Job Opportunities at International Rescue Committee

Requisition ID: req5622

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the Transport Officer, the Driver is responsible for driving IRC vehicles, maintaining them, keeping record of movements, fuel, tools and confirm safety of the vehicle, passengers, cargo and other road users. Adhere to IRC, policy, rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving of IRC vehicles allocated by your supervisor.
• Performing daily routine maintenance checks.
• You are responsible of maintaining the IRC vehicle Log sheets on daily basis.
• Responsible of maintaining vehicle cleanliness.
• Confirm the vehicle allocated has sufficient fuel.
• Ensure that the road license, inspection stickers, insurance certificate and any other mandatory documents of the vehicle(s) allocated is up to date.
• Confirm that vehicle is equipped with; first aid kits, tools, jerk, wheel spanner and spare wheel.
• Ensure safety of vehicle(s) allocated.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians.
• No carrying any unauthorized passenger and cargo.
• Stay in sync with all local road laws and highway code
• Align with all security directives and radio etiquette.
• Be conversant with inbuilt communication systems, winches, and 4x4 accessories.
• Report and follow up repairs, service and maintenance of vehicles.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough method of working with ability to work in high pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions.
• Positive attitude with good sense of humor.
• Committed teammate.
• Ability to live and work in conditions of limited comfort.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• At least Three (3) years’ experience working as a Driver.
• Valid driving License.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Previous NGO relevant work experience.
• Experience in repairing/maintaining vehicles, communications (Codan HF, VHF).
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Requisition ID: req5620

Employment Category: Volunteer

Open to Expatriates: No

Job Description

The clinical officer will be responsible for quality health services provision in the hospital and clinics and closely work with the other staffs in the health facilities/clinics assigned to. He/she will work closely with the Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, PMTCT Nurse, Reproductive health officer, Community Health Officers, Nutritionists and others in ensuring quality health services to the beneficiaries. He/she will also provide support in the hospital as needed, doing ward rounds and ensuring coverage both day and night as per the staff coverage plans.

Program Management

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to patients at the hospital and clinics, providing quality health care services.
• Handling all administrative roles at the assigned unit as per the IRC policy
• Keep complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the clinic/hospital department and monitor/supervise their usage.

Human Resource

• 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.

Program Activities

• 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
• Maintain an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unit
• 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.

Reporting And Coordination

• Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the patient files with all aspects of management being captured
• Compile and submit weekly HIS reports
• Ensure use of IRHIS tablets for reporting.
• Jointly conduct mortality audits for all deaths occurring in the pediatric ward together with other staff working in the unit and share the reports with the CSM on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate inventory record at the facility
• Prepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and when going on leave.

Others

• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Key Result Areas

• 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).

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from recognized institution.
• Registered with clinical officers’ council and with a valid practicing license.
• 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.

Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.