Role:
Care Assistant - Outreach
(8
Positions)
Reports
To:
Outreach Team Leader
Duty
Station:
Migori, Kisii, Meru, Eldoret, Kitale, Muranga, Naivasha and Machakos
Working
Hours:
8.00 am – 5.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Type
of Contract:
Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Pay
Scale:
All inclusive package of Gross Kshs. 25,000/- per month
Purpose of the Role
The care assistant is a core member of the outreach team and is primarily responsible and accountable for supporting the team members maintain high standards of cleanliness and orderliness.
Purpose of the Role
The care assistant is a core member of the outreach team and is primarily responsible and accountable for supporting the team members maintain high standards of cleanliness and orderliness.
Under
the overall supervision of the Team leader, the Care Assistant will contribute
towards achieving their assigned responsibilities.
Key Direct Responsibilities
Key Direct Responsibilities
- Cleaning,
sterilizing and autoclaving the medical instruments.
- Disinfection of
instruments.
- Packing of
instrument before visiting the field sites and after the procedures.
- Assisting in
carrying the instruments from the team vehicle to the procedure room and
vice versa.
- Assisting the
team leader in keeping of the client records in order.
- Running errands
as requested by the team leader, such as banking and buying items from
petty cash, and provides the required receipts
- Keeping
inventory of the team supplies and when they get to reorder levels
communicate to the team nurse or the team leader to prevent stock outs.
- Conducting vocal
local during the procedures.
- Follow all
aspects of the infection prevention protocol and assists in Infection
Prevention activities as directed by the team leader.
- Assisting the
team nurse in arranging the procedure room.
- Careful use of
cleaning materials to prevent wastage
- Expected to Show
good client care to clients and visitors.
- Any other duties
maybe assigned from time to time by the team leader.
Job
Requirements
- Minimum
qualification O level
- Additional
qualifications on Front Office, vocal local training, Customer care or
computer packages will be an added advantage.
- Atleast 4 months
experience working with Marie Stopes Kenya.
- Has general
knowledge of Marie Stopes Kenya services.
- Possess good
communication skills – both written and spoken.
Role:
Driver / Care Assistant - Outreach
(8
Positions)
Reports
To: Outreach
Team Leader
Liaises
With:
Outreach Team, Logistics and Fleet Officer and other team members.
Duty
Station: Migori,
Kisii, Meru, Eldoret, Kitale, Muranga, Naivasha, and Machakos
Working
Hours:
8.00 am – 5.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Pay Scale: All inclusive package of Gross Kshs. 40,000/- per month
Job Objective:
The position holder is responsible for driving Outreach team members or any other persons as maybe requested by the Outreach manager and the respective team leader.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Pay Scale: All inclusive package of Gross Kshs. 40,000/- per month
Job Objective:
The position holder is responsible for driving Outreach team members or any other persons as maybe requested by the Outreach manager and the respective team leader.
Additionally
she/he is responsible for the maintenance and taking good care of his/her
assigned vehicle, under the supervision of the Fleet Supervisor.
In liaison with the Outreach Manager and Fleet and Logistics Officer, the Driver’s main role is to safely and efficiently drive the Project’s any other organization vehicle, support the Choice Project staff in the field and maintain the vehicle to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
In liaison with the Outreach Manager and Fleet and Logistics Officer, the Driver’s main role is to safely and efficiently drive the Project’s any other organization vehicle, support the Choice Project staff in the field and maintain the vehicle to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- The driver will
drive team members as instructed by the Outreach Manager/Team Leader.
- He will perform
related tasks like making purchases, mail delivery, cheques delivery etc
as assigned by the Outreach Manager/Team Leader.
- Ensure the
correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, considering the maximum
loading capacity, proper distribution and securing of the load is adhered
to.
- Adjusting the
vehicle speed to the road conditions not forgetting the instruction
illustrated on the roads signs and to drive with consideration for the
safety of the passengers, other road users, the load and technical state
of his car.
- Required to make
the decision of whether or not to attempt to cross a difficult or unsafe
section or to continue after defect of the vehicle has been detected or to
delay the travel.
- Ensure the safe
parking of the vehicle at any time possible in the Marie Stopes Kenya
compound or wherever the vehicle maybe by ensuring all safety precautions
for example putting on the alarm of the vehicle at night, or during breaks
and when it is not in use.
- To submit
monthly vehicle reports to Support Office Nairobi as per finance
department protocols.
- To keep the
Marie Stopes Kenya motor vehicle interior and exterior clean at all times.
- Ensure that the
vehicle receives the correct maintenance in a timely fashion to prevent
avoidable breakdown, and to maximize vehicle performance.
- Carefully
monitor fuel and oil consumption of the vehicle, taking steps that records
are accurate and no supplies are diverted.
- Maintain
appropriate driving skills and experience for driving long journeys across
Kenya and in difficult terrain. The driver must immediately notify
the Outreach Manager and Fleet and Logistics Officer of any health
complications that could affect the driver’s ability to conduct his work
safely (e.g. deteriorating eyesight, epileptic fits)
- Drive in a
responsible way, showing care and consideration for other road users,
including pedestrians and cyclists and ensuring risks to all vehicles
under the Driver’s control are minimized.
- Ensure Marie
Stopes Kenya vehicles are only used for official business.
- Participate in
community sensitisation and mobilisation as requested by the Project
Manager.
Competencies,
skills and attributes:
- Must be flexible
and able to adapt to abrupt changes in project’s activities at short
notices.
- Good
communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.
- Should be quick
in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with
minimum supervision.
- Should be
willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by
the Project Manager.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Minimum of
Secondary school education.
- Basic computer
skills, especially in word processing and spreadsheets will be an added
advantage.
- Basic motor
vehicle mechanics a must; and possession of certificate in Motor Vehicle
Mechanics is highly preferred
- Must have a
valid driving license of classes B, C, and E; and Certificate of Good
Conduct.
- Should have a
minimum of two (2) years of experience in driving in a busy organisation.
Role:
Outreach Nurse
(8
Positions)
Reports
To:
Outreach Team Leader.
Liaises
With:
MSK team members, MOH facility staff, CHWs.
Duty
Station:
Migori, Kisii, Meru, Eldoret, Kitale, Muranga, Naivasha, and Machakos
Pay
Scale:
Expected gross salary inclusive of benefits and allowance is Kshs. 52,000/-
Type of Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to and working with the Outreach Team Leader, the Service Provider/Nurse’s main role is to provide contraceptive counselling, long-acting methods of contraception and other clinical services including cervical screening in mobile outreach serving rural, poor, marginalised and under-served communities.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to and working with the Outreach Team Leader, the Service Provider/Nurse’s main role is to provide contraceptive counselling, long-acting methods of contraception and other clinical services including cervical screening in mobile outreach serving rural, poor, marginalised and under-served communities.
Service
providers are expected to deliver, maintain and promote the high clinical and
quality standards expected by MSK and to contribute to the improved financial
performance of this important delivery channel.
Post-holders
are expected to spend at least 5 consecutive days per month away from the
regional base ensuring access to services for isolated communities.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Client Care:
- To provide
comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health, contraceptive
options and other services.
- To ensure that all
clients are treated with sensitivity, respect, and consideration. If
complaints are raised, to be able to effectively manage and resolve them
and to promptly refer to the Team Leader if the client complaint continues
or is of a serious magnitude.
- To maintain the
highest possible standard of client care by providing quality care to all
clients.
- To implement a
smooth, efficient client flow to minimise client waiting times.
- To monitor and
evaluate client care continuously and recommend improvements as necessary.
- To provide
accurate information to clients, and their families where required, to
enable clients to make informed decision about their reproductive &
sexual health.
- To ensure formal
consent is obtained and documented prior to any service/procedure.
