International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Title: IT Assistant
Sector: Information Technology
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Background: The Information Technology department supports the organization’s work by providing reliable and scalable application development and infrastructure for the IRC’s offices in the US and around the world, including many technologically challenging locations.
Job Purpose / Objective: The IT Assistant will be primarily responsible with
providing support for our internal users on the use of their desktops and
laptops.
Through our ticketing system and the
telephone they will provide users with solutions to questions and issues with
their computer hardware and software.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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Level I Help Desk Support – Including
but not limited to password resets, account creations, account terminations,
desktop and laptop builds and printer support
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Level II Help Desk Support –
Including but not limited to anti-virus assistance, Windows XP support,
Microsoft Office 2007 support, Active Directory Maintenance, Microsoft
Exchange/Email support, general laptop, desktop and printer repair, and light
network troubleshooting
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Enterprise Ticket Management – Work
inside our enterprise ticketing system, Service-Now, to provide timely and
transparent customer support of all requests
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Vendor Management – Work directly
with IT vendors to obtain support, repair and warranty information
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Hardware Inventory – This position
will work our Global Supply Chain department in imaging, distributing and
tracking all hardware; also tracking and installing all purchased software
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Preventative Maintenance – Technician
will also be responsible for checking on critical systems to ensure there are
no interruptions in business continuity and take part in the monthly
maintenance “blackout windows”
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Various Projects – Position will need
to assist on various IT projects as needed
Required Qualifications:
·
College degree or equivalent
certification
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Proficient in Microsoft family of
products (Windows, Office and Server)
Required Experience &
Competencies:
·
2 years of experience in help desk /
desktop support position
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
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How to Apply
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Job Title: Nutrition Nurse - Hagadera
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: To implement and monitor the nutrition project
interventions aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes
within the operation area.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Programming
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Ensure quality and timely
identification and treatment of medical complications associated with
malnutrition in SC/OTP/SFP in liaison with the clinical services program.
·
Give and advise on the drug regimen
for children in the SC, OTP and SFP programs.
· Supervise
and coordinate the strict patient management of children in the Outpatient
therapeutic feeding and supplementary feeding programs.
· Participate
in daily ward rounds in the SC ward with the medical team.
· Train the
nutrition team in case detection and home-based care.
· Mentor the
nutrition assistant staff to manage patients with acute malnutrition as per
protocol.
· Train and
mentor IRC staff and other key stakeholders in GMP, IYCF, MNDC, IMAM;
especially the OTP and SC staff.
· Ensure the
establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case
detection and referral system.
· Participate
in the conduction of studies and surveys.
· Participate
in the delivery of trainings for health staff and in capacity building.
· Improvement
of the MIYCN program in the camp.
· Ensure
timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
· Improve the
provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital SC and Comprehensive
care Clinic (CCC) and other entry points in the health programme in liaison
with relevant IRC sectors.
· Plan and
Conduct continuous monitoring of the OTP and SC patient management through
quality of care (QoC) assessments.
· Participate
in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with
key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
· Adhere and
uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.
Supervision and leadership
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Directly supervise nutrition
assistants in OTP/SFP programs.
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Supervise and work in strict
collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely
malnourished children.
·
Identify training gaps for the
incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the
same to the program manager.
Networking and coordination
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Ensure proper communication,
coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders
involved in food/nutrition activities.
·
Develop and coordinate the adherence
and reporting of nutrition education sessions as per developed annual plan.
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In collaboration with the Nutrition
Manager and the logistics officer follow-up food provision.
·
Create appropriate linkages and
referral for nutrition activities.
·
Work closely with other health
programs in spirit of integration for maximum output.
·
Attend all program implementation
meetings.
Required Qualifications:
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Diploma in nursing.
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Registration with the Nursing Council
of Kenya
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Must possess at least three (3) years
experience in implementing nutrition related activities in a busy community set
up.
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S/He must possess ability to analyze
and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
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Must possess excellent planning and
organizational skills.
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Must be able to work with minimal
supervision.
·
Must have cognate skills in computer
appreciation.
·
MUST possess a high level of
integrity and with good interpersonal skills
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Ready to work in difficult
environmental conditions.
Required Experience:
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Qualification in nursing as KRCHN
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Addition nutrition training in
CMAM/IMAM and MIYCN is an added advantage.
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Strong communication skills, oral,
written and presentation.
·
Previous experience in Arid and Semi
Arid Lands of Kenya
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Previous experience working in
insecure contexts
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Extremely flexible, and have the
ability to cope with stressful situations.
·
Strong background in humanitarian
projects.
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Demonstrate proficiency in computer
applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look
·
Should be a team player and
culturally sensitive.
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
CLICK HERE to apply online
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
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IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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.
Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue
Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment
processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any
sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org
or report to the nearest police.