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  • Posted: Nov 8, 2019
    Deadline: Nov 21, 2019
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    We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and ...
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    Officer - Health and Nutrition, Research - North Horr

    Reports to: Manager H&N North Horr and technically to principal investigator

    Direct reports: None

    Job Location: North Horr, Marsabit

    Contract Details

    Eleven Months (11 Months) Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Availability of Funds and Performance

    Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 99,197 per month

    Hardship Allowance for Marsabit Non Residents

    Group Pension

    Group Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)

    Job Summary

    To provide technical leadership, guidance and training as well as providing hands on support to Ministry of Health (MoH), and community groups in the implementation of an operations research in North Horr of Marsabit County.

    Programme Management And Development

    Main Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Lead the implementation of the research work plan in coordination with the project teams
    • Liaising with the local and county level with SHMT, Marsabit County Officials, and Health Facility Management Teams to enhance coordination and collaboration in program implementation and sustainability.
    • Provide technical assistance in the implementation of mother MUAC research, linking it with surge model scale up in Marsabit County
    • Timeline and financial tracking, with support of Manager H&N, to ensure timely and effective deliverables of research agenda
    • Participate in quarterly strategy review and planning meetings with the project research team.

    Implementation of Operations Research

    • Contribute to the review of data collection tools, including surveys and qualitative interviews
    • Oversee data collection, data analysis and data synthesis, and ensure the use of effective data tools by all project staff and partners
    • Translate research findings into policy and programme recommendations and suggestions for the use of mother MUAC
    • Based on data, suggest additional analyses and highlight interesting findings
    • Document the research process as an integral part of the operations research
    • Assist in drafting of periodic donor reports and lead research final reports.

    Dissemination

    • Draft technical documents based on the research findings for submission to the nutrition specialist and HQ Technical Backstop as needed
    • Contribute to research dissemination through involvement in technical working groups, global networks, conferences, and with other key stakeholders
    • Lead the drafting of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals

    Representation

    • Attend County level technical meetings and conferences, as needed, to disseminate research results.

    Training/Mentoring

    • In partnership with the program team, contribute to capacity building of MoH and partner agency staff members.
    • Assist in the planning and coordination of trainings associated with the intervention of study

    Monitoring and Reporting

    • Monitoring the progress against objectives outlined in the program plans.
    • Preparing high quality written reports for Concern and donors (monthly, quarterly and annual) and others as required.
    • Conduct frequent field visits for monitoring to ensure effective research and programme implementation.
    • Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when necessary and comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies.
    • Ensure adherence to P4 at all times.

    Responding to Emergencies

    • Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
    • Initiate EMT Meetings and document such meetings for follow up
    • Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

    Programme Participant Protection Policy

    • To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

    Experience

    Job Specification:

    • Tertiary level education related to: public health or nutrition or research methods, and/or operations research.
    • At least three - years demonstrated work experience in research related positions or projects and/or programmes.
    • Proven track record of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
    • It is highly desirable that candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Experience and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at County and sub county level
    • Child health and nutrition, specifically the diagnosis of undernutrition
    • Behaviour change strategies

    Skills

    • High personal standards of excellence;
    • Excellent:
    • Verbal and written communication skills in English;
    • Interpersonal skills;
    • Creative thinking and solution building abilities;
    • Strategic thinking and operational planning capabilities;
    • Administrative and organisational abilities, including an eye for detail;
    • Demonstrated drive and initiative, a self-starter with a can-do attitude.
    • Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language/s skills is an added advantage

    Disclaimer

    This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Programme Support Officer – Nairobi’ by Thursday 21st November 2019.

    Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
    We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

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