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Driver

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

The incumbent will perform the following duties:Drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel to different destinations, including field visits. Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, assist with basic visa and customs formalities and other arrangements, as required; ensure compliance with WHO rules and regulations including security and safety requirements.Deliver/collect and facilitate the customs clearance of official incoming and outgoing pouches, hand-delivery of mail, parcels and other heavy items to or from UN Agencies, Ministries, Embassies, Universities, airport, etc.Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, checks fuel, oil, battery, breaks, tyres, etc.. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, ensure the proper functioning and cleanliness of the vehicle.Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc., maintain all the required documents/supplies up to date; including vehicle insurance, license, registration, logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; Procure minor supplies for the Office, obtaining invoices for local purchase and arrange to pay office telephone and other bills, as required.6. Act as a messenger within the office, if needed and perform other related duties.

Required Qualifications

Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalent. Must possess a valid professional driving license for light and heavy duty vehicles.

Experience

Desirable:

Essential: At least two years of professional experience in driving cars.

Skills
Basic mechanical knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining different types of vehicles.- Good knowledge of the topography of the country and full proficiency in local traffic regulations.- Proven ability to deal with clients with tact and respect for diversity.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.

Desirable

REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at KES 811,040 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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October 28, 2024
Driver

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

The incumbent will perform the following duties:Drive office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel to different destinations, including field visits. Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, assist with basic visa and customs formalities and other arrangements, as required; ensure compliance with WHO rules and regulations including security and safety requirements.Deliver/collect and facilitate the customs clearance of official incoming and outgoing pouches, hand-delivery of mail, parcels and other heavy items to or from UN Agencies, Ministries, Embassies, Universities, airport, etc.Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, checks fuel, oil, battery, breaks, tyres, etc.. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, ensure the proper functioning and cleanliness of the vehicle.Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc., maintain all the required documents/supplies up to date; including vehicle insurance, license, registration, logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; Procure minor supplies for the Office, obtaining invoices for local purchase and arrange to pay office telephone and other bills, as required.6. Act as a messenger within the office, if needed and perform other related duties.

Required Qualifications

Education
Essential: Completion of secondary education or equivalent. Must possess a valid professional driving license for light and heavy duty vehicles.

Experience

Desirable:

Essential: At least two years of professional experience in driving cars.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining different types of vehicles.- Good knowledge of the topography of the country and full proficiency in local traffic regulations.- Proven ability to deal with clients with tact and respect for diversity.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.

Desirable

REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at KES 811,040 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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October 28, 2024
Partnerships Officer Resource Mobilization Officer

Job Summary

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: – Master’s degree in Public health and/or other related field from a recognized university.

Desirable: – Training or experience in public health emergency and partners’ coordination

Experience

Essential: – A minimum of seven years of relevant experience at national and international levels in public health emergency management

Desirable: Work experience with WHO or other UN agencies in emergency management would be an asset

Skills

At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in emergency preparedness and response;- Sound technical expertise and experience in risk assessment in the health sector- Knowledge of WHO risk assessment tools will be an asset

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Responsibilities

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties:

Support the effective implementation of WHO strategies for technical and operational partnerships on health emergencies in the hubs
Establish and update active mapping of partners at sub-regional level as well as the matrix of partners ‘capacity on the ground, in the countries of East and Southern Africa sub-region
Follow up with partners the implementation of agreed upon joint strategies, plans, and activities at sub-regional level
Maintain a two ways communication between the EPR program and partners to ensure that partners feedback and relevant expectations are incorporated in EPR approaches strategies, and interventions.
Ensure the proper mobilization of relevant partners for ensuring a collective and coherent preparedness and response operations to health emergencies.
Seek opportunities to expand and strengthen existing partnerships, especially through the development of new partnerships in the hub.
Liaise with partners to ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms for effective joint monitoring and evaluation purposes;
Receive, compile relevant technical information on a range of technical issues and share with partners to inform their strategies and programs for emergency preparedness and response
Initiate and coordinate relevant activities related to technical collaboration between partners for emergency preparedness and response in the sub-region
Organize and participate in partners’ health group meetings as well as other technical working groups for public health emergency management or humanitarian coordination mechanisms at sub-regional level
Coordinate and provide input to joint planning and reporting processes
Arrange and hold one-to-one partnership activities to deliver technical aspects of the partnership in collaboration with the relevant technical officer within the hub/ESA

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October 28, 2024
Budget & Finance Officer

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.

Organize the day-to-day budget and financial operations encompassing quality control, monitoring and clearance, financial accounting and reporting, workplan and award management including cash flow forecasting and monitoring, while liaising with relevant team members.
Manage funding allocations and awards process, prepare necessary forms for the awards’ cycle and implements all budgetary and financial actions in the Global Management System (GSM), this includes workplan funding requests, submission of award budgets, reprogramming of awards and preparation of expenditure batches, while ensuring speedy response to the incident management team’s financial requests. Ensure expenditures are appropriately charged to awards in line with the conditions in agreements with donors.
Monitor and follow-up on donor proposals and reporting deadlines; verify and provide budgetary clearance to proposals and reports for resource mobilization team, ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures and emergency SOPs.
Track and report on financing against budget: monitor implementation rates, consolidate financial data, analyse and prepare periodic/ad hoc budgetary and financial statements and returns, identify financial gaps, and recommend remedial or alternative action to mangers as appropriate.
Develop, update and maintain an accurate tracking system of all financial activities pertaining to the emergency preparedness, recovery and response operations at the country level.
Oversee the accurate recording of financial transactions, calculation and payment of salaries, allowances and other payments to staff, non-staff, contractors and vendors.
Support imprest account management: analyse expenditures against approved allocations, reconcile cash books with bank statements.
Brief/debrief staff members, consultants and WHO responders, on relevant financial and budgetary rules and procedures.
Draft audit responses, review and follow- up on any outstanding audit recommendations related to area of work.
Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education
Essential: A first university degree in accounting, financial management, business or public administration or economics.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in business administration, finance, accounting, or public administration. Professional qualification or licensure in accounting/accountancy.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of five years professional experience, at the national and international level, in finance, administration, budget/accounting. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using ERP systems or similar packages.
Desirable: Prior experience in supporting emergency or health outbreak operations at the field level. Relevant experience with WHO, other UN agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.
Strong analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
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 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 60,962 (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 2205 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’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
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.
*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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October 28, 2024
Logistician, P3, Nairobi, Dakar

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To reduce mortality, morbidity and societal disruption resulting from epidemics, natural disasters, conflicts and environmental, chemical, radio-nuclear and food-related emergencies, as well as antimicrobial resistance, through prevention, preparedness and response in the context of the International Health Regulation (IHR 2005).To ensure that WHO regional office, inter-country teams and countries’ offices are adequately prepared and able to respond in a timely manner to outbreaks and emergencies with public health consequences.

Description Of Duties

The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performed according to the needs and agenda:

To support the development and implementation of a country plans for epidemics and emergency response in addition to emergency standard operating procedures, contingency plans, methodologies and tools to enable responsive and effective outbreak, epidemic and emergency logistics;
To provide support for the development and facilitation of required training to strengthen logistics capacity, including organizing simulation exercises for WHO staff and Member States to improve preparedness;
To support the development of plans, procedures and reports on material assessment and movements and other operational and logistics issues, including planning and estimating of financial operational costs and budgets;
To maintain accurate and complete accounting by maintaining fully functional reporting and internal control systems, for recording and retaining of all relevant records;
To participate in the identification, establishment and training of an emergency logistics roster to be deployed alongside rapid response teams;
To perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: University degree in logistics or other related field with certified training in health logistics.
Desirable: Specialized training in logistics for emergency and/or humanitarian responses, transport, distribution and supply chain management.

Experience

Essential: At least five years’ experience supporting diverse logistics operations in outbreak, epidemic and/or emergency contexts in developing countries.

Desirable: Supporting logistics and/or supply operations in military, commercial or international organizations/institutions in the field or developing countries. Direct field logistics emergency deployment experience

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in supporting logistics responses to epidemics and emergencies in the field;

Knowledge of procurement, warehousing and stock control, goods distribution, transportation and vehicle fleet;
Programme management skills including monitoring and evaluation and conceptual and analytical capacity to identify priority activities and assignments and adjust priorities and conflicts as they arise;
Track record of success in supporting logistics training plans to address capacity shortfalls;
Excellent ability to multitask, explain technical issues and resolve problems in a proactive manner;
Proven commitment to quality and good client orientation and ability to take part in training activities with tact and diplomacy;
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner;

WHO Competencies

Communication
Producing results
Teamwork
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use Of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English or French.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Good computer skills in Microsoft office.

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 59,151 (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 1779 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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
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
Operations Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To optimize the implementation of WHO’s global health mandate for Poliomyelitis Eradication through establishment of monitoring of effective and responsive management, administration and supportive policies, systems and services. The objective is to promote a collaborative working environment, ensures prompt financial, programme implementation and monitoring and efficient distribution of resources in support of WHO’s leadership role in international health.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform some or all of the duties below relevant to the PEI programme in SOM:

Plan, recommend and implement systems, norms and procedures, in compliance with existing policies, for the administration of human, financial and material resources, as well as for the monitoring, control and evaluation of such processes.
Ensure financial transactions are in compliance with the financial rules and regulations and that the imprest accounts are reconciled and submitted to the Regional Office in a timely manner. Formulate general and specific budgetary estimates for projects; plan, organize and monitor the application, control and accounting of approved budgetary allocations by programmes.
Provide managerial and administrative support in the implementation of all WHO collaborative programme through initiation of relevant proposals for all planned activities as per plans of action and periodic monitoring of their implementation.
Provide a range of human resources services, including forecasting future needs, coordinating/facilitating recruitment, training and staff orientation and implementation of performance management in collaboration with the relevant RO/HRO.
Lead procurement of services required for management of country office or for support of technical programs, participating in local contract committees and ensuring best value for money in procurement practices as per the delegated authority. Ensures appropriate asset management, provide relevant reports to the management.
In case Field Security Officer position is not established in the duty station, coordinate with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and EMRO Regional Field Security Officer to ensure the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) compliance, timely report on security related incidents, disseminate security and travel advisory information and arrange security briefings and training of staff.
Supervise Information Technology support services provided either by Information technology technicians or by IT service firm(s) under contract with WHO. Oversee the monitoring and assessment of end user support, management of the local office infrastructure, and provision of access to global applications in coordination with RDO/DAF/ITT EMRO and following regional and global Information Technology and Information Technology standards, procedures and guidelines.
Provide guidance and supervise Country Office administration team ensuring that activities are carried out in a highly professional and timely manner; optimizes the performance of the subordinate staff through motivation, continuous learning, workload management and workflow improvements, Cultivates strong, proactive, long-term partnership between the Country Office administration team and other teams within the Country Office as well as with Department of Administration and Finance in the Regional Office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Essential: First university degree in public or business administration, finance or accounting, human resources management or other relevant field.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or related field.

Experience

Essential: At least five years of relevant experience with minimum of two years at the international level, including supervision of staff.
Desirable: Previous experience in administrative or programme areas in WHO or another UN agency would be an asset, preferably in a developing country. Experience working with Result Based Management approach.

Skills

Ability to work closely in harmony with government and international officials at all levels.
Ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work harmoniously as a leader as well as member of a team.
Thorough knowledge of administrative and management principles and practices (including, but not limited to the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Budget, Logistics, Procurement and Security).
Good general knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems.
Skills in programme formulation, design and research development an asset

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October 28, 2024
Consultants Request for Revision of Kenya Immunization Policy and Development of Immunization Strategic Plan Consutancy Request to Develop Kenya Data Quality Improvement Plan

Introduction
Immunization in Kenya remains one of the main public health intervention to control diseases. Immunization has contributed to the reduction in childhood deaths and advanced progress towards attainment of elimination of vaccine preventable diseases.
The policy and strategic guidance remains pivotal to guide the governance and operations of the programme. Kenya has an immunization policy developed in 2013 and a comprehensive multi-year plan for immunization (cMYP) for the period 2014-2019. The term of the cMYP has elapsed whereas there significant changes in the immunization arena that necessitate revision of the current immunization policy. Going forward, Kenya immunization programme has decided to rename the cMYP as the Immunization Strategic Plan. Hence, any reference to immunization strategic plan will be understood to mean cMYP.
Rationale for the Immunization Policy and Immunization Strategic Plan
The Immunization Policy will provide policy direction and guide the immunization programme whereas; the Strategic Plan will articulate strategies and activities to attain universal access to immunization to all eligible population in Kenya. Universal immunization is an aspiration that is technically and programmatically feasible, building upon the gains, experiences and lessons learnt in the past decade. The strategic plan will be informed by the lessons learnt and will aim to attain sustainability. WHO is supporting Kenya Immunization Program to develop its Immunization Policy and Strategic Plan. WHO is seeking two consultants who will work together with Kenya Immunization programme to develop the Kenya Immunization policy and strategic plan.
Tasks of the consultant
To map all relevant stakeholders
To coordinate with the Ministry Health and other relevant partners during the development of the immunization policy and strategic plan
To convene all partners to improve existing drafts and finalize the immunization policy and strategic plan
To consult with National immunization and vaccines programme (NVIP) and Division of Disease Surveillance and Response (DDSR) to develop appropriate data collection tools
To carry out literature and desk review
To collect relevant data and materials
To conduct situational analysis of current immunization landscape in Kenya.
To review the existing/current draft documents: the draft immunization strategic plan, the 2013 immunization policy
To interview any relevant stakeholders on specific items
To do costing of Immunization Strategic Plan
To revise the immunization policy to incorporate new developments and finalize drafting of immunization strategic plan in conjunction with NVIP, DDSR and immunization partners
To coordinate and facilitate convening of a stakeholder’s forum to validate the draft documents
To present the two documents to the stakeholder’s forum and revise the draft informed by the inputs from the stakeholders
To finalize and edit the immunization policy and Immunization strategic plan
Expected outputs/Deliverable
Interim output
Inception report with plan of delivery of the final products
Powerpoint presentations, situational analysis matrices etc
Final deliverables
Kenya Immunization policy
Costed Kenya Immunization Strategic Plan
Populated costing tool
Requirements
Academic qualification:
Two consultants or a consultancy firm with consultants that have a first University degree in medicine or other health sciences with a Masters degree in public Health or epidemiology or health economics or health financing.
Experience:
Required:
Five years or more experience and expertise in development of health policies, strategic plans, business plans.
Desired:
Two Consultants or consultancy firm with at least 5 years’ experience in the field of immunization and surveillance.
Experience in carrying out costing of plans.
Previous work experience in the public health sector will be an added advantage.
Advanced use of Excel or other data bases
Good writing skills(Evidence of reports and publications)
Language: Good command of English, written & spoken
Skills: Good interpersonal skills, presentation skills, demonstrate ability to work under pressure
Timeline:
The development of the two documents will be carried out for a period of not more than 8 weeks. The immunization policy and strategic plan will be developed and submitted to the client within two weeks after the end of the contract. Proposed consultancy period 03 August 2020 to 25 September 2020.
Administrative arrangements
The consultants will work and collaborate on a day-to-day basis with NVIP, DDSR and MOH planning division. Further, the consultants will engage multiple immunization stakeholders in the drafting process. The consultant will enter into contractual agreement with World Health Organization (WHO) Kenya country office and will report to WHO FRH Cluster Lead and WHO Country Representative for both technical and administrative requirements or its delegated authority.
Payment Schedule
Delieverable Percent
Signing of contract 50%
Interim Immunization policy & strategic plan 25%
Finalized immunization policy & strategic plan 25%
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Qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and a Curriculum Vitae based on the TORs on or before 15 July 2020 using the email address; afkenwr@who.int with a copy to soumahorok@who.int. Please quote the title of the consultancy on the subject while applying for this position.Application is open only to the Kenyan Nationals.

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October 28, 2024
Assessment of Cross-Programmatic Efficiencies in Kenya’s Health System

