Jobs Kenya

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

  • Team Leader: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme

    Team Leader: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme

    Short introduction
    The Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme aims to reduce adolescent deaths and injury from unsafe abortion in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The programme will ensure girls are able to access quality comprehensive sexual and reproductive services and will support community based organisations to shift social norms and build girls’ agency though ICT platforms and interpersonal networks.
    Summary purpose and objective of role
    The Team Leader will provide inspirational, strategic, technical and managerial oversight to the programme in order to build a local ecosystem to prevent and reduce unsafe abortion in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The Team Leader is accountable for the overall delivery of the programme and leading the various partner implementing teams. The main areas of work include

    Providing strategic and technical leadership of the programme
    Overseeing and managing relations with client, government, counterparts and in country partners
    Providing efficient and cost-effective delivery of a high quality programme that produces results
    Leading planning and budgeting of the programme and monitoring performance against plans
    Providing oversight of financial, due diligence, security and risk management

    Person specification
    The Team Leader has strong technical expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights (or a closely related area such as child rights), and social and behaviour change in relation to sensitive issues. They demonstrate outstanding leadership and engagement skills for building consensus and inspiring motivation and commitments among diverse stakeholders. They have a track record of transformational change in challenging environments and relating to complex and sensitive issues. They will have significant experience of senior level management in international development and have experience of implementing health programmes. Experience in programmes aiming to reduce unsafe abortion is desirable.
    About Options/ Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme
    Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.
    The Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme aims to reduce adolescent deaths and injury from unsafe abortion in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Options Consultancy Services is the consortium lead for the programme, working in partnership with consortium members and local civil society organisations. Taking a User Centred Design approach, the programme will:

    Ensure girls are able to access quality comprehensive sexual and reproductive services, including through referral networks and support to community based organisations.
    Foster and support a community based movement to shift social norms and build girls’ agency, though mobilising both ICT platforms and interpersonal networks.
    Build the capacity of local organisations to reduce unsafe abortion and facilitate south-south learning.
    The programme will start with in-depth research and analysis, followed by an intense period of prototyping and testing potential approaches. From Year Two, successful concepts will be scaled up

    Other information

    Options is an equal opportunities employer
    Applicants must have the right to live and to work in Kenya
    This position is subject to confirmation of programme contract with the funder. Precise details of timelines and tasks are subject to change prior to programme start-up

  • Nutritionist

    Nutritionist

    Requirements

    Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Daadab.
    Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
    Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
    Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
    Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
    Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
    Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
    Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program.
    Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp.
    Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp.
    Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days.
    Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.
    Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
    Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
    Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
    Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
    Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
    Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to FC
    Foster integration of the nutrition program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
    Directly supervise the nutrition team in the camp.

    Qualifications for the Nutritionist Job

    MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics.
    Master’s in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
    MUST be a registered by KNDI.
    A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required.
    Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
    Knowledge in computer statistical packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
    Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
    Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies.
    Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.

  • Community Health Worker

    Community Health Worker

    Job Description
    Location: Mathare, Nairobi
    Reports to: Health Services and Program Officer
    Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:30am to 3:30pm, 2 Saturdays a month
    Main Purpose of the Job
    The primary duty of the SHOFCO Community Health Workers is following up on selected patients in their homes to ensure treatment adherence and recovery and report to any complications to physicians.
    CHWs are also responsible for clinical outreach and active case finding, conduct relevant health talks/topics will be scheduled by the CHW Supervisor and performed by the CHWs in the clinic and throughout the community.
    Key Performance Indicators

    No of patients referred
    No of families visited at home
    No of defaulters traced
    No of clients with special needs linked to the facility
    No of h/educations conducted

    Outputs

    Accurate community diagnosis and referral
    Accurate identification of health need and referral
    Timely linkage of clients
    Awareness creation and education

    Impact

    Community acceptance of services offered at the facility
    Awareness of good health practices at the community
    Good health seeking practices at the community

    Beneficiary assessment

    Community surveys

    Reporting responsibilities

    Timely departmental reports
    Following the right channel of reporting issues
    Proper and timely reporting of incidences

    Job Responsibilities

    Advice the community members on health matters and accessible health services available at the facility.
    Conduct community mobilization and create awareness on services available at the facility.
    Identify clients with health needs and refer to the facility, accompanying them where necessary
    Conduct community screening services for people in need of treatment, special services like nutrition, ANC, family planning, gender violence issues, cervical cancer screening and immunization and refer appropriately.
    Provide health preventive and promotive messages to the community
    Identify the particular healthcare needs of a community and make referrals appropriately
    Sensitize the community on health risks , nutrition, immediate management of accidents and first aid
    Act as a link between the community and the health facility
    Follow up of very terminally sick clients i.e. CCC, diabetics, hypertensives etc. and support appropriately.
    Conduct home visits to clients with special needs to assess progress and adherence
    Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms or related information
    Advice clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing
    Offer health talks to clients both in the facility and the community
    Advice clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development such as education, childcare or problem solving.
    Trace clients who miss appointments and defaulters for those on nutrition, ANC, PMTCT, Postnatal and CCC follow up.
    Accompany very ill clients from the community to the facility and also referred clients where relatives are not available or are not reliable
    Perform any other duty assigned by the manager/team leader

    Qualifications

    Communication Skills
    Reporting skill
    Capacity building ability
    Previous experience working as a community health worker will be an added advantage

  • Health Specialist (Child Health)

    Health Specialist (Child Health)

    Purpose for the job
    The Health Specialist (Child Health), NOD, reports to the Regional Advisor Health, P5, for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of the health (child survival/development) program/s from selected the country office’s program and providing technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.
    Key expected results

    Program development and planning

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
    Advisory services and technical support
    Advocacy, networking and partnership building
    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Program development and planning

    Plan and provide technical support/guidance to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to establish a comprehensive/updated strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
    Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the formulation of health program recommendation and related documentations as a component of the Country Program establishing clear program goals, objectives, strategies and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM).
    Ensure alignment of sectoral program with the overall UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
    Consult and collaborate with internal and external colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on program planning, management and implementation and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.

    Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

    Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programs.
    Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
    Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    Actively monitor programs/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    Plan, monitor certify disbursements and control the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    Prepare mandated and key program/project reports for donors and other partners to keep them informed program progress.

    Advisory services and technical support

    Collaborate/consult with key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies and best practices and approaches on health and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
    Participate in program strategic discussions/planning to provide technical advice/contribute policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
    Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.
    Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

    Advocacy, networking and partnership building

    Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve program goals on children rights and social justice/equity.
    Prepare communication and information materials to highlight program goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the CO program design process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects.

    Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    Promote critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable health programs/projects initiatives.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    Contribute to the development policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
    Lead/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects.

    Qualification/Experience/Language of Successful Candidate
    Education
    An Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, paediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
    Experience
    A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
    Language
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
    Competencies of Successful Candidate
    Core Values

    Commitment
    Diversity and inclusion
    Integrity

    Core competencies

    Communication (II)
    Working with people (II)
    Drive for results (II)

    Functional Competencies:

    Leading and supervising (I)
    Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
    Analyzing (III)
    Relating and networking (II)
    Deciding and Initiating action (II)
    Applying technical expertise (III)

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

  • Health Advisors Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Administrative Officer Study Coordinator Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1 HRH Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Information Systems Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 IT Officer Senior Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1

    Health Advisors Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Administrative Officer Study Coordinator Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1 HRH Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Information Systems Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 IT Officer Senior Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1

    We seek to recruit 6 Health Advisors for our research teams based in Homa Bay and Kisumu. Health Advisors will be responsible for working with facility based HTS personnel, providing technical advice on aPS to HTS providers and support data collection activities for the study, including interviews and blood draws. They must be comfortable working with HIV-infected people in the locations where they and/or their partners live and dwell.They must be able to work with minimal supervision and for long hours when necessary.They will report to the Study Coordinator. These positions are temporary for a period of 18 months beginning January 2018 and will be based in Kisumu.
    Specific duties and responsibilities:

    Support facility based HTS providers to screen and enroll eligible HIV-infected persons into the study
    Provide expert advice on aPS protocols for screening and enroling eligible HIV-infected people into the study.
    Support facility-based personnel to perform blood draws for HIV-infected people enrolled in the study as per study protocols
    Support the conduct of interviews with study participants using mobile data entry technology as per study protocols.
    Provide supportive supervision to facility teams and be responsible for following up index participants’ sexual partners through either home visits or phone calls.
    Support facility HTS providers to perform HIV testing and counseling for index participants and their sexual partners in compliance with national guidelines and as per study protocols.
    Maintain familiarity with the protocol and standard operation procedures (SOP) of the study.
    Provide ongoing counseling and relevant referrals for participant support, including HIV care services, support groups, violence prevention organizations.
    Document clinic, home visits, and phone calls on source documents and case report forms (CRFs).
    Safeguard source documents and CRFs and ensure data quality.
    Participate in community engagement activities and meetings.
    Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed for the Study Coordinator.
    Meet the agreed study targets.
    Any other duties as directed by Study Coordinator.

    Required Skills
    Required Experience

    Diploma or degree in public health, nursing, clinical medicine, or other health-related fields. Three years working experience in a similar role, preferably in health related research study settings or any related field.
    Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing or HTS from NASCOP.
    Certificate or formal training and experience in phlebotomy.
    Updated work experience in current national HTS guidelines. .
    Experience working with key and priority populations is desirable.
    Experience in Home-Based Counseling and Testing is desirable.
    Experience in social work and research projects will be an added advantage.
    Willingness to work as a team player.
    Ability to maintain flexible work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, in order to interface with key and priority populations and international partners.

    Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

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  • Mentor Coordinator, ECD

    Mentor Coordinator, ECD

    Job Details
    We seek to recruit a Temporary Mentor Coordinator who will participate in Community Health Volunteers, Community Health Assistants (CHAs), and Health Care Workers’ review meetings to monitor integration of ECD into existing services, document project activities by taking photos, taking videos, conducting interviews, and collecting human-interest stories for quarterly briefs. S/he will work with community and facility-based forums and service providers to establish equip and operationalize play corners in health facilities. S/he will assist with data collection i.e. quantitative data (e.g., supervision checklists, household visit forms) and qualitative data (e.g. observations of service delivery and interviews with project beneficiaries), by working closely with Ministry of Health stakeholders. The Mentor Coordinator will be based in Siaya County.
    Key Responsibilities:

    In partnership with designated government supervisors, provide supportive supervision and mentorship, and on-the-job training to trained service providers and Community Health Volunteers; observe facility-based providers in their daily routine and CHVs during play box sessions.
    Support facility based Continuous Medical Education (CMEs) sessions as necessary.
    Participate in CHVs, Community Health Assistants (CHAs), and Health Care Workers’ review meetings to monitor integration of ECD into existing services.
    Work with community and facility-based forums and service providers to establish, equip and operationalize play corners in health facilities.
    Assist in disseminating Projecting Health videos on positive parenting at designated sites in the Community and in Health Facilities.
    Assist with data collection i.e. quantitative data (e.g., supervision checklists, household visit forms) and qualitative data (e.g., observations of service delivery and interviews with project beneficiaries), by working closely with Ministry of Health stakeholders.
    Assist with monthly data summaries at facility level and ensure timely onward data transmission to PATH and relevant MOH offices.
    Document project activities by taking photos, taking videos, conducting interviews, and collecting human-interest stories for quarterly briefs.
    Participate in sub-county–level forums as needed.
    Work in close collaboration and maintain excellent working relationships with MOH staff at various levels, PATH and other stakeholders.

    Requirement

    Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Nursing, Nutrition, or Clinical Medicine.
    Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, capable of directing and managing change, effective delegation, inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
    Research and proposal writing will be a distinctive advantage.
    Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
    Ability to work with a multi-sectoral team and support collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
    Ability and willingness to learn.
    Excellent facilitation, mentorship, team building and coordination skills.
    Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming.
    Experience in working with Ministry of Health systems.
    Registered with the relevant professional body.

    Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
    PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
    PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • Technical Advisor – Programming

    Technical Advisor – Programming

    Details:
    Contract: Part time, two days per week with the potential to increase
    Salary: Between $200 and $250 per day depending on skills and experience (negotiable) ($52,000-$65,000 pro rata)
    Holiday: 28 days pro rata
    Location: Ideally in Nairobi, Kenya
    Reports to: Head of Programming
    Start date: ASAP
    Application deadline: 19th September 2018
    The role
    We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Technical Advisor for our programming department. You will provide technical support to the team for programmes in low and middle income countries, currently in Kenya and Sierra Leone.
    The Technical Advisor will help us to manage and grow our programming output. We have a range of small and medium scale projects that require expertise in public health; specifically in maternal and newborn and school health programming. You will be responsible for the development and technical oversight of our programming activity.
    Main Responsibilities

    Providing technical expertise to field and country teams on maternal and child health and public health issues and project implementation, cross-cutting health, education and other sectors
    Overseeing the project cycle and supporting the team to ensure timely delivery of programming activity.
    Respond to field and partner requests for technical assistance to field platforms in maternal, child and public health to improve quality, as well as delivery of project activities.
    Providing expert technical support for the development of proposals for Child.org’s future projects, to a range of different donors and funding bodies.
    Advise in the conduct of regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
    Supervise and monitor the development of reporting systems for needs assessments and data collection (qualitative and quantitative), analysis, follow-up, feedback to staff, donors, partners and other agencies.
    Represent Child.org in international and domestic fora together with the Head of Programming.
    Maintain updated information and be a resource in relation to global health issues.
    Contributing to strategic engagement and providing technical support in internal and external technical working groups with a variety of foci, with a range of stakeholders including internal board and staff members, partners and government departments.
    Inputting into the development and updating of internal policy documents and governance.
    This will be an exciting and challenging job for a self starter with a passion for the start-up mentality. This role has potential for it to develop into a full time position in the future as our programme portfolio and team grows in Nairobi.
    The programming team at Child.org is at an exciting stage of development with lots of potential for substantial growth. We want someone to help the team navigate the changes ahead and ultimately to help us impact the lives of more women and children.

    About you

    You have a passion for health programming and strive to improve on your work at all times.
    You have extensive experience in working on public health programmes, ideally in maternal and neonatal health, school health and/or sexual and reproductive health projects.
    You’re keen to dedicate your time and energy into helping the organisation to grow in Kenya and beyond.
    You’re comfortable working in an agile environment and iterating on activities where you see the need and where appropriate.
    You are the kind of person who wants to have an impact, who likes to throw themselves into something. There is no room for someone who looks forward to 5pm arriving so they can leave. We don’t want you to stay after 5pm very often, but we want you to be unhappy about that.

    Person Specification
    Qualifications:

    Masters in Public Health or equivalent academic degree in other relevant subject
    Qualified health professional (desirable)

    Experience:

    At least 5 years of relevant experience in maternal, child, reproductive public health and service delivery within health and other sectors such as education
    Research experience is an asset

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Proficient in the use of project development and planning tools (eg logical frameworks)
    Strategic approaches to programme development
    Strong and persuasive verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex issues and concepts to a wide range of audiences, donors, partners, beneficiaries and other sector agencies
    Development of training materials and mentoring
    Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines
    Working in diverse environments
    Computer skills are essential
    Competency with a statistical database such as EPI Info, SPSS, or STATA is desirable

    You’ll be really good at
    Providing technical expertise
    You will be providing support to a wide range of project activities and helping the team to identify and develop new programmatic opportunities. You will have substantial experience of providing remote and in-person technical assistance across a range of overseas programmes in the African context.
    Institutional grant applications
    We’re on the cusp of extensive growth within our programming team and we have recently submitted multiple institutional funding applications with the UK government. Whether we are successful or not, we want to keep up momentum of growing our portfolio of programmes in Kenya and Sierra Leone so we need your help with ensuring our applications stand out. You will have demonstrable experience of developing and designing scalable development programmes and succinctly communicating those programmes in institutional grant applications.
    Demonstrating impact
    In order to grow and develop, we need to be sure of our impact. You will have experience of demonstrating the impact of your work through structured and responsive monitoring, evaluation and learning processes. You will use your experience to help us adapt and strengthen our MEL processes and to communicate our impact both internally and externally.
    Learning for growth and development
    We do what works. We are the team that ascertains whether what we’re doing is working or not. We constantly seek out new ways to have a positive impact upon the communities we work with and continually assess the efficacy of our projects. We have an agile approach and if something is struggling to achieve the impact we’re aiming for, we’ll change it. We need an individual who is adaptive and proactive in their approach, who’s always looking to learn and who will help us to be the best we can be.
    Applying for the role
    Required experience
    You need to be an experienced Technical Advisor with clear and communicable successes on development programmes in public health. We would ideally prefer someone based in Nairobi so you can help develop our programming team but we will consider you if you’re based elsewhere if your experience is applicable.
    For applicants based in Kenya, you will need to have citizenship or residency already in place as in the short term we cannot provide this.

  • Community Oral Health Officer (C.o.h.o)

    Community Oral Health Officer (C.o.h.o)

    Job Description
    We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of a Community OralHealth Officer (C.O.H.O) in our medical clinic at Masii.
    The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications and work experience

    Must be a born again Christian and actively involved in a bible practicing church.
    Diploma inCommunity Oral Health or equivalent from a reputable institution.
    Current practicing certificate.
    At least 2 years of dental clinical experience.
    Good verbal communication skills- a good listener.

    Roles and responsibilities

    Perform dental services at the facility as prescribed in the scheme of service.
    Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedure’s space and storage of the clean instruments.
    Maintain a record of day to day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
    Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit, including preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.
    Any other clinical duty delegated by the management.

  • First Aid Field Officer (Nairobi & Somaliland)

    First Aid Field Officer (Nairobi & Somaliland)

    Job Description

    About the Job
    The First Aid Field Officer will support ICRC Somalia Delegation in implementation of First Aid programs and health activities in Somaliland and will also carry out all the duties and responsibilities related to the role in Nairobi. The role will initially be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to the different Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) branches within the Somaliland region. Later, the role will be relocated to Hargeisa.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Plans and implements First Aid Training program in collaboration with Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and in partnership with other members of ICRC Health teams in Somaliland and Somalia
    Ensures that the stipulated financial and security regulations are adhered to
    Participates in development of the First Aid Training Program content, structure and makes follow up visits
    Assists in supervision, training, monitoring skills levels and retraining of Emergency First Aid action teams
    Collaborates with SRCS to ensure a coherent standardised and quality programme is being presented to the participants
    Monitors First Aid inventory and re order levels when necessary
    Produces the required documents for the beneficiary tracking system
    Collects and analyses statistical data and continuously updates the First Aid program databases
    Contributes to weekly, monthly and quarterly health reports
    Participates in multidisciplinary and health structures assessment in his/her area of responsibility
    Provides technical support to First Aid Training of Trainers (ToT) for new and refresher trainings
    Travels frequently to the different areas in Somaliland to provide supervision and support in close coordination with the First Aid National Officer (FANO) from SRCS Hargeisa coordination office.

    Minimum qualifications and required competencies

    University degree in medical or paramedical discipline or a related field
    At least three (3) years professional experience in similar health activities
    First Aid knowledge with a valid First Aid certificate
    Excellent command of English and Somali language
    Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Strong facilitation, presentation and training skills
    Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy
    Excellent planning and organizational skills
    Ability to create a focused learning environment at all levels regardless of the audience
    Good knowledge of the socio-cultural, economic and political environment of Somaliland
    Willing to travel and work in Somaliland.

    We Offer

    A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;
    Training and development opportunities;
    A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.