Job Opportunities at Kiambu County

Job Summary

The County Community Health Strategy Coordinator is responsible for the overall management community health strategies.
This includes ensuring that delivery of service is aligned to national and international ethical and legal standards. He/she manages people and resources of the section in the most effective and efficient way.

Health Coordinator Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Combating the leading causes of illness and disability and assessing emerging health needs to improve community health
• Monitoring and addressing the needs of priority populations in the community;
• Enhancing information technology capacity to gather, analyze, and share rea ltime data sources;
• Assessing workforce needs in order to equip personnel with new and relevant skills;
• Leveraging public and private financing mechanisms to diversify the funding base;
• Integrating the resources and expertise of public health, healthcare, mental/behavioral health, social services, and all private and public sector entities that influence health outcomes;
• Assessing the need for the provision of clinical care services in consultation with their community partners and governing boards, and adapting clinical services with attention to the particular needs of the community and the local environment;
• Participating in the planning, development, and implementation of health reform locally;
• Participate in the development of work plans, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public health interventions;
• Assist in resource mobilization for disease prevention and control activities;
• Provide information and respond appropriately to written or oral inquiries from the general public, the media, government officials or other health professional on public health issues;
• Promote use of computers to effectively manage public health activities, specifically promote use of basic statistical and mapping software;
• Provide quarterly reports to the County chief officer for health;
• Perform any other duty as assigned by director of public health and sanitation.

Minimum Desirable Academic Qualifications for the Health Coordinator Job

• Bachelor’s degree in health related field Masters Degree in health sciences Professional qualifications
• Professional Membership Senior Management Course (SMC) Lengths and type of experience 3 years experience.
• At least 2 in middle management position and 1 year experience in public sector 5 years of experience.
• 3 years in middle managerial position and 2 years of experience in public sector Experience and attributes required
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
• Proven record of results in the previous employment;
• Evidence of successful change management in previous employment;
• Kenyan citizen;
• Team player;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Competent ICT skills;
• Statistical analysis and interpretation;
• Proven record of results in managing change;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Capacity to train, mentor and coach;
• Capacity to provide leadership to the section, motivate employees and ensure high productivity;
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical and/or surgical, patient care, medical protocols and procedures.

Tools and Equipment

• The holder of this position is responsible for the various ICT, communication and stationary devices used on the job.
• Level of Supervision / Guidance Required
  The position holder is expected to work independently with head of division, who will, provide supervision on a needs basis.

Contacts

• Frequent contact is required with the head of division to update on progress, consult with if necessary and plan on activities.
• Periodic contact is required with other section heads. Daily contact is required with supportive assistants.
• In addition the job holder will have contacts with external stakeholders. Authority, Decision Making and Accountability The position holder is accountable for his or /her decisions and actions.
• He/she makes routine operational and technical decisions within the section but is expected to in consultation with the head of the division on any non-routine important matters.
• He/she is expected to show initiative, exercise discretion and be proactive in carrying out duties.

Physical Requirements

• This position involves mainly office work based at County Health Headquarters with requirements of travel within the county.
• Work may sometimes extend past working hours and into the weekend.

Health Coordinator Job Performance Standards

• Effective and efficient delivery of clinical service within the County;
• Guidelines and policies understood and adhered to;
• Clinical staff evaluations conducted periodically;
• Evaluation reports completed;
• Training and capacity building recommendations carried out;
• Efficient cost management;
• Up to date medical protocol;
• Reviews conducted of relevant guidelines, protocols, policies and so on;
• Quality mentoring and internship programmes in place.