Company Founded: Founded in 1971

Company Secretary Head of Finance Head of Agriculture Head of Human Resources Audit, Risk & Compliance Manager ICT Services Manager

Responsibilities

Provide high quality, professional Board secretarial and legal support to enhance the administration of our governance function and ensure compliance with Articles of association and relevant statutory obligations.
Efficient administration of the Company, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and ensuring that decisions of the Board of directors are implemented
Act as the legal custodian and use of MSC’s Company seal, legal documents, board and Board Committee minutes, maintain statutory registers including the shares register and periodically file returns with registrar of Companies, Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange
Convene and conduct Annual General Meetings (AGMs) in accordance with the law
Provide legal advisory services to all areas of the business with regard to contracts, Compliance, procurement, securities regulatory and other areas of potential risk to the business.
Establish efficient and effective insurance policies to protect MSC’s assets and earnings at the least cost possible
Ensure all Company Contracts and agreements safeguard MSC’s interest and protect the Company from contractual risks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University
A Master’s Degree in Law, Business and or a related field
A post Graduate qualification in Law from the Kenya School of law
An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Valid Membership to the Law Society of Kenya
Certified Public Secretary of Kenya CPS (K)
Valid Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience with at least five (5) years spent at senior management level preferably in a manufacturing Organization
Understanding of the workings of Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange is an added advantage

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October 25, 2024
Medical Doctor

Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
Package: Attractive package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover. Supportive learning environment within a large, dynamic International Medical Humanitarian Organization with dedicated career paths for proven staff.
Contract duration: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance.
Responsibilities

Conduct daily ward rounds on all patients in Adult ward (Both Medical & Surgical).Ensure timely emergency review of patients in this department when needed/indicated.
Ensure timely review of all ER emergency cases.
Conduct bi-weekly General outpatient clinic for cases booked in ER (Electives).
Perform all surgical procedures for patients in Adult ward & ER (outpatient cases) in accordance with the MSF Dagahaley surgical theatre capacity list.
Actively participate in the projects quality of care activities such as CMEs, Case reviews, Mortality audits & rational prescription audits. Provide technical support to palliative care clinical officer.
Emergency preparedness team member: Attend to any mass emergency/casualties in the project area.
Actively participate in disease surveillance and reporting by ensuring timely reporting of diseases of outbreak potential or any abnormal disease pattern noted.
Ensure on job and theoretical training to the Clinical officers and nursing team in the department in collaboration with the Hospital Director &/Nursing activity manager.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Kenyan national
Preference to Recognized Medical Doctor Degree.
2 years postgraduate experience related to the degree (preferably tropical medicine, or post-registration experience in Public Health, obs and gynae, paediatrics, AE, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.
A minimum of 1 year experience with MSF preferably or with other INGO
Registered and licensed to practise by the Kenya Medical and Dentists Board.
Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude, organized, autonomous and attentive to details.
Due to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali could be a strong advantage

October 25, 2024
Head of Communications

BACKGROUND
From 2018, the NBO will be investing in developing a communications department in order to progres-sively raise the profile of MSF in Kenya and East Africa, and increase the knowledge and interest by Kenyan and East African societies of the international causes in which MSF invests. The Head of Communications is the first position to be recruited for the department.
During this first year, the Head of Communication will have a key role in steering the communications plan (already developed for 2018), adjusting it according to the concrete work experience, as well as in the recruitment and development of a communication team (press and digital officer).
Although the department will have a regional scope, during the first years priority focus will be given to Kenyan audiences.
The branch is situated in a region of high operational volume with recurring emergencies and operates in a major communications hub of high importance for MSF operations. MSF has been present with operational projects in Kenya since 1987. For over 20 years MSF has also maintained a Regional In-formation Office (RIO) in Nairobi that works through its press and digital team to generate a better understanding of MSF’s operations in East Africa and, by liaising with international media based in Nairobi, to raise awareness about the crises in the region to which MSF is responding. The new NBO Head of Communication will coordinate the NBO communication activities with those of the RIO and other operational communication referents (communications advisors for the Kenya missions and Nairobi-based Field Communications Manager) and oversee the transition of responsibilities of the RIO to the NBO when appropriate. .
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
The Head of Communications develops, leads, manages and implements NBO’s institutional commu-nication strategies and activities in order to raise awareness and visibility of MSF and its medical-humanitarian work and principles towards Kenyan and East African audiences, using a wide range of communication tools and channels and ensuring the development and delivery of coherent and clear public messages.
The Head of Communications reports to the General Director of the NBO. Together with the heads of the other departments and the General Director he/she is part of the Management Team (MT) of the NBO. The Head of Communication has a close working relationship with the OCBA Director of Communications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
1) Communication strategies and brand supervision:

Directs the strategic planning for, and takes part in the implementation of all institutional me-dia activities in order to position MSF as one of the preferred and most trusted source of hu-manitarian-related information and as a professional medical humanitarian organisation.
Ensures that all communications reflect and are aligned to MSF principles and unique identity, and follow all appropriate validation procedures.
Ensures that the information provided about the plight of MSF’s patients and activities worldwide is timely and accurate, and reflects MSF’s commitment to humanitarian principles and medical ethics.
Follows up on key international, regional and local humanitarian crisis and keeps up to date with MSF’s operations and positioning.
Anticipates how the NBO’s public communication, especially on politically sensitive issues, may impact the organisation’s public image.
Handles reputation management issues, drafts talking points and takes the lead on providing guidance to the Nairobi Branch Office on public messaging around sensitive issues.
Analyses and understands the communication preferences of key target audiences and devel-ops appropriate tools and strategies to reach them.
Is responsible for the coherence and alignment between the communication functions and ini-tiatives of the NBO and the communication functions and initiatives of other MSF actors in Kenya and the East African region. In order to do this, encourages regular exchange with the other communication referents in Kenya and East Africa, and ensures that frameworks and Q&A’s on operational projects and concerns are readily available for the NBO communica-tion needs.

2) Public awareness and positioning:

Actively works with the NBO communication team to expand media outreach, establishing and fostering strong relationships with media representatives and with relevant communica-tion networks in Kenya and East Africa.
Directs and selects responses to media-related inquiries focused on institutional aspects or in-ternational operations. Reviews these media requests and has final authority on selection of appropriate venues and speakers. In the case of inquiries for local and regional operational projects, liaises with the corresponding communications advisor or field communication man-ager for follow-up.
Develops ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other pub-lic relations activities that promote awareness of MSF, its international field work and advo-cacy efforts, and monitors follow up and timely implementation.
Flags local and regional or cross-country issues and topics of interest or concern to the media, and links with the corresponding operational communication referents to coordinate appropri-ate reactive lines.
Assists and coaches the NBO staff and field workers from the East African region with media training and public speaking.
Explores opportunities and advises on communications needs of other departments, particularly the HR Recruitment area.
Works closely with the NBO Medical Humanitarian Advisor and the MSF Access Campaign to develop communication strategies in support of advocacy objectives for Kenya and the re-gion.
When delegated by the General Director, on a case-by-case basis, acts as a media spokesper-son on international and institutional topics.
Oversees the strategy, design, execution and evaluation of institutional public awareness events, exhibitions, conferences and campaigns to help increase name recognition for MSF in Kenya and the region, and takes part in the implementation when needed.
Oversees the development of the new MSF Kenya website in coordination with IT depart-ments in Barcelona and Nairobi and once online, continues supervising architecture and func-tionality.
Oversees and contributes to the implementation of an integrated communication approach between all institutional online channels (web, social media), and guarantees that they are coordinated and build synergies with other external communications and social impact actions.
Oversees and takes part in the development and production of contents for print and digital publication.

3) Administration:

Is responsible for the development, implementation and control of the Communications de-partment´s annual plan and budget and for reporting on it in accordance with MSF policies and procedures.
Oversees relationships with all departmental vendors and external service providers.

4) Management of the department’s communications staff:

Oversees the recruiting, development and coordination of a new communications team.
Leads the new communication team to create plans and oversees implementation, building accountability for success and failures. Analyses activities, costs, results and operations to de-termine department progress toward stated goals and objectives and course-correct.
Holds regular departmental meetings to coordinate monitor and review activities.
Sets clear attainable objectives for staff and evaluate employee job performance accordingly, in line with established MSF procedures.
Assures a constructive working atmosphere and team spirit within the communication depart-ment.

5) Active Participation in the Management Team:

As part of the NBO Management Team (MT), helps to define the general direction and overall strategy of the branch office, ensuring that the Communications Department´s perspective and input is adequately reflected in the reflections and decisions of the MT and of other departments.
Represents the Communications Department in MSF’s East African Association and Board meetings.

6) Representation:

Represents the Nairobi Branch Office in relevant public fora when required.
Develops and maintains relationships with other MSF communications departments and enti-ties, especially those based in Africa (South Africa, Senegal) in order to identify and coordi-nate opportunities to participate in international, regional and cross-sectional communications projects.
Attends international meetings and contributes to strategic discussions within the MSF move-ment.

7) Others:

Supports internal communications efforts and initiatives of the East African Association, ad-vising on best use of their communication tools and channels.

Education and Experience

Degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field, and extensive experi-ence in a communications role, with some years in a management position.
Experience in designing, managing and implementing public communications strategies for a broad range of initiatives, ideally including media relations and digital communication.
Fluent written and communications skills in English.

Desirable:

Previous work experience with MSF or a similar medical or humanitarian organization.
Knowledge of Swahili and French
Previous work experience in Africa, particularly in East Africa

Competencies:

Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles
Cross-cultural awareness
Strategic vision
Results and quality oriented
Strong planning and organizational skills, with experience of managing multiple priorities
Initiative and innovation; capacity to seize opportunities
Leadership
People management and development
Teamwork and collaboration
Networking skills
Flexible, hands-on attitude
Stress management

Conditions:

Annual Gross Salary of KES (Kenya Shillings) 3,827,887, and secondary benefits according to the OCBA Nairobi policy
Full-time position, based in Nairobi
Expected start date: April 2018

October 25, 2024
Finance Assistant

Reports To: Senior Finance Officer
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity
Location: Rift Valley
Requisition / Job ID: 2018200165
4 Positions: Samburu-Maralal, Kajiado-Loitokitok, Turkana-Lodwar, Turkana-Lokichar
Provide Accounting and Financial support to the Finance unit of HSDSA project.Duties And Responsibilities
Managing Petty cash as below:

Reimbursing expenses falling under petty cash
Timely requisitioning of petty cash at field level.
Ensuring completeness of all petty cash vouchers: proper back up, complete approval by relevant officers, continuous referencing & accuracy of the figures.

Manage Program advances in the county offices as below :

Receiving advances from Nakuru & dispatching to the relevant officers.
Making payments to participants.
Follow up with Staff on due advances for retirement.
Help put together returns for the advances retirement in a timely manner.
Verification for completeness of all retirement returns: arithmetical accuracy, stamping paid, complete approvals & full back up on the returns.
Timely banking of cash refunds for monies received at field level and communicating to Nakuru office.
Maintain well updated & accessible Finance files at field level (retirement returns, petty cash, cash reconciliations & any other correspondence finance information).
Support program staff in making cash payments in meetings/workshops.
Work closely with Nakuru Finance team to help capacity build program staff on a need basis.

Minimum Requirements Standards:

At least CPA Part 1 or II.
Minimum 1-3 years of progressive working experience in similar environment with adequate exposure to project accounting, financial management including budgeting, grants and contracts.
Understanding of finance records reconciliations.
Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system.
Experience working with an international organization and a University degree in Commerce or Business Accounting will be an added advantage.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

October 25, 2024
Nurse

Project Summary:

The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Coordinator.
He/she will be responsible of the overall management of medical activities of the Dagahaley Refugee Camp project.
Package: Attractive package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Supportive learning environment within a large, dynamic International Medical Humanitarian
Organization with dedicated career paths for proven staff.

Contract duration: 3 months contract with possibility of extension (based on performance)
Responsibilities

Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards / precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment .
Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures.
Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
Respect medical secret and confidentiality.
Carry-out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration,
Participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary
Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision in their work with special focus in following all appropriate protocols and procedures and ensuring team work.
Participate in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (carrying out inventories, carrying out stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover, ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, checking its quality and its functioning, storage conditions, doing follow-up of expired drugs, etc.).
Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (fill in patients files, forms, consumptions, statistics, etc.), ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise. fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection and keep doctors/supervisors informed.
For ER and OPD nurse, ensure triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care when necessary and referring them to the doctor.
If applicable, identify Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and refer them to the medical team, so they can receive the necessary treatment.
Knows and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
Sends material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization.
Participate in the hospital platforms, departmental meetings, quality control activities like death audits, case reviews, prescription audits etc.
Ensure the registration of day to day consumption according as per procedure in place including proper cold chain management and maintenance in the department.
Emergency Preparedness (EPREP) team member: Assist in response to emergencies within the project or as required.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Kenyan national
Education: Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma Desired Bachelor in Science of Nursing
Experience: Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s.
Languages: English and Local language essential.
Competencies: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service
Due to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali could be a strong advantage

October 25, 2024
Design Lead

Period: 2nd May – 21st December, 2018 (Full-time)
BACKGROUND
The Displacement Unit (DU) is an extension of the MSF Nairobi Unit. It was created as part of OCBA’s specialization plan for the decentralized units, a strategy to improve the quality of the OCBA operations by placing diverse capacities in regional hubs. The DU aims at identifying operational chal-lenges and needs in the field, and at promoting and setting up innovative and multidisciplinary projects at the heart of the Nairobi humanitarian hub.
With a particular focus on the support of displaced populations, the DU is continually engaging with a range of local and international partners to develop a dynamic network of expertize in the field of innovation and humanitarian healthcare provision. Ongoing projects include the development of an ICT based platform for remote healthcare provision in Jordan, the assessment and diffusion of non-standard ideas implemented in the field, and coordination of a toolkit design for decentralized medical activities.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
This position is the focal point for initiation of DU projects and the motor of creative thinking in the DU. Hierarchically, this position reports to the Head of the Displacement Unit.
More specifically the ‘Design Lead’ should:

Plan and carry out identification of needs, problem framing and concept envisioning through engagement with staff from missions, decentralized units, and departments at headquarters;
Catalyse innovative thinking amongst the DU team and MSF staff;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
The focal point for the initial project phases and the motor of creative thinking in the DU must:

Lead the initiation and planning of the projects that have been assigned to him/her
To organize and facilitate the assessment/identification of operational needs through emergent dialogue and multi-disciplinary workshops, at the DU, in the field and in headquarters;
To articulate findings, conceptualize and propose new projects, together with the DU team
Apply context-appropriate and innovative methodologies
Deliver tangible outcomes (visualizations, simple reports/presentations)
Participates in the planning of the Displacement Unit and ensures adequate reporting and rep-resentation
Participates in the general medical and logistic meetings at OCBA and in meetings of the MSF innovation club
To transmit capacities to DU staff while cementing capacities within the current processes:
Support the DU team with programmatic and creative skills
Engage with external actors working on similar topics or initiatives, setup and maintain a net-work related to this function and participate in related events
Maintain a database of ideas and champion the most relevant ones internally or externally when appropriate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

University Degree in Industrial design, social sciences (e.g. ethnography) or other relevant degree
Experience with MSF or other humanitarian organisations
Experience with management of innovation processes, research and design of interventions in the public/global health domain
Fluency in English, French – Knowledge of Arabic language will be an asset
Familiarity with business model/service design
Experience with MSF or another humanitarian organization
Mentoring experience
Visual/graphic design skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Multidisciplinary and cross-cultural communication
Teamwork, enthusiasm and high motivation
Process and strategic orientation
Systemic problem solving (systems/design thinking)
Autonomous, proactive self-management
Experience and comfort in low-resource settings (accommodation and travelling)
Knowledgeable in the international humanitarian context
Behavioural flexibility
Planning and organization

Results and quality orientation TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Period: 2nd May – 21st December, 2018 (Full-time)
30% travel to the field
Salary: 3,328,598 KES per year; secondary benefits according to OCBA Nairobi policy

October 25, 2024
Consultant: Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of the South Omo – Turkana Conflict Consultant: Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of the Mandera Triangle Cluster

General Background
Violent conflicts in the border areas between Kenya and Ethiopia are shaped by the realities that define subsistence rural livelihoods.For example, climate change has led to rising temperatures and higher frequency and intensity of droughts that have changed the vegetation in the rangelands, forcing pastoralists to move further to find food and water for cattle.In addition, conflicts over land rights and access occur between private businesses, local governments, and different ethnic groups. In all cases, violent conflict erodes the positive social capital that holds communities together and pushes vulnerable and already marginalized people to migrate to locations they believe can allow them to attain secure livelihoods and alternative options for a stable, prosperous life. Funded by the European Union Trust Fund for Africa, the Selam Ekisil (SEEK) project adopts a conflict systems based approach to address the multiple causes of conflict in cross border areas and to promote peace building, conflict management, and conflict resolution capacity at the community and cross border levels. It is part of the EU’s program for Collaboration in the Cross Border areas of the Horn of Africa, providing over 60 million euros of investment to prevent and mitigate the impact of local conflict and to promote economic development and greater resilience in four different cross border regions. Ultimately, the prevalence and severity of conflict are shaped by the effectiveness of informal and formal institutional structures and forces that manage differences between groups. The three-year project will address drivers of conflict, insecurity, and instability, while strengthening the systems and institutions that peacefully manage and resolve conflict on the border of Southwest Ethiopia and Northwest Kenya. It is against this backdrop that Pact will carry out a broad Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of the peace architecture across the cross-border area to inform overall Action direction and serve as the basis of overall activity design. The PEA will be structured to elucidate power dynamics, values and ideas that shape actors’ behaviors, and the relationships, interests and incentives. It will consider how actors interact with each other as a whole system and will consider relationships between different layers of peace structures. The PEA also will incorporate conflict analysis to capture and map local drivers of conflict and to provide an overview of the status of EWER and other peace architectures.
Key Question
What are the barriers and opportunities of Government and Non-Government Actors to engage effectively to prevent local conflict and/or mitigate its impact that will lead to sustainable peace and perceived improved quality of life? Specific Background
In order to contribute to the prevention of local conflicts in the cross-border areas, mitigating the impact of conflicts and strengthening the broader institutional systems for conflict prevention, response, management and potentially resolution, and as part of the inception phase of the project, Pact will conduct a Political Economy Analysis (PEA) to inform the project and the Consortium strategy and intervention plan in the conflict prevention, management, and resolution (CPMR) sector for the coming three years of programming.
Scope of Work
This ToR is to manage the delivery of a Political Economy Analysis (PEA) in South-Omo-Turkana cluster, to provide an understanding of the contexts and conditions for the Government, civil society and other conflict management actors to improve performance in conflict management. The assignment consists of the following aspects:

Develop an appropriate PEA methodology and APEA framework through a participatory workshop with the South-Omo team and partners. The methodology and exact questions to be answered by the political economy analysis will develop over the course of the workshop as the teams and the consultant consider their initial analysis. The teams will be prepared to identify and explore emerging political economy questions as the research is carried out.
Demonstrate and support the development of the teams to interview and collect data through an experiential learning process that develops their skills and guides the teams to undertake field work to inform the final analysis.
Collate and analyse the findings
Write up the reportThe Lead Analyst will guide the team during the collection of data and interviews. The aim of the PEAs is to provide an understanding and analysis of the political and economic constraints and opportunities for change in the CPMR system, leading to a set of specific recommendations and that can be turned into operational delivery objectives as part of Pact’s programme strategy. The specific objectives of the PEA are to understand:
What the dynamics and incentives are of the government, institutions, civil society, business sector and other stakeholders (the drivers of change) that can support the emergence of a more effective conflict management system. Consideration should also be given to the capability of these actors and drivers for change;
How interests and incentives can be combined to create levers of change that provide opportunities for Pact interventions, or when these interests may resist change such that an intervention is unlikely to be feasible;
Who are the current main “winners” and “losers” in this arena, and what are the implications for Pacts programme in these areas that will support strengthened conflict management and stability, and stakeholder efforts to address drivers of conflict;
Understand how the formal and informal policy arenas and ways of doing business shape success or failure in the management of conflict;
How investment and future government and stakeholder development plans may affect the system and potentially create losers amongst poor people or encourage drivers of migration.

Deliverables

An approach and methodology and work plan for conducting this PEA. The work plan will include indicative activities, per phases (desk research, consultation/meetings, analysis, report drafting and finalisation).
A presentation of findings to Pact Consortium. Half day meeting/workshop with power point.
A final report on the political economy of the CPMR and conflict stakeholders (including the business sector). The report structure will be agreed with the Pact team before completion. The report shall contain, at least:
The methodology and approach developed by the teams;
A final political analysis of the CPMR sectors in the cluster area, outlining the key issues in the political economy as they impact on conflict-affected communities, the peacebuilding institutions and the potential for Pact and partners to work with stakeholders – including private sector companies as levers of change to promote stability and social cohesion. These should include:
Roles and responsibilities of different actors: who are the key stakeholders in the clusters and what are their functions in CPMR sector?
The ‘peace ecosystem structure’: what are the relationships and balance between the key stakeholders and institutions such as government departments, peace structures, traditional leaders, large companies, small-scale enterprises, and individuals?
What are the Government policies, regulations and institutional arrangements on both sides of the relevant borders that affect the CPMR sector?
Power relations: to what extent is power vested in the hands of specific stakeholders, companies and/or individuals? How do different interest groups, including government influence the sector and conflict dynamics and how it functions? Are certain groups/ethnicities/gender groups excluded from playing positive roles in peacebuilding?
Historical legacies: what is the past history that affects CPMR, including government and the business sector actions? How does this influence current stakeholder perceptions and incentives?
Local issues: what are the sensitive issues such as land rights, business practices, sources of conflict and environmental and cultural sensitivities in these clusters?
What are the dominant ’rules of the game’ both formal and informal which shape behaviours and views on conflict and its management? To what extent may these serve to constrain change?
Corruption and rent-seeking: is there significant corruption and rent-seeking that affects the sector? Who benefits most from this? How is patronage being used?
A set of specific and actionable recommendations for Pact and consortium members to consider in its strategy.

Skills and Expertise Required

5+ years’ expertise in the functioning of public sector institutional structures, organizational behavior and incentives mapping and theory e.g. principal-agent problems;
5+ years’ expertise of applied political economy analysis and the use of various methodologies, as well as the application of analysis to develop recommendations for development programming;
5+ years of experience working in research and analysis in Horn of Africa, and ability to demonstrate knowledge of the region’s/country’s culture and social norms;
Expertise in the functioning of informal networks and drivers of decision-making;
Proven ability to tap into informal networks, obtain information, triangulate it, assess its reliability;
Work in the humanitarian sector is an added advantage.Evaluation Criteria â€‹Applicants are requested to submit CV’s no later than February 15th, with a cost estimate to fulfill the deliverables above within the assigned dates of assignment. An applicant will be selected based on best value (combination of qualifications, price, and ability to meet timeline).

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October 25, 2024
Technical Officer, Systems Specialist (GIS, mHealth) Technical Officer, Community Services and Prevention Technical Officer, Laboratory

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports To: Director Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Technical Officer-Systems Specialist will be part of the M&E team at HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley and will work under the direct supervision of the Director M&E Under guidance of the Director M&E, he/she will lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive HMIS platform including GIS and information resource to support the management and reporting of complex information. Provide advice on software and hardware needs. He/she will participate in other activities related to HMIS, research, targeted evaluation, surveillance surveys and monitoring and evaluation as well as provide assistance and training to system users.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Database Design and Development:

Lead the development, adaption/improvement of existing automated performance reporting systems, including enhanced user interfaces and compatibility across reporting systems using Java, Access, Visual Basic and SQL in response to meet project information needs
Develop and maintain a GIS database and mhealth solutions to meet project needs
Develop and maintain repository database for EMR data from support health facilities
Ensure adequate and up to date documentation of database applications.
Provide technical guidance in the installation of developed applications, lead in writing application manuals, user manuals.
Ensure ongoing maintenance and technical support to users of database applications.
Perform needs assessment and works with Technical staff at project and implementing partner level to determine feasibility of development of new databases and enhancements or modifications to existing databases
Develops and ensures adherence to data management policies e.g. USG to ensure the security and confidentiality project data.
Monitors staff compliance with confidentiality policies to assure that security standards are met.
Develop standardized programming and data documentation procedures relevant to the data systems.

