International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Consultant General Surgeon – Hagadera
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Consultant
Employee Category: Not Applicable
Term of Reference for Consultant General Surgeon
Introduction: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides health services in Hagadera and
Kambioos, at Dadaab Refugee Camp since January 2009. It operates 1 camp
hospital and 5 health posts in the community with a total population of 134,787
(105,095 Hagadera, 17,048 Kambioos and 12,644 host community).
The IRC has 5 main programs which include Health, Nutrition, Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS, Women Empowerment and protection program that are all headed by a manager who in turn report to the Field Coordinator.
The IRC operates 1 hospital that is
supported by an equipped theatre for emergencies and elective surgical cases
from both camps.
The IRC plans to have a general
surgical consultant to review and operate the patients with surgical conditions
that are booked for the specialized surgical operations in Dadaab complex
The general surgeon must have
experience working in Dadaab.
Objective of the consultancy.
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To provide consultation services to
booked patients with surgical conditions at the IRC Hagadera Hospital.
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To provide surgical operations for
all patients reviewed and prepared for operations at IRC hospital main theatre.
Expected outcome
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All the booked patients with surgical
conditions will be attended by the specialist and treatment initiated and all
cases requiring surgical interventions will be operated.
Tasks to be performed
In liaison with the Health Manager,
the specialist’s consultant will be required to:
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Conduct special clinics and reviews
for patients with surgical conditions.
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Conduct surgical operations for the
screened patients with assistance of the medical officers.
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Review all post-operative patients
before he embarks on operation booked for that day.
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Prepare and submit a report and
summaries of patients seen and operated to Health Manager.
IRC role
The IRC will ensure the list of the
booked patients with surgical conditions is available for General surgeon’s
review at Hagadera hospital.
IRC will provide transport of the
general surgeon to and from Dadaab after the consultancy.
The IRC will ensure the theatre
staffs; drugs and other medical supplies required for operation are available
for the surgeon to conduct surgeries within the specific camp hospital.
Consultancy Venue
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IRC Hagadera hospital
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KRCS hospital in IFO2
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IRK Hospital in IFO
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MSF hospital in Dagahaley
Duration of consultancy
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The consultancy is expected to last
for 5 days from 24th to 28th October, 2016.
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The second consultancy for 5 days to
start on 12th Dec to 16th December 2016.
Terms of payment and Utility:
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The IRC will facilitate transport of
the general surgeon to and fro Dadaab.
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The IRC will cater for accommodation
for the general surgeon during the period of the consultancy.
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The consultant will pay for his meals
at IRC cafeteria during the period.
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Payments for consultancy will be made
after submission of the surgical report to the Health Manager.
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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Qualitative Researcher on Violence Against Women
Sector: Women’s
Protection and Empowerment
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Consultant
Employee Category: Not Applicable
Call for Applications: Qualitative Researcher with Experience in Violence against
Women (VAW)
Terms of Reference
Background: This project will assess the process of adapting and
implementing a community program designed to prevent violence against women and
HIV.
The program uses a methodology called
SASA!, that was developed by Raising Voices, a Uganda-based NGO working to
prevent violence against women and children. The SASA! methodology is a
community mobilization approach for preventing violence against women and HIV.
SASA! works by guiding communities
through a step-by-step process of change and engaging a critical mass of people
across all levels of society to bring about social norm change. Currently, SASA!
is being implemented in more than 20 countries by more than 60 organizations.
This project aims to understand the
processes and potential challenges of implementing (and adapting) the SASA!
Intervention in real world circumstances.
In particular, this project has four goals:
1. To identify best practices for adapting SASA!;
2. To identify promising practices for implementing SASA!;
3. To identify the organizational structures and processes
necessary for quality programming;
4. To assess progress in achieving SASA!’s desired outcomes.
The Researcher will work closely with
team members from the International Refugee Committee (IRC). IRC is an
international non-governmental organization that has been working in Kenya
since 1992, providing health care, women’s protection, governance and rights,
and nutrition services to hundreds of thousands of refugees and the Kenyan
communities that host them.
To foster long-term development, the
IRC works with the Kenyan government, supporting system-strengthening in
health, nutrition and conflict resolution so communities remain safe for women
and children.
Description of Tasks
The Researcher will collect
qualitative data and participate as a core member of the research team.
Working closely with the IRC team in
Dadaab, Kenya the Researcher will primarily perform the following tasks:
Training: All Researchers will undergo a rigorous 4-day training and
preparation period before the start of the project. Training sessions will
focus on reviewing the project and its goals, research ethics, best practices
in qualitative data collection, and pretesting sessions. Researchers will be
expected to attend all training sessions. Training sessions will take place
during the week before the start of data collection.
Participant Recruitment: With support from IRC, researchers will recruit both women
and men to participate in qualitative data collection. Participants will be
recruited from public places, e.g., markets, etc. Recruitment will be
purposive, based on predefined criteria including sex; age; ethic group (to
reflect groups living in the communities); and ability-status. In some cases,
pre-formed groups of community members may be invited to participate in the
FGDs (e.g., pre-formed women’s and men’s support groups). Emphasis will be
placed on recruiting community activists, commuting leaders, health workers,
local leaders, and general community members.
Data Collection: Qualitative data collection will involve facilitating
In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The research
team will conduct approximately 6 IDIs and 15 FGDs in two sub-camps within
Dadaab (Hagadera and Kambios). Each discussion will last approximately 60-90
minutes. In addition, Researchers will observe approximately 5 SASA! activities
and complete an observation form. At the end of each day of data collection,
the Researcher will be expected to participate in a formal Debrief.
