Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Intern – Health and Nutrition
Reports to: Officer – Health and Nutrition
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract Details:
Three (3) months with a possibility of extension to six (6) months
Monthly Stipend – Kes 20,000
Job Summary:
Concern seeks to improve health and nutrition status, reduce morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable populations (children under 5 years, adolescents and women of reproductive age) within the informal settlements of Nairobi by strengthening health and nutrition systems at County, sub-county, health facility and community levels.
The incumbent will support the urban health and nutrition team to provide technical leadership, guidance as well as providing hands on support to Ministry of Health (MoH), and community groups to enhance their capacity and skills in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition interventions in Nairobi County
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Promote ownership and integration of nutrition services into existing medical systems including the development of a concrete plan of action for the programme at the health facilities and community levels
· Support in documentation of the project implementation process to generate lessons learnt as well as case studies and consolidating and writing of reports and briefs
· Assist in conducting joint support supervision visits with Nairobi Sub – County health management team members and other partners involved in the delivery of nutrition services at Sub-county level
· Support the coordination of the implementation of MIYCN activities at the health facilities and at the community levels
· Liaising with programme support units in Nairobi to provide logistical and administrative support to the health and nutrition programme
· Coordinate implementation of HiNi at community level including growth monitoring and promotion within informal day care centres in Nairobi in liaison with the community health strategy focal persons and Sub – County nutrition officers
· Participate in monitoring of project activities through field support visits and joint support supervision
· Participate in planning and coordinating nutrition related assessments and surveys
· Representing Concern in Health Facility In-charges meetings
Responding to Emergencies:
· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
· To adhere to, support and promote to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
Job Specification:
· A Bachelor’s degree in Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science, Nutrition/Community Nutrition or related field
· Dully registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietician’s Institute (KNDI)
· Excellent computer literacy (Web, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send
1) Internship Application Form; 2) Letter from University/College 3) Curriculum Vitae 4) Cover Letter 5) National ID only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Intern – Health and Nutrition’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 31st March 2019.
Each application must include at least three referees. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Follow Concern online: www.concern.net
CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM
- Name of Applicant ___
- ID/Passport No ___ Tel/Mobile No. _
- Present University or Institutional Affiliation ___
- Area of Study __
- Degree Expected: __Masters ___Doctorate __Other _
6. Briefly explain your reasons for applying to Concern’s Internship Programme (Please include specific objectives and expected benefits of the internship)
7. Requested Dates for Internship (Concern only accepts interns for a maximum of 3 months)
From: __ To: ___
8. Preferred Hours for Internship __
9. Statement of understanding of the conditions of the Internship / Personal Indemnity
I understand that, should I be accepted as an Intern in Concern, the following terms and conditions will apply:
a) Status: Although not considered a staff member of Concern Worldwide, I shall be subject to the authority of the Country Director and that delegated by him/her to the Heads of departments and Officers. I understand that I am not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded the staff members.
b) Financial Support: I shall be paid a stipend by Concern Worldwide of Kes 20,000 per month to cater for my transport.
c) Medical Health and Insurance Cover: Concern accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship; therefore, I must carry adequate and regular medical and insurance. I will be covered by the following health and life insurances during the internship period (your application will not be processed unless you provide this information!).
Health Insurance (Level of Cover, Dates of Cover; Provider and Policy Number):
Life Insurance (Level of Cover, Dates of Cover, Insurance Provider and Policy Number):
e) Confidentiality and Publication of Information: As an intern, I will respect the confidentiality of the information that I collect or am exposed to at Concern. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from Concern without the explicit written authorization of the Country Director.
f) Employment Prospects: Concern Internship Programme is not connected with employment and there is no expectancy of such. However, Interns can apply for posts advertised internally to Concern staff where recruitment policy will apply.
10. Statement of undertaking by Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide on the other hand takes responsibilities as follows:
a) Recommendation letter: Upon successful completion of internship, Concern shall give a recommendation letter detailing duties undertaken during the internship.
b) Location: An Intern can be requested to travel to the field by the departmental head. In this case, transport and accommodation (where applicable) shall be provided by the organization.
Signed: _ Date: _
For Official Use:
a) Accepted/Rejected (check one)
b) If Rejected (‘a’ above) please give reasons:
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(HR Representative)
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(Line Supervisor)
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(Head of Programmes/Systems)
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