Marie
Stopes Kenya
Job Title: Training Manager
Location: Nairobi
Reporting
to: DQAM
Probationary
Period: 3
Months
Purpose: Responsible for
creating and implementing training programs and overseeing the development of
careers. Sets performance metrics, evaluates productivity, and helps workers
create long-term career plans within an organization.
Marie Stopes Kenya is an NGO registered in Kenya. We are affiliated to Marie
Stopes International.
Together
we deliver quality sexual and reproductive health care and family planning to
millions of the world's poorest and most vulnerable women.
We
want to make sure that women have a choice when it comes to having children and
that death by unsafe abortion is reduced.
The
primary responsibility of this role is to further our Goal: The Prevention of
Unwanted Births and its mission of ensuring the individual’s right to: Children
By Choice Not Chance
mission driven customer focused results orientated pioneering Sustainable people centered
Key Responsibilities
mission driven customer focused results orientated pioneering Sustainable people centered
Key Responsibilities
1.
Lead identification and Prioritisation of Training Needs across
all channels.
2.
Lead the preparation of Clinical Training Plans for all channels
3.
To ensure that the training standards maintained are equivalent
and within the framework of the MSI and government standards
4.
Provide leadership to coordination to MSK Training Centre and
team of MSK Trainers across the channels.
Measures
1.
Consolidated Training plans.
2.
Relevant training Curricula and guidelines.
3.
Training Event schedules for ITC and channels
4.
Training reports
Key Responsibilities and Measures
Lead
identification and Prioritisation of Training Needs
- Develop
and put in place tools for assessing needs for training of team members.
- Constantly
review and simplify the training needs assessment tool to make more user
friendly across all channels.
- Coordinate
the assessment and prioritization of training needs across all MSK
channels.
- Ensure
that MSK has relevant continuous training programs for team members
including refresher programs.
Measures
- TNA
tools
- TNA
analysis Reports
- TNA-Based
Training schedules
Lead the preparation of Clinical Training Plans for all channels
- Reviews
and consolidates the agreed training plans complete with costing across
channels.
- Leads
the preparation of induction/orientation sessions for new team members
- Leads
the preparation of training materials for testing, training and for
evaluating the training events during training.
- Leads
the planning and supports the conducting of effective training
events of team members as required
- Prepares,
implements and monitors the training budget within the QAM department.
- Ensures
that every training event is evaluated, analysed and feedback given to
participants immediately during trainings.
- Support
the development of the departmental business plan including team training
requirement
Measures
- Training
Plans
- Induction
Reports
- Training
Reports
- Budget
Reports
Training standards maintained are equivalent & within the
framework of the MSI and government standards
- Identify
and put in place the training guidelines and curricula required for all
trainings.
- Identify
and Prioritise needs for training curricula reviews for the specific skill
trainings.
- Supports
and follow-up on the mentorship and on-job trainings by constantly
analysing reports on the same.
- Ensure
that every channel conducts continuing medical education trainings for
team members and feedback given.
- Develop
and maintain and effective training database for the organisation
including trainings, trainees, trainers, dates and training
areas.
Measures
- Training
guidelines and curricula
- Curricula
review reports
- Metorship,
OJT reports
- CME
Reports
- Training
database
Leadership to coordination of MSK Training Centre and a team of
MSK Trainers across the channels.
- Provides
leadership to the training centre coordinator and team members at the
centre.
- Provide
support to organisations with classroom training, demonstrations,
on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Build
support and provide solid functional work relationships with organisations
to enhance effective training at the centre.
- Supports
the coordination of all the training events at the international training
centre.
Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- A
degree preferably in clinical area: Bachelor Science Nursing, Bachelor
Science Clinical Medicine, Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery.
- or
Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Diploma in Nursing.
- A
Master’s degree in a related Clinical field would be an added advantage.
- An
experienced Trainer
Experience:
- Over
5 years’ experience in Clinical Training
- 3
years’ experience at managerial level.
Skills:
Ensure
the following skills are adhered to by all trainers
- Know
what the learning outcomes are that you want the learners to achieve for
every sentence, phrase, exercise, session and period of learning.
- Is
able to set sensory-based indicators which tell them when the learners are
achieving the planned learning outcomes, or not.
- Should
constantly focus on the learners, in order to achieve consistent outcomes.
- They
enable the learners to generate self-motivation for the learning and
provide clear input explaining the subject being covered and how to apply
it.
- They
have the ability to deliver training and be aware of their own
performance, tracking the responses from the learners and then assessing
these responses in order to generate improvements to future sessions
Attitude/ Motivation
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
There
are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined
below:
Initiative
Initiative
- Thinking
ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the
optimum solution
Innovative
- Thinking
creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a
positive outcome
Effective Communication
- Communicating
through active listening and good questioning techniques, using
appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
Responsive
- Being
responsive to changing priorities and demands
Working Efficiently
- Planning,
prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines
are met
Sharing Information
- Sharing
information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
Focus on Learning
- Taking
responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking
opportunities to develop further
Commitment
- Awareness
and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on
this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
Driven
- Drive
and determination to deliver results
Accountable
- Taking
responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions
and behaviour you demonstrate
Embracing Change
- Openness
to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust
plans/activities accordingly
Motivated
- Motivation
towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
Team Player
- Working
as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for
each other.
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative) should be submitted to: info@sheerlogic.co.ke on or before 13th April 2016.
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative) should be submitted to: info@sheerlogic.co.ke on or before 13th April 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Training Manager ”