Transcription: Researchers will be responsible for entering any data
collected during the IDIs and FGDs, including accompanying field notes. If
participants provide consent, all sessions will be recorded. Using the
recordings, Researchers will also transcribe each session into Kiswahili.
Expected Deliverables
Expected deliverables include
completion of an agreed-upon number of IDIs, FGDs, and SASA! observations as
well as the accompanying transcripts.
The Researcher will be expected to
make effective and efficient use of time and other resources related to the
project.
It is imperative that the Researcher
be able to deliver on their commitment to the project within the agreed-upon
timeframes.
Key Qualifications
The Researcher should be able to work
from 6th February 2017 through April 2017, including travel to/from Dadaab if
required.
In addition, the Researcher should
possess a specific set of skills and qualifications necessary for the position.
These include:
Research Skills: The Researcher should have prior experience carrying out
qualitative research including both IDIs and FGDs. In addition, it is preferred
that the Researcher possess extensive knowledge and understanding of gender
issues in Tanzania, including violence against women.
Languages: It is necessary that the Researcher speak Somali,
Kiswahili and English at a fluent level.
Computer Skills: The Researcher should be proficient in Microsoft Office
programs, in particular Microsoft Word.
Expected Duration & Worksite Arrangements
The expected duration of the contract
is 16 days, to be completed between February and April 2017. The Researcher is
expected to work on a full-time basis, from Monday to Friday each week.
IRC will provide the Researcher with
office and work space. Access to project-related resources, including journals,
relevant research documents, databases and software, will be made available to
Researchers, as necessary.
Management and supervision
The consultant will work closely with
the WPE Program Manager in planning and executing the task. Under the overall
guidance of IRC WPE Coordinator and the Hagadera Field Coordinator
Application Requirements
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Finance Officer – Kakuma
Sector: Finance
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring IRC
systems and procedures of internal controls are followed when committing
financial transactions in Kakuma and also assist the Finance Manager in
financial matters in the field office.
The position will supervise a Finance
Assistant.
The position will be responsible for
among other duties; preparation of cash and cheque disbursements journals ,
cash flows, cash forecast, Commitment, bank reconciliations, Monthly financial
transactions close out and also assist in budgets
preparations and budget monitoring, financial reporting, staff training
and capacity building.
Key Responsibilities
Field Finance Reporting
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Preparation of Monthly cash and bank
disbursement journals by 25th of every month except in September, which should
be closed on 30thas it is a fiscal year closing month for IRC
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Preparation of bank reconciliation
statements by the close of 25th for all months except for September which
closes by 30th.
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Review of all cash advances liquidations
to ensure correct coding and adequate supporting documentations are attached.
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Review cash books spreadsheet on
Monthly basis and ensure the running balance tally with the cash count at all
the times including the close of the Month every 31st
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Review bank books spreadsheet on
Monthly basis and ensures that all bank books are closed and reconcile with
period bank statements as at each month end.
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Ensure all program advances are
accounted for as per advance policy.
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Ensure that all payment request and disbursements
submitted to Finance are paid before the end of the month to ensure they are
recorded within the same month they are presented for payment
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Ensure that the financial reports are
submitted to Nairobi finance department on the 1st of every Month except
September.
Donor Reporting
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Ensuring donor regulations are
adhered to for all aspects of the operations
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Ensure that BvAs are provided to
relevant parties on time and accurately
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Assist the Finance Manager for
identification of procedural or training issues to be addressed to improve the
quality of report data.
Training & Support
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Assist Finance Manager in training
staff on IRC accounting procedures and requirements, and also assists the
Field Coordinator and program staff in finance related issues and activities.
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Assist Finance Manager to train field
managers and officers on budget tracking, review burn rates and provide advise
if spending is not happening according to plan.
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Report to the Finance Manager any
irregularities that occur within the IRC office, staff compound and camps on
policy and procedures
Bank & Cash management
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Review weekly cash count and ensure
that documentary evidence is duly signed by yourself and Finance assistant
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Ensuring internal control procedures
are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers
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Maintenance of an accurate and
updated cash flow report
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Liaison with vendors to resolve
problems of long outstanding cheques
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Ensuring that all banks are
immediately updated on changes to bank signatories
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Preparation of the bank
reconciliation for the field office on a monthly basis
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Preparation of cash forecasts and CTR
for Kakuma and submission to Country Office for release of funds every 25th
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Monitoring cash usage and
requirements and inform the Finance Manager or Field Coordinator of possible
unusual activity or requirements
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Working with field and program
coordinators to help them develop more accurate cash forecasts
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Ensure that the sufficiency of bank
reserves at all times for the Kakuma bank account.
Internal Control
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Assist the Finance Manager in
identifying key issues and weakness in the system and provide recommendations
for improving control processes or procedures
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Assist Finance Manager in ensuring
that the internal controls are adhered to in all areas of operation.
Budgets
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Working with Finance Manager to
assist program staff to prepare grant budgets to support new proposals or
realignments also ensuring adequate coverage of field operating costs
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Attend Grant Opening, BvA review and
Closing Meetings when nominated to do so and also in the absence of Finance
Manager
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Assist Finance Manager to ensure that
all accruals at grant closure are accurate, valid and are promptly liquidated
Staff management
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Daily supervision and review of the
work flow of Finance Assistant for efficiency & effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or
Finance or CPA II.
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Computer literate with significant
experience in excel, accounting packages & SUN system will be an added
advantage.
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The candidate should be mature, with
stable personality and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Required Experience & Competencies:
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Good written and verbal skills in the
English language.
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Ability to carry out responsibilities
independently with minimal technical support
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Excellent interpersonal,
organizational, and time management skills;
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Ability to work in and as a team.
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
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.
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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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
If you need assistance in the
application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an
accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at
IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
