International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Nutrition
Manager - Research
Sector: Nutrition
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
The
‘Combined Protocol’ will be piloted in two countries: South Sudan and Kenya.
The IRC is recruiting a NutritionManager- RESEARCH to manage the day to
day research study implementation and data collection supervision in
Kenya.
The
research is funded by OFDA and CIFF, implemented by the IRC in Kenya and Action
Against Hunger-USA in South Sudan and supported by the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine. In Kenya the research will be implemented in Nairobi
county.
As part of the global ComPAS research team and working under the guidance and supervision of the IRC Nutrition Coordinator while working closely with IRC nutrition Specialist in HIB incharge of ComPASS , the Nutrition Manager- Research will be overallyresponsible for upervisioning of Nutrition Officers- research performing data collection at 12 health facilities in Nairobi County.
As part of the global ComPAS research team and working under the guidance and supervision of the IRC Nutrition Coordinator while working closely with IRC nutrition Specialist in HIB incharge of ComPASS , the Nutrition Manager- Research will be overallyresponsible for upervisioning of Nutrition Officers- research performing data collection at 12 health facilities in Nairobi County.
S/he
will work closely with the Nutrition Research Officers team to ensure
high-quality quantitative and qualitative data collection and reporting of
research study data by training and supervising Officers on treatment and study
protocol and implementation as well as building their capacity for
critical-thinking research skills and use of mhealth data collection
tools.
The
Nutrition Research manager will provide both on-site and remote supervision
through on the job training and coaching and performing data audits to monitor
accuracy and maintenance of research indicators.
S/he
will also work closely with Officers to maintain records of ComPAS research
study supply and support pre-positioning efforts. Alongside the Officers and
Research Coordinator, s/he will also build and maintain strong relationships
with implementing partners and MoH at the sub-county level.
Upon successful completion of the research study enrollment and data collection, the Nutrition Research Manager will contribute to the data analysis, write-up and editing, as required for publishing academic articles, briefing papers, case studies, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Research
Upon successful completion of the research study enrollment and data collection, the Nutrition Research Manager will contribute to the data analysis, write-up and editing, as required for publishing academic articles, briefing papers, case studies, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Research
- Supervise
and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the ComPAS research
project in line with research protocol, proposal targets and work plan
timelines
- Promote
strict adherence to ComPAS research protocol by stakeholders through
effective communication to Nutrition Research Officers, clinic facility
staff and enrolled patients
- Coordinate
with Research Coordinator to develop training curricula and study
implementation plans
- Act
as mHealth focal point; maintain data collection and data quality
management procedures at all times
- Conduct
data audits based on agreed methodology(s) including surveys, process
monitoring, and other rapid methods
- Coordinate
with Research Coordinator, MoH and other implementing partners to ensure
maximum effectiveness of the research study
Human
Resources
- Participate
in hiring and training of 12 Nutrition Research Officers; provide
continuous on the job training and coaching as necessary; build Officers’
capacity to support non-ComPAS project staff (clinic staff, CHWs,
etc.)
- Provide
direct and routine supervision of Research Officers; monitor performance
according to their job description and provide oral and written feedback
in a timely manner
- Review
personnel issues and concerns of research staff; determine and implement
solutions, escalate issues to Research Coordinator and assist with
determining and implementing solutions
- Responsiblefor
day to day management including leave planning ensuring that there is
proper coverage while staff are on leave
Supply
Chain
- Work
with the supply chain team to develop accurate and timely supply orders
- Support
Officers’ to monitor utilization of ComPAS research study issued nutrition
supplies; monitor and track ComPAS assets
- Review
of all CoMPASS nutrition program purchase requisitions working with the supply
teams ensuring that procurement plans are in place and effectively used.
- Responsible
for adequate nutrition supplies at the facilities and study cites
Monitoring
and Reporting
- Using
the mHealth platform and on-site audits, closely monitor research data to
ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with study indicators; provide
immediate corrective action/instruction to minimize error
- Attend
and/or host ComPAS research project meetings
- Keep
Nutrition Coordinator/Research Coordinator informed on all developments
through regular reports
Finance
and grant management
- Track
ComPAS budget expenses and do routine budget analysis and tracking of
expenditure
- Ensure
expenditures are timely and in line with donor expectation and guidelines
Other
- Perform
any other duty as directed by the supervisor
Key
Result Areas:
- Successful
implementation of ComPAS research study as per the proposal targets and
work plan timelines
- Capacity
building of Research Officers; promotion of critical-thinking research
skills and culture of responsibility and detail-oriented work among
officers
- Accuracy
of ComPAS research study data as per the research data collection
protocols; collection, input, and analysis
- Timely
supply and/or pre-positioning of ComPAS research study supplies to study
sites
- Timely
submission of ComPAS study related reports
- Representation
of IRC at internal and external meetings, forums, presentations etc.
