Islamic Relief Health Coordinator Job 2015

Job Description

Islamic Relief – Kenya

Job Title: Health Coordinator

Reporting To: Area Manager
 

Matrix Management: Health and Nutrition Program
 

Base Location: Dadaab
 

Islamic Relief: Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender.

Through working in chronic food deficit areas and in the most disadvantaged areas, IRK has ensured that its programmes target those who are most vulnerable in the most disadvantaged areas.

These programmes include Health and nutrition, Water and Sanitation, livelihoods, Child-welfare and other special programmes (Qurbani and Ramadhan).
 

Summary: This position exists under the Health and Nutrition sub-project.

The overall objective is to provide safe, effective and curative health services, targeting the most important causes of illness and death among the refugee population.

This position exists to ensure smooth running of IFO camp and efficient services of the same at Dadaab health office.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise those responsible for Clinical Services, Reproductive Health, Community Health, TB/HIV, Mental Health, Nutrition, Laboratory services. Pharmaceutical services, nursing services, Theatre services, and Health Information Systems

Responsible for surveillance and emergency response in the camp in Dadaab comprising the hospital and health posts.

Assist in the management of Human Resources within Health in all matters relating to performance management.

Ensure budget spending according to approved budgets, review and analyses 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 Area Manager, determine health program staffing needs and assure such positions are filled in timely fashion;

Ensure the implementation of the staff health policy in collaboration with the HR department

Ensuring adequate staff coverage in all the health posts and hospital within the camp

Participate in budget and planning of the health and nutrition department

Prepare grant proposals for internal and external fundraising

Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for all health sectors in the camp;

Ensure that health provision is in line with accepted SPHERE and National guidelines for all sectors

Maintain accurate and up to date health profile of Daadab refugees and respond in timely fashion to any infectious or epidemic disease outbreaks ▪ Prepare monthly reports to UNHCR and actively assist the IRK senior management in preparation of health related donor reports.

Initiate technical evaluations, surveys and situation analysis as required

Monitoring consumption and supply of drugs to ensure no stock outs by collaborating with the pharmaceutical technologist in charge.

Ensuring smooth health service delivery to the refugee population leading the health team by example by performing the duties of a medical doctor.

Organizing and facilitation of both external and internal trainings, and CMEs for health staff

Facilitating referral of patients who require further medical management outside the camp.

Participating in monthly HIS reporting

Attending meetings with other implementing partners on various issues

Provision of overall development and management of clinical and training protocol/ guidelines

Authorize medical evacuation of staff;

Monitor usage of health supplies and assets in accordance with donor regulations;

General

Participate in general staff meetings

Collaboration with staff from other agencies and MOH

Respect the security rules and IRK guidelines.

Carry out any other duties as deemed necessary by the Area Manager

Minimum Requirements

A Medical Doctor / Officer preferable with a Master’s in Public Health or equivalent qualifications

Five (5) 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

 

How to Apply

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications and experience.

Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.

The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.

Send your applications to HR.Kenya@islamic-relief.or.ke, by Friday 25th September, 2015.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications and experience.

Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.

The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.

Send your applications to HR.Kenya@islamic-relief.or.ke, by Friday 25th September, 2015.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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