Public Health Manager
Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading
humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and
resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the
following position:
The Society is seeking a
qualified candidate to fill the following position:
Position
Title:
Public Health Manager – RMNCAH & GBV
Reporting
to:
Head of
Health, Nutrition and Social Services
Job
Location:
Nairobi
JOB SUMARY: The Public Health
Manager is responsible for ensuring effective design, development,
implementation and evaluation of integrated Health programming in both
emergency and development contexts for the national society. This role
contributes to the realization of key objectives of the Health and Nutrition
sector strategic plans as well as the overall organization strategic plan
objective of ensuring communities lead healthy lives and have opportunities to
achieve social, economic and psychosocial wellbeing. It includes active
participation in researching, analyzing data, reporting and liaising with
health agencies especially the Ministry of Health and other partners to ensure
quality programming to meet set targets and international humanitarian
standards.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
Provide
technical support and leadership in RMNCAH, GBV, & management of KRCS
clinical facilities
Provide
oversight and monitoring support to the implementing teams.
Provide
technical support and guidance in the management of the KRCS health facilities
in refugee operations and drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation center
Build
the capacity of the implementing teams.
Spearhead
Health systems strengthening efforts for delivery of Integrated Health and
Nutrition interventions
Establish
and maintain partnerships.
Coordinate
resource mobilization.
Oversee
and undertake research, policy, advocacy, documentation and generation of data
for decision making.
Responsibilities
Provide
leadership in the design and development of evidence based high impact
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Gender
Based Violence and blood donation interventions in line with the organizational
strategy and sector specific strategies and plans.
Provide
technical support and guidance to the teams managing the health facilities in
Kalobeyei, Dadaab and drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation center
Coordinate
preparation of funding proposals to meet the identified needs in line with the
strategic plan ensuring adherence to donor requirements.
Undertake
scoping for new partnerships and ensure strategies are in place to maintain
existing partners.
Represent
organization in national Government health sector and other stakeholder
coordination forums.
Participate
in the development and review of health sector policies and guidelines for
enhanced service delivery to meet the country health targets.
Contribute
to advocacy efforts to ensure RMNCAH, Gender Based Violence, blood donation and
drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation center priorities are clearly
articulated in national and county plans for increased resource allocation for
sustainability
Contribute
to advocacy efforts to ensure that RMNCAH, Gender Based Violence, blood
donation, drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation center priorities are
included in the organization wide strategies and plans.
Participate
in the development of annual work plans, budgets and programme reviews and
ensure follow up actions on evaluations/audits are implemented
Guide
and mentor staff under direct supervision to set clear targets aligned to the
organizational strategy, support in performance appraisal and capacity
development initiatives for staff in Health RMNCAH, Gender Based Violence,
blood donation and drugs and substance abuse rehabilitation center to
effectively play their role and enhance visibility for the organization, and
adherence to code of conduct and codes of professional practice.
Plan,
monitor and evaluate the performance of programme staff against set targets and
objectives, assess training needs and implementing development action plans
aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams
Represent
the Society at meetings, conferences and workshops and other forums to promote
the activities of KRCS and articulate issues related to humanitarian relief
Prepare
inception reports, concept papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports
showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification
for performance variances and areas of improvement
Monitor
usage of Health (RMNCAH), Gender Based Violence, blood donation and drugs and
substance abuse rehabilitation center supplies and assets in accordance with
donor regulations;
Ensure
budget spending according to approved budgets, review and analyze budgets
versus actual expenditures and take remedial measures;
In
coordination with the Head of Health Nutrition and Social services, determine
RMNCAH, Gender Based Violence and blood donation program staffing needs and
ensure such positions are filled in timely manner;
Ensure
the implementation of the staff health policy in collaboration with the HR
department
Minimum Qualifications
Degree
or Masters in MBChB /Clinical Medicine with higher Diploma in Reproductive
Health
Master’s
in Public Health/Epidemiology
Post
graduate in Gender and Development will be desirable
Relevant
post-graduate qualification in community health, or equivalent qualifications
with certificate in project management will be an added advantage
Over
seven (7) years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating health
programmes particularly RMNCAH and Gender Based Violence and overall technical
support to health facilities.
Additional
experience in grants management particularly USAID, EU funded grants
Key Competencies
Must
be registered with medical practitioners and dentist council and or Kenya
Clinical Officers’ Association (KCOA)
Knowledge
of public health, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at
preventing and alleviating human suffering
Strong
leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s
strategic objectives
Strong
communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including
ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
Strong
interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative
relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues
Demonstrated
ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
Demonstrated
technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting as
well as programme monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrated
competence in resource mobilization including implementation of effective
fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
Ability
to develop and implement accountability and performance management systems,
giving candid performance feedback as well as providing support for
professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives
Ability
to maintain high standards of personal integrity; establishing productive
relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect
Ability
to empower programme staff through coaching and mentorship by emphasizing
accountability and results oriented management
Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets,
PowerPoint, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
How to Apply
Interested candidates who
meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to reach us not later
than 7th June
2023; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and
notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is
an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or
security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while
inviting candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment
