VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading
humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the well-being, health and
resilience of communities in Kenya. The
Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Public Health Officer (1 position)
Locations: IFO 2 – Dadaab Refugee Operations
Reporting To: Community Health/Outreach Coordinator
PURPOSE:
The Public health officer will be responsible
for steering the community health program through existing community health
units. Observe and monitor health status of the refugee populations to
recognize and solve public health needs. Provide leadership and mentorship role
to community health workers and notify, educate and empower refugee populations
regarding health problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement community health
strategy approach and ensure creation of health demand at the community.
- Carry out disease
surveillance and response activities at the hospital and community level.
- Conduct public health sanitary
and hygiene inspections at the hospital and community and develop reports
for timely response.
- Capacity build, mentor and
supervise community health workforce.
- Develop, maintain and monitor
infection prevention measures and guidelines for the hospital.
- Conduct and supervise weekly and
monthly community engagement activities like community dialogue and action
days.
- Take a lead role in the event of
disease outbreaks and ensure adherence to public health prevention
measures.
- Supervise and conduct mass
immunization campaigns for vaccine preventable diseases.
- Plan, supervise and conduct
community health outreaches and create awareness on emerging public health
issues at the community level.
- Represent the society in
attending public health coordination meetings, both internal and
interagency meetings.
- Contribute to effective program
reporting.
- Conduct any other relevant duties
assigned by the supervisor.
Programme Support
- Coordinate and plan for program
activities within a community unit
- Work with community health
committee members and ensure active participation of the community in
preventive activities
- Contribute to program reporting
- In liaison with community health
coordinator supervise mass immunization campaigns, social mobilization and
sensitization exercises in response to outbreaks
- Carry out health assessments and
provide feedback
- Lead weekly meeting with the CHWs
within the respective community unit
Leadership
- Contribute to the maintenance of
a high quality and motivated team of Community Health
- Workers through on the job
trainings, coaching, mentoring, performance management and continuous
feedback.
- Attend various internal
coordination meetings and community forums on behalf of the department,
gather and share information, develop and nurture a working relationship
with the refugee community and other implementing agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science degree in
Public Health or Environmental Health.
- Experience in working in a refuge
set up or complex emergency situations.
- Experience in implementing the
Community Health Strategy approach will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong communication skills:
oral, written and presentation skills.
- Have insight into various public
health issues
- Should be a team player and
culturally sensitive.
- Demonstrated proficiency in
computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and
utilization of the internet.
- Demonstrate ability of
proposal/budget making and grant management.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong leadership, team building,
conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic
objectives.
- Extremely flexible, and have the
ability to cope with stressful situations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March 2023; Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
