Jobs at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Requisition ID: req24342

Key Responsibilities:

Programming

• Carry out support supervision visits together with MOH team to assess reproductive health services being offered in the community health units.
• Facilitate linkages with community stakeholders i.e., CHVs, TBAs & community gate keepers.
•  Ensure that community health volunteers in each community unit understand and implement community based maternal and newborn health protocols recommended by MOH.
• Ensure there is proper linkage and referral of expectant mothers from the community/ clinics to the main hospital facilities for skilled delivery and management of obstetric complications.
• Generate appropriate IEC materials & protocols to create awareness for SRH services.
• Plan and implement demand creation activities for SRH services including community dialogues, TBA forums, and outreaches to hard-to-reach areas.
• Monitor service delivery and data quality at the reproductive health units.
• Take lead in quality improvement project focusing on reproductive health services.
• Ensure proper documentation, timely collection of reports associated with all health and, with the support of Health Information Records & System Officer (HIRO)
• Monitor and ensure essential RH supplies are available in the BEmONC and CEmONC facilities to support quality delivery of reproductive health services.
• In collaboration with RH officer identify gaps within the MOH referral system for emergency obstetric services and propose to the program manager recommendation to ensure it is efficient and responsive to the emergencies arising in the project implemented sub-counties.
• Track utilization and support offered for referral linkages in liaison with MOH referral ambulance services

Human Resource Management

• In liaison with MOH, and the RH Officer, facilitate logistics for training programs for hospital based health staff (Midwives, doctors) in reproductive health as well as identifying their training needs.
• Advise the RH team & MOH on personnel needs for the reproductive health activities and provide technical support in coordination with the RHM & RHO.

Operations.

• Monitor and ensure the proper usage of reproductive health and family planning program supplies at the target facilities.
• Participate in annual program planning process, budget implementation, and recommend budget revisions to ensure smooth implementation of the project.

Communication and Reporting:

• In collaboration with M&E team, track all statistical reports relating to reproductive health from maternity and clinics ensuring they are accurate and submitted weekly, monthly and annually.
• Monitor closely and report on reproductive health indicators as per the project objectives and targets.
• Together with MOH team, participate in maternal and neonatal death audit committee for all maternal perinatal death and near miss audits.
• Maintain an updated library of reproductive health manuals and other reproductive health resources to use as job aids for trainings.
• Ensure adequate flow of information from MOH team to the in- charges of the health facilities with constant feedback as may be required.
• Carry out other relevant or requested duties as may be required.

Key Result Areas:

• Improvement of key reproductive health indicators skilled delivery, maternal mortality ratio, and complete antenatal care coverage.
• Increased uptake of family planning services with the target sub counties as a strategy of reducing maternal mortality.
• Timely and quality reproductive health care services to Kenyan communities in Turkana County.

Qualifications

• Health Professional (nurse) with at least 3 years of experience practicing MNCH.
• Be registered and have a valid license from the relevant health regulatory body.
• Certificate/Diploma in reproductive health training.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of implementing reproductive health services /program.
• Experience in community-based programming will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate
• Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous experience in a ASAL setting will be an added advantage).
• Candidates who have held a similar position will be preferred.

Location: Lodwar, Kenya.

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Major Responsibilities:

Strategy Development & delivery Support

• Support the development of, and implement, strategies to ensure the effective performance of the GEDI team, with a focus on hard-working, coordinated and fulfilled teams.
• Own the coordination of complex, global mechanisms to support improved prioritization, delivery, and communication within the GEDI Team and with other departments.
• Collaborate with GEDI leadership to develop, build, and maintain GEDI’s action plan dashboard, monitoring progress against indicators/metric and coordinating production of periodic progress report.
• Coordinate and support GEDI Unit events, including project-related conferences, advocacy events, and annual Unit retreats.
• Supervise and mentor the GEDI Department Manager, and support them in providing general administrative services.

• Implement special projects as needed – these may be cross-functional or specific, short or long term.

Budget Management

• Be responsible for and manage the GEDI unit’s budget, including the review of monthly Budget vs Actuals and transaction detail reports maintaining accurate spending plans.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to create annual budget packages and lead budget forecasting activities.

• Support the administrative management of contractual agreements and payments for the GEDI Unit.

Communications

• Communicate the GEDI vision to the global communications team and work together to build an annual and far-reaching internal communications plan for the unit.
• Develop content to communicate information related the GEDI action plan including publication, PowerPoint presentations, excel worksheets, memos, etc.
• Ensure ongoing engagement with all partners to keep them informed of progress and updates
• Assist the GEDI Unit team members in the production and review of external reports, presentations, and other communications content as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business Administration, Education, Int’l Affairs, Social Work, etc.) – or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 6 years related non-profit and/or portfolio/project management roles that require substantial cross-departmental collaboration to deliver in a fast-paced work setting.
• (Desirable) Experience in Gender and Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy and organizational change.
• Some field experience is a plus.

Demonstrated Skills

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a shown ability to lead and prioritize multiple streams of portfolios with attention to detail.
• Strong project and partner management skills with the ability to deliver on complex, critical initiatives on timelines.
• Proven budget management skills, including experience tracking expenses and developing spending plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communicating complex initiatives clearly and engagingly
• Confirmed writing and editing skills: draft memos & letters and edit reports and proposals.
• Experience in business development for non-profit organizations, including with government and private donors.
• Highly versatile and flexible, with a high degree of comfort in changing and refining priorities and results.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and address multifaceted business needs.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the proven track record to advocate and gain support from others for new ideas.
• Excellent digital literacy: MS Word, Excel, and file sharing.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Excellent ability to adapt to, and work seamlessly with, different personalities and communication styles.
• Ability to create a team environment and share across a global context.
• Working independently and productively in a fast-paced environment – pro-activity and initiative to problem solve within the job parameter is critical.
• Understanding of gender, diversity and inclusion practices for organizational change processes, with some confirmed experience a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment
• Travel up to 10% of the time