The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves
vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in
Eastleigh, Nairobi.
Applications are invited for the following positions:
Community Health Program Officer
Sector: Health
Location: Kambioos, Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
Under the supervision of program manager community health ,The CHP Officer shall be responsible for the implementation of integrated community health activities that encompasses outreach ,reproductive health and immunization services through a team of community health workers and EPI Vaccinators based in Hagadera and Kambioos refugee camps
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of program manager community health ,The CHP Officer shall be responsible for the implementation of integrated community health activities that encompasses outreach ,reproductive health and immunization services through a team of community health workers and EPI Vaccinators based in Hagadera and Kambioos refugee camps
Key Responsibilities
- Participate
in the designing ,planning and implementation of community health
projects in Hagadera and kambioos refugee camps
- Coordinate
and supervise activities of community health units in the camps
- Plan
health education sessions through CHWs and community health committees at
household level
- Establish
and Maintain a community referral system for all clients, individuals with
health needs
- Organize
community health need assessment and mobilization for health actions
- Take
a lead role in diseases surveillance and outbreak response
- Participate
in the monitoring of immunization program in the refugee camps
- Conduct
on job training and appraisal of CHWs and EPI vaccinators on quarterly
basis
- Submit
weekly and monthly sitreps to program Manager
Key Result Areas
- Implementation
of community strategy
- Scale
up of health facility utilization
- Documentation
of best practices
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma
in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
- A
minimum of 3[three) years of experience in a community health field.
- Must
Hold a valid license from Nursing council of Kenya
Required Competencies:
- Proven
experience in working with communities with diverse cultural practices and
low literacy level.
- Experience
in implementation of community strategy at refugee camps
- Excellent
report writing and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer
literacy: word and excel
- Ability
to work in a hardship area, remote, and non-accompanied location.
Mental Health Nurse
Sector: Human Resources
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
The Mental Health Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer. He/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and collaborate with the Clinical Services, Environmental Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS sectors to implement the following activities.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer. He/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and collaborate with the Clinical Services, Environmental Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS sectors to implement the following activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify
and define mental health problems and needs of the refugees and, provide
technical advice on all cases of psychiatric disorders.
- Oversee
and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan individual case
management of psychiatric patients in the camp and refer accordingly.
- Develop
nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted into the ward and
liaise treatment plans with the Mental Health Officer
- Participate
in developing community networks to support mental health patients in the
community.
- Provide
psychiatric support through use of individual or group counseling and
psychotherapy.
- Train
mental health assistants, Community Health Promoters and other groups
exposed to persons with mental health disorders
- Supervise
mental health assistants and ensure that data records for all the patients
attended at the clinics are well kept
- Compile
weekly and monthly reports.
- Conduct
community education to create awareness so as to initiate community
participation as a PHC approach.
- Participate
in intra and inter-program meetings as well as general staff meetings
- Liaise
with other implementing partners within the refugee camp in advocacy for
mental health clients
- Identify
and liaise with opinion and religious leaders in dealing with people with
selected mental disorders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in nursing from a recognized nurse training institution,
- Certificate
or Diploma in community psychiatric nursing.
- Registered
with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a practicing license.
- Previous
experience in working within a community setting desirable
- Experience
of working in a resource poor setting and/or camp environment is an added
advantage
- Language
preferences: Fluency in Turkana/ Somali an added advantage.
- At
least 2 years experience working in complex, multifaceted, community
health program.
- Strong
communication skills: oral: written and presentation skills.
- Similar
experience in a humanitarian setting is desirable
- Should
be a team player and culturally sensitive
- Ability
to work and live in difficult environmental conditions
Supply Chain Procurement Manager
Sector: Procurement
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
Reporting to Supply Chain Coordinator the Supply Chain Manager (procurement) is responsible for the efficient coordination and management of all procurement functions for IRC’s office in Nairobi.
The Procurement Manager will be directly managing the
procurement staff including senior Procurement Officers, Medical procurement
officer in Nairobi and interns.
The position will also be responsible for the standardization of policies and good Procurement practices across all the field sites and will require regular travel to provide technical support to the field-based procurement staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance
The position will also be responsible for the standardization of policies and good Procurement practices across all the field sites and will require regular travel to provide technical support to the field-based procurement staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance
- Assist
in the development of in-country Procurement policies and procedures in
compliance with the IRC standards & reviewed/approved by the Supply
Chain Coordinator /DDO.
- Monitor
the policies and procedures to ensure that they are kept updated and
relevant to the international situation and IRC Kenya programming
requirements.
- Ensure
that compliance with policies is documented through systematic and random
verifications of policy implementation and Procurement records, based on a
schedule agreed with the Supply Chain Coordinator.
- Provide
consistent and constructive support to other departments to ensure
compliance with policies and procedures.
- Promptly
inform the Supply Chain Coordinator of any areas of concern of potential
or suspected violations of policies and procedures.
- Ensure
there is no negative audit observations/findings related to
Procurement. If required corrective actions plans are developed
& implemented to address audit findings.
- Ensure
that issues of compliance are standardized across all field sites.
- Acknowledgement
and follow all Donor regulations related to procurement procedure.
Procurement Management
- Responsible
for creation of list of Authorized Suppliers, using IRC’s selection and
pre-qualification processes. Update list on a regular basis and circulate
to relevant staff.
- Responsible
for Due Diligence checks (supplier references, site visits, historical
data, anti-terrorism compliance) for Authorized Suppliers and Contracted
Suppliers.
- Conduct
regular market surveys in key procurement categories to ensure that IRC is
receiving best value for money.
- Establish
a reasonable and appropriate lead time for ordering and delivery of goods.
- Design
and implement internal controls within the purchasing/procurement system
- Focal
point for all international procurement conducted through the New York.
- Prepare
Requests for Proposal and manage contract/tender processes.
- Provide
price list and quotes to department’s managers upon request and on
quarterly basis.
- In
collaboration with the warehouse team account for the transport of all
goods to various field offices in timely manner.
Documentation and Reporting
- Monitor
procurement records to ensure that each procurement request is fully and
clearly documented according to IRC policy.
- Prepare
monthly/weekly Purchase Request Tracking report and consolidate all
Purchase Request Tracking from Country field office reports. Share report
with Supply Chain coordinator, Supply Chain Department in New York, and
other internal departments as required.
- Analyse
Purchase Request Tracking in order to ensure that all procurement is
carried out efficiently and in a timely manner.
Training & Outreach
- Organize
Procurement trainings for both program and operations staff on a regular
basis.
- Develop
and maintain an effective orientation package, and ensures that new staff
members are appropriately orientated on Procurement policies and
procedures in a timely manner.
- Ensure
that Procurement department maintains cooperative relations with other departments,
and interacts with them in a positive manner.
- Identify
training needs for Procurement staff and make recommendations to the
Supply Chain Coordinator.
Staff Supervision
- Set
clear performance objectives for staff you supervise and ensure that they
are understood.
- Conduct
interim performance reviews every six months and hold one to one feedback
discussions with staff that you supervise on a regular basis to ensure
that performance objectives are being met.
- Conduct
annual performance evaluations for staff that you directly supervise and
manage poor performance and disciplinary issues in accordance with IRC HR
policies and procedures.
- Ensure
that staff annual leave is tracked and planned in advance and that there
is sustainable coverage and backup for all staff going on leave.
- Review
and approve/endorse timesheets of your staff on a monthly basis and travel
and leave requests when the requests are made.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor
degree in logistics or Business management another relevant field
- Thorough
method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple
tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;
- Management
ability to lead, motivate and develop staff;
- Committed
team player;
- Ability
to live and work in a fairly isolated area and in conditions of limited
comfort;
- GOOD
computer skills (Word, Excel);
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Previous
experience working in similar position with an INGO.
- At
least 3 year's experience working as a logistician/Procurement manager.
- Strong
background in humanitarian projects
Supply Chain Assistant - Warehouse Roving
Sector: Supply Chain
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
To provide all necessary Supply chain support to the field project stores in Kakuma field office and proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s supply chain procedures
Key Responsibilities
Supply Activities
- To
ensure all supply activities are carried out to a satisfactory standard.
- To
ensure that the necessary logistics and organization is effected for all
projects.
- Where
necessary, to manage, or support, the development and proper functioning
of any project office deemed necessary to support the programme.
- To
assess potential projects as requested by Supply chain manager.
- To
familiarize yourself with the IRC Supply chain Manual and comply with the
policies outlined in the IRC Supply chain Manual.
- To
complete required reports and submit a monthly Supply chain warehouse
reports to Supply chain officer.
- To
support the nutrition field stores by roving in all the field stores for
BSFP,SFP and OTP nutrition supplies and ensure quality stock management
from the point of receipt, storage and dispatch of the nutrition
commodities in all the 6 field stores.
- Capacity
build the incentive field store keepers managing the 6 field stores to
ensure quality recording of the Bin cards, stock cards and ensure stock
stacking as per the donor requirement.
Warehousing
- Ensure
that all the ware houses are well maintained.
- Ensure
that updating stock records is done on a daily basis both on the prolongs
and stock cards
- Ensure
that all stores procedures are followed by all staff.
- Ensure
that there is Controlled access to all IRC stores and ensure that stores
premises are secure
- Ensure
that the filing system for stores is well maintained.
- Ensure
that an efficient storage and inventory system is maintained.
- Review
monthly stock reports.
- Ensure
that an update office, residence, and stores inventory is done on a
monthly basis.
- Ensure
that all supply Policies and Procedures are followed and adhered to in all
transactions.
- Carry
out periodic trainings reviews with all supply staff
Assets and Equipment management
- Ensure
that an update asset register is maintained on a monthly basis.
- Ensure
that an updated assets inventory sheets and ProLog are well maintained
- Ensure
that all IRC assets and equipment are well maintained
- Ensure
that all assets that allocated to individuals are signed off equipment
issue form
- Ensure
that all IRC premises are well maintained
- Ensure
that the movement of IRC assets is tracked and the necessary documentation
is done when an asset changes its status.
- Ensure
that an up to date filing system for all assets maintained.
- Review
all monthly asset reports.
- Recommend
assets for disposal and ensure that the necessary paper work is prepared.
Safety and Security
- To
ensure that staff operate in a safe and secure working environment.
- To
ensure that all new staff are briefed on security procedures.
- To
ensure that the IRC premises are secure at all times and a list of
designated key holders is maintained and reviewed.
- To
ensure that there is a Fire Safety Plan in place and that quarterly fire
drills are carried out.
- To
ensure that there are fully stocked First Aid Kits available in all IRC
Vehicles, Offices, Warehouses and Guesthouses, at all times.
Miscellaneous:
- To
attend meetings when requested by the Supply chain Officer.
- To
maintain confidentiality.
- To
continually strive to improve working methods, practices and working
relationships within IRC.
- To
promote an atmosphere of co-operation and team spirit among IRC staff.
- To
carry out all duties responsibly and act in a professional manner at all
times
Supply chain activities
- To
ensure all supply chain-Warehouse activities are carried out to a
satisfactory standard in conformity with IRC and donor requirements
- To
ensure that the necessary supply chain-warehouse functions and
organization are effected for all projects.
- Where
necessary, to manage, or support, the development and proper functioning
of any project warehouse deemed necessary to support the programme.
- To
assess potential supply chain functions as requested by Supply chain
manager.
- To
familiarize yourself with the IRC supply chain Manual and comply with the
policies outlined in the IRC supply chain Manual.
- To
complete required reports and submit a monthly supply chain warehouse
reports to supply chain Manager.
Key Result Areas
- Warehousing
stock control and management & documentation
- Timely
and effective updated asset registers and property and inventory shared
with respective program.
- Effective
functional and centralized warehousing system to all the program
functions.
- Provide
training support to the warehouse storekeepers and clerksTimely reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Secondary
Education or diploma in supply chain management or diploma in
warehouse or stock control management
- Experience
in Experience in management, supplies or related field or related field
- Basic
computer skills
- Good
communication in English
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Excellent
oral and written communication in English and Kiswahili
- Working
experience in an International NGo
- Team
player and Flexible
- Honest
and strong professional conduct
- Having
knowledge or worked with drugs will be an added advantage
- Well
organized and able to multi-task
- To
be a self starter with minimum supervision
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International allowances are not available for these
positions.
Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO
Sector.
Please apply on or before 29th March 2013 through below link:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Please apply on or before 29th March 2013 through below link:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
