Jobs Kenya

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

  • Medical Activity Manager

    Medical Activity Manager

    Job Description

    Implementation of HB/NDH project
    Implementation of medical activities in proposal
    Management / rationalization of medical resources
    Definition, analysis and interpretation of data
    Strategy and Planning for the Project
    Team Management
    Team Composition and staffing in support to MTL and Field coordinator
    Mentorship, support and Information Sharing
    Safety of patients

    Education
    Registered diploma Clinical officer or Nurse -essential.
    Experience
    More than 2 years’ experience as clinical officer or nurse. Solid experience in HIV and TB. Management experience and MSF experience is of added value
    Languages
    Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Luo
    Knowledge
    Required computer skills (excel, word)
    Competencies
    Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management

  • HIV / AIDs Project Officer

    HIV / AIDs Project Officer

    Department: Programs Department
    Location: Marsabit
    Reports To: Cluster Manager
    Application deadline: 11th January 2019
    VALUES, VISION, AND PURPOSE
    At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.
    PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    To spearhead achievement of project goals by working with the government and relevant stakeholders, leading in planning, coordination, implementation, reporting, and supervising of HIV care and treatment within the provided guidelines.
    ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Key Result #1: Project Implementation

    Review and update detailed implementation work plan
    Increase CHVs, peer educators and community awareness on HIV prevention, HIV testing and care services
    Engage community to enhance disclosure, psychosocial support and adherence and defaulter tracing in the community
    Conduct support group meetings for PLWHA, children care givers, women and men
    Capacity build CHVs on HCBC and support them to provide adherence counseling, defaulter tracing and treatment literacy to PLWHA

    Key Result#2: Project Monitoring and Reporting

    Coordinate data collection in line with project needs
    Prepare and submit quality reports in line with donor and FH guidelines
    Plan and prepare monitoring visits to health facilities and community units
    Coordinate and participate in data quality assessments

    Key Result #3: collaboration & program budget

    Hold sensitization, quarterly and semester review meetings with health facilities County officials and other stakeholders
    Develop and maintain collaboration, networking and partnership with other stakeholders and government line ministries
    Work with the Cluster manager to oversee correct budget expenditure

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to serving the poor in line with FH Christian foundation and beliefs
    should be a strong team player and have ability to work with teams
    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities.
    Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
    Highly motivated, self-starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
    Proficiency in computer skills is a must
    Proven field based knowledge and experience in HIV and AIDS related program
    Knowledge of Management of HIV&AIDS

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    First Degree (Bachelors) in Sociology, Social Work, Community Work, Counseling, Public health or equivalent plus 3 years of NGO Project in HIV field implementation

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

  • Community Health Nurse

    Community Health Nurse

    Purpose of the job
    To provide nursing cares services and document all care activities. Maintain inventory and care of equipment and participate in coordination of patient services.
    Job responsibilities

    Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs; planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients’/clients’ health needs;
    Providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunization, ante-natal care, referring patients and clients appropriately; evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualized reports
    Making appropriate discharge plan for patients;
    Conducting assessment of school health needs; planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports; maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;
    Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment
    Ensuring safe custody for in-patients’ belongings;
    Conducting home visits and following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care
    Providing appropriate healthcare services, including immunization, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT), ante-natal care, administration of medication providing health education and counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients
    Referring patients and clients appropriately;
    Facilitating patients’ admission and discharge in a health facility;
    Carrying out health outreach activities.
    Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
    Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
    Maintaining records on patient’s/clients health condition and care

    Academic and Professional Qualifications:

    served for a minimum period of two (2) years as Nurse,
    a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
    a Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
    a valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
    shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Other Competencies:

    Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with community members in an effective way
    Demonstrate organizational and time management skills in their day-to-day work and meetings
    Innovative, quick learner, self-starter, and result-oriented;
    Excellent critical thinking skills.
    Flexibility and adaptability
    Demonstrate high levels of integrity

  • Staff Welfare Officer

    Staff Welfare Officer

    The Staff Health and Welfare Service (SH&WS) and more specifically its Staff Welfare Section (SWS), are entrusted with addressing these challenges. The Staff Welfare team comprises the Staff Welfare Officers based in Geneva, Dakar, Kinshasa, Nairobi, Juba, Bangkok, Amman and Beirut. The team works together in designing staff welfare programmes under the leadership of the Chief, SWS.The SW function in Nairobi covers the UNHCR operations in East and Horn of Africa, the Great Lakes region (with the exception of DRC) and the Southern Africa Region and it is responsible for: Implementation of the existing global staff welfare projects including psychological preparation, end of assignment debriefings, critical incident response, training and coordination of the Peer Support Personnel Network and the implementation of the framework for staff support in high-risk environments.Provision of technical expertise related to programmes of psychological well-being of staff and their family members for each duty station within the operation (assessment of psychosocial needs, programme design, programme implementation and management, evaluation, training design and delivery).Provision of clinical work with colleagues and their family members (psychological assessment, individual/group counselling, crises interventions, referrals) when needed.
    Provision of expert advice and guidance to the Representatives of the operations covered by the function, the Snr. Staff Welfare Officer in RSC Nairobi and the Chief of the Staff Welfare Section/ Staff Health and Welfare Service (SH&WS) at the HQ.The position of the SWO is responsible for the francophone operations in the region as well as for the operations in the Southern Africa sub-region.
    ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in in Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling or other mental health care profession plus minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function of which 2 years should be in an International capacity. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Masters) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
    Demonstrated clinical experience and counselling skills.
    Proven skill of supporting teams and groups.
    Proven training skills.
    Proficiency in English and French.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

    Humanitarian experience in the Field is an asset.
    Conflict resolution and mediation skills are an asset.

  • Manager – Health and Nutrition Turkana’ Community Development Facilitator Laisamis

    Manager – Health and Nutrition Turkana’ Community Development Facilitator Laisamis

    Reports to: Senior Manager – Health & Nutrition (Technical Specialist WASH and Nutrition) based in Nairobi
    Liaises with:

    Internally – Other Programmes and PSU
    Externally – MoH, Local Partners, UN bodies etc.

    Direct Reports:

    Program Officers-Health and Nutrition (2)
    Logistics and Finance officer

    Job Location: Lodwar, Turkana
    Contract Details:

    One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance
    Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 197,077
    Group Pension after Confirmation of Appointment
    Group Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
    Group Life Cover
    Group Personal Accident Cover

    Job Summary:
    The incumbent will oversee and provide overall technical leadership to the Health and Nutrition Programme in Tana River County. As Head of Field Office, s/he will coordinate and oversee all Turkana County based Programmes and the Programmes Support Unit
    Main Duties & Responsibilities:

    Health and Nutrition Programmme Management
    Participate in the assessment and selection of appropriate partners for programme implementation;
    Provide organizational and technical support to MoH and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services;
    Liaising closely with the County health management teams (CHMT) and Hospital Management Teams (HMT) to develop joint work plans and ensure MoH ownership and integration into the existing health systems;
    Work closely with the CHMT to oversee and review the implementation of County work plans and activities
    Support MoH and local partners to strengthen planning, implementation and review of health and nutrition programme activities at the County level
    Work with stakeholders at County level to establish health and nutrition complementary interventions while actively promoting inter sectoral linkages and integration with other programmes as necessary
    Ensure programme quality through active role in M&E of health and nutrition programme interventions including developing and utilizing context specific M&E tools, using data for decision making, field monitoring and joint support supervision
    Monitor the health and nutrition situation in the County including coordination of nutrition surveys, supporting with surveillance and assessments as required
    Contribute to the development of programme strategies and new project proposals
    Develop and implement county level health and nutrition programme budgets, budget revisions, costed work plans among other financial planning tools as required.
    Documentation of the programme process and compiling programme reports including generating lessons learnt and case studies
    Represent Concern at Sub County Health and Nutrition meetings and fora and support advocacy initiatives in line with the programme strategy
    Programme Support and Management/Head of Field Office Duties**
    Manage programme support functions including the day to day running of the Turkana County Concern office(s)
    Monitor programme budget and partner grants and account for expenditure through timely financial reporting
    Provide coordination to all programme activities by channeling communication and resources to all departments at Sub County level
    Represent Concern in relevant meetings and fora at County and Sub County level and supporting advocacy and lobbying initiatives in line with programmes strategy
    County level security focal person
    Responding to Emergencies:
    Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
    Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
    Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
    To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
    To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
    To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme

    Job Specification:

    A bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in Health/Nursing with solid experience/background in health and nutrition. A master degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
    At least four years’ experience in health and nutrition program management working on the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services; with at least two years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role
    Solid understanding and experience with integrated program approaches
    Significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at County level and working with and through local partners
    Excellent programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, interpersonal and report writing skills
    Fluent in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.
    Proficient in computer applications
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and supervise new staff members
    Proactive problem solver and solutions oriented management style
    Although not required, having an understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in Turkana is highly desirable

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  • Radiographer / Sonographer Operations Manager Economic Empowerment Coordinator

    Radiographer / Sonographer Operations Manager Economic Empowerment Coordinator

    WE is looking for an outstanding Radiographer.
    The positions will be based in Narok County, Kenya.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Evaluate patients’ medical condition and history to determine most suitable radiographic technique for diagnosis
    Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns after an imaging procedure
    Adjust diagnostic equipment to deliver accurate amount of radiation to patients
    Perform diagnostic imaging examinations like x rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
    Produce x-ray films or radiographs of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems
    Perform more complex imaging procedures when performing fluoroscopes, e.g. radiologic technologists
    Prepare a solution for the patient to drink, allowing the radiologist to see soft tissues in the body
    Ensure radiation safety measures and protection devices are used and observed to ensure compliance and safety for both patients and staff
    Ensure scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment are conducted
    Ensure accurate documentation and care of patient records

    Minimum Skills and Qualifications Required

    Diploma in medical imaging from Kenya Medical Training College or any other recognized institution
    2 plus years’ experience in a busy center in ultra sound and X-ray department
    Must be registered by the radiation protection Board
    Must have a current and valid practicing licence
    Should be highly experienced in radiographing, covering a wide range of clinical examinations and applications
    Must showcase a degree of physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for positioning of or handling patients
    Ability to depict high level of confidentiality, professionalism and sensitivity
    Attention to detail

    WE are delighted to have you join our journey to bring about change in the world.
    WE are proud and excited to have you as part of our team!
    WE sincerely thank all those who will apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Finance& Administration Director Team Leader

    Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Finance& Administration Director Team Leader

    IMA World Health is seeking applications for Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor for the anticipated DFID Delivering Sustainable And Equitable Increases In Family Planning In Kenya opportunity. The programme will strengthen family planning in Kenya. It will focus on equity and sustainability and the overarching goal to support the Government of Kenya to establish the foundations for equitable and sustainable provision of family planning services or to lead efforts to meet FP needs in Kenya and honor its commitments. The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will lead the design and implementation of program M&E to ensure that key activities are being implemented effectively to achieve the intended results and help measure the program’s outcomes (including qualitative and quantitative assessments). The M&E Advisor will report directly to the program Team Leader.
    Duties:

    Lead the project’s overall M&E efforts, including the design and oversight of a strong M&E plan that helps capture contract deliverables
    Identify and train staff on appropriate FP and other relevant indicators in line with international and national M&E standards
    Oversee the program’s robust learning component, including providing technical assistance for the project baseline, mid-line, and end-line and developing a research dissemination plan
    Ensure on-time, accurate, and quality reporting according to contract
    Build capacity of local stakeholders and project staff in relevant M&E topics, including data dissemination and use for program improvement; build the capacity of the project sites and support them to effectively introduce and maintain the project M&E systems and processes
    Participate in relevant M&E technical working groups and coordinating bodies; work with relevant ministries on project-linked M&E, as appropriate

    The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

    Master’s degree in Public Health and/or relevant subject area
    10 years of relevant monitor and evaluation experience
    Familiarity with DFID indicators or Family Planning M&E systems a plus
    Experience designing program M&E plans and logical frameworks and monitoring their implementation
    Has overseen or led multi-method project baseline and end-line evaluations that include focus group discussions and key informant interviews
    Prior experience working on DFID-funded projects preferred
    Excellent writing and presentation skills, including graphic presentation
    Strong interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills; experience leading M&E trainings for project staff and external stakeholders and providing capacity strengthening support on M&E for various topics
    Excellent written and spoken English
    Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • Child Health Technical Advisor

    Child Health Technical Advisor

    Job description
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    The Child Health Technical Advisor (CH TA) takes overall responsibility of Save the Children’s Pneumonia Centenary Commitments (PCC) activities. The CH TA will be seconded to the Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Unit (NCAHU) at the Ministry of Health (MoH) 50% of the time to support the efforts for policy change to allow community health volunteers (CHVs) to use antibiotics at the community level, under the Integrated Community Case Management of Childhood Illness (iCCM) platform. S/he will also work with NCAHU and the larger Division of Family Health to develop and review child health policies, tools and strategies to improve access to child health interventions.
    The remaining 50% level of effort will be to support the Country Office’s (CO’s) child health programme. This includes taking the lead and working with a consultant to conduct a situational analysis of pneumonia and child health in general in Kenya. The situational analysis is designed to equip the Ministry of Health, Save the Children and partners with the evidence needed to craft advocacy efforts that address child health challenges. This work identifies and analyzes the obstacles Kenya is encountering in preventing and treating pneumonia, diarrhea and other childhood illnesses.
    The post holder will represent the project at national and county technical forums as requested and will liaise with the Save the Children members, MOH, other partners and stakeholders.
    Contract Duration: 1 year
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Degree in medicine with a post graduate degree in public health/global health
    Knowledge of current global and regional public health debates in child health, immunization, nutrition and WASH
    Recommended a minimum of seven years of relevant technical experience including at senior level. Experience working within the devolved Kenyan health system is a must.
    Proven experience and skills in policy change, research and advocacy and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors and writing up high quality donor reports
    Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
    Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
    Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
    Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
    Commitment to Save the Children values

  • Key Populations Improvement Specialist

    Key Populations Improvement Specialist

    REPORTS TO : Senior Technical Advisor
    The Key Populations Improvement Specialist will provide overall strategy and technical assistance in consultation with the STA for HIV prevention activities amongst key populations within integrated supported sites in Kisii County.
    Responsibilities:

    Provide strategy for the provision of HIV prevention messaging and counselling services to key populations including HIV testing services as per the national guidelines
    Lead the design of structural interventions to prevent HIV among key populations, including those that address gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination and the legal rights and status of key populations, and economic barriers
    Support the development and rollout of new and emerging approaches to HIV case finding including HIV self-testing, testing for partners and family members of index-patients, partner notification services, social networking strategy for key populations, and other novel approaches as they emerge
    Lead the formulation of approaches for scale up of integrated HIV prevention services, including PrEP scale up within public health services for key and vulnerable populations
    Coordinate assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision of integrated HIV prevention and treatment services for key, priority and other at-risk populations
    Provide high quality clinical patient care including leading clinical effectiveness efforts, ensuring implementation of recommended clinical protocols and national guidelines;
    Support clinical team in implementation of harm reduction strategies including management of HIV and related diseases
    Provide mentorship to clinical teams with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care of HIV infected individuals accessing treatment in supported sites
    Ensure continuous capacity building through targeted mentorship; organize, co-ordinate and facilitate journal review meetings and CMEs at designated facilities.
    Work with the M&E team to track data/results related to HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations and oversee data review and DDIU activities for KPs
    Work closely with national and county key population program leads to coordinate and implement the HIV prevention interventions and support the implementation of HIV prevention combination packages specific to various key populations
    Represent the organization in the national, county and agency key populations TWG and harm reduction TWG

    Qualifications and Experience:

    A diploma in clinical medicine; A degree in Nursing, clinical medicine, or Public Health would be an added advantage
    3 years of experience working within a KP program, with additional experience in HIV program implementation
    Experience implementing public health programs and working with cross-sectorial stakeholders at all levels including MOH as well as collaborate closely with national and County government partners
    Demonstrated experience related to capacity building of service providers and monitoring/supportive supervision of KP service delivery.
    Experience working within MOH structures in the specific county
    Demonstrated experience related to capacity building of service providers and monitoring/supportive supervision of service delivery.