Vacancy: RH / HIV Program Manager
Sector: Grants
Location: Kenya
Employee Type:Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Responsibilities:
Program Management.
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Coordinate all activities under RH,
HIV and TB prevention, care, treatment and support program as per UNHCR, CDC
and MOH guidance.
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Ensure QA and QC activities are
conducted as per National guidelines in all RH, HIV and TB program areas.
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Ensure timely ordering of program
commodities, distribution to the sites, regular monitoring to avoid stock outs
and ensure proper storage.
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Ensure confidentiality is maintained
and upheld by program staff.
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Ensure accurate RH, HIV and TB
activities records are maintained and kept, relevant reports generated and
submitted as required.
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Work with other programs to ensure
integration of RH, HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment activities into
other sectors.
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Organize and attend regular program
staff and community leaders meetings
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Liaise with other implementing
agencies including NASCOP and MoH to ensure a multi-sectoral approach to RH,
HIV and TB programming.
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Maintain updated libraries of manuals
and other resources for RH, HIV and TB in the health program.
Finance and Grants Management
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Represent the RH, HIV and TB program
in grants meetings (grants opening, budget review and grants closure meetings).
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Participate in proposal development
and donor reports writing.
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Prepare spending, procurement and
staffing plans for the RH, HIV and TB program.
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Ensure diligence in grants
utilization
Communication and Reporting
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Keep the Field coordinator and RH/HIV
Coordinator informed of all developments and issues through regular situation
reports.
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Ensure timely submission of accurate
RH, HIV and TB progress reports as required by donors.
Supervision & Leadership
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Provide technical and /or
administrative supervision to RH, HIV & TB national and incentive staff.
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Identify staffing/capacity gaps and
recommend to the field coordinator for action.
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Provide mentorship to field based
program staff.
Networking & Coordination
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Liaise with other implementing
partners in providing holistic services for the target population through
referral and linkage.
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Participate in the RH, HIV and TB
stakeholders meeting.
Qualifications
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Medical Degree from reputable
university with Public Health background. Master’s Degree or Post
graduate Diploma in Public Health is considered an asset
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Good knowledge and experience in
maternal health care services.
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At least Five years’ experience
in overall RH, HIV and TB programming including evidence based
interventions targeting the youth and programs targeting key population
especially female sex workers.
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Good leadership and communication
skills
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Good interpersonal relations
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Culturally sensitive and able to work
in a challenging environment under minimal or no supervision.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
Vacancy:Community Health Program Officer
Vacancy:Community Health Program Officer
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type:Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The CHP officer reports directly to the CHP
Manager, he/she will be expected to work within the integrated community health
program and collaborate with the other program sectors to implement the program
activities.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Liaise with appropriate sectors to
ensure outbreak prevention, control and response measures targeting
communicable diseases are in place at all times in Kakuma camp.
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Raise awareness and improve
knowledge, among refugees, agency staff and host communities working with or
engaging with refugees to prevent occurrence and spread of infectious diseases
in Kakuma refugee camp.
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Train health staff and community
health promoters on Standard case definitions and ensure that community
surveillance systems are linked with the health facilities.
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Liaise with appropriate staff to
ensure availability of appropriate supplies for control and prevention of
communicable illnesses.
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Liaise with clinical services staff
and ensure Standard Case Definitions are available in all consultation rooms
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Conduct active surveillance of
communicable diseases. Investigate outbreaks establishing etiologies,
mechanisms for diagnostic testing and the effectiveness of response
measures.
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Ensure contact tracing is done and
all suspected outbreaks are reported within 24hours.
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Ensure proper surveillance
investigations, reporting, specimen collection and transport of samples of
communicable disease outbreaks.
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Maintain appropriate knowledge and
skills amongst health staff to control and prevent outbreaks.
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In the event of an outbreak liaise
with the health facilities and prepare daily line list and send to the CHM.
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In liaison with the CHM, periodically
review disaster preparedness plans on diseases prone to out breaks at the
Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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Ensure adequate coverage of childhood
immunizations through supervision of EPI centers, provision of adequate
supplies and antigens at all times.
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Conduct periodic supervision sessions
in vaccinating facilities and document the findings.
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Ensure cold chain is maintained
throughout, spot check the EPI fridge to ensure no expired antigens or VVM 3
& 4 is left in the fridge. Keep the records for future reference.
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Ensure medical screening and
immunization of children under five years is done at reception center and for
new arrivals in the community.
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Prepare weekly epidemic monitoring
report and submit to PHO
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Prepare monthly EPI report and submit
to CHM
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In liaison with CHM ensure vitamin A
& deworming supplementation for children under five years is done twice
yearly.
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In liaison with CHM coordinate camp
wide immunization campaigns in response to outbreaks
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Coordinate community based
reproductive health activities in the camp.
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Conduct FGDs in the community to
establish the gaps in the system that need intervention
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Come up with practical strategies to
address reproductive gaps in collaboration with all other sectors to ensure key
indicators are maintained within set targets
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Develop appropriate IEC materials to
promote behavior change
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Organize awareness sessions on
reproductive health with the community members Work closely with the nurses in
charge of reproductive health to strengthen the system in place and make
adjustments where necessary
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Develop and maintain a data base for
all pregnant mothers and their delivery outcomes
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Ensure the CHPs keep a record of all
the pregnant mothers in their blocks and they document the visits and
interventions carried out weekly.
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Prepare one CME on successful interventions
realized in RH.
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Ensure formation of reproductive
health groups in the community to facilitate easy communication and feedback
from mothers both within reproductive age and the older ones.
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Carry out any other duties assigned
as delegated by the program manager.
Key Result Areas
Specific Responsibility
Specific Responsibility
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Coordinate and supervise the
activities of all the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and their supervisors
to ensure that each is assigned to specific households and persons.
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Attend facility meetings weekly and
give guidance to the CHPs on issues raised.
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Contribute to the maintenance of a
high quality and motivated team of polyvalent Community Health Promoters (CHPs)
by participating in formal and on-job training sessions, performance appraisal
and feedback and ensuring that staff discipline and adherence to organizational
policies is in place at all times.
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Perform mentorship sessions to the
CHPs allocated to you and compile a report on the same biweekly.
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Work with community health committees
to ensure that the community members actively participate in preventive and
health promotion activities at the community level and support Community Health
Promoters in their day to day activities.
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Participate in camp wide surveys and
medical campaigns.
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Liaise with the mental health and the
CBR officer to ensure community rehabilitation indicators are met.
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Liaise with the other sectors to
ensure community based indicators are met.
Capacity Building:
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Organizing training of staff (both
refugee and national) on integrated disease surveillance and response.
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Ensure a class of CHPs is trained and
qualifies yearly
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Liaise with CHP team to perform
supervision monitoring of all CHPs twice annually
Administrative Responsibilities:
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In liaison with CHM Maintain ongoing
collaboration and consultation with CDC, IOM, MOH, UN agencies, NGOs and
refugee populations.
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Prepare orders for sector activities
and maintain inventories for the same.
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Contribute to program budget management
by tracking expenditures and participating in monthly budget review meetings.
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Support the counterpart in
preparation of program staff payrolls and duty rosters.
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In liaison with CHM compile weekly
and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Required Qualifications:
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Diploma in Community Health Nursing
or any other relevant qualification.
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Registered with the relevant body
Required Experience &
Competencies:
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At least 3 years of relevant work
experience in Public Health field.
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Strong communication skills; oral,
written and presentation skills.
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Team player.
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Ready to work in difficult
environmental conditions
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Must be flexible and culturally
sensitive
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Experience of working in a resource
poor setting and/or camp environment is an added advantage
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
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Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.
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