2.
Budgetary Control:
- To ensure
sufficient supplies are available to provide services without disruption
and that stock is dispensed and counted accurately; stock cards are
updated continuously and waste and spoilage of stock (ie expired stock)
and stock outs are minimised.
- To comply with
all financial standing operating procedures including accurate and timely
management of advances and surrenders required for outreach provision.
3.
Technical & Clinical Excellence:
- To provide all
of the following clinical services to a consistently high standard and in
accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols:
- All methods of
short and long-term contraceptive methods, including injections, implants
and IUDs.
- Removal of
implants and IUDs where required.
- Assistance with
tubal ligation and vasectomy procedures.
- Cervical
screening, STI screening and treatment and VCT.
- To conduct
weekly checking of essential equipment, promptly inform the Team Leader of
their current status, and following up repairs or maintenance as required.
- To carry out all
nursing procedures (as laid down in the procedure manual).
- To maintain high
standards of cleanliness and infection control measures.
- To ensure
instruments are appropriately sterilised and stored in compliance with
infection control protocols.
- To order medical
supplies and consumables in good time to avoid shortage.
- To ensure proper
storage of medical supplies.
- To support
clients through the provision of vocal local techniques during procedures.
- To attend
clinical training and supervision as required.
4.
Record Keeping and Reporting
- To ensure
accurate client records are maintained in both the client record book and
daily register.
- To ensure all
client information is kept confidential at all times and stored
appropriately.
- To assist the
Team Leader in the accurate, timely collation of activity data for
internal and external reporting purposes.
- To assist in the
collection of client feedback data.
5.
Promotional Activities
- To fully
participate in planned promotional activities including educational and
awareness-raising events with clients, community members and other
stakeholders.
- To positively
promote MSK as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual
health services.
6.
Team Values:
- To actively
contribute to achieving the outreach team targets set by MSK.
- To attend &
contribute to team meetings and the creation and implementation of work
plans.
- To continuously
strive to improve client satisfaction and deliver client-focussed, high
quality care.
- To support new
team members in their induction & orientation and assist with training
as required.
7.
Professional and Ethical Conduct:
- MSK nursing and
midwifery staff are expected to observe the relevant code of conduct for
nurses and midwives in Kenya in regard to professional and ethical
conduct.
- All clinical
care must be provided in accordance with the highest standards of clinical
care and safety.
- You must observe
high standards of personal grooming and general hygiene and ensure your
appearance is neat & tidy at all times whilst on duty.
- You are expected
to wear the MSK uniform.
- You are expected
to act professionally at all times, maintaining excellent client-focussed
care especially when circumstances are challenging
- You are expected
to act with financial integrity at all time. MSK has a zero-tolerance
approach to fraudulent activities, including siphoning of clients for
personal financial gain.
9.
Other Duties:
The nurse provider will conduct any other duties as required by the Support Office in line with the MSK goal and vision
The nurse provider will conduct any other duties as required by the Support Office in line with the MSK goal and vision
Commitment: To be in sympathy
with the aims and principles of Marie Stopes Kenya
Qualifications:
Education
Qualifications:
Education
Successful
completion of three and a half (3.5) years pre-service training at a Medical
Training College or at any other recognized training institution and have been
awarded the Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma by the Nursing
Council of Kenya.
Professional
Professional
- Kenya Registered
Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) – essential
- Additional
qualification in Midwifery/Gynaecology, Family Planning and STI Management
- desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’
experience of providing contraceptive services including long-term methods
(implants and IUDs) – essential
- Experience of
performing cervical cancer screening – desirable.
Skills
& Abilities:
- High regard for
confidentiality
- Excellent
communicator – both written and spoken
- Commitment to
excellent client care and the delivery of client-focused services.
- High level of
attention to detail
- High level of
professionalism and management of clients
- Team player with
strong inter personal skills
- Ability to
remain clam under pressure
- Ability to work
flexibly to meet service needs. ( some evenings and weekends may be
required)
Role:
Outreach Team Leader / Nurse
8
Positions
Reports To: Outreach Manager.
Liaises
With:
Marie Stopes Kenya team members, MOH facility staff, CHWs
Duty
Station:
Migori, Kisii, Meru, Eldoret, Kitale, Muranga, Naivasha, and Machakos
Pay
Scale:
Expected gross salary inclusive of benefits and allowance is Kshs. 65,000/-
Type
of Contract:
Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Overall Responsibility of the Post:
Overall Responsibility of the Post:
Reporting
to and working with the Outreach Manager, the Team Leader/Service
Provider’s main role is to manage the Outreach Team, ensuring effective, high
quality service delivery; appropriate leadership of the team and the provision
of contraceptive counselling, long-acting methods of contraception and other
clinical services including cervical screening in mobile outreach serving
rural, poor, marginalised and under-served communities.
Team
Leaders/Service Providers are expected to deliver, maintain and promote the
high clinical and quality standards expected by Marie Stopes Kenya and to
contribute to the improved financial performance of this important delivery
channel.
Post-holders
are expected to spend at least 5 consecutive days per month away from the
regional base ensuring access to services for isolated communities.
Key Direct Responsibilities:
1. Client care:
Key Direct Responsibilities:
1. Client care:
- To provide
comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health, contraceptive
options and other services.
- To ensure that
all clients are treated with sensitivity, respect, and
consideration. If complaints are raised, to be able to effectively
manage and resolve them and to promptly refer to the Team Leader if the
client complaint continues or is of a serious magnitude.
- To maintain the
highest possible standard of client care by providing quality care to all
clients.
- To implement a
smooth, efficient client flow to minimise client waiting times.
- To monitor and
evaluate client care continuously and recommend improvements as necessary.
- To provide
accurate information to clients, and their families where required, to
enable clients to make informed decision about their reproductive & sexual
health.
2.
Budgetary Control:
- To ensure
sufficient supplies are available to provide services without disruption
and that stock is dispensed and counted accurately; stock cards are
updated continuously and waste and spoilage of stock (ie expired stock)
and stock outs are minimised.
- To comply with
all financial standing operating procedures including accurate and timely
management of advances and surrenders required for outreach provision.
3.
Technical & Clinical Excellence:
- To provide all
of the following clinical services to a consistently high standard and in
accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols:
- All methods of
short and long-term contraceptive methods, including injections, implants
and IUDs.
- Removal of
implants and IUDs where required.
- Assistance with
tubal ligation and vasectomy procedures.
- Cervical
screening, STI screening and treatment and VCT.
- To conduct
weekly checking of essential equipment, promptly inform the Team Leader of
their current status, and following up repairs or maintenance as required.
- To carry out all
nursing procedures (as laid down in the procedure manual).
- To maintain high
standards of cleanliness and infection control measures.
- To ensure
instruments are appropriately sterilised and stored in compliance with
infection control protocols.
- To order medical
supplies and consumables in good time to avoid shortage.
- To ensure proper
storage of medical supplies.
- To support
clients through the provision of vocal local techniques during procedures.
- To attend
clinical training and supervision as required.
4.
Record Keeping, reporting and performance management:
- To ensure
accurate client records are maintained in both the client record book and
daily register.
- To ensure all
client information is kept confidential at all times and stored
appropriately.
- To provide
accurate, timely collation of activity data for internal and external
reporting purposes.
- To analyse
activity trends and ensure performance targets are achieved, pro-actively
identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements.
- To assist in the
collection of client feedback data.
5.
Promotional Activities
- To fully
participate in planned promotional activities including educational and
awareness-raising events with clients, community members and other
stakeholders.
- To positively
promote Marie Stopes Kenya as a leading, quality provider of reproductive
& sexual health services.
6.
Leadership and HR Management:
- Undertake annual
work planning in liaison with the Outreach Manager.
