International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Medical
Officer (Kakuma)
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: Working
under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Services Manager the medical
officer will specifically be responsible for:
- Overall
responsible for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of
treatment for all patients attending the main camp hospital.
- Refer
acute and chronic cases to the special clinics accordingly.
- Organize
with fellow Doctors weekly work and day off schedule to ensure that
weekends are properly covered.
- Identifying
and coordinating referral of patients to secondary and tertiary facilities
in liaison with the CSM.
- Conduct
and supervise the daily morning ward rounds in the hospital.
- Ensure
that all assessments and treatment provided are properly documented on
patients files
- Maintain
an accurate and updated records keeping system at the hospital keeping in
mind that any significant changes seen with regards to cases seen at the
facility should be reported to the Clinical Services Manager and other
relevant authorities.
- Admit
patients to the wards when necessary.
- Attend
the weekly hospital staff meeting and the weekly Quality of Care
Committee.
- Carry
out small surgical procedures at the hospital.
- Attend
to emergencies in ward.
- Develop
clinical protocols and procedures in line with current WHO/MOH and for OJT
and theory sessions i.e. during CME’s, round and clinics.
- Training
of staff on job and theory sessions.
- Monitor
and provide on-going in service training of national and refugee clinical
staff.
- Provide
health talks to patients/clients on day-to-day basis during their review.
- Improve
patient records in line with the reporting system.
- Monitor
and ensure adherence to the drug management system processes by all
hospital staff in collaboration with the pharmacist e.g. rational
prescription by M.A’s and clinicians.
- Carry
out other relevant duties as may be required as may be assigned by
supervisor
Key
Result Areas:
- Ability
to provide technical guidance and leadership to the rest of the clinical
team at the hospital.
- Ensure
timely and quality health care services to refugees.
- Overall
responsible for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of
treatment for all patients attending the main camp hospital.
Required
Qualifications:
- Medical
doctor registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentists Practitioners Board
- More
than two years experience in a busy hospital setting.
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- Excellent
clinical and surgical skills.
- Good
communication skills.
- Computer
literate
- Good
team player
- Ability
to work in hardship areas
- Experience
working with a non-profit humanitarian organization
- Fluency
in Turkana language will be an added advantage.
How to
Apply
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Women's
Protection & Empowerment Officer (Kakuma)
Sector: Women's Protection and Empowerment
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Job
Purpose / Objective: The
WPE officer will provide technical support and leadership required for the
successful implementation of WPE programming and will support the WPE officers
in awareness raising activities, including the provision of information on
available WPE services and facilitating referrals.
The
WPE officer will be responsible for providing training and mentoring to community
health volunteers in referring cases of WPE.
This
position reports to the WPE Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Under
the supervision of the WPE Manager, providetechnical oversight and
capacity-building through training, mentorship and on-the-job support for
community health volunteers (CHVs) and adolescent girls on WPE
awareness-raising and referrals.
- Provide
leadership and guidance regarding WPE activities to all community workers
to ensure all program activities meet best practice standards as well as
taking lead in male discussion sessions in Engaging Men through
Accountable Practice.
- Monitor
awareness raising sessions and \one-on-one support to women, girls, and
the general community on issues related to WPE.
- Work
with health staff and monitor activities, when requested or advised.
- Strengthen
and maintain networks with community leaders and groups and service
providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the
community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination
among partners.
- Input
into referral pathways to ensure a community perspective is included.
Ensure referral pathways are shared and understood within the community
- Ensure
WPE coordination partners and CHVs understand and are able to utilize the referral
system effectively. Discuss difficult cases and next steps with the WPE
Manager.
- Participate
in development of monthly outreach plans with community workers, based on
case trends and ongoing needs of women and girls, include strategies to
reach women and girls who are more isolated/have special needs.
- Collect
and collate data about WPE, monitor trends and emerging issues.
- Assist
with identification of relevant WPE actors in Turkana. Visit stakeholders,
conduct interviews, and compile responses.
- Assist
with the identification of potential local partners. Provide input into
capacity assessment and associated recommendations.
