Job Title: Consultant
Trainer in Health and Social Care Institute
Posts: 5
Introduction: Indepth Research Services (IRES) is an international training,
capacity building, technical, and management consultancy undertaking firm with
solutions for development interventions in Africa and around the world.
The firm offers technical training
and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in
the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management;
education; food and nutrition; health; humanitarian relief; logistics and
telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water
sanitation and hygiene sectors.
IRES ILDC arm is dedicated to
delivering holistic workplace professional, vocational education and training
solutions aimed at bettering the performance of individuals and groups within
organizations.
The arm is organized into 8
specialized institutes that include Research, Data Management and Statistical
Analysis Institute; Project Management, Monitoring and Development Evaluation;
Geospatial and Earth Observation, Agriculture Development, Food Security and
Livelihoods, ICT4D and Mobile Technologies; Governance, Leadership and
Management; Development and Humanitarian Capacity Building; and Health and
Social Care Institute.
The 8 specialized institutes in
addition to carrying out professional capacity development in their various
areas of specialization, they also undertake relevant consultancy assignments.
We are looking for a trainer cum consultant to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our Health and Social Care
Institute.
Key responsibilities as a trainer
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Design and develop training programs
(outsourced or in-house)
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Creation or modification of required
training modules
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Choose appropriate training methods
per case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development
classes etc.)
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Use accepted education principles and
track new training methods and techniques
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Design and prepare educational aids
and materials
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Determine additional training
strategies based on data or observation
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
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Submission of training materials and
reports to IRES
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Feedback sessions: post training
support to IRES clients
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Reporting/Liaison to Training
Coordinator:
Key responsibilities as a consultant
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Conduct survey campaigns among target
populations to collect data on health trends
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Quantitative analysis, report design,
report drafting, and preparation of various materials for client presentations.
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Analyze data and apply it toward
public health policies or health promotion programs
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Formulate nutritional educational
programs and present them to the community
·
Collaborate with one another to
develop research methods and interview techniques
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Facilitate focus group discussions
and key informant interviews in selected areas
Requirements
We are looking for Training
Consultants that have expertise in the following areas:
·
Health workforce and systems
strengthening
·
e-Health solutions
·
Health information system
·
Health worker training and
performance
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Maternal, newborn, and child health
·
Family planning and reproductive
health
·
HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis prevention,
treatment, and care
·
Malaria prevention and treatment
Minimum Educational Qualifications
and Professional Experience
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Registered/licensed: Nurse, Clinical
Officer, Dietitians/Nutritionists, Health Educator, Public Health Officer or
comparable related field.
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Must have a minimum of a Master’s
degree in health-related field.
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Knowledge of adult learning styles
and strategies.
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Knowledge of diverse populations,
including programs serving professionals at different academic levels
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Track record of a proactive work
style, organized, and high attention to detail important to success.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Proficient in any of the following
software: Ena, Epi Info, DHIS 2, OpenHDS
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Documented oral and written
communication skills, time management skills, and organizational skills.
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Three to five years of project
coordination experience preferred.
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Have attended a ToT course within the
last two years
Personal Attributes, Skills &
Competencies
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Qualitative and Quantitative research
skills.
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Ability to manage large and complex
databases
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Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills
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Ability to keep up with new
technology
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Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
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Self motivated;
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Attention to detail;
·
Adaptability and reliability
Mode of Engagement: Successful consultants will be contacted whenever training comes
up to offer services as an external consultant. This offer is only valid for
six months and will be renewable based on consultant’s performance and
commences from May 2017.
If you have the requisite
qualifications and experience please apply.
Interested applicants must provide
current CVs, with telephone and e-mail contacts; addresses of three referees,
and a cover letter to hr@indepthresearch.org by close of business 21st April 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Use the job title as the
subject line in your application email.