Kenya
Red Cross Society (KRCS) is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in
Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining
humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
Position
Title: Project Officer – Maternal and Child Health (iCCM)
Reporting
to: Branch Coordinator
Job
location: West Pokot - Sigor
Overall
Purpose
Responsible
to the Branch Coordinator in providing technical leadership to the field level,
day-to-day implementation of to the MCH project.
Oversee
the implementation of the MCH Project initiatives by CHW’s and the partners
MoPHS and ACTED to improve the accessibility, utilization and quality of
maternal and child health services
Duties & responsibilities
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Provide technical support and supervision to project assistants
of the MCH (iCCM) project.
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Coordinate capacity building of MoPHS health workers as CHEWs at
project supported health facilities through training on Community strategy and
iCCM related trainings.
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Coordinate capacity building of CHW’s health workers at project
supported health facilities through training on Community strategy and iCCM
related trainings.
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Support health data management at the District Health Office and
the project supported facilities.
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Support all community-based activities including outreaches,
Community Conversations (CC) sessions and Mobile clinics, and encourage
community participation in monitoring and demanding for quality health services.
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Coordinate and conduct monthly and quarterly coordination
meetings by and with CHW’s and DHMT meetings on iCCM and other aspects relating
to the project.
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Contribute to documentation of the project lessons to enable
learning from the action.
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Network and colaborate with the existing partners on the ground
Minimum Qualifications
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BSc in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Environmental Health or
equivalent qualifications.
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Indepth experience and understanding of Infant, young child and
maternal health interventions in rural areas.
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At least three years field experience, preferably with an NGO and
or MoH.
Key Competences
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A broad range experience of health services support services
including logistics, financial management among others
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Strong background in training and capacity building.
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Ability to find solutions to complex problems in a challenging
environment.
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Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and data
analysis packages.
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Experience working in drug/commodity supply management.
Position Title: Project Assistant – Nutrition
(iCCM)
Reporting
to: Project Officer
Job
location: West Pokot - Sigor
Overall
Purpose
To
provide technical support to the project officer on nutrition aspects of the
Maternal Child Health project, overseeing implementation of the high impact
nutrition interventions supported by MoPHS in the project area, as well as
working closely with ACTED disaster risk reduction project.
Duties
& responsibilities
·
Provide technical support to health workers and Red Cross
volunteers through joint trainings with DNO, and other stakeholders on high
impact nutrition interventions being implemented by the MoPHS in accordance
with GOK requirements.
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Coordinate with the MoPHS ( DNO) , Nutrition support officer -
UNICEF and other CP nutritionists in managing and undertaking nutrition
surveillance, active screening and referral systems for children under 5,
pregnant and lactating women
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In close collaboration with ACTED project team, MoPHS, Nutrition
support officer - UNICEF and other CP nutritionists, identify nutrition
education needs of the community and staff aimed at promoting application of
good nutritional practices
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Collaborate with key opinion leaders, MoPHS and other
stakeholders to support local leadership and communities in identifying
nutrition ambassadors who are champions in promoting and applying good
nutrition practices in their households.
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Provide on the job support supervision and mentor the project
staff on nutrition aspects of the project with a view of creating and
sustaining capacity on nutrition.
Minimum Qualifications
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BSc. in Nutrition (preferred) or higher diploma with three a
minimum of three years’ experience
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Indepth experience and understanding of Infant, young child and
maternal nutrition interventions.
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At least two years field experience, preferably with an NGO and
or MoH.
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Experience in application of social behavioral change
communication strategies in promotion of optimal nutrition practices.
·
Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and data
analysis packages.
Position Title: Project Assistant –
Community Health (iCCM)
Reporting
to: Project Officer
Job
location: West Pokot - Sigor
Overall
Purpose
Develop,
manage, mobilize and implement Community Health Strategy and Malaria prevention
and control services at district and community level.
In
collaboration with district and divisional Public Health Officer, local
government and CSO’s in the respective field, Design and manage partnerships
between non health workers in the district. Is the focal person for
documentation of project interventions.
Duties & responsibilities
·
Provide technical support to health workers on all aspects of
CHS and Malaria prevention and control services in accordance with GOK
guidelines and requirements.
·
Provide technical expertise in identifying and applying best
practices and ensure that programs meet the required quality standards at the
implementation level by supporting RH/MCH and nutrition services and systems at
the district and community level as appropriate.
·
Collaborate with key stakeholders to support local leadership at
all levels to develop “best practitioners” who will champion CHS and Malaria
prevention and control,
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Ensure that competencies gained by community level service
providers in CHS and Malaria prevention and control and related fields are
applied in service provision.
·
Work with project staff in the province to ensure adequate data
collection systems exist and that local capacity is developed.
Minimum Qualifications
·
BSc in Environment Health or equivalent qualifications.
·
Indepth experience and understanding of Community Health
Strategy (CHS) and Malaria Prevention and Control interventions in rural areas.
·
At least two years field experience, preferably with an NGO and
or MoH.
Key Competences
·
Strong background in training and capacity building.
·
Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and data
analysis packages.
·
Work experience in hard to reach areas preferably within the
north arid lands of Kenya.
Position Title: Project Assistant – Maternal
& Child Health Health (iCCM)
Reporting
to: Project Officer
Job
location: West Pokot - Sigor
Overall
Purpose
Develop,
manage, mobilize and implement reproductive health and child health (RH/ MCH)
and Malaria services at district and community level. In collaboration with
district and divisional Public Health Nurses,
local government and CSO’s in the respective field. Design and manage partnerships between non health workers in the district.
local government and CSO’s in the respective field. Design and manage partnerships between non health workers in the district.
Duties & responsibilities
·
Provide technical support to health workers on all aspects of
RH/MCH services in accordance with GOK guidelines and requirements.
·
Support the Project Assistant – Community Health and other
project staff in identifying and applying best practices. Ensure adequate data
collection systems and ensure that programs meet the required quality standards
at the implementation level by supporting RH/MCH services and systems at the
district and community level as appropriate.
·
Collaborate with key stakeholders to support local leadership at
all levels to develop “best practitioners” who will champion RH/MCH
interventions,
·
Ensure that competencies gained by community level service
providers in RH/MCH and related fields are applied in service provision.
·
Support the processes which will regularly review programs and
logistics systems.
Minimum Qualifications
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Diploma (BSc holders encouraged) in Nursing or equivalent
qualifications.
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Indepth experience and understanding of Infant, young child and
maternal health interventions in rural areas including nutritional intervention.
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Experience and understanding of the implementation of the
Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation’s Community Health Strategy (CHS).
·
At least two years field experience, preferably with an NGO and
or MoH.
·
Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and data
analysis packages.
Key Competence
·
Work experience in hard to reach areas preferably within the
north arid lands of Kenya.
Position Title: Project Officer
Reporting
to: Branch Coordinator
Job
location: Malindi
Overall
Purpose
Responsible
and accountable for the effective planning, budgeting, implementing and
evaluating integrated and sustainable community-based disease prevention and
control programme encompassing reproductive
health, public health, nutrition and hygiene promotion to prevent communicable diseases, reduce mortality and improve maternal-child health among vulnerable populations affected by disasters.
health, public health, nutrition and hygiene promotion to prevent communicable diseases, reduce mortality and improve maternal-child health among vulnerable populations affected by disasters.
Strengthening
volunteer networks and building their capacity for large scale reach to
supplement public health services.
Duties & responsibilities
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Develop a strategic community-based health plan and budget
aligned to the Society’s strategic objectives as well as Government health
policies and strategies
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Conduct technical assessment to establish critical
community-based primary health care needs as well follow-up investigations of
reported infectious diseases to determine source, contacts and carriers of
disease
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Develop and implement primary health care interventions
including immunization campaigns of vaccine preventable diseases such as
measles, polio and nutritional deficiencies through mobile medical outreach and
health camps
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Coordinate the establishment of emergency health facilities, and
emergency trained personnel and volunteers capable of meeting area’s emergency
needs
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Integrate emergency health into other programmes and undertake
joint planning and implementation with other health agencies at all levels
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Building community partnerships, identification and mobilisation
of potential blood donors as well as building the capacity of volunteer
community leaders to spearhead the mobilization of blood donors
Minimum Qualifications
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BSc in Environmental Health, Nursing, Community Health or
equivalent qualifications
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Maternal child health and Malaria would be an added advantage
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At least two years experience in planning, implementing and
evaluating integrated community-based health programmes in emergency/relief
context
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Strong background in training and capacity building.
·
Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and data analysis
packages.
Key Competences
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Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity;
establishing productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and
respect .
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Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and
ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
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Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management,
project planning and budgeting as well as programme monitoring and evaluation.
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Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation including
implementation of effective fundraising strategies to increase resource through
grant proposals.
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Ability to monitor project against milestones, double-checks the
accuracy of information to discover weakness and strive for high quality
performance.
Applications must contain: A letter of
application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and
contacts of two referees.
All
applications should be sent to:
The
Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as
to reach him not later than Friday, 24th August 2012