Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit

  • Clinical Officers

    Clinical Officers

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Primary Function:
    Reporting to the facility in-charge the main objective of this position is to provide both clinical leadership and patient management at facility level.
    Key Activities

    Provide high quality clinical HIV patient care according to national guidelines
    Provide High quality TB/HIV collaborative care in line with the National guidelines.
    Implement activities to improve the quality of care of HIV infected children, Adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women
    Establish clinic systems that support patient care appropriate to the staffing levels and patient volumes, including supporting the establishment of patient flow with attention to infection control; patient referral systems within the facility and with other institutions
    Participate in organizing training and mentorship programs including Continuous Professional Development.
    Lead the evaluation and continued improvement of medical practice (CQI Committee)
    Support infection control measures at the health facility.
    Participate in the generation, compilation and utilization of site data to inform delivery of services at the facility.
    Perform any reasonable work related duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Reporting
    Prepare clinical site monthly reports.
    Qualifications:

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
    Registration with the Clinical Officers Council
    NASCOP Certification in Provision of both adult and pediatric ART, and PMCT preferred

    Experience & Skills:

    2 years’ experience, 1 year of which should be within a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre.
    Demonstrable knowledge of HIV/ART management, diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated with HIV and Adherence support.

  • Health Director

    Health Director

    Job Purpose
    To be responsible for providing oversight and strategic leadership for the organisations health program; this includes strategic planning; overseeing implementation of the Health Program initiatives as well as providing supportive leadership and mentorship to the health staff.
    Job Responsibilities

    Devise strategies and plans for the healthcare program according to organisation standards for excellent service and growth.
    Plan and oversee budgets for the department as well as arrange for sourcing of materials and equipment.
    Act as a link between healthcare program and Ministry of Health.
    Oversee expansion and growth to other areas/slums that the organisation wants to start health programs.
    Oversee and maintain health quality standards across all the organisation’s health facilities.
    Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs.
    Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback.
    Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary.
    Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards.
    Oversee quality assurance for clinical care.
    Plan and allocate duties, transfers to various sites etc., for staff.
    Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvement across all the health program initiatives.
    Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development.
    Present and give tours for external visitors and guests.
    Compile and present reports to donors as and when required.
    Order and manage pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical supplies.
    Prepare and analyse all the clinic reports.

    Qualifications for the the Health Director Job

    Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing or any other related field
    Master’s Degree in Medicine, Surgery or any other related field is preferable
    Qualification in Medicine or any other related field

    Experience:

    Must have a minimum of 10 years clinical experience and 5 years in management position in the health sector
    Experience in health provision in urban slums/informal settlement is an advantage but not mandatory
    Current medical license to practice in Kenya

    Knowledge and Skills:
    Functional Skills

    Solid understanding of work plans, budgeting, resourcing and performance evaluation procedures
    Excellent knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g. ISO), SOPs, policies and regulations for the clinical field
    Excellent communication and people skills
    Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
    Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
    Interpersonal skills
    Ethical Practice

    Behavioural Competencies / Attributes

    Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts
    Ability to manage relationships
    Team player
    Strategic thinker
    Innovative and agile
    Emotional intelligence
    Honesty and integrity
    Persistent and proactive

  • Clinical officer Mental Health Supervisor

    Clinical officer Mental Health Supervisor

    Objective of the Position:

    To provide care and treatment for survivors of sexual and gender violence (SGBV) and to provide appropriate care and management of acutely severe patients presenting in Trauma room.

    Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

    Ensure patient care is provided with respect to the various acuity measures in SGBV and trauma care.
    Provision of clinical examinations for patients presenting in SGBV and trauma rooms
    Provision of medical care for all injuries sustained (including wounds, burns and cuts) in accordance with MSF protocols
    Appropriate referral of patients when necessary to suitable referral facilities.
    Ensuring accurate and complete documentation

    Qualifications & Requirements:
    Education

    Essential clinical officer diploma/degree
    Requirements Essential clinical officer diploma/degree

    Experience

    MUST be registered with the clinical officer’s council and MUST have a valid practice license
    Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in Emergency care units, and SGBV programmes (or in gynecology and/or with STI’s), psychological trauma is an added advantage.

    Knowledge:

    Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate)
    All applicants should have the necessary statutory documents (ID,NSSF,NHIF,PIN Number)

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  • Scientist – Germplasm Health

    Scientist – Germplasm Health

    Job description
    Responsibilities
    The scientist would be part of a team working with forage genetic resources conservation and carry out activities related to germplasm health and post-entry quarantine of forage germplasm and who will specifically:

    Lead activities on forage germplasm health for ILRI as part of coordinated activities under the Genebank Platform
    Identify and research the extent of major seed borne virus diseases in the ILRI collection
    Develop and optimize diagnostic tests for virus, bacteria, phytoplasma and fungi in forages, including use of molecular tools
    Establish field and greenhouse procedures for elimination of viral, bacterial, phytoplasma and fungal diseases from the collection
    Manage and continue improving a Quality Management System for seed health testing and post-entry screening, including the elaboration of Standard Operating Procedures
    Maintain germplasm health databases for the genebank
    Train technicians and technical assistants in disease diagnostics and routine procedures for plant management to eliminate diseases

    Requirements

    PhD in plant pathology
    At least 5 years of experience post PhD in standard seed-health diagnostic methods (e.g., ELISA, TBIA, dot blot, NASH/LAMP, fungal identification and PCR based methods) and next-generation sequencing technologies for pathogen detection.
    Experience with laboratory organization and optimization of workflows.

    Post location: The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Position level: The position level is 4C.
    Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
    Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

  • Laboratory Technician KEMRI-Wellcome Trust

    Laboratory Technician KEMRI-Wellcome Trust

    JOB DIMENSIONS
    To co-ordinate and manage laboratory activities for the project, order reagents and stationary, develop and maintain standard operating procedures. Manage and archive samples in the lab, perform the laboratory assays and present data for analysis
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Conduct experiments, interpret and document results through the use of routine and basic laboratory procedures involving manual techniques or use of laboratory instruments.
    Standardise, calibrate and carry out preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instrument.
    Receive samples and ensure that relevant support documentation is provided and process in line with relevant QC guidelines; document sample and process information.
    Liaise with Nurses, clinicians, health care workers and public in order to ensure that relevant samples are taken/ provided, resolve discrepancies and to communicate results in line with laid down procedures.
    Participate in various QAQC, EQA, IQC and regulatory agency activities within the assigned section, including developing and documenting QC monitors.
    Provide technical advice to researchers in the design of experiments.
    Set up laboratory equipment and experiments and guide researchers on use of laboratory equipment.
    Prepare and collate results, update relevant databases and prepare reports as may be required.
    Monitor lab resources and inform relevant staff on the replenishment.
    Manage and dispose of waste in line with laid down guidelines including segregation and use of specified waste disposal facilities.
    Continually comply with all laid down QMS guidelines/ standards/ SOPs and comply with all health and safety guidelines.
    Supervise field teams as required including allocation of tasks and responsibilities to assigned field

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
    Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
    Knowledge and understanding of GCLPs and regulatory/ accreditation agency requirements
    Knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety practices
    Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
    Experience in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) separation and cell culture techniques is an added advantage

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

    Strong analytical and follow through ability; attentive to detail
    Ability to follow laid down processes and procedures
    Confidentiality and integrity
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

  • Midwife

    Midwife

    Job Description
    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 2 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and Operating Theatre. Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners. The selected candidate will be reporting to the Midwife Supervisor
    Start date: Immediately
    Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
    Contract duration: 3 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension (based on needs)
    The job activities include but are not limited to;

    Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
    Where PMTCT is implemented, ensure implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling
    Collaborate with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
    Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women from the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
    Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
    Properly follow up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
    Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected Supervise that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc
    Participate in the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor.
    Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases) According to MSF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventions
    Supervise the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns
    Ensure sensitization activities and health talks, are carried when necessary a therapeutic education of the patient (and family) using a patient based approach.
    Ensure that routine laboratory tests are performed, interprete the results and adapt the approach if necessary
    Be responsible for regulation, documentation and proper utilization and storage of the departmental medical supplies including the controlled drugs.
    Participate actively in the monitoring and the reporting of medical activities (Make sure that the department registration, patient files, forms, and HIS reports are updated on time and participate in the analysis of these statistics.
    Identify high risk client antenataly and postnataly and refer them to high risk clinic or maternity for management and monitoring.
    Educate and book high risk client for review at high risk clinic on discharge from Maternity ward.
    On discharge educate patients; advice mothers on useful topics for their home return; breastfeeding, emergency signs of post-partum complications, family planning (importance of child spacing) Ensure the patient’s correct understanding of possible treatment and verify that the patient has received the documents: birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.

    Education

    Essential midwifery qualification or specialization.

    Desired

    Bachelor in Midwifery

    Experience

    Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs.

    Languages

    Essential, mission language; local working language would be an asset.

    Competencies

    Results
    Teamwork
    Flexibility
    Commitment
    Service.

  • Clinical Improvement Specialist

    Clinical Improvement Specialist

    REPORTS TO: SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR
    LOCATION: MIGORI
    Position Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, Clinical Improvement Specialist will offer technical support to the PACT TIMIZA supported health facilities in expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Co-ordinate the planning, conducting, analyzing and disseminating results of site capacity assessments (using the TQA tool) at supported facilities.
    Ensure achievement of program’s annual service delivery targets for the region and develop remedial plans where the targets fall short.
    Ensure synergy with the sub county technical team in site level supervision.
    Responsible for outlining mechanisms and a feedback loop for all activities in the work plan, when and how they were accomplished outlining pending issues.
    Collect and analyze monthly Quality of service indicator (QOS) reports from health facilities and provides guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes.
    Support facility teams to build local capacity for quality improvement activities by establishing work improvement teams (WITs) at different departments that identify gaps subsequently prioritizing, analyzing, and implementing QI projects.
    Maintain thorough documentation of activities and tracks deliverables.
    Coordinate dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilize project data to prioritize interventions.
    Take lead in compilation of the monthly activity reports and quarterly project performance report.
    Provide representation as delegated in critical stakeholder meetings and activities.
    Maintain current knowledge of medical practice standards and developments.

    Required Qualifications

    M.B.Ch.B, MD or MBBS required with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
    Registered Clinical officer with over five years’ experience in HIV/ AIDS program implementation may be considered.
    Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.
    Program management experience and experience in a supervisory role is a plus.
    Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
    Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment to, community-based approach to development.
    Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework.
    Experience with US government reporting and grant management and implementation environment is a plus.
    Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred.
    Experience working with government institutions, counties and local partners.

    Desired Skills

    Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and project management skills.
    Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills with an eye for detail.
    Ability to work independently, under pressure while at the same time adhering to strict deadlines.

  • Clinical Officer

    Clinical Officer

    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 technically to the Medical Doctor.
    Start date: Dec 9th 2017
    Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health coverage
    Contract duration: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
    Main Tasks include:

    Ensure the implementation and standardization of MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to granting quality of patient case management.
    Promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records
    Implement diagnose, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
    Participate in the planning and supervising, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols.
    Carry out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in case of an emergency in order to reduce mortality rates
    Record in individual patient’s card and registration books all medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) performed keeping data traceability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity.
    Participate in data collecting and reporting when required
    Know and implement Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions.
    Know and promote the proper application of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol.

    Requirements:
    Education: Essential clinical officer diploma.
    Languages: Fluency in English and Somali is required; knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset
    Experience: Desirable previous clinical supervision experience of at least two (2) years.
    Competence: 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.

  • Field Public Health Volunteers Field Physician Volunteers Field Nurse Volunteers Field Allied Health Volunteers Field Finance Volunteers Volunteer Field Storytellers Abroad Volunteer Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH) Specialist Volunteer Supply Chain Managers Abroad

    Field Public Health Volunteers Field Physician Volunteers Field Nurse Volunteers Field Allied Health Volunteers Field Finance Volunteers Volunteer Field Storytellers Abroad Volunteer Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH) Specialist Volunteer Supply Chain Managers Abroad

    CMMB is seeking professionals, 21 years and older, who can serve for a minimum of 6 months in the following public health volunteer positions:

    Public Health Generalists serve in CMMBs country offices and CHAMPs sites providing support to our country directors and programs team through a range of programmatic support activities. They receive exposure to a broad base of global health and community development programs and are able to put their knowledge and skills to work in a field office setting.
    MNCH, WASH, HIV, E-Health, Malaria Experts contribute their expertise in support of CMMB programs around the world; designing, implementing, and evaluating diverse initiatives in collaboration with CMMB Country Directors, partners and National Ministries of Health.
    Nutritionists are needed in Peru and Zambia to support ongoing programs related to child development and health education.
    Health Administrators provide critical support as we engage with clinical partners to improve human resources for health and facility operations. This is particularly important in Haiti where CMMB is opening the Bishop Joseph Sullivan Hospital in Cotes-de-Fer.

    Required Skills/Experience:

    Must be 21 years old
    Master of Public Health degree (or related field).
    Community Health Worker Certification preferred.
    Experience working with or knowledge of USG-supported cooperating agencies such as USAID and CDC, and international counterpart organizations useful.
    Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; strong problem-solving skills.
    Ability to be flexible and prioritize projects and tasks effectively; self-starter; takes initiative.
    Problem solver, able to identify needs, and develop solutions.
    Ability to work with Microsoft Office tools.
    SPSS/Stata or other M&E software experience beneficial.
    Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of health care delivery and practice.
    Familiarity and interested in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues.
    Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours.
    Proficiency in English; strong communication skills.
    Spanish fluency required in Peru.
    French or Creole required for Haiti

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  • Accessibility Manager

    Accessibility Manager

    The Accessibility Manager will support Ipas Africa Alliance in developing accessibility and community engagement strategies to enhance access to reproductive and sexual health services for girls and women in supported programmes. Will lead efforts to increase girls and women self-autonomy and self-determination, expand access within communities to information, support and services while assisting to address barriers at individual, interpersonal, organizational and policy level.
    Management
    Work with the management team to actualize Alliance strategic plan [Senior Management Team meetings, Planning meetings]
    Partnerships
    Maintaining and developing new community relationships with nonprofits, government organizations, colleges and other partners across designated region(s) and distributing program materials and informationWork at the National and County level to ensure Ipas representation on technical working groups linked to sexual and reproductive health and community services and activitiesImplementation-Technical

    Collaborating across technical units to maximize outreach potential and ensure consistent messaging.
    Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of girls and womens rights into the project implementation activities and work with the technical units to ensure we have the input of girls and women and other beneficiaries, into our support for service delivery for reproductive health services including access to safe abortion services and contraception
    Support the Community team to supervise activities performed by Community Based Organizations, Community Health Volunteers, Youth advocate and champions including providing on the job training and technical support.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives of community based activities
    Communication and Health promotion
    Contribute to the development of appropriate health promotion Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials.Proposal Development
    Contribute to the development of new proposals in cooperation with the senior management team and other Health team staff.Assist in the development and implementation of new accessibility projects strategies, concept notes and proposals that increase the self-autonomy and increase access for young girls and women to sexual and reproductive health and rights
    Monitoring and Evaluation
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Ipas, donor and coordination bodies’ timeframes and formatStaff Management
    To manage the assigned accessibility and policy team members, this includes job descriptions, recruitment, staff appraisals, staff development planning, annual leave days and training as necessary
    Provide coaching and supervision to staff so as to ensure ownership and full responsibility for accessibility/community activities.
    Internal & External Customers / Suppliers as well as Third Parties
    Work closely with the Program and technical unitsCollaborate and develop close relationship with external partners

    Minimal Requirements for Position

    Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Community DevelopmentExperience working in Sexual and Reproductive Health field.
    Masters degree in the above fields will be an added advantage
    8 plus years of experience in with 5 in a similar role

    Preferred Requirements
    Experience working with Kenya Government, County Government and Health SystemKnowledge of the Community Health Strategy in Kenya including working with Community Health Volunteers and Community Based Organizations
    Ipas is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.