The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following vacancy for
the integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) Study.
Position: Assistant County Nutrition Coordinator
1 Position
Vacancy No. FN 073-10-13
Location: Homabay
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: County Project Coordinator
Key duties and responsibilities:
With the support of the county Coordinator, coordinate the implementation of the iCCM Project in Homabay county by KEMRI, MOH and other partners to improve the accessibility, utilization and quality of child health services at the community level
Track Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS), coordinate all the project VAS activities in the county and participate in VAS event in the county including MALEZI BORA.
Coordinate initial and ongoing countywide training, refresher trainings and On The Job training (OJT) of the primary health workers on iCCM in Homabay County.
Coordinate project supplies; ordering, distribution and monitoring of consumption and monthly reporting on consumption.
Participate in the development of health and Nutrition promotion-related materials (IEC) in liaison with the relevant partners.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project and assist in preparation of quarterly project work plans and progress reports in line with donor requirements.
Provide continuous guidance and technical support on all aspect of nutrition to the project and MOH staff in project area.
Coordinate all community-based activities including, Community dialogue days and encourage community participation in monitoring and demanding for quality health services.
Contribute to documentation of the project lessons to enable learning from the action.
Network and collaborate with donors (WHO and UNICEF), Ministry of Health, County authorities and other existing partners and ensure their involvement in the project activities.
Any other duty assigned by the County Project Coordinator.
Requirements
University degree in Nutrition from a recognized university
At least 3 years experience with NGO in a similar position or with the Ministry of health.
Demonstrated knowledge on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and High impact Nutrition intervention (HiNi).
Experience of community health strategy programmes implementation.
In-depth skills in training and management
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
Must be a computer literate and very comfortable with standard office software and Internet research
Able to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity and generate reports.
Have significant research management (public health or clinical studies) skills.
Familiar with qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviewing and focus group discussions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
Applications should include the following:
A cover letter stating current work (if applicable) and current salary
A current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
At least two letters of reference preferably from a previous employer
Copies of academic and professional certificates
All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by October 16th 2013 to the address below:
Human Resource Manager
KEMRI-RCTP
P.O.BOX 614-40100
Kisumu.