International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Health
Manager - Hagadera
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
S/he
will also be responsible for implement evidence based primary health care
service delivery.
He/she
shall be expected to monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of the
health indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the Camp.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Identify
health program opportunities by assisting the health staff to carry out
assessments; draft health sector proposals, budgets and plans of action.
- Provide
overall coordination of all theprograms under clinical services i.e.
pharmacy, laboratory, ophthalmology etc
- In
coordination with the Field Coordinator, formulate curative program goals,
objectives and intervention strategies.
- Review
health programs through periodic field visits.Ensure that program
implementation strategies are compatible with overall program goals and
objectives.
- Coordinate
all referrals of refugee patients as per UNHCR referral guidelines
- Coordinate
and manage the healthpromotion, immunization, diseases
surveillanceactivities at camp level
- Participate
in the Outbreak Control Coordination Team (OCT) and carry out
community-based public health interventions during communicable disease
outbreaks.
- In
liaison with the Field Coordinator develop and implement strong integrated
community health strategies using appropriate tools to maximize project
impact on the beneficiaries
- Set
high quality performance indicators ensuring adherence to technical
standards, best practices and donor guidelines
- Lead
and organize camp-wide health campaigns including vitamin A
supplementation campaigns, National Immunization Days (NIDs) and other
similar campaigns
- Seek
out and nurture quality partnerships with community structures Ministries
of healthand strategic partners, including international NGOs
- Foster
inter program linkage, exchange information and experiences and contribute
actively to protection and disaster risk reduction mainstreaming in the
health program
Human Resource Management:
- Monitoring
and supervising the Health staff both national and refugee to ensure that
work is done properly and efficiently
- Routinely
monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide
written feedback in a timely manner.
- Develop
ongoing education programs for health staff.
- In
coordination with the Field Coordinator,periodically monitor, evaluate and
make appropriate recommendations regarding health, and living conditions
of IRC field staff and assist with ensuring that proper health measures
are in place according to IRC health requirements
- Review
personnel issues and concerns of health staff and assist with determining
and implementing solutions.
- Determine
personnel needs for field-level activities and in coordination with the
Human Resources Lead assist in recruitment of staff.
- Orientate
new field staff members on personnel health and safety issues, i.e.
scorpions, snakes and diseases unique to the area.
- In
coordination with the Field Coordinator and HR Lead, authorize medical
evacuation of staff.
- Recommend
promotions, disciplinary action and termination of health staff to the
Field Coordinator and HR Lead.
- Directly
supervise the Medical Doctors, Hospital Matron, Pharmacist, Mental Health
Officer, Laboratory in charge, Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer, CHP
Officers among others
Grants Management:
- Contingent
upon provision of routine financial reports to the field, ensure adherence
to budgets by reviewing expenditures and spending patterns.
- Recommend
grant and budget revisions to the Field Coordinator and the Health
Technical Team.
- Provide
recommendations and interventions to correct any identified deviations
that impact budget adherence.
Reporting
- Monitor
closely the morbidity and mortality trends together with all the other
health indicators to ensure that prompt actions are taken.
- Attend
meetings concerning overall health program issues
- Supervise
regular review and revision of training manuals to maintain consistency
with the acceptable protocols.
- Maintain
updated libraries of manuals and other resources at all field sites.
- Keep
the Field Coordinator informed of all developments and issues through
weekly situation reports.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree
in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution or an equivalent
with preferably Masters in Public Health
- A
mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, able to
work under stress as the situation may dictate.
- Must
be registered with Kenya Medical and Dentist Board and allowed to practice
in Kenya.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Three
years experience in tropical medicine or public health in developing
countries.
- Training
and at least three years experience in health program design and
management.
- Ability
to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic
backgrounds..
- Proficiency
in computer especially in EXCEL and MS WORD is a MUST
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Nutrition
Officer -
Kakuma
Sector: Nutrition
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Officer will be directly responsible for implementation of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program, nutrition surveillance, hospital feeding, nutrition education & counseling and promotion of maternal infant and young child nutrition in the camp.
Key
Responsibilities
- Implement
and supervise the inpatient and outpatient therapeutic feeding of severely
malnourished under-fives while following the stipulated protocol.
- Implement
and supervise the supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished
under-fives, pregnant/lactating mothers, individuals with medical
conditions (HIV/AIDS and TB).
- Ensure
the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) activities are
implemented successfully.
- Implement
comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN)
with strong Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and Baby Friendly
Community initiative (BFCI) approaches.
- Supervise
and monitor the hospital inpatients diet including the special diets for
medical cases like diabetes, TB, HIV/AIDS, Hypertensive among others.
- Train
and mentor the nutrition program staff and the integrated community health
promoters through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out
refresher trainings and on the job trainings.
- Plan
and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN
to other mainstream health professionals.
- Develop
key messages in nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is
delivered appropriately.
- Offer
nutrition support through counseling to individuals with medical
conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Plan
and conduct the annual health and nutrition surveys together with other
stakeholders in the camp.
- Plan
and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under fives on a quarterly basis in
collaboration with the Community Health Promoters.
- Work
closely with other nutrition related programs such as HIV/AIDS,
Environmental Health, Clinical Services and Community Health Program in
order to improve the nutrition situation in the camp.
- Compile
and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly and monthly
reports of all the activities implemented, as well prepare food
requisitions.
- Coordinate
Nutrition meetings with IRC and participate in Project monitoring, Review and
Evaluation.
- Represent
IRC in Nutrition Coordination meetings with Implementing partners and
other Nutrition /Health related forums.
- Lease
with Supply Chain Department in logistical Program Supplies procurement
and Monitoring Supply control
- Stock
monitoring of various commodities
- Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor
degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
- Must
be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Minimum
2 years work experience in community nutrition and implementation.
- Experience
in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI
approaches.
- Experience
in nutrition survey and assessments.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
report writing and team working skills.
- Knowledge
in computer packages and basic analysis skills.
- Experience
in Nutrition and HIV/AIDS programming added advantage.
- Ability
to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be
an added advantage).
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
International
Rescue Committee
Human
Resources Officer
Sector: Human Resources
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Role: To serve as the Administrative focal point for the delivery of all Human Resources Services to the field office for Nairobi based activities
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition
Support
the assigned recruiter for the field office with all field office recruitment
by:
- Coordinating
with the HR Manager, Recruitment, to ensure all Location Specific
Requisitions have been duly processed for advertising on Taleo, press or
internal bulletins
For National Positions:
1.
Contacting candidates for interview
2.
Providing the panel with the interview packs
3.
Contacting referees post interview to support appointment
4.
Sending unsuccessful candidates regret letters
5.
Maintain updated recruitment files for each position recruited
in Nairobi
Talent Management
Ensure that all staff requirements prior to arrival are available –
Ensure that all staff requirements prior to arrival are available –
1.
Email address
2.
Laptop
3.
Desk, seat, stationery
4.
Accommodation
5.
Transfer support
In tandem with the Field HRO ensure all new staff are
appropriately enrolled onto the payroll and benefits schemes with the
appropriate documentation
In
tandem with the HRO Field, maintain site specific staff files with all the
requisite documentation. Track any outstanding documents and ensure they are
provided within two weeks of appointment
Track
fixed term contracts for expiry and advise the HRM
Services and Administration
Maintain up-to-date records in Nairobi files (forms, approvals, requisitions) for all field staff in relation to
Services and Administration
Maintain up-to-date records in Nairobi files (forms, approvals, requisitions) for all field staff in relation to
1.
Personnel files
2.
Recruitment
3.
Leave
4.
Training
5.
Performance Management
6.
Benefits
7.
Payroll
8.
Exit
Support all national site specific recruitments through
1.
Management of PRFs
2.
Provision of contracts
3.
Coordination of Nairobi based orientation programme
HRIS
- Support
the maintenance of all talent acquisition and management processes on
Workday
Reporting
In
tandem with the HRO Field, provide weekly/monthly reports to the HR Manager,
Field on the status of
1.
Recruitments in progress
2.
Personnel files
3.
Leave
4.
Training
5.
Performance Management
6.
Benefits
7.
Payroll
8.
Post probation reports
Qualifications
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or Business
Administration ;
- An
alternate Bachelor’s degree with a PGD in Human Resources Management is
also acceptable
- At
least 2 years experience in a similar position
- Similar
experience with an INGO will be an added advantage
Knowledge
- Working
knowledge of the National Labour requirements – Employment Act,
WIBA, OSHA, NITA, RBA, NHIF, NSSF, PAYE
- A
good understanding of compensation and benefits strategies
- Above
average competency with MS Office Suite
Demonstrated skills in:
- Organisation
- Time
Management
- Excellent
Verbal and Written Communication in English
- Analytical
reasoning
- Positive
Interpersonal interactions
- Report
Writing
- Cultural
and Diversity Sensitivity
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Work
independently
- Work
within tight deadlines
- Work
within a multicultural , multi-ethnic environment
- Exercise
flexibility in the role to accomplish goals
- Work
in a climatically challenging environment
- Work
in a conflict/post-conflict environment is an added advantage
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.