- Assist
with developing adequate project monitoring systems and help to ensure
that WPE community workers utilize these systems correctly and
consistently.
- Assist
with preparing all relevant reports regarding the IRC’s WPE activities.
- Ensure
timely implementation of WPE program activities.
- Provide
administrative and logistical support to the program.
- Fulfill
any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Key
Result Areas
Program
- Quality
program planning and implementation with partner organizations.
- Program
objectives are achieved.
- Quality
reports are produced and submitted on time.
- Coordination
with other partners including government agencies is strengthened.
- Support
and implement activities on adolescent girls programming
Partnership
- Good
coordination with partners in the WPE program area in particular Turkana
Central and West
- Capacity
of implementing partners in planning, implementation, monitoring and
reporting is strengthened.
- Actively
participate in WPE working group forums and other relevant forums at
Turkana level
Case
Management and Information Management
- Implement
an effective referral system at the interagency and community level to
ensure survivors can access quality services in a timely manner.
- Monitor
internal referral system within IRC between the health and WPE program
Required
Qualifications:
- Diploma
in counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is
preferred.
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- Minimum
2 years of direct psychosocial / counseling experience with a reputable
agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
- Clear
understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence
against women.
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all
times.Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
- Strong
ability to lead, train, facilitates and motivates others in their
respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
- Positive,
highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and
inter-personal skills.
- Knowledge
and ability to speak Ng’aturkana is an added advantage.
How to
Apply
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Procurement
Manager, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment
Sector: Procurement
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Background
/ IRC Summary: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Founded
in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At
work today in over 30 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity
and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads
the way from harm to home.
Job Overview / Summary: The Procurement Manager (PM) will oversee the end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical and medical equipment requirements encompassing safety, sourcing, product selection, demand planning, quality, inventory, warehousing and transport for assigned countries / regions.
Job Overview / Summary: The Procurement Manager (PM) will oversee the end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical and medical equipment requirements encompassing safety, sourcing, product selection, demand planning, quality, inventory, warehousing and transport for assigned countries / regions.
Develop
world-class partnerships with suppliers and other organizations.
The PM has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment category.
The PM has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment category.
A good
proportion of the total category spend and suppliers will not be managed
directly; however, the PM will need to consider the total spend within the
strategy, provide support and oversight.
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
- Manage
end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products,
medical devices and medical equipment requirements for francophone
countries that IRC operates in.
- Serve
as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and
equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and
donors’ requirements
- Support
in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply
chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and
distribution
- Per
Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about
importation process, sourcing information and review large pharmaceuticals
orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement
- Demonstrate
expertise in contract negotiations and cost management
- Support
Senior Procurement Manager in developing category strategies
- Manages
RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy
- Lead
strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process
improvements and cost reduction opportunities
- Well
versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous
improvement
- Maintain
relationships with various business functions across the organization
including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices
- Monitor
and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
- Lead
supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
- Conduct
Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or
as an element of routine supplier management.
- Conduct/organize
regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers,
to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries.
Job
Requirements:
- Experience
in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment
- Experience
of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing
contexts
- Experience
with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health
programs
- Successful
experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain
management improvements
- Knowledge
of developments and trends within pharmaceuticals industry
- Knowledge
of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated
issues
- 4-6
years of Procurement related experience. Pharmacist preferred
- NGO
experience preferred with understanding of institutional donors’ policies
relating to pharmaceutical procurement and management
- Extensive
knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP
- Ability
to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance and identify
process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with
internal customers is critical to this position
- Driven
to meeting or exceeding milestones
- Ability
to provide fact based advice and development of market and industry
analysis
- Has
proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
- Experience
working in Africa desired
- Fluency
in French and English essential
- General
knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Excellent
problem solving and negotiation skills
- Knowledge
of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and
using procurement systems
- Bachelor’s
degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
- Complexity
of products and projects requires high quality project and program
management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally
and externally
Working
Environment: Office
work environment. Regional travel 30%.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
The
IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC
Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service,
and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
