Position Name: ABE Quality Assurance and Standards Officer

Position Code: SCI- ABE Daadab

Status: New

Team /  Programme: Programmes

Post Type: National (1 year contract with possibility of extension)
 Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: To effectively Implement the SC Education Programme activities of the ABE Project in Dadaab camps and the host community in Dadaab and Fafi. He/she will ensure quality delivery of programmes and maintenance of high professional standards of all our Education Programmes.

Reports to: Education Coordinator-ABE

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 
Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Nairobi, Turkana and Wajir. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. We have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$25 million in 2014.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:  

Work as part of a team to ensure quality programmingTravel Frequently to implementation sites to liaise with teachers community leaders, Partners, local governments and beneficiaries to ensure continued participation and support for the projectCarryout regular monitoring activities and engagement with schools and communities to support projectCurriculum development, implementation, supervision and evaluation.Train ABE teachers on general methods of teaching amongst others.Capacity building Boards of Managements in schoolsEnsure that the ABE centres are child friendly and child centred methods of learning are adaptedIntroduce current trends in Education at the ABE centresInspection of  teaching tools e.g. lesson plans, schemes of works and ensure that they are of qualitySupporting the Education Officers in carrying out general supervision in the ABE centres.Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.Any other duty  as assigned by the Coordinator.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategically Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyBachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in education sector especially Child Friendly School initiative, Girl child education, SNE, Non-formal Education in the Somali Context.Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issuesExperiences of facilitating teacher training, community-based training, capacity building Board of managements in schools, and awareness campaigns.Experience in teacher mentorship, assessment and evaluation in the education sectorExcellent skills in  interactive  learner friendly teaching and learning material developmentStrong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and prioritiesPositive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solvingExcellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their carersFluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and the local language in the camps and the host communityGood report writing skillsWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsCommitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.Previous experience in working with teachers in delivering non-formal education and girl child education services.Understanding of the dynamics of the refugees is essentialExperience of working with communities and other agencies that support educationExternal: The job holder is required to have regular contact with other similar organizations, education institutions, children, community, and government departments.Internal: The job requires the job holder to have direct relationship with all staff and management at all levels in ensuring the organizational policies and procedures are adhered to and complied with.   How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the Position Code & Title on the subject line by 22nd December 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Position Name: Human Resource and Administration Officer

Position Code: SCI-HRO Daadab

Status: New

Team / Programme: Programme Operations

Post Type: National ( 1 year contract with possibility of extension)
 Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
 Role Purpose: Under the supervision of the Area Programme Manager, the HR and Admin Officer will guide recruitment, contractual and performance management process, and support the implementation of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy. In this challenging environment, the Dadaab HR and Admin Officer will have a is responsible not only for compliance with critical SCI policies, but also to ensure the most critical resources of the organization – it’s staff – are fairly managed and compensated, and have appropriate access to opportunities for capacity development, career development and progression.

Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Programme Manager, with a technical reporting line to the HR & Admin Coordinator, NairobiDimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Nairobi, Turkana and Wajir. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. We have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$25 million in 2014.

Key Areas of Accountability:
 

Responsible for compliance with SCI HR policies and procedures in Dadaab area programme;Oversee all recruitment, performance management, capacity gap assessment, and contractual processes in Dadaab; Work with Programme Managers to plan recruitment at grant start up;Support field recruitment managers by ensuring laid down policies as pertains to recruitment are followed.Ensure preparation of recruitment planners & job adverts for circulation to various distribution groupsParticipate in field office recruitment panels as requested by line managerPrepare employment contracts and other documents relating to terms and conditions of employment and joining formalities for new local staff and casualsManage Area staff employment contracts records; liaise with the Line Manager to ensure timely renewal.Ensure up-to-date personnel records are maintained according to organizational best practice and compliant with both organizational policy and the appropriate local legislation.Update and maintain the organizational chart and staff lists as and when changes occur and share with Nairobi HR department.Manage disciplinary and grievances issues arising from the area officePrepare & submit HR & payroll reports to Nairobi HR department on a monthly basis Responsible for developing and undertaking induction processes for all new hires and ensuring that all sectors participate in these induction processesFacilitate evaluation of induction processes and monitoring effectiveness of the induction process and feedback to line managerResponsible for monitoring field office staff leave status i.e. annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, paternity/maternity, TOIL and R&R, ensuring regular updating of the leave database and status reports sent out to line managers, track leave ensuring this is shared with Nairobi HR department.Ensure exit interviews are carried out and through this and other means bring recommendation and key issues to Support Services Coordinator.Ensure compliance with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, health and safety, security, employment equal opportunities and other relevant policies.In conjunction with line managers ensure that all staff understand and observe the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of ConductFacilitate and Administer staff medical insurance, ensuring employee insurance eligibility list is currentManage HR and Admin staff performance in compliance with SCI Kenya PoliciesProvide support to line managers and staff on objective setting, performance development plans and performance review therefore ensuring that it is happening in a timely and effective way.Ensure cost effective ways of running kitchen facilitiesOversee and manage the Cleaners ensure office and guest house facilities are kept in a good state of cleanliness and repairDelivering Results: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/organisation.Developing Self and Others: Invests time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realise their full potential, and to build the organisation’s capability for the future.Problem Solving and Decision Making: Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making appropriate judgements. Applying Technical Expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards, promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organisation.Working Effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives. Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross- boundary working.A first degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or relevant field.A post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar rolesGood knowledge and experience of generalist HR issues, including Kenya Employment Law, recruitment and selection, interpretation and application of policies and procedures, restructuring, reward and employee relations.Proven ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels and build capacity within management teams.Experience in managing disciplinary a grievance issues and monitoring and coaching HR staff and other managers involved in such cases.Experience in developing contracts and MOUs with similar agenciesExperience in facilities management;Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), with the ability to provide clear effective advice on a range of HR issues. Fluency (written and oral) in English is requiring. Somali language skills a major advantage. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.Strong team player, collaborative and capable of building effective relationships across all levelsStrong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-setsProblem solving and risk mitigating skills Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies.Commitment to Save the Children valuesHow to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the Position Code & Title on the subject line by 22nd December 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Vacancy: Laboratory Technologist - Dadaab
Employee Category: Full Time          

Job Purpose / Objective: The laboratory technologist will actively contribute in the improvement of quality of care by ensuring quality laboratory services are delivered to the beneficiaries. He/she will be supervising all laboratory assistants and will capacity build them through laboratory assistants training and on bench trainings. She/he will be answerable to Senior Laboratory Technologist.

Program Management:

Perform Laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable and timely results.Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.Participate in in-service training and regular on bench refresher courses for Kenyan and refugee staff.Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.Monitor and supervise proper usage of laboratory reagents.Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.Report any unusual statistics or observations to the laboratory in-charge.Ensure SOP’S are used  at all times.Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained.Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.Participate in the department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.Supervise laboratory incentive staff in collaboration with the senior lab technologist to ensure work is done properly.Counter check all work done by incentive staff.Ensure laboratory tests are performed accurately and timelyEnsure revised SOP’s are used in all testing procedures.Ensure proper collection, packaging and transportation of laboratory samples to Nairobi hospital and/or other outsourced center.Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting.Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to Supervisor, HIS, CSM and other offices as may be indicated.Notify your supervisor on all investigations above the positive threshold.Report any laboratory incidents to the senior lab technologist.Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisorQuality of lab services- reliable and timely.Cleaning and orderliness of the work placeFIFO and FEFO application in stock managementTraining of lab assistants course and other CMETimely reporting.Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.MUST be registered by KMLTTB.Required Experience & Competencies:2 years experience in clinical laboratories.Experience working with non profitable organizationFlexibility at work.Cultural sensitivity.Team player
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 leading the way from harm to home.

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.

Terms of Reference

Role: Staff Group Counselling / Staff Debriefing Sessions on Monthly Basis

Duration: 1 day per session (between April to August 2014)

Child Protection Level: Level 3

Venue: Dadaab

Background: Save the Children has been operational in the Dadaab refugee camps since 2007 when a child protection programme was established. 

The programme is now one of Save the Children’s largest child protection programmes globally and can be termed multi-sector: Programmes focus on gender-based violence prevention and response; response to children without appropriate care, including family tracing and reunification, foster care placement and resettlement to third countries; case management of other protection concerns; individual and group counselling; children’s participation and psychosocial support through Child Education and Welfare Centres and Children’s Clubs; training to police, teachers and agencies; and working with community groups.

Save the Children’s Child Protection Team includes Paediatric counsellors, Lay counsellors, Child Protection Officers, Best Interests Determination (BID) Officers, Coordinators and Manager who come into contact with children, particularly survivors of abuse either first or second-hand, in their daily work. 
As a result of this regular exposure to accounts of abuse, distress and trauma, Save the Children has committed to provide regular group counselling or staff debriefing sessions in an effort to alleviate the impact of this exposure on staff well-being and effectiveness.

In line with this, Save the Children is seeking a consultant counsellor to facilitate group counselling sessions for child protection team on monthly basis starting from March to August 2014. 

The consultant counsellor will pay for his/her accommodation and meals while residing in Dadaab Save the Children compound, in full adherence to Save the Children’s Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, Data Protection and Information Sharing Protocol and Safety and Security Rules. S/he will have the option of residing in other partner agency compounds at his/her costs while adhering to partner agency’s Code of Conduct and security regulations. Transport for the Consultant Counsellor to Dadaab and back for every trip will also be taken care of by the consultant.

Deliverables: Save the Children is seeking the services of a specialist in Group Counselling to provide regular support to the Save the Children’s Dadaab child protection programme staff, including BID and Child Protection Officers, Counsellors and lay counsellors – thus a total of 71 staff.
 

Conduct group counselling sessions for two groups (above mentioned staff divided into 2). Compile a brief report on the visit, any challenges for the consultant or general challenges of staff that can be shared out, as well as key observations and requirements for future visits or recommendations for Save the Children’s Support to the Child Protection team.Travel (Flights and/or Road) to and from Dadaab24,000/= return flight OR 4,000/= by road - returnAccommodation and meals (1 ½ full board)

Requirements

Essential

Extensive training and experience in the provision of individual counselling to children and their families Extensive experience in the provision of counselling to adults working with children experiencing abuseTraining and experience in the provision of counselling supervision Understanding of the stresses of working in remote and hostile environments, such as DadaabDemonstrated competence working across Kenyan cultures, as well as age and gender barriers, and accommodating for these dynamics during group sessionsHigh capacity in building trust and rapport in groups working together in teams under high stress Fluency in written and spoken English and KiswahiliStrong sense of professionalismDirect experience in child protection and gender-based violence programmingAppreciation of the importance of community and child participation when working to create behaviour change, raise awareness and protect childrenUnderstanding of the importance of and means of ensuring accountability to beneficiaries during programmingExperience working in North Eastern Province or with Somali communitiesPrevious experience working with Save the ChildrenHow to Apply

The application process is now open and will close on 12th April 2014 at 5.00 p.m. 

To apply for this position, please fill the attached EoI (click here to download), send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position title on the subject line.

Position: Hospital Physiotherapist Officer
Responsible to: Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader
 Closing date: 18th April, 2013
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Under the supervision of the “Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader” and in close collaboration with the “Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator”, the hospital physiotherapist officer will be responsible to provide high quality physiotherapy treatment to in-patients in camps hospitals. He/she will contribute, in close collaboration with the two “rehabilitation trainers”, to mentor the clinical practice training (hands-on) of student rehabilitation worker refugees regarding the hospital approach. He/she will contribute to build the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s families on preventive rehabilitative measures.1. Providing high quality physiotherapy treatment for in-patients byIntroducing the physiotherapy services to the hospital director and agreeing on approach and way forward for effective added value of physiotherapy in hospital.Participating actively in the daily ward round with the medical teams and contributing to identifying patients in need of physiotherapy.Providing high quality in-patient physiotherapy treatment according to the defined protocols.2. Contributing, in close collaboration with the two “Rehabilitation Trainers”, to the training and mentorship for clinical practice (“hands-on”) of “Rehabilitation Workers” trainee’s regarding the hospital approach.Coordinating closely with the two “rehabilitation trainers” and ensuring compliance with training timeframe and objectives.Providing regular hands-on training, demonstrating and mentoring rehabilitation workers, trainees on in-patients physiotherapy in hospital and carrying out regular case study.Monitoring and evaluating the clinical practice skills of the rehabilitation workers and reporting regularly the learning progress of the trainees to the two trainers.3. Contributing to building the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s family on basic rehabilitation for prevention of complications.Communicating with the focal person of health partners and organizing, in the frame work of their continuous education program, regular sensitization and information sessions on prevention of complications and basic rehabilitation measures.Preparing the content, material and tools for sensitization sessionsProviding sensitization sessions on prevention measures to the staff of the hospitalQualifications and skills required
 Minimum of 2 years practical experience working in physiotherapy in hospitalMinimum 3 years teaching experienceKnowledge and skills on chest respiratory physiotherapyOrganizational skillsTeam playerWorking in semi autonomyCommunicationInnovative and creativeAbility to adapt to challenging contextProblem solvingActivity planningNetworking and communication skillsEnglish, Somali added advantageComputer: Internet, Power Point, word and excelIf you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke . The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Hospital Physiontherapist Officer – Dadaab position”
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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