Job Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society

PURPOSE:

The Health Information System officer will be responsible for providing leadership for the data management and improving data quality and ensure the same is reported into the County and National HIS while collecting information, to optimize the use of that data for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance.
• Assessing and controlling the center’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Develop new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of the settlement’s performance and meeting objectives, results and organization’s commitments.
• Determine data to be collected based on program and organizational needs.
• Perform analysis to determine adequacy of data collection and evaluation processes.
• Organize, implement and enforce data management procedures.
• Train employees on proper data management tools and equipment.
• Establish data quality standards and ensures they are met.
• Manage contracts with all software vendors associated with data collection and management.
• Ensure that software functions properly at all times and data management system is operating correctly.
• Troubleshoot for solutions in all data-related problem areas.
• Make sure all software updates are installed and implemented and staffs are trained on proper application.
• Ensure data management system is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Evaluate data management system to improve operational procedures.
• Prepare regular reports for various departments and levels in the organization.
• Ensure KRCS reports to national and county reporting systems
• Develop special reports upon request.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Diploma in Health Information Systems or related field
• 2 Years’ experience in both routine and non-routine data management of community based programs.
• Demonstrable ability to undertake programming and/or analysis in one or more of: SPSS, STATA, MySQL, share point technologies.

Key Competencies 

• Extensive knowledge of data management soft wares.
• Possesses excellent mathematical abilities and organizational skills.
• Exhibit superior presentation skills and ability to explain complex processes to others.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-motivated and accomplish job tasks with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and utilization of the internet.

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PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Safety & Security Coordinator. The Security Officer will assist in the smooth running of the Safety and Security department within the Dadaab security Operations S/he will be responsible for supervision of contracted security guards within their respective camp, Hospitals and Health care posts, other program sites and reporting of all security situations to Safety & Security Coordinator (SSC) within and around the camp. In addition, s/he will be responsible for safeguarding the organization’s assets, detection and prevention of crime, as well as carrying out investigations and submitting reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Safety and security Coordinator (SSC) in planning and implementing the security strategy in Daadab as per the KRCS security SOPs so as to ensure the operational priorities of the KRCS Security Requirements.
• Ensure Security procedures are implemented in line with the KRCS Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide technical security support to the KRCS DRO operations and programs
• Security reporting and documentation
• Conduct regular security awareness activities including briefings and training of staff
• Situation monitoring and Communicating security related information to management and staff
• Advice KRCS Management on the security requirements or adjustments required in the approach to program security needs to enhance duty of care
• Provide support to emergency response teams in emergency situations and in critical incidents.
• Conduct internal investigations on incidents and provide advice on possible corrective action based on the findings.
• Conduct field security support to KRCS programs in the regions through risk assessments, information sharing and updating on the current security situation.
• Prepare and brief all new delegates/staff/visitors on the overview of the security and safety situation and risk reduction measures.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments in the region.
• Respond to any security and safety incidents at all times and follow up for closure
• Liaising with local law enforcement on security matters.
• Liaison with identified KRCS partners and identified Non-Governmental Organizations operating in the country on security matters.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.
• Maintain all required security documents, review and update them regularly and/or when needed.
• Conduct post incidence analysis reports as learning points to prevent repeat of similar incidents.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Diploma in security management
• At least five years’ experience in field security operations

Key Competencies 

• Proven knowledge in Corporate and or humanitarian Security
• Security training
• Investigations
• Computer literacy
• Basic First aid and fire safety training.