Job Openings at International Rescue Committee

Job Purpose/Objective

Working under the guidance and supervision of the CCC-TB Clinical Officer in Charge, the nurse will be directly responsible for.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ART uptake among HIV infected pregnant/lactating women.
• Ensure viral suppression among eMTCT women.
• Oversee the provision of early infant diagnosis, Care, and follow-up of HIV-exposed infants.
• Ensure follow-up and retention of HIV-infected pregnant/lactating women and HIV-exposed infants (HEI) by use of the case management model.
• Strengthen linkages between eMTCT and HEI services and Comprehensive Care Clinics.  Strengthen facility-community/community-facility linkages with the help of CHVs and case managers.
• Supervise eMTCT services provided by the maternal case managers.
• Work hand in hand with the clinical officers to implement patients Plan of Care.
• Perform TB intensified case finding for PLHIV on every clinical encounter.
• Initiate IPT for all PLHIV who don’t have TB or other Isoniazid Contra-Indications.
• Send all PLHIV presenting with presumptive TB for GeneXpert as a first test.
• Send all patients diagnosed with TB for HIV testing.
• Initiate ART in all newly diagnosed TB/HIV co-infected patients within two (2) weeks of starting TB treatment.
• Ensure that laboratory results are filed, documented, and always communicated to the patients.
• Ensure 12 month/24 months HEI Cohort Analysis (HCA), PCR positive validation, and audits and PMTCT reports is done each month.
• Participate in MNCH Working Improvement Teams (WITS) and initiate CQI projects on gaps identified.
• Participate in MNCH in generation, compilation, and utilization of eMTCT data.
• Participate in Continuous Professional development as required by nursing council.
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas:

• Nursing, Quality management, Immunization, Patient care, Training delivery, Quality control and supervision.
• Ability to provide overall leadership at the assigned ward or department.
• Ensure timely and quality health care services to refugees
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure rational use of medical supplies and drugs.

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) years’ experience, 2 year of which should be within a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre and/or in the provision of eMTCT services.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HIV/ART management, diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated with HIV, adherence support and eMTCT service delivery Method of Application.
• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
• Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• NASCOP Certification in Provision of both adult and pediatric ART, and PMCT is an added advantage.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous experience in a Camp setting will be an added advantage).

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Job Purpose/Objective

The Technical officer - RH - shall be responsible for the overall implementation of all Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child & Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) program activities in the refugee camp. He/she will ensure delivery of an Integrated RMNCAH Program at both health facility and community level through effective partnerships and collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners for effective delivery of program activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• The technical officer will provide technical oversight and support for delivery of quality RMNCAH services through training, mentorship, coaching and support supervision of healthcare providers and community health workers, as well as supporting program implementation and quality assurance.
• Ensure Antenatal Care, maternity care, Postnatal Care services, Family Planning and post abortion services at the health facility delivery points are in line with MOH guidelines.
• Organize and coordinate maternal, perinatal death and near miss audits and stimulate actions to address health system gaps to prevent future mortalities.
• Foster inter-program linkages (clinical services, community health program and HIV), exchange of information and experiences and contribute to an integrated RMNCAH Program with support from Program Managers.
• Ensure high risk clinics are institutionalized and follow-up of mothers at risk is in line with “healthy mothers design sprint” model and ensure referral protocols are followed.
• Work with clinical services team to determine training needs for SRH service providers and community maternal and newborn health requirements for the targeted population through meetings, skills assessment sessions and /or administering surveys.
• In consultation with program manager, organize support supervision, facility assessments to all RMNCAH services, and provide written feedback and reports.
• In liaison with CHP officers, organize SRH services demand creation activities at the community including maternity open days.
• Overall responsibility of ensuring appropriate record keeping and monitoring service delivery and Data Quality of community based and Reproductive health information, regular reporting and follow up from all health units.
• Prepare donor reports and contributes to overall program reporting against results frameworks, best practices and lessons learned.
• Keep track of SRH indicators by timely updating indicator board and provide appropriate recommendations to the program manager to ensure indicators are within UNHCR, sphere and MOH standards.
• Monitor implementation, navigate and track report on Electronic Medical Record system (EMR) and make recommendation to SRH &health program managers on SRH modules to ensure all relevant data is tracked and is up-to date.
• Monitor and ensure auxiliary services are in place to support quality Reproductive and Community Health services i.e. necessary drugs in the pharmacy, Community Health outreach supplies, reproductive health supplies, and tests being carried out in the laboratory.
• Monitor and implement strategies to ensure improved family planning services among WRA including timely submission of consumption report and ordering of FP commodities with the MOH.
• Coordinate cervical cancer screening activities and post-abortion care services within the camp and implement strategies to reduce induced abortions.
• Monitor and ensure proper utilization of IRC issued community health program supplies, including Reproductive and family planning program supplies
• Assist the program managers in developing a plan for training Auxiliary staff mainly Community Health Workers/Safe Motherhood Promoters and Reproductive Health Assistants.
• Seek out and nurture quality partnerships with community structures, Ministries of health and strategic partners, including international NGOs
• Supported by the Health Manager and Community Health Officer, develop and implement strong integrated Community Health Strategies using appropriate tools to maximize project impact on the beneficiaries.
• Follow up and monitor actions emerging from dialogue and planning sessions to ensure implementation in collaboration with other sectors.

Human Resource Management

• Oversee continuous training programs for the Reproductive Health and Community health staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget.
• Determine staffing needs for RMNCAH and advise program managers on the staffing gaps and other challenges in the RMNCAH
• Orient the new staff about RMNCAH activities and linkages to other health programs.
• Conduct community health auxiliary staff appraisal, feedback session, caution and separation according to the IRC policy.

Grants Management:

• Manage the RMNCAH grants as per the proposal description, work, and spending plans.
• Recommend grant and budget revisions to the health manager.
• Monitor the RMNCAH using the INTEGRA and the BVA systems.
• Prepare spending plans for the program based on the available budget.
• Ensure adherence to the Community health Strategy & SRH program budget by periodically reviewing expenditures and participating in the Project Cycle Meetings.
• Provide recommendations and interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact on budget adherence.
• Carry out other relevant or requested duties as may be required.

Reporting

• Monitor closely and report on the relevant health indicator trends and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Ensure maintenance of efficient statistical reports relating to sexual Reproductive and Community health from all service delivery points are accurate, adequately captured and submitted
• Periodically including appropriate follow up for all the group of interest.
• Keep the Health Manager & Program Coordinator informed of all developments through regular reports.
• Attend all health coordination meetings in the field.
• Compile weekly, monthly reports and donor reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in clinical medicine or Kenya registered community health nursing from a recognized institution.
• An additional training of a higher national diploma in reproductive health from a recognized institution is a MUST have.
• A post graduate diploma or degree in Public/Environmental health, Community health  from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Must be registered and licensed to practice by the relevant regulatory body
• Relevant Trainings in MPDSR, CEmONC, MNCH, CMR-IPV and Community Health Strategy.
• An understanding of the MOH RMNCAH framework and all other relevant MOH guidelines and policies
• Knowledge of international minimum standards in health program service delivery, including SPHERE, WHO and UNHCR.
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Five years of experience providing RMNCAH service delivery in a high volume health facility
• Three years’ experience in complex humanitarian set up implementing RMNCAH programs in NGO setting.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings will be an added advantage
• Strong management skills (managing, motivating and developing staff).
• Strong communication skills; oral; written and presentation skills.
• At least three years’ experience in health program design and management.
• Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Computer literacy with possible advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and relevant health software skills (i.e. EPI INFO;SPSS).