CMMB Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Specialist NGO Job in Mutomo, Kitui, Kenya

Aug 5, 2016

CMMB is an international NGO providing long-term, co-operative
medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and
unequal access to healthcare. 

For over a century, CMMB has
worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs
and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies
through our Healing Help program, and the placement of volunteers.
 

CMMB Kenya is seeking to recruit a well qualified and experienced person to fill the following position:

Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Specialist 

 

Location: Mutomo, Kitui, Kenya
 

Overview: The Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Specialist, reporting to the Country Director, is responsible for providing direct technical support and mentorship of health care workers in public health facilities as well as county health personnel to ensure provision of expanded high quality integrated health care in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health issues including reproductive health.  

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite clinical mentoring in MNCH to health facility staff to strengthen service delivery. 


• Lead, coordinate and deliver training and the necessary technical backup for MNCH facilities.


• Coordinate and implement health, nutrition, mental health and dental services to children. 


• Help the project beneficiaries access MNCH programs.


• Facilitate proper implementation of written proposal relating to MNCH.


• Support implementation of Kenya National Guidelines and other relevant guidelines relating to MNCH. 


• Develop an annual plan that includes targeted activities for MNCH program.


• Ensure completion of screenings, referral follow – up and treatment, ongoing care and updates and maintenance of health services records and tracking systems for all pregnant women and children in accordance with state and referral guidelines.


• In collaboration with MOH strengthen systems that include necessary MNCH/SRH data capture tools, as well as service delivery that ensures the documentation of the impact on MNCH/RH. 


• Conduct needs assessment; prepare project proposal and implementation plan, and track project budget utilization & activity implementation performance for MNCH. 


• Provide technical assistance in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of MNCH activities at Mutomo Hospital providing information on updated training materials, MNCH guidelines and different indicators. 


• Assist supervisory in MNCH policy, strategies and implementation challenges and successes.


• Regularly visit supported health facilities within the county to provide technical assistance.


• Identify potential areas of research; prepare concept papers & proposals and conduct operational research (implementation research) on MNCH to the Country Office that will ultimately give raise to programmatic interventions and better services improvement.


• Implement locality-specific strategies to increase demand and utilization of MNCH services.


• Prepare/adapt and disseminate relevant educational material, teaching aids and clinic reference materials for the delivery of high impact interventions in MNCH.


• Participate in monthly dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data to prioritize interventions related to MNCH. 


• Collect and document best practices of MNCH in implementation sites which can be benchmarked for the future reference. 


• Ensure availability of standards, guidelines and job aids to MNCH team. 


• Provide technical assistance to MNCH related quality improvement activities. 


• Coordinate programmatic evaluation research and actively participate during development of research concept or protocol. 


• Prepare budget plans, track budget utilization during implementation. 


• Timely preparation of activity reports to the Program/Project Manager. 


• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual activity and progress reports (both qualitative and quantitative). 


• In consultation with and when delegated by Project/Program Manager, represent MNCH team and participate in national and regional meetings such as MNCH review meetings.


• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. 


• Everything else that it takes to live out our mission and keep a good sense of humor. 

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience working in MNCH programs providing technical assistance. 


• You have a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Public Health/Nursing, Diploma in Clinical Medicine/Registered Midwifery, or Clinical Social Work.


• You have training in reproductive health and pediatrics. 


• You demonstrate knowledge of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research. 


• You are willing to travel 75% of the time and work under difficult conditions with minimum supervision. 


• You are willing to learn and continually hone clinical skills. 


• You have experience writing resource mobilization and proposals.


• You believe in CMMB’s mission and vision and in creating healthier lives worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested
applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, copy of testimonials
and three referees and daytime telephone to hrkenya@cmmb.org. 

Include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Applications must be submitted no later than 19 August 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We Believe:

We believe in a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all: We
believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For
more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver
locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children and
their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more.

We believe change starts with her: We
work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are
disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that
healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy,
educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their
livelihoods. We’re making an impact – learn more.

We believe in people: We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence and respect every day. We
provide our employees with a competitive salary and a meaningful
benefits package, with opportunities to learn and grow. We especially
encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Read more from our President & CEO below.

A message from Bruce Wilkinson, President and CEO of CMMB – Healthier Lives Worldwide:

As
president of CMMB, I would like to thank you for your interest in
joining with us on our journey to bring healthier lives to women,
children and their families worldwide. CMMB has embarked on our second
century of service to the most marginalized. 

Our
vision of a world in which every human life is valued, and health and
human dignity are shared by all is at the core of who we are. 

We
are always looking to join hands with experienced professionals who
want to add their energy to our work, and are so pleased you are
considering CMMB as your potential employer.

The position of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Specialist is critical to our mission and vision. I
welcome your interest in joining a diverse, talented, professional and
motivated team.

Cheers,

Bruce

Africa Nazarene University Senior Lecturers and Lecturer Jobs in Kenya

Sep 7, 2017

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of Nazarene International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition. 

It integrates faith with learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their times.
 

Applications are invited from qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

Senior Lecturer, Education Department

(1 Post)

 

Qualifications and Experience
 

Must have:

• A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in any of the following fields: Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction and Early Childhood Education (or Master’s degree qualification in special cases) from a recognized/accredited university;


• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research / industry experience;


• A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;


• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;


• Registered with the relevant professional body.


• Demonstrated classroom skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews by moderators


• Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.

Senior Lecturer, Counseling Psychology Department

(1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience
 

Must have:

• A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology (or Master’s degree qualification in special cases) from a recognized/accredited university;


• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience;


• A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;


• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;


• Registered with the relevant professional body.


• Demonstrated classroom skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews by moderators


• Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.

Lecturer, Education Department

(1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience
 

Must have:

• A PhD or equivalent degree qualification in any of the following fields: Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction and Early Childhood Education (or Master’s degree qualification in special cases) from a recognized/accredited university;


• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or in  research or industry experience; and


• A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journals; and


• Registered with the relevant professional body. 


• Demonstrated classroom skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews by moderators


• Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.

NB: Refer to the table below on Research and Publication.

The maximum points that may be awarded for one item for each category are shown as follows:

Distribution of Weighted Publication Points

 

How to Apply

Applications giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) should be addressed  to:-
 

The Vice-Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

Applications should reach the office not later than COB 20th September, 2017.  

Applications could also be dropped at the Nairobi, CBD Campus - Aghro House building, Moi Avenue. 

Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.