Required
Qualifications:
- MUST
have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics
- Masters
in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
- MUST
be a registered by KNDI
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- Technical
understanding of CMAM required; a minimum of 3 years of professional
experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management
and/or in relevant areas of infant and child health/nutrition care at
program management level required
- Minimum
2 years in nutrition-related research, designing and/or implementing
nutrition research studies or evaluations required, experience with RCTs
preferred
- Knowledge
in mHealth data collection software and platforms; experience
troubleshooting electronic data collection issues strongly preferred
- Strong
analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan
strategically, including the ability to produce high quality implementation
plans
- Excellent
communication skills; demonstrated patience and effective leadership in
communicating new topics to diverse audiences; experience providing job
coaching or on the job training
- Familiarity
with Nairobi County nutrition programs and partners preferred
- Ability
to work with considerable flexibility (for example: outside business hours
in urban areas)
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
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Nutrition
Officer - Research
Sector: Nutrition
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Job
Purpose / Objective: The
IRC is leading a multi-agency program of operational research to develop a
combined protocol for the treatment of severe and moderate acute malnutrition
(Combined Protocol for Acute Malnutrition Study- ComPAS).
The
‘Combined Protocol’ will be piloted in two countries: South Sudan and Kenya.
The IRC is recruiting Nutrition Research Officers to provide research study
implementation and data collection support in Kenya.
The
research is funded by OFDA and CIFF, implemented by the IRC in Kenya and Action
Against Hunger-USA in South Sudan and supported by the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine.
As part of the global ComPAS research team and working under the guidance and supervision of the ComPAS Research Manager and ComPAS Research Coordinator, the Nutrition Officer Research will be directly responsible for high-quality quantitative and qualitative data collection and reporting of research study data at his or her designated clinic site.
As part of the global ComPAS research team and working under the guidance and supervision of the ComPAS Research Manager and ComPAS Research Coordinator, the Nutrition Officer Research will be directly responsible for high-quality quantitative and qualitative data collection and reporting of research study data at his or her designated clinic site.
S/he
will also work closely with clinic facility (MoH) staff and provide logistics
and technical support on the implementation of the standard or Combined
Protocol, patient record-keeping, patient follow-up, and community outreach.
The
Nutrition Research Officer will be expected to strictly adhere to research
protocol, communicate effectively to clinic facility staff and enrolled
patients, and maintain data quality and data management procedures at all
times.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Participate
in refresher IMAM and original ComPAS research protocol training including
CommCare; demonstrate understanding IMAM protocols.
- Work
with ComPAS research team, sub-county MoH and local community leaders to
acquire community-level consent prior to the start of the research study
- Assist
with community sensitization and screening to recruit study participants
- Maintain
a professional relationship with clinic (non-ComPAS research) staff;
provide on the job training, coaching and mentoring in order to
communicate study protocol procedures and CMAM best practice where
appropriate
- Daily,
work with clinic staff at clinic site to recruit children to the study,
enroll children based on study enrollment criteria and procedures; obtain
informed consent from caregiver to collect and store personal information
- Daily,
implement ComPAS research study data collection procedures; record all
enrollments and weekly follow-up data (anthropometrics, household data,
personal and medical history, etc.) to electronic tablets using mHealth
software
- Daily,
when available, assist clinic staff with providing and recording treatment
for acute malnutrition
- Daily,
upload data to online mHealth platform
- Daily,
alongside clinic staff, monitorprogress ofstudy participants; ensure
appropriate concurrent medical treatment, follow-up, referral, and
discharge
- Communicate
key combined or standard protocol messages to caretakers of enrolled
children, and ensure it is delivered appropriately in order to promote
adherence
- Organize
four-month follow-up with caretakers of enrolled children and community
health workers
- Perform
periodic data audits independently and with supervisor
- Maintain
record of ComPAS research study supply; take stock of supplies that need
to be replenished and work with the research Supervisor/Coordinator to
pre-position
- Plan
and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under fives on a quarterly basis in
collaboration with the community health workers and clinic outreach
planning
- Coordinate
meetings with IRC and sub-county MoH officials to update on study progress
and share interim results
- Represent
IRC in nutrition coordination meetings within the sub-county among
implementing partners and other nutrition /health related forums.
- Attend
scheduled ComPAS research team meetings and one-on-one meetings with
supervisor(s)
- Immediately
report any issues or problems to the Research Manager and/or Coordinator
- Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor
degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
- Must
be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI
- Additional
research qualification or experience
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- Technical
understanding of CMAM required; minimum 1 year work experience in providing
treatment for acute malnutrition.
- Minimum
1 year work experience in public health research, preferably in nutrition,
community health, or child health
- Prior
experience with mHealth data collection platforms, preferably CommCare
- Experience
in nutrition survey and assessments; strong experience ensuring data
quality and management procedures
- Attention
to detail and ability to multi-task
- Effective
when working independently and as part of a team
- Excellent
communication skills; demonstrated patience and effective leadership in
communicating new topics to diverse audiences; experience providing job
coaching or on the job training desirable
- Experience
in nutrition and HIV/AIDS programming added advantage
- Ability
to work with considerable flexibility (for example: outside business hours
in urban areas)
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
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Supply
Chain Officer - Procurement (Nairobi)
Sector: Logistics
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: To
provide all necessary Supply chain supports to the field project activities in
Kakuma field office and proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s
Supply chain procedures.
Administrative
Roles:
- To
deputize the supply chain manager in his absence and ensure there is
continuity of entire supply chain activities in support of the program
- Manage
all staff employed in the supply chain Department who are directly under
him & supporting operations for Kakuma Program by assigning of duties
through Delegation, monitoring the performance and regularly evaluating
staff directly supervised by him /her.
- Plan
and conduct staff performance reviews for supply chain staff directly
under his staff management and map out the staff performance development
plan.
- Responsible
for logistics and procurement activities for planning, organizing
and developing the long term strategy and approach of IRC supply chain
- Ensure
there is an adequate and neatly organized filling system for waybills,
inventory records and other logistical records.
Supply
chain activities:
- To
ensure all supply chain activities are carried out to a satisfactory
standard.
- To
ensure that the necessary Supply chain and organization is effected for
all projects.
- Where
necessary, to manage, or support, the development and proper functioning
of any project office deemed necessary to support the programme.
- To
assess potential projects as requested by Supply chain Manager
- To
familiarize yourself with the IRC supply chain Manual and comply with the
policies outlined in the IRC supply chain Manual.
- To
complete required reports and submit a monthly supply chain reports to
supply chain Manager.
Procurement:
- Receive
and review all Purchase Request from Program Staff and other operations
departments.
- Ensure
updated master purchase agreement data base for all the prequalified
suppliers for both services and Goods for IRC authorized suppliers in
Kakuma operation
- Ensure
that procurements are done in accordance with IRC Policies and procedures,
ensuring that the purchases of goods are appropriate in terms of quality
and fair market price.
- Ensure
that all purchases are properly authorized in accordance with IRC Finance
and supply chain policies and procedures.
- Proper
record keeping and updated procurement of services and goods
documentations in the procurement sector.
- Ensure
that IRC procedures are followed in all spheres. Carry out staff
orientation where necessary.
- Ensure
that up to date files for price guide / catalogues / products technical
information to be used by the office for Budgetary and ordering purposes
are maintained.
- Review
all procurement documents before sending it for approval and ensure that a
proper record for any procurement act is kept and inventory of used LPOs
is maintained for future references.
- Prepare
weekly procurement reports and send to all programmes
- Prepare
monthly procurement commitment reports and send to all programmes.
- Ensure
that all other procurement files are maintained
- Coordinate
closely with the Procurement / supply chain Department in Nairobi to
ensure that program supplies purchased from Nairobi are in place in
Kakuma.
Miscellaneous:
- To
attend meetings when requested by the supply chain manager
- To
maintain confidentiality.
- To
continually strive to improve working methods, practices and working
relationships within IRC.
- To
promote an atmosphere of co-operation and team spirit among IRC staff.
- To
carry out all duties responsibly and act in a professional manner at all
times.
Procurement
reports:
- Monthly
Procurement report
- Monthly
PR tracking and performance card
- Commitments
report to Finance
- Any
other procurement reports required by LC or direct Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Degree
in supply chain or Logistics & supplies management or any
another relevant field
- Thorough
method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple
tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;
- Management
ability to lead, motivate and develop staff;
- Positive
attitude with good sense of humour;
- Committed
team player;
- Ability
to live and work in a fairly isolated area and in conditions of limited
comfort;
- Basic
computer skills (Word, Excel);
- At
least Three years’ experience working as a logistician;
- The
following experience will all be advantageous: previous NGO work, work in
Africa, experience in repairing/maintaining vehicles, communications
(Codan HF, VHF).
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
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