5. Training Coordinator(1 year contract)
Job Purpose
The incumbent, under the supervision of the Technical Support Manager- Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) will be responsible for planning and delivery of high-quality training of formal health workers and community health workers in Wajir County, through effective liaison with accredited trainers.
Key Accountabilities
The incumbent will Conduct training needs assessment identifying gaps in knowledge and skills of health workers and CHWs, Work with Master Trainers to ensure that training of health workers is appropriate to the needs of the trainees and that each training module is appropriate to the needs of the participants, Take lead in developing/ adopting training modules, manuals, handouts and other materials ensuring their appropriateness to the needs of the target trainees and coordinate the scheduling of trainings and ensure that trainings occur according to pre-agreed training calendar.
He/she will monitor the effectiveness of training methods and processes and evaluate the outcome of health workers trainings, ensure that delivery of trainings planned in the project proposal is of high quality and meets pre-defined training objectives and outcomes, work with trainers and the DHMT to ensure that all planned trainings adhere to standards including meeting criteria for selection of training participants, use of participatory methods, emphasis on training outcomes, use of evaluations and certification, and effective employment of lessons learned from previous trainings, participate in knowledge management processes, including the contributions to project publications and documentation and establish and maintain database of accredited trainers and trainees who qualify from Save the Children supported training programmes.
Person Specification
Degree in Public Health or equivalent with at least three years of hands-on experience in training Ministry of Health staff and community health workers in an INGO will be an added advantage
Excellent understanding of the Community Health Strategy
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
Strong capacity building skills and proven success in training formal and informal health workers
Strong report writing skills
Experience of training community health workers in a pastoralist population.
6. Community Health Field Coordinator(1 year contract)
Job Purpose
The incumbent, under the supervision of the Technical Support Manager- Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (MNCH) will be responsible for planning, supervising and monitoring of community level delivery of maternal, newborn and child health services through trained and supported level-1 structures including Community Health Workers (CHWs), Community Health Committees (CHCs) and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs).
Key Accountabilities
The incumbent will participate in development of detailed project implementation and M&E plans, Responsible for the day to day implementation of the community health strategy as per the project plan and in liaison and consultation with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and partners, Participate in training of Community Health Workers (CHWs), community health committees and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and provide regular support and mentorship visits to the targeted health facilities, community health workers and community units.
He/she will Participate in organizing regular supportive supervision visits with the district health management team to health facilities and supported community units and organize regular meetings with community health committees, CHWs and health facility committees to review progress and refine plans, supervision and mentorship to Community Healthy Workers in close liaison with CHEWs, responsible for all community level reporting including distribution of reporting tools to CHWs and CHEWs, ensuring timely and accurate reports are submitted by CHWs to their link health facilities.
He/She will responsible for ensuring regular update of the programme database to enhance accurate monitoring and progress tracking, Support community health workers and community health committee to plan and undertake community dialogue and action days, responsible for distribution of community health worker kits, monitoring their appropriate utilization and lobbying health facilities for ongoing replenishment of consumable items in the kit, lead public consultation exercises and facilitate community participation, using a variety of techniques to ensure the involvement of the community and resolve conflicts of interest, build consensus and keep communities informed and enthusiastic about the project.
Person Specification
A Bachelors degree in Public Health or Nursing or in lieu a Diploma in Public Health/ Community Health/ Kenya Registered Community Nurse with extensive field experience in INGO will be an added advantage
At least three years of hands-on experience in implementing community level health programmes and working with community health workers
Good understanding of the concepts and principles of Community Health Strategy
Excellent spoken and written English and Swahili. Ability to speak the local dialect will be an added advantage.
Must be computer literate and show proficiency in report writing skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Understanding rights based approaches and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context. .
Experience of working at community level in a pastoralist population, preferably in North Eastern Kenya.
Experience with Child Survival and Safe motherhood programming.
7. Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme M & E Officer( 3 Nairobi based positions, 6 months contract with extensive travel to the Field)
Job Purpose
The incumbent, under supervision of BSFP M&E Coordinator will run day to day monitoring and evaluation process of the blanket supplementary feeding programme in 2 districts in Northern Kenya.
Key Accountabilities
The incumbent will assist staff implementing distributions to consistently and regularly monitor activities, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data monitor post distribution monitoring activities, spot check data collection, data entry, analysis and management for quality. He/she will collate accurate and timely output data from all programmes (to feed into central data base), ensure that key documents and programme information is centrally saved and available to all staff and partners and support field staff with data analysis and reporting on programme progress.
Person specification
University degree in health/nutrition/social sciences/another relevant field with experience running blanket feeding programmes
Experience working in emergency nutrition
Experience in conducting nutrition assessments
Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation
Excellent data collection analysis, interpretation and reporting
Excellent training skills
Strong organisational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure
Highly motivated, and flexible.
Excellent computer skills, particularly with Excel and analysis software
Willing and able to travel extensively to remote areas, where services are limited.
8. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer(1 position, 8 months contract)
Job Purpose
Organise M&E activities and assist in the management of monitoring information, in order to support the delivery of high quality, effective programmes as stipulated in the Save the Children UK M&E Policy.
Key Accountabilities
The incumbent will support the development and implementation of clear, practical M&E plans, establish data collection systems within programmes/review existing data collection tools and systems, undertake regular visits to the field to support monitoring and accountability processes, participate in the development of templates and guidelines for data gathering, collation and reporting in liaison with programme managers and coordinators and provide technical support to programme teams to do monthly analysis of output data.
She/he will improve gathering and use of qualitative data through use of case studies, participate in the design and execution of surveys and other assessments, set in place Data Quality dimensions to ensure that data used for analysis is of high integrity, collate accurate and timely top-line output data from all programmes (to feed into central data base), work with programme teams to ensure that information relating to Save the Children activities is shared widely within communities in which we are working and provide for their participation and feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks and facilitate M&E meetings, share M&E guidance and deliver training and capacity building in order to ensure that monitoring activities are conducted effectively and according to agreed guidelines and procedures.
Person specification
University degree in Social sciences/Statistics/Computer Science/another relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Training in Monitoring and Evaluation
Three or more years experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing.
Strong organisational and analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and community mobilisation skills.
Highly motivated, and flexible.
Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Kiswahili.
Excellent computer skills particularly in Access, SPSS, EPI Info and Excel
Willing and able to travel regularly within remote areas where basic services are limited.
Demonstrated understanding of emergency response activities, and of the role of monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian programmes
Application process:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and detailed CV with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
Email:
jobskenya@scuk.or.kenot later than 22nd July, 2011.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Due to the urgency to fill these positions, short listing will be done as applications are received.
“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse