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  • Programme Officer – Sexual And Reproductive Health Rights Thematic Area Programme Manager – Women, Land And Property Thematic Area Programme Associate – Sexual And Reproductive Health Rights Thematic Area

    Programme Officer – Sexual And Reproductive Health Rights Thematic Area Programme Manager – Women, Land And Property Thematic Area Programme Associate – Sexual And Reproductive Health Rights Thematic Area

    Job Description
    KELIN is looking to hire a Programme Officer for the sexual and reproductive health rights thematic area. The Officer will be based in our Nairobi Office, Kenya. The Officer will be tasked with the implementation and coordination of various programmes within the thematic area and ensuring linkages and synergies with other ongoing KELIN programmes. This post requires an experienced, proactive and results driven person, networker and advocate to guide the implementation of the existing projects, capacity and systems strengthening and activities. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong writing skills, community organizational and mobilization prowess and the ability to facilitate high level consultative processes and mobilize joint actions with other likeminded civil society organizations.
    Key Responsibilities

    Analyze laws, bills, regulations, polices and operational frameworks at the international, regional national and county levels to identify gaps and ensure they integrate human rights principles and rights based approaches;
    Prepare reports of recommendations, based on the analysed laws, bills, regulations, polices and operational frameworks on how to advocate for the integration of the relevant human rights principles and address the gaps identified;
    Work with community based structures and organizations to ensure access to information and services, referral mechanisms and access to justice in case of rights violations;
    Work with county and national government structures to strengthen responsiveness to violations related to sexual and reproductive health;
    Work with multi sectoral service providers and partners to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all stakeholders and in particular women and girls;
    Facilitate international, national and county based dialogues on access to sexual and reproductive health and rights;
    Support the development of appropriate and relevant advocacy and IEC materials and publications;
    Promote the participation of all stakeholders in programme design and implementation; and
    Establish and ensure active and functional technical working groups and project steering committees that will guide the overall implementation of projects within the thematic area.
    Advocacy and Partnership development
    Identify and build strong alliances and partnerships with organisations working on sexual and reproductive health, gender violence, unsafe abortion, HIV prevention, health governance and human rights in order to strengthen action and service delivery;
    Identify and build strong alliances with communities and implement appropriate activities to highlight advocacy issues in the media.
    Policy development

    Promote the development, review and/or strengthening of, as well as implementation of relevant national legal and policy frameworks that facilitate access to sexual and reproductive health information and services

    Capacity building

    Support, build and strengthen the capacity of a variety of stakeholders including but not limited to county level governments, pro-bono lawyers, the police, medical providers, and civil society partners to engage in sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy and policy dialogue

    Programme Planning and management

    Assist the Programme Manager in the development of the annual work plans and budgets, as well as reporting to various donors;
    Assist the Programme Manager monitor the programme implementation environment;
    Ensure links and alignment with other areas of KELIN’s work;
    Represent KELIN in various forums and events as and when necessary;
    Undertake resource mobilization for sustainability of the thematic area;
    Manage relationships with key stakeholders, donors and KELIN’s implementing partners;
    Perform any other duties as required by the Programme manager.

    Research and writing

    Research and write components of larger research being undertaken by as it relates to the SRHR thematic area; and
    Publish at least one peer-reviewed article per annum on issues of SRHR.

    Key Competencies and Requirements

    A degree in public health, law, human rights, or social sciences.
    A Masters Degree in any of the above areas will be an added advantage.
    At least three years post graduate experience in designing, managing and implementation of sexual and reproductive health rights.
    Youth targeted programmes and human rights programmes will be an added advantage;
    Advanced knowledge of the legal environment on sexual and reproductive health and a well-informed understanding of the linkages between health and human rights;
    Experience in conceptualization, design, and implementation of sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes;
    Knowledge and appreciation of devolution processes is an advantage;
    Project management skills;
    Previous experience in implementing similar projects is also an advantage;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Ability to think and operate strategically;
    Ability to provide leadership and work independently as well as part of a team;
    Strong analytical, organizational, planning and problem solving skills;
    Self motivated and dynamic;
    Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment;
    Keen sense of professionalism, ethics, integrity and commitment to KELIN’s mandate

    KELIN values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • Response Officer

    Response Officer

    Main Purpose of the Role
    ​The Response Officer will assist with the implementation and development of World Animal Protection’s initiatives in support of the overall objectives in disaster relief efforts. S/he will assist with the implementation of disaster response and recovery. This position will report to the Response Manager and perform these functions with guidance of the Programmes Director, Animals in Disaster.
    The Response Officer represents the organisation in external fora, to governments, local authorities, INGOs and media.
    Accountability

    Achievement of the global strategic objectives associated with the Animals in disasters programme
    Global disaster interventions, performance management & reporting

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the humanitarian field, public health, veterinary epidemiology
    3+ years of experience working with animals in difficult circumstances Substantial experience of leading Emergency and Disaster response operations essential.
    Current First Aid and Risk Assessment Qualifications
    Trained in Veterinary Emergency Response and Livestock Emergency Guideline Standards (LEGS)

    Desirable

    Experience of working in an international NGO environment.
    Experience of matrix management, across multiple projects in a medium/large sized organisation.
    Disaster management, emergency response field operations or campaigns experience preferred.
    Understanding of global and regional political and socio-economic issues and trends of relevance to animal welfare.

  • Regional Operations Officer

    Regional Operations Officer

    Key role working as part of our Africa Regional Team
    Be a significant contributor to ending avoidable blindness
    Full time, 2 year Contract (view to extend) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Come and join our international development organisation where we are working hard to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020. With an ambitious strategic plan, we aim to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.
    In order to help us achieve our vision, we are currently looking for a Regional Operations Officer who will provide support and build operational capacity in the country teams within our Africa region. Based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting to the Regional Operations Coordinator, you will focus on building capacity, and support countries to effectively comply with operational policies, systems and processes as well as developing and refining work processes and systems that are regionally appropriate. You will also play a vital role in supporting systems implementation; admin & logistics; managing small country programs; board reporting and the budgeting process. In return you will work in a dynamic, highly respected team of International Development professionals and gain invaluable experience and mentoring.
    Essential criteria includes;

    Degree in Public Health, International Development or in a related field.
    Solid experience in international development, public health and an understanding of the donor landscape
    Previous experience working in a coordination role within an INGO head-office environment
    Knowledge of and implementation of organisational strategies, systems, processes and standards
    Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to support and influence multiple stakeholders
    Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and mixed language environments.
    Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences.
    Energy, flexibility and resilience, a team playing approach and a can-do attitude.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

  • Study Physician

    Study Physician

    A KEMRI-CCR, PHRD (Thika) Project. based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
    Job Purpose: Provide leadership and support to the clinic team and ensure participants are managed good as per the study protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    Responsibilities

    Promote Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of clinical studies by adhering to study protocol requirements, protecting the rights and welfare of participants, assuring the integrity of data generated and directing the conduct of the clinical investigation according to regulations, SOPs and guidance documents;
    Oversee clinic personnel performing study specific tasks and procedure;
    Provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle that includes development of study protocols, study submission documentation (informed consent form, study recruitment, review of eligibility to study entry, reporting of adverse events, study closure and end of study report review and writing;
    Ensure that a signed consent form is secured from and signed by the subject prior to the initiation of any study specific procedures;
    Provide leadership, training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation so that staff perform their duties in compliance with SOPs and guidance documents
    Provide input into the development of communication plans, training presentation, Case Report Forms (CRFs), source document worksheets, and other project-specific tools;
    Ensure that clinic procedures relating to the safe-keeping and confidentiality of source documents and the tracking of sample use permissions are followed and maintained;
    Assess study subjects and participate in medical decisions;
    Development of SOPs to guide study personnel;
    Any other duties assigned by supervisor;

    Qualifications

    At least a degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)
    Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB

    Competencies

    Good IT skills
    Team player
    Excellent communication skills
    Highly organized

    Experience

    Must have successfully completed one (1) year of internship
    Must have three (3) years’ experience in a clinic/ hospital set up
    Must have experience as a study physician within a clinical research environment

    Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

  • Deputy National Quality of Care Coordinator Studio Cameramen Production Manager Programmes Acquisition Officer Studio Technical Operators Distribution and Media Sales Officer TV Hosts & Anchors

    Deputy National Quality of Care Coordinator Studio Cameramen Production Manager Programmes Acquisition Officer Studio Technical Operators Distribution and Media Sales Officer TV Hosts & Anchors

    In partnership with NASCOP, KRCS wishes to appoint a suitable, energetic, reliable and experienced individual to fill the position of Deputy National Quality of Care Coordinator on a full-time basis.
    The position is for an initial period of one (1) year but with a possibility for renewal.
    The duty station will be in Nairobi but with significant travel to counties outside of Nairobi.
    Reporting to: National Quality of Care Coordinator
    Overall Purpose: In close collaboration with the National Quality of Care Coordinator at NASCOP, the Deputy National Quality of Care Coordinator will support all activities related to the management of the Differentiated Care Quality and Efficiency Collaborative Improvement approach that will focus on improving the cost and outcomes of HIV testing, treatment and retention of PLHA on ART.
    Responsibilities

    Work in close collaboration with the NASCOP Technical Advisors for adult and paediatric ART, PMTCT, HTS, MARPs, and others
    Serve as Secretary of the Collaborative Improvement Steering Committee
    Initiate and maintain quality improvement activities with county and sub-county management and supervisory bodies
    Build Quality Improvement capacity of county and sub-county supervisors
    Conduct supervisory visits to health facilities with county and sub-county supervisors
    Provide assistance to the process of adaptation of national ART guideline within health facilities involved in the Collaborative Improvement activity
    Plan and manage logistics and content of all Learning Sessions
    Help to plan and manage all content for coaching of health facility staff during Action Periods (in between Learning Sessions)
    Oversee timely and regular coaching visits to teams at all health facilities included in the Collaborative Improvement activity
    Ensure timely documentation of all activities and progress of health facility teams at all Collaborative Improvement sites
    Helps to manage data collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting for all Collaborative Quality Improvement sites
    Facilitate the development of periodic team action plans at all Collaborative Quality Improvement sites
    Collaborate, support, and communicate regularly and effectively with all relevant bodies and technical working groups within NASCOP and with all Oxford Epi/Kenya staff and consultants
    In collaboration with the National Quality of Care Coordinator, produce monthly progress reports of activities to be shared with the Head of NASCOP;
    Write and edit other necessary correspondences and documents/reports as needed
    Work closely with relevant NASCOP bodies to ensure integration of the Collaborative Quality Improvement Approach at all levels of implementation (site, sub-county, county, national) and along the HIV cascade (testing, treatment, viral load suppression)
    Foster and maintain relationships with local partners in HIV/AIDS Care and Support
    Identify and develop local champions in quality improvement
    Work closely with the National Quality of Care Coordinator at NASCOP to update quality improvement tools

    Qualifications

    Medical Doctor or Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, or other related field
    Masters’ Degree in Public health, Social sciences, Education, Sociology or other related field will be an added advantage
    Trained in clinical management of HIV/AIDS approaches

    Experience

    5 to 7 years’ work experience within the Kenyan healthcare delivery system, including management level experience in international projects
    Sound understanding and recent experience in implementing modern quality improvement
    Experience in the set up and use of electronic data collection and real time data management systems
    Experience working in counties either as service provider or supervisor
    Experience in process analysis, and in designing assessment tools

    Knowledge & Skills

    Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and effectively communicate new, complex and/or sensitive topics
    Advanced written communication: proposal development, report writing, report preparation
    Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel and the Internet
    Fluent in English and Swahili

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  • Regional Medical Officer Or Clinical Officer

    Regional Medical Officer Or Clinical Officer

    This post reports to the Senior Coordinator Outreach within the Programmes Operations Department. Outreach is one of the 4 channels through which MSK implements its projects; others are Social Franchise, Clinics and Social marketing. In particular the role is required to ensure that all technical aspects relating to the provision of quality and excellent health care to our clients is achieved in line with MSK core values of customer focused, results oriented and sustainability. S/he will be pivotal in supporting 3 – 4 MSK outreach teams in provision of all Family Planning procedures especially BTL and Vasectomy.
    Marie Stopes Outreach teams are a vital part of MSK’s work in Kenya. They enable us to reach communities that would otherwise be un-served by our services. These professionally competent and committed teams offer free, efficient and high quality sexual reproductive health counselling and related services that are inclusive of all needs. As required, they provide referral & linkage to other MSK services. Liaising closely with local stakeholder partners (governmental and non-governmental) the teams build capacity of MoH personnel and work to ensure sustainability beyond the period of their project funding.
    Strategic Purpose of the Programme Operations Unit: to ensure excellent delivery all MSK Programme activities and the development and funding of new work.
    To provide clinical services and ensure that MSK meets the requisite QTA standards
    Activities include

    Overall quality inputs into service delivery including carrying out LAPM procedures as laid down in the protocols.
    Ensure there is proper and effective use of medical equipment and supplies and for notifying the team leaders of needs for repair, maintenance or replacements etc.
    Continuous monitoring of the other team members involved in service delivery
    Conducting regular internal quality audit checks.
    Responsible for reporting on all major and minor complications arising in the day to day operations.

    Activities include

    Timely recognition of potential medical complications and dealing with or refer them as appropriate.
    Timely and appropriately reporting on all major and minor complications to the MAT
    Establishing clear and concise referral protocols and directories that are routinely updated.
    Providing timely feedback to the team on any gaps identified in the comprehensive treatment cycle.
    Coordinating and administering relevant and timely continuous medical updates to other staff to meet MSK’s operations needs.**

    Activities include

    Develop clear framework for regular clinical updates for all health care staff at the outreach especially with regard to mini laparotomies.
    Preparing and participating fully in Continuous Medical Education (C.M.E.)
    Liaise with the QAM department in supporting regular quality updates at the outreach
    Routinely seek personal professional development in clinical skills and updates to deliver high quality services
    Accurate information is available relating to service delivery and client feedback .

    Activities include

    Conduct regular counselling to all clients in need of LAPM.
    Maintain high quality service delivery data and ensure prompt reporting is achieved in line with MOH and MSK reporting framework
    Respond to data collection needs appropriately
    Proactively seek clients feedback in line with MSK customer focussed approach

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience
    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university- Medical Officer
    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and surgery.
    Clinical officers with specialties in RH services will be added advantage
    Must have completed 1 year of post internship
    Must be registered with the Medical Practitioners and dentists board/ clinical Officers council and possess a valid Private practice License
    Experience in conducting mini laparotomies such as tubal ligation and vasectomy is an added advantage

    Skills:

    Proven clinical skills and competencies
    I.T skills
    Report writing skills
    Leadership skills

    Attitude / Motivation:
    Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSK encourages in all employees and they are defined below:

    Initiative

    Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

    Innovative

    Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

    Effective Communication

    Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

    Responsive

    Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

    Working Efficiently

    Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

    Sharing Information

    Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

    Focus on Learning

    Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

    Commitment

    Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

    Driven

    Drive and determination to deliver results

    Accountable

    Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

    Embracing Change

    Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

    Motivated

    Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

    Team Player

    Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

  • Quality Improvement Coordinator

    Quality Improvement Coordinator

    Location: Kisumu with travel to health facilities in Nyanza
    Position Summary: The Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator will work closely with Health Facilities leadership and QI teams to support the successful implementation of QIC project using the Model for Improvement and its Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
    The QI Coordinator will support QI training and coaching, supportive supervision, and documentation of QI C project, and evaluation of QI initiatives.
    Responsibilities

    Train and mentor Health Care Workers on Kenya Health Quality Improvement Framework model
    Coordinate implementation of quality improvement challenges and collaborative QI approaches
    Support in designing of QI improvement tools

    Requirements

    Degree in health sciences
    Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology
    At least 3 years relevant work experience in quality improvement
    Experience in project monitoring, and training an advantage

  • HIV & AIDS / TB Technical Advisor

    HIV & AIDS / TB Technical Advisor

    Job Requirements

    A Medical Doctor with a Master Degree in Public Health/ Medicine/OBGYN
    At least 5 years technical leadership in a large HIV/AIDS/TB and RMNCH project
    Qualifications in HIV/AIDS/TB is an added advantage
    Responsible for programmatic and technical leadership for HIV/AIDS/TB/eMTCT/RMNCH/FP

  • Nutrition Officer – Kakuma GBV Caseworkers – Kakuma Nurse – Kakuma Medical Officer – Kakuma Protection Officer

    Nutrition Officer – Kakuma GBV Caseworkers – Kakuma Nurse – Kakuma Medical Officer – Kakuma Protection Officer

    Job Purpose / Objective: Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Officer will be directly responsible for implementation of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program, nutrition surveillance, hospital feeding, nutrition education & counseling and promotion of maternal infant and young child nutrition in the camp.
    Key Responsibilities

    Implement and supervise the inpatient and outpatient therapeutic feeding of severely malnourished under-fives while following the stipulated protocol.
    Implement and supervise the supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives, pregnant/lactating mothers, individuals with medical conditions (HIV/AIDS and TB).
    Ensure the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) activities are implemented successfully.
    Implement comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) with strong Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI) approaches.
    Supervise and monitor the hospital inpatients diet including the special diets for medical cases like diabetes, TB, HIV/AIDS, Hypertensive among others.
    Train and mentor the nutrition program staff and the integrated community health promoters through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings and on the job trainings.
    Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
    Develop key messages in nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is delivered appropriately.
    Offer nutrition support through counseling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
    Plan and conduct the annual health and nutrition surveys together with other stakeholders in the camp.
    Plan and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under fives on a quarterly basis in collaboration with the Community Health Promoters.
    Work closely with other nutrition related programs such as HIV/AIDS, Environmental Health, Clinical Services and Community Health Program in order to improve the nutrition situation in the camp.
    Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly and monthly reports of all the activities implemented, as well prepare food requisitions.
    Coordinate Nutrition meetings with IRC and participate in Project monitoring, Review and Evaluation.
    Represent IRC in Nutrition Coordination meetings with Implementing partners and other Nutrition /Health related forums.
    Lease with Supply Chain Department in logistical Program Supplies procurement and Monitoring Supply control
    Stock monitoring of various commodities
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
    Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI

    Required Experience & Competencies:

    Minimum 1 years work experience in community nutrition and implementation.
    Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches.
    Experience in nutrition survey and assessments.
    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    Strong report writing and team working skills.
    Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis skills.
    Experience in Nutrition and HIV/AIDS programming added advantage.
    Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage).

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