Kenya Red Cross Society Head of Health, Nutrition And Social Services Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society Head of Health, Nutrition And Social Services Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to: Deputy Secretary General - Programs

Job Location: Nairobi

Supervision: Program Manager(s)

Purpose:

Responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of an integrated community-based health programme comprising first aid, blood donor, reproductive health, public health as well as emergency health care management.

Other responsibilities include implementation of disease prevention and control measures to combat the spread of infectious diseases.

In addition, responsible for creating collaborative partnerships and networks, mobilization of resources as well as lobby and advocacy aimed at improving access and public health emergencies preparedness and response.

Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinate with Branches, Regions, communities and other stakeholders in order to develop a strategic community-based health plan and budget aligned to the Society’s strategic objectives as well as Government health policies and strategies

Develop and implement First-Aid training programmes to equip staff, volunteers and communities with skills that would enable them to respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies occasioned by disasters, emergencies and accidents

Develop and implement strategies that integrate blood donor services within humanitarian relief activities to facilitate the collection of adequate and safe supply of blood for transfusion through recruitment and retention of voluntary unpaid blood donors

Develop and implement community-based safe and affordable water and sanitation programme as well as strengthen the community’s capacity to not only adopt water, sanitation and hygiene practices but also take ownership, operate, maintain and manage in a sustainable manner the installed infrastructural facilities

Develop strategies for integrating social service programme within humanitarian relief activities focusing on children’s homes, homes for the aged, prisons and refugee camps as well as rehabilitation of people affected by disasters.

Develop and implement integrated and sustainable community-based disease prevention and control programme encompassing reproductive health, public health, nutrition and hygiene promotion to prevent infectious diseases, reduce mortality and improve maternal-child health among vulnerable populations.

Develop and implement emergency health programme aimed at assisting refugees and internally displaced persons as well as victims of natural disasters and disease outbreaks.

Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, development partners, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure organizational effectiveness.

Develop and implement resource mobilisation strategies, including coordinating the preparation of funding proposals and appeals for material assistance

Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programmes by staff in order to evaluate progress, ensure accountability, determine impact and report on significant achievements to ensure organisational learning

Develop and implement lobby and advocacy programmes with a view to reform laws and policies that hamper the implementation of effective disaster management to ensure that KRCS is recognised as the leading player in the provision of humanitarian relief services.

Participate in the employment of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with a job orientation and induction programme necessary for effective performance.

Review incidents of violations against organisational policy and regulations as well as handling employee disputes and taking appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.

Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of programme staff against set targets and objectives, assess training needs and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.

Represent the Society at local, regional

and international meetings, conferences and workshops and other forums to promote the activities of KRCS and articulate issues related to humanitarian relief.

Prepare concept papers, board papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports showing organisational achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement.

Key Competencies

Broad knowledge of emergency and public health management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals at national, regional and international levels aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering as a result of disasters.

Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivates staff to join change efforts.

Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions in order to align programmes to the strategic plan.

Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications.

Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues.

Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Technical expertise in strategic management, project planning, budgeting and implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation.

Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective fundraising strategies to aimed at expanding financial resources.

Ability to develop and implement accountability and performance management systems, giving candid performance feedback and providing support for professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives.

Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity; establishing straightforward, productive relationships; treating all individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences.

Demonstrated ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive to continuous learning, creativity and innovation.

Ability to empower programme staff through coaching and counselling by emphasizing accountability and results oriented management rather than direct supervision and control of programme design and implementation.

Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet.

Ability to monitor project against milestones, double-checks the accuracy of information to discover weakness and strive for high quality performance.

Person Specifications:

Academic Qualification

BSc Public Health or Licensed medical doctor (MBCHB) plus a relevant post-graduate such as MSc in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent qualifications

Professional Qualifications/Membership to professional bodies

Membership to relevant professional bodies essential

Experience

Over eight (8) years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community-based public health programmes in emergency/relief context.

Skills/ Knowledge

Demonstrate high levels of integrity.

Decision making.

Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed at senior management level.

Interpersonal and leadership skills.

Business/Financial Acumen, Business Savvy, Innovative.

Project management skills.

Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows.

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