Job Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Overall Purpose

• Community Health Coordinator will be responsible for providing technical support and capacity building of the national technical staff and refugee incentive workers towards successful planning and implementation of activities related to community health. The Community Health Coordinator will play a vital role of coordination with key stakeholders to address the community health related issues in the camp.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Management of day to day operations and efficient coordination of community health activities.
• Ensure the implementation of the community health program conforms to internationally accepted standards and national guidelines
• Provide technical guidance to national technical staff and refugee incentive workers on the planning and implementation of the community health program.
• Provide technical leadership and support in conducting mass campaigns in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and UN agencies.
• Establish a plan of action for all community health activities to include monitoring and evaluation.
• Support the development of project annual work plans in coordination with the project teams.

Finance/ Grants management

• Prepare budgets and proposals for community health activities
• Recommend grant and budget revisions to the relevant supervisors
• Ensure adherence to budgets by reviewing expenditure and spending patterns.

Communication and Reporting

• Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly program reports on the community health activities are prepared and shared, whilst ensuring continuous monitoring of community based indicators.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Health / Environmental Health.
• Masters degree in Public health/Environmental Health will be an added advantage.
• Membership Certificate/Licence from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council.
• Three (3) years working experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community health programmes in a busy set up either with MoH or INGO.
• Work experience in Camp setting will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and utilization of the internet.
• Demonstrate ability of proposal/budget making and grant management.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.

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JOB SUMMARY:

• This role is Responsible to the Head of Department (HOD) Disaster Management (DM) for providing technical leadership and strategic direction in the design, implementation and evaluation of high impact/quality programs in refugee operations. This position includes; management of all programs relating to the Refugees settlement, Health facility and asylum seekers; In addition, responsible for regional and county program mapping and developing capacities to resource mobilize, lobby and advocacy for livelihoods and environmental management and restoration programs that are aligned to the KRCS strategy and the government national and county development strategies. Other duties include development and coordination of programmatic strategies for tracking, monitoring and evaluation of projects/ program performance against set targets in order to improve the quality and delivery of program activities to ensure high level impact. The role is responsible for the private sector engagement in sustainable development programming for the Society.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

• Programs Development
• Project Management 
• Resource Mobilization
• Leadership & Coaching
• Ideation & Transformation
• Partnership development
• Capacity Development
• Supervision and oversight  Representation
• Monitoring & Evaluation 
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Relationship Building 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership:

• Provide leadership to staff under operation
• Coordinate implementation of community mobilization and capacity building strategies to promote safety of POCs and host in a sustainable manner.
• Coordinate with donors and other implementing partners 
• Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation Population movement programs
• Prepare periodic project status reports and oversee the documentation and reporting of programmes to ensure compliance with stipulated requirements, coordinate timely responses to donor queries as well as inform on constraints on programs delivery.
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of programs in order to assess progress, ensure accountability, determine impact and report significant achievements to ensure organizational learning.
• Oversee the dissemination of ideals and Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) programming.   
• Represent the Society at meetings, conferences and workshops and other forums to promote program activities and articulate issues related to the sector. 
• Prepare concept papers, proposals, periodic and annual reports as well as provide justification for performance variances and recommending strategies for improvement.
• Assign duties, train, supervise and appraise project staff within the operation area sector.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of services at the healthy facility

Planning & Budgeting:

• Ensure effective resource mobilization strategies, prepare and submit funding proposals according to donor requirements to support operations.  
• Consolidate programme implementation of work plans that capture all donor requirements as well as planned activity accomplishments, outputs, and verifiable indicators.

Coordination:

• Coordinate implementation of population movement  
• Coordinate  with UNHCR, DRS and other partners
• Design capacity building programmes to effectively prepare communities to respond to disasters, restore family links as well as put in place systems for community reconstruction and environmental conservation.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Operation based project officers
• RFL field supervisor Health team working in Dadaab
• Transit centre and reception centre management staff

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical:

• Succinct knowledge on project management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at supporting asylum seekers and Refugees. 
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the society’s articulated vision for sustainable change.
• Ability to initiate and manage change and align programs to the DRM strategic plan.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Generic:

• Business Administration: Knowledge of appropriate business practices and procedures.  Ability to allocate resources, plan procurement and oversee budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the organization.
• Building Work Relationships:   Ability to work effectively with others, outside the line of formal authority.  Ability to accomplish organization goals and to identify and resolve problems
• Change Management:  Ability to plan and implement change initiatives.   Ability to support innovation and creativity by encouraging staff to accept and resolve challenges.   Ability to remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands.
• Understanding of the Organization's Business: The professional must understand Human Resource practices, the structure of the overall organization, finance principles, and computer information systems.
• Building Accountability:  Designing and implementing standards of accountability for others in the organization that can be used to focus, guide and set high standards of performance for others in order to achieve business results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health-related field, Community development studies or the equivalent
• Masters in disaster management and sustainable development desirable.
• Over 5 years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating humanitarian services, Disaster risk management or emergency/ relief context.

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PURPOSE:

• The Health Services Coordinator is responsible to the Head of Operations, Dadaab for providing safe health and nutrition services, targeting the most important causes of illness and death among the refugee population. This position exists to ensure smooth running of the camp and efficient services of the same at Dadaab.
• In addition the Health services coordinator shall be responsible for the overall designing and implementation of the health program that encompasses Nutrition, HIV, CHP, BCC and Clinical Services sectors. S/he will also be responsible for implementing evidence based primary health care service delivery. He/she shall be expected to monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of the entire health indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the Camp.

Key responsibilities

• Work with KRCS Senior Management team to ensure Dadaab health program objectives are achieved
• Directly supervise officers responsible for Clinical Services, Reproductive Health, Community
• Health, TB/HIV, Mental Health, Nutrition and Health Information Systems
• Prepare proposals and budgets in liaison with Operations Manager, and other program staff for funding and oversee the implementation of programmes in line with approved plans of actin and budgets;
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for all health sectors in the camp;
• Ensure that the level and quality of health services are in line with the recommended standards and in compliance with the National guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and up to date health profile of Dadaab refugees and respond in timely manner to any infectious or epidemic disease outbreaks;
• Supervise preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to UNHCR and other donors as applicable and ensure that such reports are timely, accurate and representing the KRCS work.
• Provide the required leadership, support while carrying out internal and external evaluations, surveys, and participate in review of reports and other documents generated from such work.
• Overall responsible for commodity security for drugs and hospital supplies. Comply with established health and safety policies with regard to handling of instruments, storage of drugs and disposal of sharps and other potentially dangerous equipment and substances.
• Oversee the implementation of respective programmes including reproductive health, community health, clinical services, and nutrition among others and ensure targets are achieved and indicator maintained within acceptable range.
• Authorize medical evacuation of staff;
• Supervise the implementation of referral and reverse referral in line with UNHCR referral guidelines.
• Monitor usage of health supplies and assets in accordance with donor regulations;
• Assist in the management of Human Resources in all matters relating to Performance management, training needs identification and adherence to code of conduct and codes of professional practice.
• Ensure budget spending according to approved budgets, review and analyse budgets versus actual expenditures and take remedial measures;
• Recommend appropriate budget revisions to ensure maximum use of financial resources;
• Provide overall leadership and supervise health program staff in development and implementation of procurement and spending plans.
• In coordination with the Head of Operations, determine health program staffing needs and ensure such positions are filled in timely manner;
• Ensure the implementation of the staff health policy in collaboration with the HR department

Minimum Qualifications 

• A Medical Doctor/Officer preferable with a Masters in Public Health or equivalent qualifications
• Three (3) years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating integrated community based health programmes in emergency/relief context
• Knowledge of Health Services Delivery in a Refugee Camp will be an added advantage

Key Competencies 

• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and utilization of the internet.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
• Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)
• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
• Analyze and report profit margins

Provides managements with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports; analyses financial feasibility for the most complex proposed projects.

• Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.

Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting

• Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
• Responsible for administering payrolls
• Ensures compliance with taxation legislation
• Handles all financial transactions for the organization
•  Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions

Person Specifications:

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field;
• Professional Qualifications/ Membership to professional bodies
• CPA (K)/ACCA (UK) or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organization, Formal presentation.
• Ability to write complex reports.
• Quality work output, contributes to team success, initiating action, applied learning
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity.

Analytical skills.

• Seeks continuous learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing all stages of the textiles manufacturing process and ensure that the process runs smoothly, is cost-effective and delivers products to the right standard and on time.
• Working with suppliers to agree on quality standards, price, delivery times and ethical production issues.
• Planning and monitoring production schedules and altering them when necessary.
• Working closely with maintenance technicians to overcome production hold ups, such as machine faults.
• Working with in-house design and sales teams, buyers and quality control departments.
• Managing orders from retail and wholesale customers.
• Scheduling building and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Regularly walking the factory floor to monitor the performance of factory staff.
• Ensuring that all production orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
• Screening, recruiting and training new factory workers.
• Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
• Ensuring that factory machinery is in good working order.
• Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
• Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers.
• Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.
• Motivating factory workers to continually achieve factory targets.
• Implementing production strategies as per the requirements.
• Creating and enforcing quality control standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial management, logistics, or related field.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a factory.
• Sound knowledge of industry-specific factory equipment.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to multitask.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and resolve any issues that may derail production.
• Exceptional communication, management, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge  of various safety management systems.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing technical as well as various application-related support to the sales and marketing teams and customers
• Preparing detailed information documents and marketing materials related to products and services
• Maintaining pricing information on all products
• Conceptualize strategies to market products, generate sales conversions and deliver a superior customer experience
• Keeping track of targeted as well as actual sales to determine the extent of marketing support required
• Sourcing and storing information about competition products for market research
• Participating in product development and go-to-market processes
• Identifying new sales and marketing channels and technologies as well as finding the best solutions to promote the business
• Measuring marketing campaigns' performance, budgetary allocations and undertaking campaign enhancement activities for better ROI on marketing expenditure.
• Developing marketing strategies, implementing marketing plans, developing sales strategies, maintaining customer relations, tracking sales data and creating sales reports.
• Coordinating with media representatives and sponsors.
• Creating awareness of the products and services offered by the company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Sales or a related field.
• Proven work experience as a Sales and Marketing Executive or a similar position in the Sales Department.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of various marketing tactics.
• Understanding and knowledge of Customer Relationship Management Software.
• A result-driven and organized individual.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Outstanding project management skills
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work on tight deadline
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good negotiation and sales skills.
• Knowledge of modern marketing techniques.
• High-level of networking skills.
• Understanding of commercial trends and marketing strategies.
• Good project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation abilities as well as good communication skills.
• Possess outstanding sales skills and the ability to work in a team environment as and when needed.