Operational Site Coordinators Jobs in Kenya

Operational Site Coordinators Jobs in Kenya


Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.

Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria.

Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world.

Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria is endemic.

Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project is led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.

The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project seeks candidates to assist in implementing in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo, Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori and Eight Sub- counties (Rangwe, Homabay Township, Ndhiwa, Mbita, Rachuonyo North, Kabondo, Kasipul and Suba) in Homabay county Kenya in the following temporary positions:

NB: These positions will be on a short term contract, not more than 2 months and/or on need basis.

These include:-

Position:

  • Operational Site Coordinator

    Supervisor:

  • County Coordinator

    Location:

  • Migori County, Kenya

  • No. Required: 66 (28 in Migori and 38 in Homabay)

    Overall Purpose: Under the supervision of the VectorLink’s County Coordinator, ensures efficient logistics support services to county warehouse and stores besides supervising Storekeeper.

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

    Migori Sites

  • Osingo Dispensary
  • Agenga Dispensary
  • Muhuru H/C
  • Uriri Health Centre,
  • Oyani Health Centre
  • Suna Ragana Dispensary
  • Mariwa H/C
  • Suna Rabuor Dispensary
  • Macalder SCH
  • Nyandago Koweru Health centre
  • Othoro sub county hospital,
  • Nyamaranga H/C
  • Ongo Health Centre
  • Rabondo Dispensary
  • Migori County Referal Hospital
  • Wath Onger
  • Rongo Sub county Hospital
  • Lela Dispensary
  • Bondo Dispensary
  • Kochola Dispensary
  • Dede Dispensary
  • Anjego Dispensary
  • Karungu SCH
  • Awendo SCH
  • Bware Dispensary
  • Arombe Dispensary
  • North Kamagambo
  • Kanyasa /Alendo chief’s camp
  • Homabay operations sites

    Mbita Subcounty

  • Kitare H/C
  • Ogongo SCH
  • Mbita SCH
  • Suba Subcounty
  • Suba Sub District Hospital, , Center,
  • Nyamrisa Health Center
  • Nyandiwa H/C
  • Nyatoto Health Center,
  • Magunga Health Center
  • Kasipul (Rachuonyo South) Subcounty
  • Sino Health Center,
  • Koywech Dispensary,
  • Rachuonyo District Hospital,
  • Nyang’iela Sub District Hospital
  • Ombek Health Center
  • Kabondo (Rach East)
  • Kakelo (Ober) Chief’s camp,
  • Othoro SCH,
  • Kabondo SCH,
  • Ringa Chief’s camp
  • Homabay Town ship Subcounty
  • Nyalkinyi Health Center,
  • County HQ
  • Marindi,
  • Pala masogo
  • Rachuonyo North Subcounty
  • Okiki Amayo H/C,
  • Kendu bay Sub-county Hospital,
  • Wagwe Dispensary
  • Miriu Dispensary,
  • Omboga Dispensary
  • Homa Hills
  • Rangwe Subcounty
  • Nyagoro Health Center,
  • Rangwe Sub-county hospital
  • Rariw Dispensary
  • Ndiru Health centre

    Nhiwa Subcounty

  • Malela HC,
  • Okok Disp,
  • Omboo Kachieng, Disp
  • Magina HC
  • Pala Disp,
  • Got
    Kojowi Health Center.
  • Ndhiwa Sub County Hospital

    Programme support:

  • Provide overall oversight, leadership, and management of IRS activities at operational site
  • Responsible for overseeing all administrative operations at the operational site.
  • Work closely with the site supervisors to ensure proper coordination of mobilization and spray operations activities in the site as per site operational plans
  • Update village maps to show areas already sprayed
  • Ensure daily update of the Mobilization performance tracker
  • Work closely with the site SOP and IEC supervisors to follow up on the missed structures
  • Provide oversight on Property management and inventory control activities at the operational site and ensures no shortage of IRS commodities.
  • Work closely with County Coordinator and Environmental Compliance Officer, in strengthening environmental compliance procedures and monitoring of IRS activities
  • Ensure the team leader’s summary is recorded in the spray performance Tracker at the operational site on daily basis.
  • Collect and deliver all daily spray records to the M&E Assistants on daily basis.
  • Ensure vehicle log sheet 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 timesheets are signed and uploaded on a daily basis. 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.

    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 organizations

    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 Power Point 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.

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV to Kenya_IRSJobs@abtassoc.com with the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line e.g. “Environmental Compliance Assistant” and specify the location/ward preferred by COB Wednesday, September 12th, 2018.
  • Please note that where there are multiple duty locations indicated for a position advertised above, the candidate is encouraged to state the most preferred duty location in the subject line as well.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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