Background
Kenya is committed to accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as a key component of the governments’ “Big Four Agenda”. However, meaningful progress towards UHC will be made if fiscal space is expanded so as to ensure that all those who need health care access it without incurring a financial burden. This will require action not just on raising the resources but also improvements in the organization and use of those funds.
While Kenya remains one of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa having transitioned into a lower-middle-income country in 2014, this growth has not been matched with an increase in public health spending per person and out-of-pocket payments remain dominant compromising progress towards UHC.
Greater consideration for efficiency is even more important given that Kenya is set to transition from donor funding for critical programs such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and immunizations. These program areas were frequently implemented as vertical programs. While this approach rapidly expanded access to needed services, there are challenges in ensuring sustainable UHC. Initial experience with funding cuts from development partners indicates a need to strengthen the preparedness for the transition.
In light of this challenge, one of the immediate remedies to ensure sustainable financing on the path to UHC is to increase efficiency. Achieving this requires identifying areas of inefficiency in the system and think of ways to promote efficiency gains with a focus on domestic sources. It is important to note that whereas additional funds will definitely be required specifically to fill the gap left by donors, there is potential to reduce this resource gap by restructuring the delivery of services in a way that eliminates unnecessary duplication, redundancies and other sources of inefficiency and puts the health system on a more sustainable trajectory.
Kenya’s commitment to UHC provides an opportunity to address development partner transition from UHC perspective by; building consensus that what is to be sustained is increased effective coverage of priority health interventions; that sustainability requires acting not just on the revenue but also expenditure issues; and that such actions must be done system-wide as opposed to specific programs. UHC thus provides a system-wide unit of analysis needed to address transition.
This analysis aims to assess programmatic arrangements in the Kenyan health system to identify potential sources for efficiency gains and how these could be leveraged on the path to UHC.
Purpose
To identify the existing overlaps, redundancies, duplications, and misalignments across the health system that need to be addressed so as to make the health system more efficient and sustainable.
Specific Objectives

To assess programmatic arrangements at the national ministry of health (and between the national and county levels) and examine how to function assignment across programs and agencies influences the efficiency of the Kenyan health system
To identify inefficiencies created by overlapping, duplicating or misaligning health system functions across vertical programs
To find out the implications of these inefficiencies on overall system performance and the ability to achieve and sustain overall health system objectives
To identify opportunities that are available to address these inefficiencies at national, and county level,

Approach
The selected consultant will undertake the assessment using the system-wide approach to analyzing efficiency across health programs that have been developed by WHO. This approach uses applied health systems analysis to unpack health programs by their functional parts as a way of identifying the critical areas of inefficiency that can be addressed through targeted reforms. An indicative analytical roadmap will be discussed with the selected consultant and refined further at inception to meet the study objectives.
Process of work
A national consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Health, WHO country office. The nature of work will require wide engagement with the various people involved in the management of the various programs and agencies. This work will be linked with the ongoing work on health sector transition and will specifically work with the health financing workstream on the transition task force. The recommendations will be able to feed into the transition plan roadmap.
The consultant shall work in collaboration with the MOH team and carry out the following specific functions

Carry out a desk review of existing literature/documents including policies; strategies; previous assessment reports and publications among others
Facilitate the development of the assessment tools with MOH and stakeholders
Develop consultative materials including presentations for the various stakeholders’ engagements
Facilitate consultative meetings with the various stakeholders
Develop the draft assessment report and the final report with inputs from stakeholders
Tease out succinct recommendations to inform/ to be incorporated to the transition plan

Deliverables
The selected consultant will be expected to provide the following deliverables;

An inception report indicating an understanding of the TORs and proposed methodology for the assessment
A draft report and PowerPoint presentation to be presented at a workshop with stakeholders to validate preliminary findings and generate consensus
Based on the stakeholder workshop, develop targeted and actionable policy options to address the sources of the identified cross-programmatic inefficiencies
A final report with the recommended health system-related reforms actions and interventions to address the identified inefficiencies

Timelines
The expected level of effort is 60 days over a 3-month period starting June 2020 up to end of September 2020
Qualifications
This assignment requires an individual consultant with the following qualifications

A Ph.D. or Masters with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in health economics, health financing, health systems
·Experience supporting health system reform processes to move towards sustainable Universal Health Coverage in Kenya and other countries
·Experience in undertaking analyses aimed at improving health system efficiency in Keny
·A good understanding of health sector devolution.
·Experience working with WHO or any other international organization in a similar or higher capacity will be an added advantage.
·Demonstrated analytical and writing skills
· Team player with good interpersonal, communication, report writing, analytical, and presentation skills are required.
· Fluent (Read – Write – Speak) in English

October 26, 2024
Purpose of Position

Provide overall project coordination and technical leadership of Mother to Mother project and ensure successful implementation of the interventions aimed at improved maternal and child health in Bamba and Jaribuni wards.
Provides technical assistance and leads implementation of the health component of the project. .

