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: Senior Manager – Health and Nutrition
Job Location: Nairobi (with 30% travel to the ASAL Counties)
Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Direct reports: Manager – Health and Nutrition
Contract Details:
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 291,637
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
Pension After Confirmation of Appointment
Group Life Assurance Cover
Group Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
The incumbent will provide the coordination and managerial support to the Health and Nutrition program including strong conceptual, programmatic direction and technical support to the programme team in the Urban and ASAL areas. The incumbent is also expected to work with County Health Management teams to build on the defined building blocks for Health system strengthening 1. Health Service Delivery 2. Health Work Force 3. Health Information System 4. Essential drugs and Supplies 5. Financing (Budgeting and Planning and 6. Leadership and Governance
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Programme Management and Development:
· Provide technical oversight and leadership of the integrated Maternal Urban and ASAL Health and Nutrition Programmes
· Provide technical support to staff and oversee capacity building of MoH and partner agency staff members to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the urban and ASAL Health and Nutrition programme
· Guide the programme team to embed a health systems strengthening approach into Concern’s Urban and ASAL health and nutrition programmes with a focus on governance, budgeting and resource allocation, human resource management system, supplies and logistics system, health management information system and the service delivery
· Liaise at the local and county level with management teams and County Officials to enhance coordination and collaboration in programme implementation and sustainability
· Guide programme and government teams in the decentralization of service delivery under the County structures
· Contribute to the development of Health and Nutrition programme strategies, concept notes and donor proposals
· Developing and reviewing County costed work plans and budgets and managing and monitoring of partner grants for compliance with Concern and donor requirements
· Directly manage the Urban and allocated ASAL health and nutrition projects
· Reviewing costed work plans and budgets and monitoring of partner grants for compliance with Concern and donor requirements
· Contribute to and maintain strong links with other programme managers (Livelihoods, Education and Advocacy) to reinforce a strong integrated programming approach.
· Assist in advocacy to inform policy makers and assist in policy review based on program learning and field based evidence.
· Provide leadership and technical guidance for urban and ASAL emergency response programming and approaches
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Ensure monitoring and evaluation through field support visits, joint supervision
· Participate in the design and implementation of surveys, surveillance and assessments
· Managing results framework within Concern and partners
· Monitor the programme against objectives outlined in the programme plan and international standards.
· Guide the development of annual programme proposal and work plans in coordination with the project teams.
· Prepare programme proposals for submission to donors for funding
· Prepare high quality written reports for Concern and donors (quarterly and annual) and other reports as required.
· Support field teams on effective and quality programme management and implementation.
Representation:
· Represent Concern at County level coordination meetings
· Represent Concern at key National technical committees on the development of guidelines, tools, materials for use in MYCN.
· Maintain good working relationships and co-ordination with County and national partners.
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 and Associated Policies
· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
· To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
· To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for exploitation and abuse in Concern programme
Job Specification:
· A Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Food Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant field
· At least seven (7) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming and community based health care in both a development and emergency context with at least two (2) years’ experience in a managerial position
· Good understanding of cross cutting issues – gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
· Excellent networking and coordination skills with Local and International PBOs, Ministry of Health, UN and other government agencies.
· Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills
· Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in teams
· Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and Cover Letter only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Senior Manager Health and Nutrition Nairobi’. The closing date for applications is 7th July 2019.
Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. 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’ 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.
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