IRC Reproductive Health Manager Vacancy in Kenya

Vacancy: Reproductive Health Manager
 

Sector: Health

Location: Kenya

Employee Type: Regular

Employee Category: Full Time

Job Purpose / Objective:

Project Management, Technical Management and Program Development

The Project Manager will lead the planning, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of IRC’s maternal and newborn health project in Turkana county. 

 

He/she will work closely with the county health team to ensure implementation of activities geared towards improving maternal and newborn health at the county level.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Activities Planning and Implementation:

• Overall programmatic and administrative support leadership in the planning, implementation and monitoring of MNH program activities as guided by the project deliverables.


• Work closely with the county and sub county RH focal persons in planning and training health facility staff at the county level on MNH competencies.


• Facilitate information sharing with other sectors, towards integrating the RH program with other sectors (HIV, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Nutrition and Livelihoods).


• Contribute to the bi-annual development, review and implementation of the IRC Health Sector Strategic Plan in line with the IRC strategy, policies and procedures.


• Where necessary, participate in concept development, proposal writing and budget development exercises in relation to RH programming for IRC Kenya.


• Incorporate cross – cutting program design issues such as protection mainstreaming, disaster risk reduction, governance, environmental and emergency response

Grant Management, Monitoring & Reporting

• Plan, support and coordinate joint IRC & County MoH field monitoring and support supervision exercises.


• Identify and respond to project needs, implement activities, and conduct follow-up to ensure project success.


• Monitor timeliness, quality and progress of project deliverables as per the work plans and implementation plans in place.


• Ensure timely preparation and submission of progress reports, documentation and use of information to continuously improve the quality and performance of the project.

Communication and Documentation:

• Develop and maintain project related record-keeping system and provide accurate documentation of all reporting forms.


• Provide material related to project progress and updates both internal and external use.


• Assist in the development of publications and communication materials wherever possible.

Coordination, Representation and Advocacy:

• Implement effective communication strategies to maintain strong correspondence among stakeholders.


• Develop and maintain relationships with key project counterparts and stakeholders

Human Resource Management & Leadership

• Directly supervise the RH officers.


• Address staffing gaps and other issues for effective program implementation with support of human resources and field coordinator.


• Staff supervision, mentorship, performance appraisal and development through objectives developing, reviews and evaluations.

Budget Follow up and Monitoring

• Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, liaise with the finance team to ensure that accurate project expenditure reports are produced monthly and disseminated to the relevant staff.


• Review project budget to ensure that spent is on-track and budget is re-phased for the following reporting period.


• Ensure compliance to donor’s rules and regulations at financial level and also on programmatic and technical aspects of the project

Required Qualification / Experience & Competencies:

• Diploma or degree certificate in nursing, clinical medicine or medicine.


• Advanced degree in Public health is an added advantage.


• At least 5 years experience in reproductive health programs with at least 2 years experience at project management level.


• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database (HMIS, EPI-Info) experience.


• Strong assessment, project planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills (Written and Spoken).


• Ability to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility.

Desired Skills and Behaviour

Accountability:

• Takes responsibility for decision-making and efficient resource management, and holds team and partners accountable for delivery of their responsibilities by delegating effectively, affording staff professional autonomy, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;


• Creates a managerial environment across the project, to lead in championing the IRC standards of professional conduct, the embodies our core values and organizational polices (the IRC Way).

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages team to do the same;


• Engages and motivates others;


• Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;


• Values diversity as a source of competitive strength;


• Approachable, diplomatic, and supportive, with well-developed listening skills.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honesty, openness, and transparency;

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.
 

How to Apply

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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

IRC 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.

Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee

(IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment

processes. In the event that you receive any request  for payment of any

sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email:

IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.