NGO Jobs in Kenya:IRC Health and Nutrition Coordinator

IRC Health and Nutrition Coordinator Job

International Rescue Committee: A global leader in humanitarian assistance, the International Rescue Committee works in more than 40 countries offering help and hope to refugees and others uprooted by disaster, conflict and oppression.

The IRC has been in Kenya since 1992 providing life-saving services such as health care to refugees and vulnerable local communities. Currently, the IRC works in two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, in northern Kenya. The IRC supports communities in Turkana and Garissa Counties as well as in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

Through its Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) program it is also working in several counties throughout Kenya. The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender
based violence, livelihoods and governance.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Sector: Health

Location: Kenya

Employee Type: Regular

Employee Category: Full Time

Job Purpose / Objective: The Health & Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for the vision, strategy, design, implementation and management of IRC’s health and Nutrition program in Kenya.

The HNC will provide technical support to the health and nutrition program for project design, proposal development and reporting, ensuring that IRC programs are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and learning.

The HNC will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all partners, including the MoH, County relevant County Government officials in project areas, UN agencies and other NGOs, and will also be responsible for fulfilling IRC strategic objectives for the health sector.
The position is based in Nairobi with 60% frequent visits to the field program sites. S/he reports to the Deputy Director – Programs (DDP).Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Provide technical supervision and guidance of all IRC health and nutrition projects. Extend technical support and supervision to the IRC’s implementing partners as the need arises.
• Ensure that the health and nutrition projects in Kenya utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Ministry of Health, Kenya, UNHCR, SPHERE, and WHO health standards in emergencies.
• Ensure that all activities are consistent with established best practices.
• Participate in the development of annual program budgets; Ensure implementation of Health and Nutrition related activities in line with approved budgets and spending plans.
• Where necessary, in collaboration with program managers, revise plans and budgets to maintain program quality and progress; work with the Grants Coordinator to ensure all program activities are implemented in compliance with donor requirements.
• Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by setting up quality assurance mechanisms
• Technical Monitoring and Program Quality:
• Provide technical supervision of, and technical support to IRC Kenya health and nutrition programming activities;
• Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all health and nutrition programs in line with IRC’s REL (Research, Evaluation & Learning) guidelines and according to internal and donor requirements;
• Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of all health projects are met with strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) follow up, including any required operational research, with technical support from the Health Information Management team in New York Health Unit and the Country Technical Advisors for health and nutrition as needed.
• Participate in the design of robust M&E plans and design/adapt health information systems including surveillance systems for the IRC health and nutrition programs in Kenya.
• Ensure sound data collection and information management systems are in place for ongoing performance analysis and programmatic action based on data and identified needs.
• Lead technical assessments as a basis for primary health care and nutrition program development.
• Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary;
• Coordinate and develop project proposals for the IRC Kenya Health & Nutrition Program in close collaboration with the Health Technical Unit in New York.

Staff Development:

• Participate in the development of staff development plans for health staff based on performance reviews in collaboration with the human resources department and contribute to the training of health staff (mentoring, as well as formal trainings).
• Develop/organize training opportunities to build the capacity of the health staff and local partners in order to transfer skills. This includes staff training in program management areas such as reporting, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision.
• Provide technical support and participate in reviewing health program staff performance reviews

Business Development and Fundraising:

• Proactively look for funding opportunities for Health and Nutrition programming in Kenya.
• Write timely and quality proposals and review donor reports in collaboration with Program Managers, other Technical Coordinators and the Health and Nutrition Technical Advisors.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local and international organizations, where possible.
• Coordination, Representation and Advocacy:
• Represent IRC Kenya in external Health and Nutrition related forums;
• actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya including donors, government actors, UN agencies (especially UNHCR), international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors;
• identify health and nutrition related advocacy issues in consultation with the country management.
• Others
• Provide leadership and direction on integration of health and nutrition activities with other sectors including, but not limited to, HIV/AIDS, WASH, livelihoods and women protection; work with relevant stakeholders to conduct operational research and document and disseminate lessons learnt.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

• Degree in Health e.g. MBChB, MD
• Advanced degree in Public health is highly recommended.
• Minimum 5 years experience in primary health and nutrition programs in resource poor settings with at least 3 years in project management position.
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience and competency in proposal development, report writing and grant management.
• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database (HMIS, PEPFAR database, EPI-Info) experience.
• Strong communication, people management and analytical skills.
• Strong management, assessment, project planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Swahili, spoken and written- a must
• Ability to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility
• Experience of and ability to work in complex emergency.
• Training and competency in LQAS, SPSS, SQUEAC and SMART methodology for conducting surveys is an added advantage.

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 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.

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.