions and areas with needs for new
water and sanitation systems and also conduct community consultations and
sensitisation campaigns.
- Implement
strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships with stakeholders,
donors, Government agencies, the private sector and other players.
- Conduct
training of volunteers and communities for sustainable Watsan
interventions.
- Prepare
periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against
planned targets as well as providing justification for performance
variances and areas of improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma
in Water Engineering or equivalent qualifications. A BSc in Civil
Engineering will be an added advantage.
- Two (2)
years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating water,
sanitation and hygiene programmes in emergency and relief context.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge
of water and sanitation, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals
aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
- Strong
communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including
ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
- Demonstrated
competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective
fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
- Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Position Title: Agriculture Extension Officer
Reporting to: Branch Coordinator
Job location: Damajaley (North Eastern)
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for effective planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring integrated and sustainable agricultural livelihoods and livelihood options within the implemented project.
Other responsibilities include farm management function for branch and community supported project in agriculture that includes capacity building of communities and developing marketing strategies for small holder farm products as an income generating activity (IGA) for the branch and the communities supported by the projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to: Branch Coordinator
Job location: Damajaley (North Eastern)
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for effective planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring integrated and sustainable agricultural livelihoods and livelihood options within the implemented project.
Other responsibilities include farm management function for branch and community supported project in agriculture that includes capacity building of communities and developing marketing strategies for small holder farm products as an income generating activity (IGA) for the branch and the communities supported by the projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- In
coordination with the Branch Coordinator, oversee overall farm management
of supported projects for both IGA for the Branch and the communities.
- Identification
of crop suitability and other required farm inputs for different sites in
collaboration with agricultural officers from the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Coordinate
the establishment and strengthening of community self-help groups for
agricultural livelihood projects.
- Carrying
out Monitoring and Evaluation activities, and proposing revisions required
during the course of implementation of the work plan.
- Assisting
the Branch Coordinator in preparing work plans and budgets for submission
to the Regional office and Headquarters for compilation.
- Participate
in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community
training curriculum and capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and
strengthening communities with capacity to implement agricultural
livelihood projects.
- Training
targeted beneficiaries of the project on all aspects of agricultural
production.
- Develop
strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with
stakeholders, and other players on the ground to ensure implementation of
programmes that enhance effectiveness.
- Carrying
out trials on improvement of the establishment of agricultural modern
farming technologies that are adaptive to climate change (greenhouse
farming, multi-storey gardening among others).
- Ensure
proper accounts in accordance to the KRCS regulations and donor
requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma
in agricultural extension, farm management, horticulture or equivalent
qualifications.
- At
least three years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating
agricultural extension works or community projects.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge
of integrated community-based food security programmes, trends and goals
all levels aimed at preventing and alleviating suffering
- Strong
communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili,
including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
- Demonstrated
competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective
fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
- Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant
certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society,
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Friday, 24th February 2012.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society,
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Friday, 24th February 2012.