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.
The
IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Mental Health Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The Mental health Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer.
Job Purpose / Objective: The Mental health Nurse reports directly to the Mental Health Officer.
He/she
will be expected to work within the integrated community health program and
collaborate with the other program sectors in implementation of activities.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan
individual case management of psychiatric patients in the camp and refer
accordingly.
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Develop nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted
into the ward and liaise treatment plans with the clinical services program.
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Participate in developing community networks to support mental
health patients in the community.
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Provide psychiatric support through use of individual or group
counseling and psychotherapy.
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Train mental health assistants, Community Health Promoters and
other groups exposed to care of persons with mental health disorders
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Supervise mental health assistants and ensure that data records
for all the patients attended at the clinics are well kept
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Compile weekly and monthly reports.
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Participate in intra and inter-program meetings as well as
general staff meetings
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Liaise with other implementing partners within the refugee camp
in advocacy for mental health clients
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Identify and liaise with opinion and religious leaders in
dealing with people with selected mental disorders.
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Keep the management informed on all significant developments in
the program
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Ensure programsupplies are ordered in a timely manner
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Keep inventory and records for all program items and supplies
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Carry out any other duties assigned as delegated by the
supervisor
Key Result Areas
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Databases for all the mentally ill clients in the community
maintained
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Initiation of community participation as a PHC approach through
community education
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Maintenance of psychosocial support groups for needy clients
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Provision of technical advice on all cases of psychiatric
disorders.
Required Qualifications:
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Diploma in nursing from a recognized nurse training institution,
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Diploma/ certificate in community psychiatric nursing.
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Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a
practicing license.
Required Experience & Competencies:
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Previous experience in working within a community setting
desirable
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Experience of working in a resource poor setting and/or camp
environment is an added advantage
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Language preferences: Fluency in Turkana/ Somali an added
advantage.
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Must be a good team player
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Must be flexible and culturally sensitive
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Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
skills
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Vacancy: Deputy
Regional Director of Programs
Sector: Program
Management
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Description: 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 40 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.
Background: IRC’s International Programs focus on various relief and rehabilitation
programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and communities affected by
conflict in different regions worldwide.
Each
region is managed by a regional team that oversees the region’s country
programs, headed by a Regional Director (RD), and Deputy RD for Programs
(DRDP), supported by a Regional Program Officer (PO),a Program Manager (PM) and
Program Assistant (PA).
IRC
has programs in the following sectors: health and environmental health; child
and youth protection and development; women’s protection and empowerment;
economic recovery; and governance and rights.
Scope of Work: The Deputy Regional Director for Programs in the Horn and East Africa, will provide a range of strategic, management and programmatic support to the countries of the region.
Scope of Work: The Deputy Regional Director for Programs in the Horn and East Africa, will provide a range of strategic, management and programmatic support to the countries of the region.
The
DRDP liaises closely with other members of the regional team, as well as
country management and HQ staff in NY, London and European offices.
The
DRDP is required to travel regularly to country offices to provide management
support and monitor program quality, as well as to participate in strategic
planning sessions and regional meetings.
The
DRDP reports to the Regional Director
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
·
Oversee and support the development of strong strategy action
plans in each country office that are consistent with IRC’s overall strategic
plan; monitor regular review and updating of strategic plans. Ensure
country programs emphasize IRC’s outcome framework, including charting progress.
·
Promote and support strong design, monitoring capacity in
country programs, ensure quality evaluations in compliance with IRC’s
evaluation guidelines, and encourage a culture of learning within the region.
·
Work in partnership with sectoral technical advisors and
directors to ensure technical assistance is leveraged and realized most
effectively in the region and contribute to discussions on direction of the
Program Quality Unit.
·
Promote and support institutionalization of the Outcomes
Framework in country programs.
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Mentoring and management support – as agreed with the RD – for
Country Directors and Deputy Directors.
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Monitoring of projects deemed particularly strategic for the
agency to ensure program quality and compliance.
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Represent IRC to donors, host governments, UN and colleague
NGOs, as needed.
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Supervise senior program staff for regional projects.
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Monitor regional developments and lead on strategic development
for regional and country program initiatives.
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Participate in development of regional advocacy priorities;
review and assist country programs to develop advocacy priorities and
strategies; and other advocacy activities as agreed with the RD.
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Other program-related activities as determined by the RD.
Requirements
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Masters degree in relevant area (preferred but not required).
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10 years in senior program management roles, with several of
these being in an international NGO.
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Ability in ‘big picture’ thinking and planning, but comfortable
delving into micro issues as well. Experience in strategic planning
strongly preferred..
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Experience working with a complex donor portfolio and in
developing and managing post-conflict development programming preferred,
including experience in both conflict and development contexts.
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Strong interpersonal and training skills, ability to work in
multi-cultural environments.
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Diverse background in programs, with strong understanding of DME
and strategic planning.
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French language proficiency preferred
Location & Travel: The DRDP is based in the
New York Headquarters or Nairobi, Kenya.
Estimated
travel time 40%.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
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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 or disability.