- Undertake
monthly planning and reviews of performance with the outreach team;
- Induct, train
and support new outreach team members following Marie Stopes Kenya
procedures and with support from the Outreach Manager and People and
Development Department.
- Manage team to
include motivation, supervision, personal development, performance
reviews, and dealing with minor disciplinary issues;
- To conduct
annual performance reviews of team members
- Facilitate team
participation in district trainings as appropriate
- Review outreach
on-going training needs in liaison with Outreach Manager, Training manager
and People and Development Manager.
- Refer major
problems of motivation and discipline to Outreach Manager and consequently
People and Development Manager;
- Hold regular
team meetings to communicate information from Support Office and to
discuss outreach issues and feed back any concerns or new ideas to Support
Office.
- Ensure teams are
neat and tidy in appearance and uniform is worn correctly
- Ensure good time
keeping by outreach team members.
- Work closely
with medical officers over technical issues
- To ensure team
compliance with Marie Stopes Kenya clinical guidelines and other standard
operating procedures.
- To attend
regular supervisory meetings with the Outreach Manager
7.
Team Values:
- To actively
contribute to achieving the outreach team targets set by Marie Stopes
Kenya.
- To attend &
contribute to team meetings and the creation and implementation of work
plans.
- To continuously
strive to improve client satisfaction and deliver client-focussed, high
quality care.
- To support new
team members in their induction & orientation and assist with training
as required.
8.
Professional and Ethical Conduct:
- Marie Stopes
Kenya nursing and midwifery staff are expected to observe the relevant
code of conduct for nurses and midwives in Kenya in regard to professional
and ethical conduct.
- All clinical
care must be provided in accordance with the highest standards of clinical
care and safety.
- You must observe
high standards of personal grooming and general hygiene and ensure your appearance
is neat & tidy at all times whilst on duty.
- You are expected
to wear the Marie Stopes Kenya uniform.
- You are expected
to act professionally at all times, maintaining excellent client-focussed
care especially when circumstances are challenging
- You are expected
to act with financial integrity at all time. Marie Stopes Kenya has a
zero-tolerance approach to fraudulent activities, including siphoning of
clients for personal financial gain.
9.
Other Duties:
The Team Leader/Service Provider will conduct any other duties as required by the Support Office in line with the Marie Stopes Kenya goal and vision.
Commitment: To be in sympathy
with the aims and principles of Marie Stopes Kenya
Qualifications:
Education
Qualifications:
Education
Successful
completion of three and a half (3.5) years pre-service training at a Medical
Training College or at any other recognized training institution and have been
awarded the Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma by the Nursing
Council of Kenya.
Professional
Professional
- Kenya Registered
Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) – essential
- Additional
qualification in Midwifery/Gynaecology, Family Planning and
STI
- Management -
desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’
experience of providing contraceptive services including long-term methods
(implants and IUDs) – essential
- Experience of
performing cervical cancer screening – desirable.
- Experience of
supervising teams – essential.
Skills
& abilities:
- High regard for
confidentiality
- Excellent
communicator – both written and spoken
- Commitment to
excellent client care and the delivery of client-focused services.
- High level of
attention to detail
- High level of
professionalism and management of clients
- Team player who
accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive
criticism.
- Ability to
remain clam under pressure
- Ability to work
flexibly to meet service needs.
Other
requirements:
- Responsible
- Cheerful
- Reliable
- Understanding
- Self confident
- Flexible
- Perceptive
- Enthusiastic
- Task-oriented
- Honest
- Hard Working
- Willing to
develop new skills
- Pro-choice i.e.
committed to Marie Stopes Kenya’s mission of children by choice not chance
Applications
quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees
should be submitted to:
People
and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On
or before 18th July, 2013
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject the job title e.g “OUTREACH TEAM LEADER/NURSE”
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject the job title e.g “OUTREACH TEAM LEADER/NURSE”
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer