Job Openings at International Rescue Committee

Key Responsibilities

• Direct implementation of ComPAS/IMAM, ensuring management of all under-fives/PLWs enrolled in OTP/TSFP programs in line with the WHO, IMAM and ComPAS protocol. Participate in data collection, data entry in registers and tablets, and reporting of IMAM data.
• Ensure timely identification and treatment of acutely malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women by creating or strengthening nutrition surveillance and assessment systems at health facilities and community. Train and mentor staff -CHWs, OPD staff, auxiliary nurses on family MUAC approach.
• Participate in daily ward rounds in the SC ward ensuring that all required observations, prescribed treatment, and procedure are properly carried out and documented in the patients’ cards in line with the national IMAM guidelines.
• Ensure all children under six months and their mothers are managed according to the MAMI protocol/IMAM guidelines.
• Support capacity building and OJT for the incentive staff through identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.
• Implement MIYCN at facility and integrating with CMAM programs through group and individual counselling sessions, health education sessions.
• Monitor utilization of essential nutrition supplies and ensure daily reconciliation of nutrition supplies.
• Compile and submit weekly nutrition reports and monthly MOH summary reports for entry into KHIS/LMIS
• Participate in facility-based data review meetings and share performance on key nutrition indicators.
• Liaise with pharmacist/facility in-charge and order for nutrition commodities to be prepositioned based on consumption and clients on treatment.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from recognized institution
• Must be registered with KNDI
• Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition
• Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition
• Experience in Integrated management of Acute Malnutrition
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
• Flexible and positive personality
• Strong planning and implementation capacity
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator.

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Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Dadaab.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
• Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
• Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
• Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Promote mother-infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
• Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program.
• Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp.
• Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp.
• Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days.
• Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.

Human Resources Management

• Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
• Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
• Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
• Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
• Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to the health manager in consultation with the Program Coordinator.

Supply Chain

• Work with the supply chain team to develop accurate and timely quarterly nutrition orders
• Monitor utilization of IRC issued nutrition supplies; monitor and track IRC nutrition sector assets
• Review of all nutrition program purchase requisitions

Monitoring and reporting

• Closely monitor and make sure nutrition performance indicators are within the recommended sphere standards
• Attend meetings concerning nutrition program issues
• Keep the Program coordinator/ nutrition coordinator informed of all developments through regular reports
• Attend all health and nutrition coordination meetings and management meetings in the field.
• Compile weekly, monthly reports and donor reports.

Finance and grant management

• Prepare spending plans for the program based on the available budget
• Attend and participate in monthly budget review meetings, with records of updated expenditure records and spending plans
• Ensure adherence to the nutrition program budget by reviewing expenditure
• Provide recommendations and interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact on budget adherence

Other

Perform any other duty as directed by the supervisor

Key Result Areas

• Successful implementation of the annual nutrition sector work plan as per the proposal targets.
• Monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of public health nutrition performance indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the camp.
• Promotion of mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
• Monitor all nutrition program expenditure against budgets and ensure an appropriate burn rate.
• Ensure steady supply of all the nutrition program supplies.
• Ensure nutrition surveillance and assessments are continuously conducted.
• Timely submission of monthly and donor reports.
• Capacity building of nutrition staff.
• Maintain the nutrition team composition as per the budget specifications and structure requirements
• Represent IRC in nutrition meetings and other forums i.e. Nutrition Technical Forums, Health & Nutrition Meetings etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MUST have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health (with specialization in nutrition).
• MUST be registered and licensed by the Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI)
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required.
• Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
• Knowledge in statistical computer packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
• Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
• Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Attend to patients at the hospital and clinics, providing quality health care services.
• Monitor incentive staff performance in the wards/clinic.
• Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates.
• Conduct on job training to the refugee (incentive) staff in the hospital or clinics.
• Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients
• Refer cases requiring specialized care to the various special clinics.
• Ensure adequate coverage in the assigned units by arranging a rotation schedule with fellow Clinical officers.
• Cover the hospitals during weekends.
• Cover the hospitals at night as per the clinical officer’s call/night duty schedule.
• Conducts ward rounds in the absence of a Medical Officer
• Properly document treatment on patients’ files in the EMR
• Carry out minor surgical procedures.
• Attend to emergencies in the ward in the absence of a Medical Officer
• Attend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetings.
• Attend and participate in weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospital.
• Training of staff on job and theory sessions.
• Review of SGBV/assault clients, filling PRC and P3 forms and presenting evidence in court as may be applicable.
• Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the EMR System with all aspects of management being captured.
• Ensure use of EMR
• Join mortality audits conducted.
• Prepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and after shift
• Ensure quality of care in management of patients at the hospital and clinics.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely data capturing and reporting using all available tools.
• Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to.
• Observation of the IRC Way (Integrity, Service and Accountability).
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from recognized institution.
• Registered with clinical officers’ council and with a valid practicing license.
• At least 2yrs experience working in a hospital or busy clinic.
• Good clinical skills - history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations and make appropriate diagnosis.
• Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili).
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
• Experience of working in hardship area or previous IRC experience is an added advantage.

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Key Responsibilities

Neonatal Health.

•  Monitor newborn health and identify any potential complications.
• Monitor breastfeeding and offer guidance on other nutrition options.
• Provide linkage with Nutrition for vulnerable Neonates as per assessment.
• Administer essential neonatal interventions, such as treatment of common ailments and vaccinations.

Child Health.

• Provide immunization services according to the Expanded Program of immunization (EPI) schedule.
• Manage common childhood illnesses, such as diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria.
• Conduct growth monitoring and promote optimal child development through child welfare clinic (CWC).
• Provide nutritional counseling and support.

Record Keeping.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
• Submit timely reports on maternal, newborn, and child health indicators.

Training and Supervision.

• Participate in training and capacity-building activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Community Outreach.

• Conduct in-facility health education sessions on maternal, newborn, and child health topics.
• Participate in community outreach activities to promote health-seeking behaviors on needs basis.
• Together with the nurse and clinician, organize adequate clinic coverage when required.
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Reduced Infant and neonatal mortality rates
• Increased uptake of EPI services
• Reduction of malnutrition through monitoring of children at the child welfare clinic
• Improved family planning utilization rates
• Strengthened community -facility linkage.
• Effective supervision and mentorship of junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.    
• At least 1 year of experience in a busy MCH department/clinic.
• Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care / Respectful maternal newborn competency trainings highly desirable.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of maternal and child health
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.