Maintains project databases for routine data, reporting data quality and service quality assessments.

Monitors and optimizes database design, content, structure and other management issues.
Develop a monitoring schedule for backup and recovery of all databases. Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of the data.
Recommends hardware and software upgrades to the database server as needed including m-health solutions
Development of data procedural protocols, update, and reviews.

Hardware and Software:

Oversees the management of hardware and software as related to the operations of the databases and m-health solutions including system development and maintenance, recommends purchase of new hardware and software maintenance of records and reports relating to database operations and data/project archives.
Provide leadership in the use of electronic medical related software and m-health solutions
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Project Director

Health informatics

Set up systems to support data analytics and develop data visualization and analysis products for performance tracking and program quality improvement
Create and maintain the GIS database and designs the tools necessary for loading / transferring GIS data between different systems.
Write formal metadata documentation, according to standard, as well as informal documentation for GIS data resources
Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships, or display the results of analyses; review GIS data for currency and accuracy; document the parameters and context of GIS data; perform geospatial modeling or spatial analysis; and create thematic maps for program purposes.
Develop web based and mobile GIS application, customizes desktop GIS software to facilitate end user training and ease of use; trains users and provides support for desktop applications

REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
Experience in database development including GIS, management information systems and health informatics Experience in developing mobile applications Experience using online and new technologies for knowledge sharing and collaboration a plus. Demonstrated experience assessing users’ data needs and designing user-friendly IT solutions to promote strategic decision-making throughout the project life cycle. Experience in development of training manuals and in training users on databases Keen to maintain data security and data quality systems Good planning and organizational skills Tact and diplomacy in dealing with implementing partners
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:

Bachelor of science degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Mathematics or related field with 5-7 years relevant experience or Masters’ degree with 3-5 years relevant in field.
Solid experience in database development, web-based reporting systems, management information systems, health informatics, GIS tools, information storage and security, data quality assurance, mobile/SMS technologies, and other relevant technologies.
Demonstrated programming skills using either Visual Basic, Java, MySQL, SQL, Dreamweaver, JavaDb, python or Arc Objects
Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, and Ms Access.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings.

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October 25, 2024
Clinical officer focal mentor focusing on treatment failure

Job Description

Strengthening the overall management of treatment failure cases, identify and implement changes by supporting and capacity building the staffs providing care in Ndhiwa sub county. Liaise closely with MSFF/MoH counterparts, medical and supportive team and Partner clinicians to improve the referral and need for enhanced adherence counselling for such patients respecting the SOP for such.
Provide technical support to scale up staffs within above mentioned facilities according to the formalized guidelines and protocols
Improve the overall management of opportunistic infections.
Respect working hours (depart on time for Health facilities)
Plan/Organize/Attend all the zonal clinical meeting and case group discussion as appropriate
Assist the Medical Team Leader in providing professional and exemplary patient care
Understand and assist with the implementation of MSFF objectives
Follow the Kenyan HIV management protocol for delivery of care to HIV patients including delivery of HAART.
Encourage referral of patients where necessary
Attend to all relevant Communication and submission of Reports
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Previous experience with NGOs as a Clinical officer is a plus

October 25, 2024
Technical Officer – Sbcc And Community Services Driver 1 Data Assistant Intern Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer Social Behavior Change and Communications (SBCC) Advisor

Job Description
Reports to: STO – Social and Behavior Change Communication & Community services
Location: Baringo
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
FHI 360 is currently seeking a Technical Officer, Social and Behavior Change Communication and Community Services (TO-SBCC/CS) for the USAID-funded Afya Uzazi Nakuru/Baringo Program. The project aims to provide technical assistance and support to scale up evidence-based maternal, newborn, and child health interventions; family planning and reproductive health services; and nutrition activities in focus geographical areas.
JOB SUMMARY: The SBCC/CS Technical Officer will lead social and behavior change and community initiatives aimed at promoting demand for quality FP/RMNCAH services including WASH and Nutrition. The work of the SBCC/CS Officer will focus on community-level action related to improving knowledge and quality of existing health services as well as improving promotive, preventive and curative care provided at home. The SBCC/CS Officer will have a commitment to reaching the underserved and hard-to-reach communities, with a focus on working to understand and remove existing barriers to high-quality care and mobilization for social and political support at community, county and sub-county levels to create and sustain an enabling environment for the delivery of key interventions. The SBCC/CS Officer will ensure communities are aware of the available and importance of FP/RMNAH, WASH and Nutrition services and are encouraged to access these services and adopt beneficial health behaviors while shunning harmful individual and household behaviors. The SBCC/Cs Officer will also ensure that providers including CHVs and community champions are well-equipped to engage with and disseminate information to members of the community. S/he will champion engagement with the CHVs through the support of essential components of Community Health Strategy within the Community Units in the project coverage areas (Nakuru & Baringo Counties) including trainings, household visit, mapping and support supervision, documentation and review of records and ensuring that the referral systems to increase access to integrated services at the community level is functioning.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strategic thinking, guidance and support at county level, in promoting healthy behaviors related to FP/RMNACH, WASH and Nutrition. Together with STO-SBCC/CS, work with key county and sub county stakeholders -to develop guidelines and policies that facilitate implementation and adoption of healthy behaviors related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition. In collaboration with MERL team, monitor and evaluate the impact of Afya Uzazi’s SBCC/CS activities and strategy. Together with STO-SBCC/CS, develop and pilot test SBCC/CS approaches, materials and tools relying on innovative and agile methodologies. Work with other project staff and partners to utilize data in solution design and concept testing, including developing and organizing capacity building activities related to behavior change for FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition. Contribute to development of thematic communication strategies and implement multi-media and community level activities that lead to strengthened awareness and demand for services. Promote and support the documentation and dissemination of best practices among project teams and partners. This includes preparation of presentations, briefs and articles for presentations. Together with STO-SBCC/CS, partners and stakeholders, lead the identification, production and/or adaptation of related job aids, or promotional materials related to FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition. Work collaboratively with SBCC/CS team and other project teams to contribute to annual work planning, resource availability and activity management for efficient and effective program implementation. Contribute to timely, accurate, and appropriate reporting of SBCC/CS activities and results including quarterly and annual progress reports. Support the Associate Technical Officers (ATOs)-SBCC/CS to develop sub-county specific activity plans and track the implementation, including providing TA to CHEWS, sub-county focal persons, CHVs and other community champions such as the youth champions to conduct social mobilization, dialogue days, health action days, integrated outreaches for community action and demand creation. Work with the County’s Community strategy focal person to support the strengthening of Community units in identified sub counties. In collaboration with MERL team, lead the development and strengthening of community health information system including periodic data quality reviews and dissemination and utilization of data collection, reporting and referral tools.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES AND EXPERTISE:

Demonstrated experience in identifying barriers to behavior change and developing effective behavior change communications plans including innovative strategies for addressing them-with a focus on FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Expertise in strategic communication principles and practices and solid mastery of health behavior change theory grounded in applied field applications.
Experience and ability to design formative research and evaluations of comprehensive health behavior change initiatives, including the development of data collection instruments and the analysis and utilization of qualitative data.
Knowledge and experience in designing and implementing evidence-based behavior change approaches that incorporate the role of product, social factors and environment in facilitating change Experience with and working knowledge of GOK’s National health system and the Community Health Strategy.
Working knowledge and experience in the application of the USAID accelerator behaviors on FP/MNCAH, WASH and Nutrition.
Previous experience working with international organizations as well as USAID-funded programs Excellent community mobilization and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience in the use of new and emerging innovative application of information technology tools in social and behavior change communication to reach audiences effectively and at scale.
Demonstrated success in planning, facilitation, and management of events including stakeholder/audience consultation workshops, materials/product pretesting activities, focus groups, meetings, conferences, and program launches.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills and proficient in both English and Kiswahili.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:

Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields: public health, health communications, behavioral sciences, health promotion, social sciences or community development with 3-5 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields with 5-7 years relevant experience.
Extensive experience designing, managing, and evaluating culturally-sensitive behavior change components of FP/RMNCAH, WASH and Nutrition programs.
Familiarity with the principles and approaches in community mobilization and SBCC and the application of information technology in development programs.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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October 25, 2024