International Rescue Committee (IRC) Jobs in Turkana Kenya

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Jobs in Turkana Kenya

The IRC will implement a project in the Turkana District titled ‘APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Service Delivery Project’.

Applications are requested from qualified persons for the following positions.

Behavior Change and Communications Coordinator (Lodwar)

The BCC Coordinator will provide leadership in the design, development and implementation of interventions which help people adopt positive behaviors thereby reducing communities’ and individual’s risk to disease, infection and injury.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1@kenya.theirc.org

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International Rescue Committee Jobs Vacancies Kenya.

International Rescue Committee Jobs Vacancies Kenya.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab (Hagadera) camps. The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/ AIDS.

The IRC provides an open ended contract, competitive salary and benefits package to its staff as well as a well planned staff development opportunity. Applications are invited for the position of:

MEDICAL DOCTORS (DADAAB BASED)
IRC Kenya is currently looking for Medical Doctors who will be based in Dadaab Refugee Camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Services Manager/Health Team Leader, the Medical Doctor will be directly responsible for the provision of curative services to the beneficiaries in Dadaab Refugee Camps. The medical Doctor will be overall responsible for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the hospital and health unit, refer chronic cases to the specialty clinics accordingly.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1@kenya.theirc.org
LOCUM LAB TECHNOLOGIST (DADAAB BASED)
IRC Kenya is currently looking for a Locum Lab Technologist who will be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp. Working under the guidance and supervision of the Lab In-Charge, the Lab Technologist is directly responsible for the provision of laboratory services to the beneficiaries in Dadaab Refugee Camps. He or she will specifically be responsible for; Ensuring smooth running of lab services; Collection of samples from patients; Supervision of incentive and support staff under him; Processing of sample and timely dissemination of results and offer support to the satellite laboratory in the health posts.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs2@kenya.theirc.org
LOCUM NURSES (DADAAB BASED)
IRC Kenya is currently looking for a Nurse who will be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp. The hospital nurse will be the overall in charge of the specific ward assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff, prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required, ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.

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Urban Program Coordinator, Kenya

Urban Program Coordinator, Kenya

Closing Date: Monday, 11 October 2010

Urban Program Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya

Description
Scope
The International Rescue Committee has been inmplementing a program focused on urban refugees in Nairobi since 2006. The multisectoral program (from 2006-2009) was focused on creating a protective environment for the urban refugees by strengthening pro bono legal support for refugees and awareness creation for various stakeholders including police, judiciary and local elders. The program also supported survivors of GBV by psychsocial counseling, vocational training and community awareness campaigns. Community organization among refugees was strengthened through group formation/ strengthening and these groups were then supported with training and funding to take up group livelihood initiatives (including fgood preparation, bakery, tailoring units, pettey shops, savings and credit activities etc).

Given the lack of understanding of the issues related to urban refugees and their needs, the IRC partnered with the ODI/ HPG and Refugee Consortium of Kenya to research the issue and prepared a report in March 2010 on the issue. This report has been disseminated widely to the donor community, Govt of Kenya, and CSOs highlighting the needs of this community and providing recommendations. One of the key recomemdnations is to undertake programming that targets and integrates refugees and local Kenyan communities.

The Urban Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for fundraising for the urban program working in close coordination with the country program management, IRC Technical Units and Business Development Unit.

Responsibilities

The position reports to the Deputy Director- Programs

1. Develop donor proposals and concept notes in line with the multisectoral urban program design

2. Network widely with key actors on urban refugee issues- Government of Kenya, UNHCR, other national and international organizations and donors

3. Identify suitable local partners in line with the program strategy

4. Organize a series of workshops/ seminars with relevant stakeholders on the issue of durable solutions for refugees in Kenya

Requirements

    * Excellent skills in proposal and concept note development for institutional, UN and foundations

    * Expereince working with urban settings, with refugees and/ or other vulnerable communities

    * Technical experience on issues such as protection, civil society and community development

    * Knowledge of Swahili or other East African languages will be an added advantage, but not a must

    * Masters degree in humanities, sciences, law

Specific Security Situation/Housing: IRC will provide accommodation at Nairobi (group housing with individual bedroom and toilets). Main security risks are linked to urban crimes such as mugging, carjacking and petty thefts. The IRC takes the responsibility to orient staff on security situations and here is a security management policy for the staff to adhere to.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

How to apply
Please apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6373

Reference Code: RW_888RGQ-38

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