Major Activities

Project Coordination, implementation and technical leadership to the Maternal child health implementation
Provide overall coordination of the project to ensure timely implementation of activities.
Work with County and Sub county health management teams to integrate Maternal Child, nutrition and livelihood interventions.
Represent the project in county and sub county Maternal and Child Health technical working groups (TWGs).

DME, Reporting and Documentation

Utilize Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health, national and county M&E tools and follow on set targets and timelines of reporting and documentation.
Monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
Liaise with National Office technical specialists for their contribution to the technical aspects of the project design.

Capacity Building

Organize and facilitate specific and relevant trainings for MOH staff, Community Health Volunteers and CVA groups.
Facilitate MOH to supervise Community Health Volunteers to deliver on the targets.

Advocacy, Partnerships, Engagement and Networking

Link and engage with the County and Sub County to ensure timely consultation and technical support.
Work with the Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health networks, MOH for technical direction and leveraging of resources to strengthen the health systems to achieve the Project objectives.
Work with other partners implementing Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health interventions for synergy and achievement of bigger impact and sustainability.
Facilitate community members to identify issues related to Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health and support community advocacy to enable the relevant stakeholders to take appropriate action.

Requirements
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

A degree in Nursing Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Public health and Environmental health.
A minimum of 4 years working experience in Health and Nutrition projects at community level two of which should be direct Reproductive Maternal Child Health project implementation experience
At least two (2) years of supervisory level (people management) experience.
Experience working with the devolved system at county and sub county level and familiarity.
Experience engaging with donors

October 26, 2024
Mapping of Medical Specialists in Kenya

Objectives and Scope:
The main objective of this consultancy is to account-for and map-out available medical specialists and; clinical officers and nurses with higher diploma in various specialities in Kenya by area of speciality and of work and establish the country training capacity.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Develop and present a detailed inception report outlining methodology and costed work plan;
Undertake a desk review of all available data, including but not limited to:
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Council (KMPDC), Nursing Council of Kenya and Clinical Officers’ Council specialist data, iHRIS, Regulatory Human Resource Information system (rHRIS) and Integrated Payroll & Personnel Database (IPPD);
Contact National and County Health managers for current specialist establishments, in-post and requirements;
Establish the country capacity to train specialists by contacting the relevant medical training institutions and other stakeholders;
Establish the existence and effectiveness of mechanisms for transfer of medical specialists from county to county and between the two levels of Government;
Triangulate and cross-check the information from the various sources;
Prepare a report which includes suggestion on:

Framework for development of a rational medical specialists training plan and
Effective mechanism(s) of equitable distribution of the medical specialists including inter county and county/national transfers;

Make presentations and facilitate during internal MoH meetings and final validation meeting.
Expected Outputs/deliverables

The consultant will produce the following deliverables:

An inception report inclusive of methodology, data collection questionnaire(s) and costed work plan.
First draft report that includes mapping of specialist’s lists – current numbers, ideal and gaps, and country training capacity in medical training institutions and teaching hospitals.
A debriefing presentation document (Power Point) synthesising the main preliminary findings
Second draft report to be presented at a validation meeting.
A final review report, both narrative and in power point format for dissemination. The final report should include an executive summary of maximum 2 pages. The executive summary should be able to be read as a standalone document.
All the gathered raw data

Consultancy
Timing of the Consultancy: The contract will run for two months starting from 01 May 2020

The assignment will commence not later than 01 May 2020.
First draft report shall be submitted to MoH no later than 27th May 2020.
Debriefing Meeting not later than 8th June 2020
Second draft report shall be submitted to MOH no later than 15th June 2020
Validation meeting by 22nd June 2020.
f) Final Report by 30th June 2020

Qualifications
This assignment requires a consultancy team (2-3 consultants) who will complement each other in execution of the work. The following qualifications are required:

A Ph.D. or master’s level holder with over 10 years’ experience in human resources for health, medical education, health research.
A human resource management (HRM) or organizational development specialists with 5 years’ experience and good grasp of the health sector and devolution.
Good report writing skills – Team player with good interpersonal, communication, report writing, analytical and presentation skills are required. – Previous experience in MOH HR management related issues is desirable

October 26, 2024