Company Address: Address The WHO Representative 4th Floor ACK Garden House PO Box 45335 Nairobi

National Professional Officer Child and Adolescent, Health & Nutrition

Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected):

Serve as the primary liaison for CAH&N between the Ministry of Health and WHO.
Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and its technical departments in the development, review and implementation of child and adolescent health and nutrition policies and strategies, including capacity building and supervision.
Support the adaptation of global and regional evidence-based policies, strategies and plans for child, adolescent health and nutrition to fit the context of the country, with a view to reducing risk, morbidity and mortality and improving health across the life course.
Build capacity for improved health service delivery for children and adolescent, at facility and community levels, and monitor progresses on health status;
Facilitate national counterparts in operational research related to child and adolescent health and nutrition;
Work with other clusters in WHO in addition to other relevant international, regional and national counterparts to advocate for WHO’s work on child and adolescent health and nutrition;
Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, child and adolescent health and nutrition.
Compile periodical reports and provide relevant programmatic information for internal and external reporting purposes.
To work with the Incident Management Team for COVID-19 and other outbreaks to ensure continuity of essential CAH and Nutrition services
Perform any other work requested by the supervisors.

Functional Skills and Knowledge (Describe skills and knowledge specific to the post):

Sound knowledge of the principles, practice, methodology and techniques in public health, Nutrition, epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance and control.
Sound knowledge of the devolved health system in Kenya and application of the principles of health systems approach in program work
Ability to collect, analyze and use data for program monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to monitor and communicate progress, write concise reports.
Skills in programme and proposal development, project management and promotion of national capacities,
Ability to work with partners proactively, including effective leadership of stakeholder meetings.

Education (Qualifications):

Essential: A Medical Degree and Masters in Pediatrics or Public Health from a recognized university
Desirable: Training in; Adolescent Health, Integrated management of Childhood illnesses, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, Health Programme Management or Epidemiology

Experience:

Essential: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the implementation, organization, and management of Public Health programmes in areas of CAH/N.
Desirable: Experience in policy development and strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation in CAH & Nutrition; Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of the English.

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Proficiency in all MSOffice software applications.

Contract Type and Duration

The type of contract will be the UN Special Services Agreement (SSA) at Grade NOC and the UN salary Scales will apply. The contract will be for a duration of six (6) months.

Qualified Kenyan Nationals should submit a Cover letter with an updated Curriculum Vitae based on the TORs on or before the closing date; 18 March 2022. The application should be sent to; afkenhr@who.int.Please quote the Title of the Job Vacancy on the subject while applying for this position.

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October 28, 2024
Travel & Protocol Assistant Programme Assistant Operations Officer Assistant NPO/HIV, HEP and STIs Programme Budget Assistant Communication Officer

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions:
Travel management

Ensure that all travel itineraries are approved by the Operations Officer;
Ensure compliance with the Travel Policy;
Assist in the production of reports, statistics, and/or information material on travel when required;
Serve as back up to the team members in similar or different positions within the WCO.

Protocol

Assist in the preparation and organisation of protocol aspects of official events held between the WCO and AFRO region official delegations;
Assist in the coordination of formalities at arrival and departure of the WCO official visitors, WRs and missions, and special invitees at the airport;
Ensure required logistic arrangements during the travel of the WR, in collaboration with WR’s Assistant;
Coordinate the protocol activities during the WCO country missions and other official events; Provide updates to the WR’s Office on the diplomatic directory, as changes come to incumbent’s attention in the course of his/her work;
Assist in facilitating contacts with Embassies’ protocol services, International agencies in WCO and Ministries;
Assist in facilitating contacts with UNON-based Host Country Services Unit for protocol services required by staff members arriving at the duty station. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required

