HR Policy and Leadership Job in Kenya

Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policy and Leadership

The HRH Policy and Leadership Manager will help ensure the delivery of technical support in developing human resources leadership and management capacity and human resources policies in the health sector. 

Working with the Assistant Director for Organisational Development and HRH Policy, the HRH Policy and Leadership Advisor will provide assistance to the country-level counterparts and stakeholders in the public and private sector to (1) develop a comprehensive approach to address the health workforce shortages across the country, and (2) identify both short-term and long term strategies that adhere to Health Sector Policy and Strategy.

The HRH Policy and Leadership Advisor will provide assistance to the health sector leaders and managers at national level to review and align HRH policies in line with relevant devolution legislations and policies. 

S/he will build leadership and management capacity at the subnational level to improve HRM systems (such as recruitment, deployment, salaries and benefits, retention, performance management) in order to improve the quality and availability of health services in all parts of Kenya, especially in under-served/ resource-constrained geographic locations.

S/he will assist in documenting best practices in technical papers and in analyzing and adapting innovative tools and resources for use in Kenya and other developing country health sector leaders. 

Working with the Capacity Kenya Project team and MoH, S/he will play a role in HRH programming and developing a comprehensive plan to strengthen the capacity of the MOH departments (responsible for HRH) to perform a more strategic role in terms of HRH planning, budgeting, coordination, and management.

Essential Functions  

• In close collaboration with MOH and other key stakeholders, support the development of policies and guidelines related to identified aspects of HRH at the national and sub-national level. 
• Develop and institutionalize sustainable HRH leadership programs, and provide technical assistance to MOH in articulating strategies and priorities for seamless transition to devolved county system. 
• Develop new and/or improved strategies, tools, and interventions for improved human resources planning, availability, management, and productivity.
• In coordination with the Assistant Director for Organizational Development & HRH Policy, the Capacity Kenya Project team, build capacity in the central MOH and the sub-national level to strengthen their HRH management systems, especially systems such as recruitment, deployment, retention and motivation, work climate and performance management systems.
• Assist the Assistant Director for Organisational Development and HRH Policy to organize work teams for assigned activities, including preparing budgets, tracking expenditures, ensuring work proceeds according to plans and timelines and ensuring the quality of the deliverables.
• Contribute to activities and work teams as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in social sciences, public administration, management, or public health.
• 5-7 years experience in HRH policy, strategic planning development and implementation.
• 5 years experience working in Kenya’s Health Sector.
• Experience in implementing and managing HRM systems and practices (e.g., planning, recruitment, retention, and performance management).
• Excellent analytical, planning, management, and communication skills are essential.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, facilitation, relationship-building, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision under tight timelines, and ability to work collaboratively across technical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Swahili.

Note: This position will be based at Capacity Kenya Project office, Nairobi, Kenya

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com. 

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org

Closing Date: 30 May 2012 

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Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists Consultancy Job

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy to Develop a Regional Eye Health Research Strategy for Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO)
 

May 2012
 

Invitation for Interested Consultant: Formulation of Regional Research Strategy
 

Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists is seeking a consultant to formulate a regional research strategy on eye health. 

Proposals to provide the consultancy services as per the Terms of Reference provided below are to be submitted with consultancy fees, service delivery time schedule, Curriculum Vitae with full contact details of three referees and qualifications.

The proposals must be submitted to information@eacokut.org on or before 16th May 2012 at 1700hrs and addressed to The Programme and Fundraising Manager, Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists

Terms of Reference (TOR): Consultancy to Develop a Regional Eye Health Research Strategy for EACO

I. Introduction and Background
 

The Eastern African College of Ophthalmologists (EACO) is a virtual college established in 2005 with the aim of addressing the chronic shortage of ophthalmologists in Eastern Africa, as well as improving the quality of eye care services in the region. 

The institution is anchored within the Vision 2020 framework developed under the aegis of World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Its establishment was informed by similar initiatives including the Medical Colleges in South Africa and United Kingdom. 

However, EACO aims to address the unique needs in Eastern Africa based on evidence and priorities identified in the region. EACO’s Geographic focus is the greater Eastern Africa comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, and South Sudan. EACO works closely with other players in the eye health and allied sectors in making interventions in the sector.

1.1 Vision
 

EACO’s vision is Eye health for all in Eastern Africa.

1.2 Mission
 

EACO’s mission is to increase the numbers of Ophthalmologists and improve the quality of eye care in Eastern Africa through training, research and sub-specialty training.

1.3 Scope of EACO’s work   
 

EACO’s work is derived from its mission. The College’s mandate is to; contribute to the human resource for health through quality training in ophthalmology; set standards for professional ophthalmic practice; facilitate continuous professional development; contribute to health policy development; and, promote research which advances ophthalmology in the region.
 

In research, EACO supports different types of research that advance eye health care in the region. 

These include policy research to enhance evidence-based policy development in eye care, clinical research to improve skills and knowledge in ophthalmology, epidemiological and operational research to enhance intervention in eye healthcare.

1.4 EACO’s Objectives
 

EACO operates within the wider environment of health in the region. However, eye health still remains an obscure foot note in the health agenda. 

More often than not, focus on eye health is not given sufficient attention and support. EACO and its partners would wish to make known the issues of eye health in the region.
 

The original objectives of EACO were:

• Establish a regional structure to oversee the training of ophthalmologists and related eye care personal in the region
• Harmonize all training programmes in ophthalmology with a jointly agreed curriculum
• Strengthen the training capacity of existing institutions by upgrading skills and infrastructure
• Enhance and extend practical training of trainees at secondary (non academic) training institutions at eye care units in the region
• Increase the number of ophthalmologists trained each year

II. The Assignment
 

2.1 Objectives
 

The key objective of this assignment is to develop a regional eye health research strategy. 

The Strategy will help to identify specific information needs for planners, and decision makers; identify key technical information and research capacity gaps and options for developing this; and obtain high level endorsement from the key stakeholders as directive or as a regulation. 

The specific objectives for this assignment will be to:

• Determine priority areas for eye health research necessary for advocacy and eye health system strengthening in the region
• Develop a strategy to enhance eye health research capacity in the region
• Formulate a strategy for funding short-term, medium-term and long-term research programmes and activities in the region through Government, private and international organizations
• Establish a means of partnership and collaboration with national, regional and global research centers and universities and exchange research information

2.3. Indicative tasks/ methodology

• Review existing research studies, guidelines and activities related to eye health research as the basis of the research strategy
• Review existing regulations and guidelines on conducting eye health research in the Eastern Africa region to include in the research strategy
• Conduct consultations with relevant government agencies, private organizations and academics to find out and analyze eye health research needs in the region
• Examine current state of knowledge on eye health, human and financial capacity and institutional arrangements relevant to eye health research in the region
• Explore the research needs of the region with respect to eye health and identify specific information needs for planners and decision makers
• Come up with ways to address research capacity gaps and options for bridging these gaps
• Develop a detailed regional eye health research strategy which will enable EACO to obtain high level policy endorsement from key stakeholders as directive.

2.4 Expected Output (s)
 

The main output of this assignment is a detailed strategy document on how to improve eye health research in Eastern Africa region.

2.5 Role of EACO
 

On its part, EACO will:

• Prepare an agreement with the consultant;
• Honor its financial obligations to the consultant in accordance with the agreement;
• Inform and prepare all stakeholders and staff that will be expected to participate in the exercise;
• Provide all relevant background documents or reference materials to assist in the successful execution of the assignment

III Reporting
 

The consultant will work closely with the EACO secretariat and will report directly to the
Programme Manager of EACO. 

The consultant will be expected to respond in a timely manner, to all queries directed at him for purposes of ensuring effective communication and documentation within the provisions of the agreement. 

Conversely, the Programme Manager will respond in a timely manner to all queries directed at him in pursuit of the objectives under the agreement.

IV Time Frame
 

The total time-frame for developing the research strategy will be two (2) months counting from the date signing of the contract. The Consultant shall submit a service delivery time schedule considering the given time frame along with the contract Document.

V Fee
 

The consultant is expected to include in his/her proposal a lump sum fee for carrying out this task and this must be accompanied with the detail breakdown of costs:

• daily consultancy rates
• travel
• cost of any other procurement of goods or services needed to be undertaken during the assignment
• other overhead costs associated to the assignment
• a plan of activities indicating proposed duration

VI Qualifications
 

The process will be led by an independent Consultant skilled and experienced in health, strategy development, organization development, with significant exposure to relevant work, preferably in eye health. 

The desired qualifications for the Consultant include:

• A Masters or higher academic qualification in Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Systems Management or any other relevant qualification.
• Excellent knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in the area of research.
• Skills and experience in facilitating large group discussions.
• Experience and knowledge working with government agencies, international research institutions will be an added advantage.

VII Applications
 

Proposals to provide the consultancy services are to be submitted with consultancy fees, service delivery time schedule, Curriculum Vitae with full contact details of three referees and qualifications. 

The proposals must be submitted to information@eacokut.org on or before 16th May 2012 at 1700hrs and addressed to The Programme and Fundraising Manager, Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists.

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Staff and Programme Security Coordinator Employment Vacancy

The Staff and Programme Security Advisor will advise country offices (CO) on how to reduce risks faced by CARE personnel, assets and programs. 

This will be achieved by, but not limited to the provision of professional security approaches, the development of capacity in respect of security awareness, preparedness and management, which will strive to support programme implementation. 

The Security Advisor will develop, implement and where necessary update and maintain security advisories and operating procedures which are in line with the CARE International security protocols. 

In coordination with the regional security advisors and the CARE Security Unit s/he will be responsible to train and support staff to ensure that any risks are minimized. 

S/he will demonstrate a high level of socio-cultural, political and economic understanding of the many contexts where CARE works. 

S/he will also develop a solid working knowledge of CARE's programmes in order to provide guidance and direction for safety and security which supports CARE's vision and mission. 

S/he will be required to travel to CARE's operational areas, including volatile and dangerous locations to assist COs in addressing deteriorating security, develop all security plans, and provide technical assistance. 

S/he will report directly to the Country Director, but shall submit situational reports to the regional security advisor and CSU as deemed appropriate by CSU.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and preparation
• Procedures and protocols
• Act in a crisis
• Advise and report
• Management and capacity building

Required:

• 5 years experience in assisting international organizations in developing security strategies for their operations
• 3 years experience working/living in developing countries
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills
• High level of experience in developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or security risk management
• Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE’s career website at any time.

How to apply:

Closing Date: 14th May 2012
 

https://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=1599

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