Background: Islamic Relief Somalia (IRS) has been operating in
Somalia since 2006 and has responded to conflict and drought affected people
through provision of life saving assistance.
Vacancy: Reproductive Medical Doctor
1 Position (Open to Somali
National only)
Reporting: Health Officer
Reporting: Health Officer
Duty Station:Mogadishu
Line Management
Responsibilities: None
Duration of Initial Contract: 4 months with possibility of extension.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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To ensure quality of treatment and
care in the mobile clinic supported by IRS medical
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Provision of technical
support/supervision and training to the medical and paramedical staff involved
in medical care for people affected by the floods
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Performance of consultations for
adults/children
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Conduct OPD consultations according
to correct medical knowledge and IRs clinical guidelines.
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You should be able to do quality
consultation related to basic ANC patients (like prevention/treatment of
anaemia, UTI etc).
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Ensuring the patient has proper
understanding of the prescribed medication
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Educate patients on related health
issues
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Rational prescribing of medication
according to IRs guidelines and IRS essential drugs
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Conduct 2nd level consultations and
be the focal point for treatment of chronic and complicated diseases
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Supervise and support consultations
done by IRs nurse and manage the complicated cases, write referral to hospital
for admission
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Organise with the pharmacist the
medical (drugs, medical materials and equipments) and non-medical (stationary,
furniture…) material needs of decentralisation team by requesting in time and
monitoring the stocks with the dispenser.
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Ensure security and safety of staff
at outreach sites.
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Assure proper daily data collection
and reporting concerning mobile clinic activities.
Qualification
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Degree from a recognized university
with surgical skills
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Relevant further qualifications in
medical consultation Training,
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High level of integrity and ability
to work as part of professional team
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Ability and willingness ta work under
pressure
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Good command of English writing and
spoken
Skills and Work Experience
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3 years medical consultation
from recognized hospital experience
·
High level competence and honestly of
the work
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Ability to diagnose and proper
treatments of suitable medication
Vacancy: Lab Technician
1 Position (Open to Somali National
only)
Reporting: Health Officer
Reporting: Health Officer
Duty Station:Mogadishu
Line Management Responsibilities:None
Duration of Initial Contract: 4 months with possibility of extension.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Collecting blood samples to conduct
blood tests.
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Performing tests to look for
microorganisms, parasites or bacteria in body fluids and blood.
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Matching blood for blood
transfusions.
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Making specimens or samples to
examine the count of cells in blood and abnormal cells in blood or body fluids.
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Using microscopes and other
sophisticated laboratory equipment to conduct tests.
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Maintaining the laboratory equipment
and ensuring that the laboratory is stocked well with all the necessary
instruments.
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Interpreting results and submitting
the initial tests to the superior for further analysis.
Qualification
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Degree from a recognized university with
laboratory option .
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Relevant further qualifications in
Laboratory training and experience
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High level of integrity and ability
to work as professional team
Skills and Work Experience
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2 years laboratory working skills
from recognized hospital.
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Ability to diagnose and proper
treatments of suitable medication
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Ability and willingness to work under
pressure
·
Good commend English written and
spoken
Vacancy: Midwives
3 Positions (Open to Somali National
only)
Reporting: Health Officer
Reporting: Health Officer
Duty Station:Mogadishu
Line Management Responsibilities:None
Duration of Initial Contract: 4 months with possibility of extension.
Main Duties &
Responsibilities
The health care providers should
demonstrate empathy and non-judgmental attitude when managing a woman with an
abortion.
In particular, it is important to try
to address the psychological and emotional aspects of abortion.
Special attention will need to be
paid on post abortion counselling and family planning services.
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To prevent newborn problems by providing
antenatal care:
1.
Maternal tetanus immunisation
2.
Malaria prevention (intermittent
preventive treatment and insecticide treated bed nets)
3.
Screening and treatment for Sexually
Transmitted Infections
4.
Understand screening for HIV and
prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV with antiretroviral therapy
5.
Understand screening and treatment
for anaemia and hookworm
6.
Micronutrient supplements in
pregnancy (e.g. iron, folate, vitamin A)
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Teach women and families about danger
signs in pregnancy, labour and delivery, postpartum and the newborn.
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Help women and families make birth
plans
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Promote access to and use of skilled
attendants for delivery care
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Use partographs to monitor labour and
to identify women and babies who need prompt interventions to save lives
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Monitor foetal condition during
labour by listening to the foetal heart rate and by observing the colour of the
amniotic fluid, and act when there is a problem
·
Promote child spacing
Qualification
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Degree of midwifery from a recognized
university.
·
Relevant further qualifications
midwife training other relevant experience.
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Ability and willingness to work under
pressure.
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Good command of English written and
spoken
Skills and Work Experience
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3 Years of Midwifery from
recognized hospital experience
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ANC\PAN consultation experience
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Ability to diagnose and proper
treatments of suitable medication.
Vacancy: Qualified Nurse
3 Positions (Open to Somali National
only)
Reporting: Health Officer
Reporting: Health Officer
Duty Station:Mogadishu
Line Management Responsibilities:None
Duration of Initial Contract: 4 months with possibility of extension.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide nursing care according to the
prescription.
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Control vital signs such as Blood
Pressure, Temperature, and Pulse and Respiratory rate.
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Analyse the results and respond
accordingly.
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Correctly fill in patient files;
record vital signs; findings etc;
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Assess, follow up and evaluate the
condition of all admitted patients, and inform the Supervisor/Consultant or
Medical Doctor if any problem or deterioration in the patient's condition.