Fleet management

Coordinate and provides sound transport management service in WHO country office;
Assess the transport need and develops transport plan to ensure availability of transport for the planned activities of WHO country office;
Monitor the movement of WHO vehicles in accordance with the rules and the regulation of WHO;
Manage the inventory of WHO vehicles and ensures that the vehicles are road worthy;
Act as focal point with external contractors for vehicle maintenance; evaluates the quality of maintenance conducted on WHO vehicles and provides technical advice when required;
Ensure proper management of radio HF and VHF communication network- Follows up the process of annual inspection and insurance policy for all WCO vehicles;
Assist in the production of reports, statistics, and/or information material when required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education with training of general administrative practices with focus on Logistics, Procurement and Travel practices, theories and procedures.
Desirable: Training in logistics, supplies/procurement and travel would be an asset. Working experience With WHO/UN and/or other INGO/Multi national organizations.
Experience
Essential: At least 8 years progressive working experience in administrative positions preferably with several years experience in the UN/INGO/Multi national organizations
Desirable: Experience in other areas such as Programme Management would be an asset.
Skills
Work requires maintaining up to date knowledge on any changes to the standard operating procedures. The incumbent is also expected to maintain computer skills including skills Global Management System, to the standard of the Organization by self study or in-house training. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.
WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing result
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of Local Language
Closing Date: Mar 12, 2022, 1:59:00 AM

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October 28, 2024
Procurement Officer

Grade: P3
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Organization: EM_SOM WHO Representative’s Office, Somalia
Schedule: Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme. Provides input to the Director/Head of WHO Country Office HWCO or responsible Officer. Conducts the implementation of procurement services for the department/office on a wide range of services and commodities. Administers procurement resources and ensures compliant and efficient use of standard operating procedures of procurement. Monitors the overall activities of procurement, logistics, and contracting services for the office through the use of the GSM oracle system and other procurement tools; providing reports, data and statistics. Provides guidance on procurement, logistics, contracting services to managers and staff. Prepares and monitors the implementation of procurement work plan activities ensuring objectives and priorities are met and on track. Ensures smooth running of operations of procurement including goods and services, travel, communications, and information technology needs of the office, and local service vendor requirements. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
Desirable: An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
Experience
Essential: A minimum of five years’ experience, including international exposure, working in the area of procurement services, and logistics services for a programme. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar packages.
Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO,the UN System. Previous experience in Somalia context would be an asset.
Skills
• Sound knowledge and skills in procurement and budget.• Concrete skills in implementing operations of procurement services and processes.• Sound skills in utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar packages.• Strong computer skills in office applications including excel, PowerPoint, and word.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Another WHO Language. Intermediate knowledge of Somalia Local Language..
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,120 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2247 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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October 28, 2024
Nutrition and Food Safety Officer

Program Objectives and Immediate Strategic Objectives
The overall objective of the Nutrition and Food Safety, including Diet and Obesity (NUT) programis to provide leadership and define actions to encourage the adoption, adaptation, implementation and monitoring at the national level of regional and global standards for universal access to regimes healthy and sustainable food for people of all ages in the WHO African Region through effective nutrition measures and services.
This Program enables Member States to formulate, implement and monitor policies, strategies, guidelines, multisectoral action plans and integrated and evidence-based programs aimed at preventing disease and promoting health. and well-being through access to highly effective interventions at all stages of life. These include the prevention of undernutrition, overweight or obesity, diet-related noncommunicable diseases and foodborne illnesses. In collaboration with the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) unit, the NUT program monitors antimicrobial resistance for food-borne bacteria by facilitating collaboration between the sectors of agriculture, animal health, human health and environment to address the food safety aspects of antimicrobial resistance.
This program promotes preparedness and response to disease outbreaks or food and nutrition-related health emergencies, including humanitarian crises. It also contributes to the generation and use of data for effective program management and service delivery to address all forms of malnutrition. It promotes effective monitoring, evaluation and implementation research for program strengthening and ensures the promotion of strategic partnerships and integration with other teams within the organization to improve the delivery of people-centered services and with global and regional partners to provide harmonized support to Member States in nutrition and food safety.
The aim is to enable countries in the WHO African Region to have evidence-based policies and strategies, through effective evaluation and implementation research for program strengthening and ensures the promotion of strategic partnerships and integration with other teams within the organization to improve people-centered service delivery and with global and regional partners to provide harmonized support to Member States on nutrition and food safety.
The aim is to enable countries in the WHO African Region to have evidence-based policies and strategies, through effective evaluation and implementation research for program strengthening and ensures the promotion of strategic partnerships and integration with other teams within the organization to improve people-centered service delivery and with global and regional partners to provide harmonized support to Member States on nutrition and food safety.
The aim is to enable countries in the WHO African Region to have evidence-based policies and strategies, through strengthened and resilient health systems to ensure universal access to quality, integrated and people-centered health services, to increase the coverage and quality of interventions, and to create mechanisms to measure the impact of these strategies and interventions.
Responsibilities
Description of tasks
The incumbent will perform the following tasks:

apply innovative working methods to facilitate collaboration and the establishment of strong links with programs, clusters and partners (WHO collaborating centers, research and educational institutions, regional and subregional economic entities , NGOs, etc.), in order to ensure appropriate, efficient and rapid support to countries, including in emergencies;
provide technical expertise to strengthen national capacities to develop, implement and monitor evidence-based policies, strategies, action plans and programs that improve people’s access to high-impact interventions. nutrition and food safety impact for promoting lifelong health and well-being;
establish effective partnerships (within and between designated countries) with other UN entities, civil society organizations and research institutions to help governments develop and implement integrated approaches and multisectoral to improve food safety and reduce all forms of malnutrition;
provide technical guidance for countries to adapt and integrate essential nutrition actions into health service delivery packages for the care of mothers, children, adolescents, adults and individuals older people, in collaboration with other regional programs that provide lifecycle, disease and health systems oriented services;
participate in the design, testing and dissemination throughout the WHO African Region of approaches to integrate evidence-based nutrition and food safety content and adapted to the context in initial training programs for physicians, nurses, midwives, dieticians, nutritionists, food scientists and public health specialists;
help build country capacity in age-appropriate nutritional assessment, prevention and management of wasting, other forms of malnutrition, and food and nutrition-related illnesses in food and nutrition-related settings stable and humanitarian;
help countries develop and implement food safety guidelines and tools to prevent, assess and manage foodborne risks;
in the context of emergencies and epidemic outbreaks, provide content on nutrition and food safety and support its integration and implementation as part of the humanitarian response, in collaboration with the cluster in charge of emergency preparedness and response capacities (EPR – health) and partner institutions working in the sectors of food security, nutrition, food safety, water and sanitation, disease control, etc. ;
identify, document and share experiences, best practices and impact case studies with countries, the Regional Office, other MCATs and partners;
help establish and strengthen strategic partnerships in designated countries, including by drafting inter-agency proposals for resource mobilization to support nutrition and food safety activities and contributing to joint support for implementation, program monitoring and evaluation;

support the development of work plans and related budget proposals, as provided for under the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules of WHO; Financial Regulations and accepted procedures in the WHO African Region and ensure the integration of value-for-money assessment, analysis and reporting into all activities implemented implemented;
Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing colleagues and providing assistance as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
WHO competences

Promote the position of WHO as an authority in the field of health.
Move forward in a changing environment.
Produce results.
Build and promote partnerships across the Organization and beyond.
Communicate in a credible and effective manner.
Respect and promote individual and cultural differences.

Knowledge and functional skills

In-depth knowledge and skills to provide training in the management of malnutrition with medical complications;
Proven experience in the field of nutrition in emergency situations;
An ability to interpret scientific evidence for use in clinical and public health;
Proven experience in multisectoral action;
Proven ability to innovate and motivate, guide and strengthen national capacities and partnerships.

Education
Essential  : a postgraduate degree in clinical or public nutrition and related fields, or in food science and technology.
Desirable  :

A university degree in medicine, public health or in the fields of food and nutrition.

Experience
Essential  :

At least seven years of experience in managing the development and implementation of national nutrition or food safety programs, including nutrition monitoring and surveillance, particularly in the Region African.
Proven experience in implementing nutrition actions as part of routine health care services or monitoring and screening for foodborne illness .

Desirable  :
Diverse professional experience, including the private sector, NGOs, other United Nations system agencies or public health-related bodies, is an asset.

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October 28, 2024
Technical Officer (EHA)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

Description Of Duties

The incumbent will be required to perform all or part of the following duties:Manage WHO’s emergency preparedness and response program and team at national or subnational level.Participate in reviewing/developing legal frame works, policies and strategies to ensure integration of IHR and creation of a favorable legal and policy environment for disaster risk management, emergency preparedness and responseProvide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health(MoH) on the establishment/strengthening of capacity for emergency response including an Emergency Management System /Emergency Operation Centre (IMS/EOC) for multi-sectoral emergency management that includes staffing, defined roles/responsibilities and resources for key functional areas. Support national and local health authorities, partnerwith UN agencies, international, governmental and nongovernmental organizations/institutions, to: Assess and map existing and emerging health risks in the country and prepare a national risk profile based on a risk assessment. Assess health needs of affected populations in cooperation with technical units at RO and HQ level. Assess national capacities for emergency management, including preparedness, and support the development and implementation of a national Health Emergency Response Plan/National Action Plan for Health Security, including supporting mobilization of the needed resources for its implementation. Review the National Health Plan/National Health Emergency Response Plan as needed (when these already exist), take additional action, including the development of contingency plans for specific high priority risks. Mobilize and coordinate resources, oversee the operational and strategic planning of the health response plans, identify resource needs and funding gaps; encourage donors to fund the overall health sector response to affected populations. 5. Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoringand evaluation of strategies, operational and HR plans for the WCO’s emergency information management, Country preparedness and International Health Regulations (2005), risk assessments and Infectious hazard management related activities. 6. Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on theEPR component of the WCO biennial workplan, and support resource mobilization to support its implementation.7. In cooperation with other levels of the response, validate the related information, communications, advocacy products and statements before release to internal and external partners as well as tothe public.8. Collaborate with other agencies and I/NGOs, including through the Health Cluster approach and directly as operational implementingpartners, 9. Co-develop a detailed task-based work plan and budget for implementation of priority activities identified in the National Health Emergency Response Plan/ National Action Plan for Health Security. Ensure the country has accessible contingency funds for immediate response to emergencies, including, outbreaks at national and other appropriate sites.10. Identify WHO response team staffing needs, coordinate the mobilization of the required human resources and capacity building. Provide guidance, and performance management of staff in theEPR team and experts and take concrete measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all WHO responders. 11. Represent WHO to counterparts in external stakeholders, including donors and partners, with respect to the country operations. 12. Monitor WHO’s health response and operational readiness activities, and adjust if new needs arise and/or the situation changes requiring a revision of the operational plan13. Performall other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Advanced University degree in public health or public health-related discipline from an accredited/recognized institute. (Masters level or above) or a Medical degree.

Desirable: Specialized training in epidemiology and/or disaster management. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response.

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency response, surveillance, disease control, and/or public health programmes. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005).

Desirable: Relevant work experience in WHO other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations.Experience in developing countries.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of the rapid response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health, complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations, to lead and direct multidisciplinary and multinational staff.Excellent skills in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of emergency situations, with the ability to conceptualize and implement innovative strategies and advocate their implementation.Authoritative and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques in international emergency incident management system.Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks. * Thorough knowledge of International Health Regulations (2005), the epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control. Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies. Sound tactical thinking and critical analysis with the ability to formulate clear comprehensive strategies and plans. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure and with minimal supervision.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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October 28, 2024
Social Media Officer

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October 28, 2024
Programme Policy Officer (School Based Programmes)NOC

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
In January 2020, WFP launched the Corporate School Feeding Strategy which lays out a new approach to how WFP will advocate globally, and partner with Governments and other stakeholders to address gaps in guaranteeing an integrated and multisectoral health and nutrition response for children in schools. In the Eastern Africa region, the strategy will be supported by a regional implementation plan, which is expected to define relevant, effective and context-specific measures to ensure WFP adapts its roles in school feeding to specific country situations.

JOB PURPOSE
The Programme Policy Officer, School-Based Programmes (SBP) will support the rollout of the corporate school feeding strategy in the region and provide strategic guidance, policy/technical direction and operational support/oversight to country offices in service delivery and capacity-strengthening processes of school health and nutrition.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Food Security, Public Health/Nutrition, Agriculture, Social Science or other fields relevant to International Development Assistance, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Working Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programmes or projects management related to school-based programmes, food security, nutrition, livelihood and education interventions in a bilateral, multilateral or non-governmental organization; proven capacity to conduct policy analysis and engage in policy dialogue; demonstrated effectiveness in bringing global strategies into regional/country context; proven experience in building partnerships and synergies among stakeholders, projects and regions; demonstrated experience in programme cycle management and technical assistance to communities and national governments; and practical experience in coordination with humanitarian and development partners on food security, education, nutrition, value chain development, knowledge management and advocacy.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to incorporate technical information into policy and strategy formulation and into programme design and implementation, and to appropriately communicate it internally and externally.
Ability to translate policy and programme principles into relevant, effective and context-specific approaches.
Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills.
Experience working in a multi-donor environment.
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
High capacity for organization and coordination, as well as an ability to work with a high degree of independence in a team environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
What you will do:
Working in the Nutrition, HIV and School-Based Programmes team, under the direct supervision of the Regional Nutrition Advisor, the Programme Policy Officer, School-Based Programmes will be responsible for the following duties:

Contribute to the formulation of WFP-wide policies/strategies on SBP and support the translation of the policy/strategies into regional and country-level practices.
Engage in consultations and technical discussions to contribute to shaping WFP’s corporate SBP agenda taking into account regional and continental perspectives, initiatives and commitments.
Support WFP’s strategic engagement with host governments to design, formulate and/or implement government-led or nationally owned school health and nutrition programmes.
Provide technical advice and mobilize technical expertise to support Country Offices in the planning, formulation and implementation of school-based programmes.
Advice and support the development of functional training in school health and nutrition to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners to design and deliver effective school health and nutrition programmes.
Review WFP project documents and reports from country offices that relate to school meals.
In close collaboration with the M& E and the Knowledge Management team, contribute to the operational research, outcome monitoring and evidence-building on issues relevant to school meals, ensuring documentation of the same in relevant information products for both internal and external use.
Support the COs in resource mobilization efforts for school-based programmes by supporting cost-benefit analysis processes and articulating the need for school health and nutrition in the countries.
Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives, and to strengthen information exchange and operational linkages between WFP (HQ/RB/CO), UN Agencies, the Government and other partners.
Enhance WFP’s leadership status in fora relating to school-based programmes through direct participation, information products, or other materials.
Perform other related duties as may be required.

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October 28, 2024
Study Coordinator for Covid-19 Health Facility Assessment

Job Description/Requirements
Background
Kenya, like the rest of the world, recognizes the serious threat that the on-going COVID-19 outbreak poses. The continued spread of the virus poses a burden to an already weakened health system in Kenya, characterized by inadequate health personnel, inequity in the distribution of health facilities, inadequate budgetary allocation, inadequate equipment & commodities and a high burden of disease.
The country has now recorded COVID-19 cases in all 47 Counties. Readiness to respond to COVID-19 pandemic requires health facilities to not only have adequate health infrastructure including critical care beds with functional ventilators and oxygen, but also adequate supply of medical commodities including personal protective equipment (PPE), Infection prevention materials and appropriate drugs. Availability and implementation of COVID sensitive screening and referral systems is critical, as is human resource who are trained, knowledgeable and motivated to respond to COVID-19.
It is therefore imperative to understand the level of readiness of health facilities in terms of actual availability of medical supplies, infrastructure and equipment, support systems as well as availability of health workers in adequate numbers and skills. This will aid in adequate planning to ensure that health facilities have the necessary resources to respond to the pandemic at any one time.
WHO has developed international technical guidance available for countries to support them to conduct health systems preparedness and performance monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Health is currently using this suite of tools to regularly collect selected information from high level facilities and facilities designated as COVID-19 isolation centres as well as selected primary care facilities. The information collected will supplement the routine data on COVID-19 and related services to help in assessing overall preparedness in response and mitigation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The data for this assessment will be collected electronically using KOBO Collect platform into which the research assistants will enter data as they interview the respondents by telephone.
Roles and responsibilities of the Consultancy
The consultant will work closely with the MoH-Kenya and WHO to customize Covid-19 facility assessment tools on the KoboCollect platform and support data collection during this assessment. More specifically, the consultant will be responsible for:

Questionnaire customization and programming in KOBOCollect including skip logic, validation, data pre-loading etc.
Creation of personalized user accounts for security and accountability.
Data storage, security, backups and disaster recovery.
Training for both enumerators and Supervisors.
Real-time reports to facilitate remote supervision and monitoring.
Regular data cleaning and CSV data download.
Full-time dedicated data management and technical support during data collection.

