Abt Associates Operations Site Coordinators Jobs in Kenya

Abt Associates Operations Site Coordinators Jobs in Kenya

Job Description/ Requirements
Abt Associates

PMI Kinga Malaria Project

Vacant Positions: Operations Site Coordinators

Supervisor: Sub County Coordinator

Location: Migori and Homa Bay

Counties: Kenya

No. Required: 50 (20 in Migori and 30 in Homa Bay)

In 2021, USAID Kenya awarded Abt Associates, the Kenya Vector Control Activity, now renamed PMI Kinga Malaria.

It seeks to build on PMI investments under PMI AIRS and VectorLink.

The purpose of the project is to plan, implement, provide technical assistance for, monitor and evaluate critical malaria vector control activities.

This includes indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated net (ITN) activities for prevention of malaria in Kenya.

Objectives

Indoor residual spraying and other proven vector control interventions,

Entomological monitoring and surveillance,

ITN durability monitoring

Data driven decision making to inform strategic deployment of ITNs and IRS,

Capacity building of Kenya national malaria program and selected counties and

Continuous net distribution system in the community through multiple channels.

In 2023, Abt Associates shall implement IRS in Homa Bay and Migori Counties and in other counties thereafter as determined by USAID Kenya.

In close collaboration with the Division of National Malaria Program (DNMP), Migori and Homa Bay and Migori County governments, PMI Kinga Malaria seeks to recruit professionals in different fields to support in implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in all the Eight sub-counties in Homa Bay county namely; Homa Bay Township (All wards), Rangwe (All wards), Suba South (Ruma Kaksingri East ward only), Suba North (Mfangano island only), Rachuonyo South (All wards), Rachuonyo East (All wards), Ndhiwa (All except Kwabwai ward) and Rachuonyo North (All except Central Karachuonyo, Kibiri and Kanyaluo ward) and Four sub-counties in Migori county namely; Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike.

Overall Purpose

Under the supervision of PMI Kinga Malaria’s Sub County Coordinator, ensures efficient logistics support services to county warehouse and stores besides supervising Storekeeper.

They are responsible to ensure that IRS operational plan is implemented in their specific operations sites.

Programme Support:

Provide overall oversight, leadership, and management of IRS activities at the operations site

Responsible for overseeing all administrative operations at the operations site.

Supervise at least 3 spray teams throughout the spray campaign

Work closely with the site supervisors and IEC Assistants to ensure proper coordination of mobilization and spray operations activities in the site as per site operational plans

Work closely with the sub-location mobilizers’ team leader to ensure mass mobilization is conducted as required and the communities are ready for spray and those missed are revisited for mop up.

Update the mobilization tracker to show areas already mobilized and ready for spraying.

Update village maps to show areas already sprayed

Provide oversight on property management and inventory control activities at the operations site and ensures no shortage of IRS commodities.

Work closely with Sub-County Coordinator and Environmental Compliance Specialist in strengthening environmental compliance procedures and monitoring of IRS activities including insecticide mixing.

Ensure the team leader’s spray data summary is recorded in the spray performance tracker at the operations site on daily basis.

Collect and deliver all daily spray records to the MEL Assistants on daily basis.

Ensure vehicle log sheets is completed accurately by drivers and duly signed daily.

Oversee the collection of used insecticide containers and ensure sorting, transportation and storage of same in county central stores.

Ensure all site-based personnel timesheets are signed and uploaded daily. Endure hard copies of the timesheets are shared timely with the finance assistant.

Attend all morning mobilization and end- of- day debrief meetings, and document issues discussed.

Ensures that all mobilization data forms are filed in the relevant file at the operations site.

Ensures there is maximum adherence to the COVID 19 mitigation measures by all personnel at the operations site.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Training in logistics, procurement, supplies and management.

Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field preferred

At least 2 years’ experience plus 6 months supervisory experience in handling basic logistic and procurement issues in an established organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional professional training in logistics management or any other relevant field.

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.

Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.

Good communication skills including spoken and written English and Kiswahili is preferred

Ability to work as part of a team.

Willingness and flexibility to work long hours.

Desirable

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Willingness to reside within the site of jurisdiction

Willingness to work for 6 days in a week (Monday to Saturday).

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.

Migori County & Sub County Operations Sites

Nyatike – Macalder Sub County Hosp, Nyandago Koweru Dispensary, Wath Onger Health Cenre, Agenga Dispensary, Muhuru Health Centre, Sori Karungu Health Cenre, Alendo Chief’s Camp

Suna West – Suna Ragana Dispensary, Bondo Dispensary, Arombe Dispensary, Nyamaraga Sub County Hosp, Arombe Chemical Store

Suna East – Migori County Referral Hosp, Anjego Dispensary, Suna Rabuor Health Centre, Osingo Dispensary

Uriri – Uriri Sub County Hosp, Othoro Sub County Hosp, Oyani Health Centre, Bware Health Centre, Lela Dispensary

Homa Bay County & Sub County Operations Sites

Suba North – Sena H/C (Mfangano Island)

Suba South – Nyatoto Health Center

Rachuonyo South – Sino Health Center, Koywech Dispensary, Rachuonyo District Hospital, Nyang’iela Sub County Hospital, Ombek Health Center

Rachuonyo East – Kakelo (Ober) Chief’s, Othoro SCH Kabondo SCH, Ringa Chief’s camp

Homa Bay Township – Nyalkinyi Health Center, County HQ, Marindi, Pala masogo

Rachuonyo North – Homa Hills, Kendu bay Sub- County Hospital, Wagwe Dispensary, Chuthber
H/C

Rangwe – Nyagoro Health Center, Rangwe Sub-County Hospital, Rariw Dispensary, Ndiru Health Center

Ndhiwa – Malela HC, Omboo Kachieng Dispensary, Magina HC, Pala Dispensary, Okok Dispensary, Ndhiwa Sub County, Nguku Dispensary

Note: All positions that involves a worker coming into close contact with insecticides on daily basis will require a medical examination including general body examination and pregnancy tests.

Those with certain medical conditions like chest problems, asthmatic, expectant etc. may be excluded or considered for alternative roles they qualify for.

Note: These positions will be on a short-term contract, not more than 2 months and/or on need basis and those who participated in previous campaigns will have an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV to Kenyajobs@abtassoc.com with the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line specifying the work location preferred i.e. county and Operations Site e.g. ‘Store keeper-Migori county – Wath Onger Dispensary’ by COB, Monday, October 31, 2022.

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