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Assist the medical doctor/consultant
during the in-patient rounds.
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Assist the medical doctor/CO when
interviewing and examining patients if need
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Give general health education to
patient/caretakers if needed
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Inform the patients/caretakers about
the treatment and medication given, and ensure that the message is understood.
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Ensure that the patient gets the
medication prescribe
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Collect drugs in the pharmacy, if
necessary.
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Distribute the medications prescribed
and confirm the following; right patient, right time, right dosage, right drug;
right administration route and check the expiry date of the drug.
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Participate in planning and
organizing the work.
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Apply dressing according to the
prescription and to protocol
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In close collaboration with the other
nurses ensure that the ward is never left unattended..
Qualification
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Degree in Nursing from a recognized
university.
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Relevant further qualifications in
medical training and other experience relevant,.
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High level of integrity and ability
work as provisional team
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English written and spoken is
required.
Skills and Work Experience
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3 years medical consultation from
recognized hospital experience
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Language, English fluently,
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High level of computer literacy, Inc.
use of spreadsheets.
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Ability to diagnose and proper
treatments of suitable medication.
Vacancy:Community Health Worker
One position (Open to Somali National
only)
Reporting: Health Officer
Reporting: Health Officer
Duty Station:Mogadishu
Line Management Responsibilities:None
Duration of Initial Contract: 5 months with possibility of extension.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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To promote the health services we are
providing the population and healthy behaviours by giving health promotion
talks to IDPs in Mogadishu.
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To identify and report information
about diseases and health seeking behaviours of the communities.
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To collect population figures and
mortality figures in the IDP camps.
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Active screening of the population
and refer them to the existing health facilities.
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Informing the population about the
relief services.
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To assist in other programmes and
activities
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As health promoter, you are
responsible for respective IDP camps Located.
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Make regular visits to shelters to
screen for sick persons, pregnant women, persons with AWD, malnourished
children and those not immunized against measles, and refer these to health or
nutritional facilities.
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Also screening for other problems:
defaulters from particular programmes, vulnerable groups with specific
problems, etc. In the case of disease outbreaks, this screening task will have
to be reinforced.
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Speak Somali language
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Read Somali language
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English is a asset
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Knowledge of the community culture.
Qualification
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Degree or Diploma of health
science from recognized University. .
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Relevant further qualifications in
Laboratory training and experience
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Good communication skills
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Self-confident
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Able to work in team
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Able to take initiatives
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Sensitive to health issues
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Able to work under pressure
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Diplomatic and patient
Skills and Work Experience
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2 year of promote the health services
awareness creation and prevention of Communicable .
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Understand (CHAP) community hygiene
awareness promotion.
Vacancy: Finance Officer
Reporting to:Finance & Administration Manager
Reporting to:Finance & Administration Manager
Duty Station:Mogadishu
Line Management of: Finance Assistant
Contract Duration:12 months (extendable)
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Management
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Assist in the development and
maintenance of adequate systems to facilitate accurate recording and reporting
of all financial data
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Provide financial management support
for projects
Reporting and Analysis
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Assist in the provision of financial
reports in accurate and timely manner
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Analyse and circulate of budget
verses actual on monthly basis and when required
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Prepare monthly funds report
Budgeting
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Assist in the development of project
budgets
Banking and Cash Management
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Manage the reconciliation of bank
accounts on monthly basis
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Prepare monthly funds transfer
requests
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Monitor bank account balances and the
transfer of funds between accounts and to field offices
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Liaise with bank(s) to ensure that
branch bank mandates are current and up to date
Accounts payables
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Monitor accounts payables, and
follow-ups with logistics and other relevant departments for timely processing
of payments
Accounting
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Process payments on regular basis
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Prepare monthly accrual journals
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Undertake account reconciliations,
including with various balance sheet accounts
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Investigate any unexpected items
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Assist with the audit of annual and
project financial statements
Business Processes
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Maintain and update documentation on
key business processes
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Suggest improvements to financial
systems, and/or procedures to the Finance Manager as required
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Develop and Implement changes to
systems or procedures on request
General duties
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Maintain orderly and comprehensive
filing systems (both in paper and computerised forms)
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Assist with other financial or
administrative tasks if required
Professional Qualification and
Experience
Essentials
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Bachelor degree in accounting and
finance (i.e. BS – Finance, BBA – Finance)
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Minimum two (02) years relevant
experience
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Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft
Office Suite, particularly MS Word and MS Excel
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Ability to communicate effectively,
with a strong command of both spoken and written English
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Knowledge of using accounting
software (i.e. Quickbooks)
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Familiar with ERP system (i.e. MS
Dynamics AX)
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Ability to prioritise, use own
initiative, take and implement decisions to achieve agreed objectives
Desirable
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Master degree in finance will be
added advantage
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Professional certification will be
preferred (i.e. ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
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Ability to absorb detail, and learn
new skills and processes quickly
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Flexibility and good sense humor
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High degree of professional and
personal integrity
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Ability to work long hours under
pressure
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Team player
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Commitment to the vision, mission,
values, principles, and aims of Islamic Relief Worldwide
Sending Application: Interested applicants are requested to send their
Application letters, CVs, Academic Qualifications and copy of your passports
with 3 referees from your previous/or current employer to the email ID:
hr.mogadishu@islamic-relief.or.ke
With subject line as application for the position applied for eg Finance Officer_Mogadishu
With subject line as application for the position applied for eg Finance Officer_Mogadishu
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted