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Friday, January 2, 2009

Health Team Leader Job Vacancy in Kenya: International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee is an international humanitarian organisation that provides assistance to refugees and displaced populations around the world. We are looking for suitable candidate for the following position to be based in Hagadera Refugee Camp.

Health Team Leader

The Health Team Leader is responsible for overall technical implementation, coordination and management of IRC's Hagadera Refugee Camp health programs, and is responsible for the delivery of an integrated package of preventive and curative healthcare services in the camp.

Ensure improvement and maintenance of public health performance indicators as per SPHERE/ UNHCR/WHO in Hagadera refugee camp.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assure health programs plans and objectives are achieved.
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation system is in place for all health sectors.
  • Preparation of monthly reports and assist in preparation of donor reports.
  • Monitor, evaluate and make recommendations regarding health and sanitation.
  • Ensure health spending is in line with approved budgets.
  • Monitor usage of health supplies in accordance with donor regulations.
  • Determine health program staffing needs.
Required qualifications and competencies: Medical doctor, advanced degree in public health (MPH) preferred. At least 5 years experience working in complex multi-faceted health program. Demonstrated experience in clinical and community medicine, managing primary health care programs. Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills is required. Proficiency in computer skills and health information system (HIS) skills.

Candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their applications. Please send your application with a cover letter specifying how you meet the qualification criteria and CV with current contact of three professional referees.

State the position applied for in the subject line to the following email address: hrdadaab @ theirc.org or

Human Resource Manager,
International Rescue Committee,
PO Box 62727-00200
Nairobi,

by January 10, 2009.

To receive a full job description, send an email to hrdadaab @ kenya.theirc.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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