Key Deliverables

Customized Assessment tools in KoboCollect.
Training Manual developed.
Technical documentation of the KoboCollect data collection tools.

Duration
This consultancy is for a total of 40 working days.
Activity
Consultancy Days
**Inception Report
1
Questionnaire customization and programming in KOBOCollect
10
Testing and validation of the data collection platform
5
Training for both enumerators and Supervisors
5
Full-time dedicated data management and technical support during data collection
14
Development of technical documentation and training manual
5
Total
40
Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors, Masters or Higher degree in computer science, information systems, public health preferred, with specialized skills in programming/software development;
Experience working with KoboCollect Toolbox or ODK.
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in health information systems and demonstrated problem-solving capability in undertaking similar tasks.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in developing electronic data collection tool using KoboCollect or ODK.
Understanding of the health information systems at Ministry of Health;
Experience working with the Ministries of health, WHO or any other international organization in similar or higher capacity will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

The expected skills and competencies for this assignment include:
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in KoboCollect, or ODK.
Strong interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and ability to collaborate with multiple diverse groups across teams;
Innovativeness, creativity, passion and willingness to adopt and share new ideas;

This assignment may also require additional competencies that include:

Ability to work with minimal supervision,
Ability to work under tight deadlines,
Fluent written and spoken English.

Contracting Terms
The Consultant will be engaged by WHO on an Agreement of Performance of Work (APW) between April and June 2021.

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Qualified Kenyan Nationals should submit a cover letter with updated Curriculum Vitae based on the TORs by 05 May 2021 using the email address: afkenhr@who.intApplications are required from individuals who meet the criteria.

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October 28, 2024
Review and update of the Clinical Guidelines (CG) for Management and Referral of Common Conditions Vol.1-3

Background
The Technical Assistance (TA) Support for the project from WHO to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Kenya will be based on and follow the procedural framework for such support from World Health Organization (WHO).
Clinical Guidelines (CG) are important for cost-effective case management and rational use of medicines and other Health Products and Technologies (HPT). To keep pace with ever changing technology and new evidence and developments in case management, CG are supposed to be reviewed and updated at least every two (2) years.
The Kenyan editions of CG Vol. 1-3 were last updated in 2011 and therefore are now obsolete.
With the recent introduction of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya, it will be prudent to review and update all tools necessary for guiding health care service delivery such as the CG, Kenya Essential Medicines List (KEML), Kenya Essential Diagnostic List (KEDL), Guidelines for establishing and operationalizing Medicines and Therapeutics Committees (MTC) amongst others. The structures for reviewing and implementing the tools mentioned above will have to be fully operationalized.
In undertaking both the tools review & updates and structural systems strengthening, MoH will continue to partner with all the relevant stakeholders, including WHO.
Objective
The objective of the initiative/project will be to review and update the CG Vol.1-3 of 2009 and to develop new editions by June 2021.
Scope of Work and expected outputs
Scope of work
Under MOH direct supervision and leadership, the consultant will work with the teams on the following areas:

Liaise with the designated focal person(s) from the Ministry of Health, the National Medicines and Therapeutics Committee (NMTC) and the Technical Working Group (TWG) in the review process;
Coordinate the teams and specialists in developing the three volumes of the Clinical guidelines;
Collect, review and analyze all the necessary documents and materials for the review process;
Analyze and advise on the international and national level approach for review and update process for CG;
Carry out sufficient stakeholder consultative processes to obtain feedback and inputs for the review process;
Organize/Participate in internal and external meetings for the validation of the process and the drafts;
Develop a draft for each of the milestone of the process accomplished;
Prepare a detailed report for the review process indicating lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations for future reviews.

Academic and Experience Requirements:
Functional Knowledge and Skills: –

Knowledge of design, structure and requirements of an evidence based clinical guidelines
Knowledge of the Kenya Health System and service delivery structures including levels of care and financing mechanisms
Capacity to interpret available scientific evidence and provide evidence-based recommendations
Organizational skills, with ability to work to and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team with multiple stakeholders and independently

Education Qualifications
Essential: A university degree in medicine and a master’s degree in a medical related specialist field, or in public health from a recognized university.
Experience
Essential: At least 5 years of experience working in clinical or public health settings.
Desirable: Working experience in development of related guidelines for the Ministry of Health, WHO, other UN agencies or other recognized national and international organizations.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English.
Expected deliverable/Outputs
Ready for print new editions of 2021 of the Clinical Guidelines (CG) for Management and Referral of Common Conditions Vol.1-3
Duration of the Work
Two (2) months, equivalent to 60 working days from the date of signing the contract. Extension may be granted for One (1) month/30 days.
A Final draft of the Clinical Guidelines must be presented to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health by 30th May 2021

Qualified Kenyan Nationals should submit a cover letter with an updated Curriculum Vitae based on the TORs by 04 March 2021 using the email address; afkenhr@who.int.Applications are required from individuals who meet the criteria.

Apply via :

afkenhr@who.int

October 28, 2024
Programme Assistant – WHO Immunization Programme

Purpose of the Position
World Health Organization plans to recruit a Programme Assistant as part of the surge capacity for Outbreak Preparedness. The incumbent shall provide administrative and programme support to the immunization programme and work as a member of the WHO Kenya Country Support Unit (CSU) under the supervision of the Operations Officer.
Objectives of the Program
To eradicate poliomyelitis and reduce morbidity and mortality from other vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) by providing support to immunization against these diseases and through other interventions where possible with major emphasis on polio eradication.
Duties and responsibilities
As part of the immunization and WCO team, the incumbent will perform a variety of administrative, coordinating and monitoring services to support the immunization programme. The duties and responsibilities in line with rules and regulations and established procedures of the Organization will include the following:

Make administrative arrangements for immunization activities including preparation of various committal documents related to procurement of goods and services, arrangements of duty travel in accordance with the approved programme budget;
Make arrangements for duty travel of staff including processing Travel Requests and handling travel plans;
Inform and remind responsible staff of follow-up dates and deadlines for response or specific action, supplying supporting material as appropriate to ensure that correspondences and queries are responded to in a timely manner;
Make administrative arrangements for immunization activities including preparation of various committal documents related to procurement of goods and services, arrangements of duty travel in accordance with the approved programme budget;
Provide administrative and secretarial support to organize and run meetings/workshops/seminars i.e. make administrative preparations, including organization of practical local arrangements, advance transport of documents/equipment, hotel reservations, type list of participants, process travel requests, prepare/dispatch letters of invitation, print documents, photocopy and prepare files, prepare identification badges and the necessary documents for WHO security. Take notes at meetings, draft reports and other documentation;
Initiate, verify and process financial transactions and payments for WCO related to staff and non-staff costs, purchase orders, local purchases, etc., based on authorizations with the aim to ensure accuracy of financial data, adequacy of supporting documents and maintenance of proper accounting records;
Follow-up on financial and budgetary issues, including payments to ensure they are paid on time and are within time prescribed rates;
Compile background material for planning, monitoring and evaluation (including mini-review) exercises. Maintain and update the filing of technical documents and correspondence. Create background reference material as appropriate; access and retrieve relevant material;
Ensure that all relevant activity documents are prepared, validated and submitted to Finance in a timely, accurate and proactive manner to enable timely processing of participants’ allowances or other entitlements;
Arrange for office transport for WHO staff including during duty travel;
Participate in the organization of team and departmental meetings;
Brief colleagues on general office administrative process. Assist/replace administrative staff in the team and perform other related duties as required;
Carry out any other related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor or any other delegated authority.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent complemented by secretarial, commercial or administrative training.
Experience
Essential: Office experience, preferably including some experience in an international organization, and knowledge of its procedures and practices as related to the work:
At least 5 years of relevant practical experience of the above.
Use of language skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English or French with intermediate knowledge of the other language are required. Intermediate knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
Skills
Proficiency in the use of standard office software such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and standard internet applications.
WHO Competencies

Knowing and managing yourself
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Teamwork
Communication

Qualified Kenyan Nationals should submit a cover letter with an updated Curriculum Vitae based on the TOR by 14 February 2021 using the email address; afkenhr@who.int.Applications are required from individuals who meet the criteria.

Apply via :

afkenhr@who.int

October 28, 2024