International Rescue Committee Job Openings in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Nutrition Officer Job Openings in Kenya
Location: Hagadera
ResponsibilitiesImplement 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.
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.
How to Apply
Apply online by 20th September, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Nutrition Officer Job Openings in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Grants Intern Job Openings in Kenya
Location: Nairobi (Somalia Country Program)
Key Responsibilities
Grant Management
Donor Reporting
Track and manage hard donor deadlines regularly and maintain communications with donors
Work with sector coordinators to receive progress updates on individual grants and projects
Draft and edit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on projects
Send weekly updates to country office staff to coordinate timely reporting
Grant Tracking
Organize and maintain information on grants, sectors, programs, and individual projects
Keep documents up-to-date on country office portfolio, ending and beginning grants, etc
Budget Tracking and Coordination
Hold Grant Opening, Closing, and Check-in meetings, bringing together all relevant staff, sometimes at Nairobi and field-levels, to go over financial, procurement, and reporting needs
Track budget vs. actual spending of grants monthly;
Hold meetings as necessary to ensure necessary spending and adherence to donor agreement
Qualifications:
University Degree underway or recently completed in Project Management, Accounting, International Development, Non-profit Management, or other relevant fields
Strong written and spoken professional English required
Work experience in any field, full-time work experience in a professional
office environment preferred
Proficiency in EXCEL is a major advantage
Writing, editing, and proofreading experience highly desired
Willingness to work independently and in group settings
Strong interest in the INGO or the humanitarian field and/or Somalia
How to Apply
Apply Online by 20th September 2017.
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Grants Intern Job Openings in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Medical Officer Job Openings in Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Programming
Overall responsible for the daily clinical care of patients attending the Kakuma General and Main hospital.
In coordination with the Matron of Hospital and the Health Manager, formulate hospital goals, objectives and intervention strategies.
Ensure high quality of patient care by conducting regular quality of care assessments of the clinic and implementing recommendations thereof.
Report notifiable diseases immediately. Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.
Review chronic cases at the special clinics accordingly.
Identifying and coordinating referral of patients to secondary and tertiary facilities in liaison with the Health Manager.
Conduct and supervise the daily morning ward rounds in the hospital.
Participate in the Hospital 24 Hr Call system.
Prepare weekly work/activity plans for him/herself for review by the Health manager
Ensure a participatory and inclusive atmosphere by fostering good relations with all stakeholders including the hospital staff and members of the refugee community.
Ensure high quality programming at the clinic with mainstreaming of the principles of protection (safe programming), disaster risk reduction and environmental awareness activities.
Participate in camp health surveys and campaigns e.g. Nutrition, Immunization as may be required.
Attend the weekly hospital staff meeting and the weekly Quality of Care Committee.
Develop clinical protocols and procedures in line with current WHO/MOH and for OJT and theory sessions i.e. during CME’s, round and clinics.
Required Qualifications:
Medical degree from a recognized University.
Medical doctor registered with the Kenya Medical and Dentists Practitioners Board
More than two years experience in a busy hospital setting.
Required Experience & Competencies:
Excellent clinical and surgical skills.
Good communication skills.
Computer literate
Good team player
Ability to work in hardship areas
Experience working with a non-profit humanitarian organization
How to Apply
Apply Online by 20th September 2017.
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Medical Officer Job Openings in Kenya
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