Jobs at National Council Churches of Kenya

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Referral Nurse will be based in Urban Program Offices in Huruma and shall be responsible for providing Nursing care services to the beneficiaries of the urban refugee assistance program. He/she shall report to the Health Coordinator in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, which shall include the following.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive patients referred from Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps and admission in appropriate health facilities.
2. Facilitate referral of urban refugees who need secondary and tertiary health care.
3. Receive patients referred by air ambulance from Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps at the airport and facilitate admission to hospital.
4. Respond to emergencies from UNHCR, and partners when need arises.
5. Participate in ward rounds in referral hospitals to follow up patient progress.
6. Prepare daily, weekly, monthly summaries of patients attended to.
7. Supervision of incentive staff – translators
8. Maintenance of ambulance emergency tray and ensure it has updated supplies.
9. Ensure that all medical cases at the Accommodation Centre are assessed and recorded. Open files for medical residents. Keep track of treatment received, medication, duration of stay, and other needs at the Centre.
10. Make orders for the medical supplies for the Accommodation Centre.
11. Assist in the Pharmacy in liaison with pharmacy personnel.
12. Provide nursing care to transit centre residents where necessary e.g. wound dressing
13. Any other duties, as may be required by the supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

Level of Education/Academic Qualification

Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized institution

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

1. Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc.
2. A registered member of the Nursing Council of Kenya

Relevant Job Experience and skills

1. Experience working in a refugee program will be an added advantage
2. At least 2 years in clinical work in a hospital set up
3. Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences
4. Knowledge of English and Kiswahili languages.
5. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
6. Must be able to work odd hours with minimum supervision.

Personal Attributes

1. High level of integrity, commitment, and professional responsibility.
2. Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
3. Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
4. Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
5. A team player

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least 2 years

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The position reports to the Resorts In charge and is responsible in providing leadership and strategic direction to Resorts and ensures maximized performance, profitability and return on investment. The individual is also charged with efficient and effective management of business development, sales and marketing of the Resorts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Management

• Ensure the review and implementation of the strategic, business, and operational plans for the Resorts.
• Ensure that all financial and other resources from the Resorts are effectively and efficiently managed by maintaining financial controls, prudent procedures, adequate records and accountability standards that meet the requirements of the Council and compliance with the regulatory
• Ensure that the Resort have adequate systems of internal controls and risk management.
• Ensure adherence to Council’s policies and procedures as outlined in the manuals; Commercial and Investment, Financial, Human Resource, Operation, Procurement, Administration and with legislative and statutory requirement.
• Identify structure, negotiate and form strategic relationships with potential business partners, and ensure effective management of established partnerships.

Business Management

• Ensure that the Jumuia Resorts and projects operate within the mission and values of the Council.
• Formulate and guide business plans to ensure optimization of revenue generation, profitability and sustained growth for the Resorts.
• Monitor present and future trends, practices and systems in the hotel/hospitality industry and recommend appropriate business proposals for decisions making and approval by the Council.
• Facilitate the Sales and marketing executives to develop business and marketing strategies that create competitive advantages for the Council Investment.
• Review the annual and periodic sales and marketing Plans and reports; and ensure effective sales and marketing activities.
• Ensure the function maintains a comprehensive inventory of all its assets.

 Financial Planning, Management and Reporting

• Prepare annual capital, cash flow and sales and marketing plans to accurately forecast budgets and achieve operating results
• Manage the development, implementation, monitoring and control of annual budgets for the function.
• Ensure preparation of accurate financial, business and management reports that support efficient and effective operations of the
• Analyze and interpret financial and resource management reports for the function for use by Management and relevant Committees of the Council.
• Plan and oversee the annual and special audits for the Jumuia Resorts.

Management of Staff

• Provide leadership, management, supervision, mentoring and capacity building to Resorts

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

Level of Education/Academic Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Hotel Management

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in Hotel Management (if the incumbent does not have a degree in Hotel Management).

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong marketing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong multi-cultural skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Should be conversant with industrial/labour regulations.
• Should have good appreciation of financial management including budgeting, cash flow projections and management accounting.

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least five years

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

MARPs (Key Populations) Officer will be based in Urban Refugees Assistance Programme                          (URAP) in Huruma and shall be responsible for conducting community sensitization on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health in liaison with other staffs and implementing partners involved in HIV/ RH activities. He/she shall report to the Health Coordinator in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, which shall include the following;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Hold consultation meetings with community leaders to discuss various issues on HIV/AIDS and design strategies to improve on existing programs.
2. Attend inter agency meetings on SGBV, community service and the Urban Network in liaison with outreach staff to respond to matters arising and discuss cross cutting cases.
3. Respond to matters concerning HIV issues as may be required by the program and partners.
4. Follow up on clients with TB/ HIV enrolled on the program.
5. Work with existing partners like Liverpool VCT, HOYMAS, HOPE, SWOP and NASCOP to ensure that refugee sex workers and LGBTI can access healthcare services to the same level as nationals.
6. Ensure that the refugees Sex workers have access to prevention tools like the male and female condoms.
7. Raise awareness among the refugee sex workers on Issues of HIV and reproductive health.
8. Ensure that the refugee sex workers have access to such services as family planning and STI/HIV prevention.
9. Work closely with the County government facilities to facilitate access to Reproductive Health services to women in Reproductive age.
10. Supervise the peer leaders.
11. Assist the Health Coordinator with the clinics.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

Level of Education/Academic Qualification

Diploma/ Degree in clinical medicine from a registered institution.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

1. Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc.
2. Registered Clinical Officer

Relevant Job Experience and skills

1. Must have worked with Refugee Key populations.
2. Experience working as a MARPs officer in the urban or camp refugee set up is an added advantage.
3. At least 3 years in clinical work in a hospital set up
4. Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences
5. Knowledge of English and Kiswahili languages.

Personal Attributes

1. High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
2. Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
3. Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
4. Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
5. A team player

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least 2 years