International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Health Manager - Hagadera
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type:Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: Under the direct supervision of the Field coordinator and technical guidance from the Health Coordinator, the Heath Manager shall be responsible for the overall designing and implementation of the Health program that encompasses CHP and Clinical Services sectors.
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:
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
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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
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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 –
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
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
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