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Children’s Home based in Kitengela is looking for a Home
Manager to run its operations.
Job
Description: Home Manager
General
Scope of the Post
The
Home Manager will be responsible for the management of the Home in accordance
with the policy and guidelines laid down by Kenyan government, under the
Children’s Act Cap 586 of the laws of Kenya.
This
will include:
- The
management of all staff, efficient and effective day to day running of the
Home and further development of the service in line with community needs
and the requirements of the home.
- The
main aim will be to ensure resident well being by promoting the philosophy
of privacy, dignity, rights and fulfillment within a policy of managed
risk taking.
Principal
Duties
- To
lead, direct, supervise and support staff working within the Home in
providing a network of services which can respond flexibly to the needs of
the Residents as individuals.
- To
initiate the formation of an advisory board to advice on matters
pertaining to running of the home
- To
register the home and incorporate policies that would govern effective
running of the home
- To
ensure that budgetary control of the Home is maintained in accordance with
the company’s financial guidelines.
- To
formulate a business plan for the purpose of planning and implementation
of any new development as identified for the promotion of services for
agreement by the Executive Committee.
- Overall
responsibility for management of the Home in an efficient and effective
manner within available resources and controlled budgets.
- Appoint
staff at all levels below that of Manager which will include advertising
as necessary, taking up references, conducting interviews, completing
health checks and applying for disclosure in line with the procedures
outlined in the Personnel Manual.
- To
provide induction training, information and supervision to staff as
appropriate, ensuring they are conversant with their duties, rights and
responsibilities.
- To
promote good communication by means of staff meetings, written and verbal
reports and encourage openness at all levels.
- To
monitor staff duties and performance. Ensure probationary periods
are managed appropriately. Deal with informal disciplinary matters
and action formal disciplinary procedures through the appropriate
channels.
- Ensure
the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the
Residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. This will
involve ensuring there are regular planned reviews, assessments and
formulation of care plans for all users of the services in liaison with
other professional workers.
- Involve
Residents where possible in decision making about activity, life style and
matters in the Home which may affect them.
- Publicize
the service offered by the Home, establish and maintain good relations
with the community.
- Encourage
and participate in social activities for the benefit of Residents,
including fundraising.
- Deal
with matters pertaining to the maintenance of the building and
equipment.
- Oversee
the implementation of systems of working which enable Health and Safety
legislative requirements to be met for example, risk assessments etc.
- Ensure
mandatory training requirements are met in the Home and that clear, up to
date individual training records are kept on every member of staff.
General
Requirements
In
addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all
jobs in the Home.
1)
Participation in staff meetings.
2)
Participation in training activities.
3)
Participation in staff supervision and personal development review.
4)
Participation in quality assurance systems.
5)
Taking responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of
developments in the field of caring for children.
6)
All duties must be carried out to comply with:-
a)
Notification of accidents and other Health and Safety requirements.
b)
Statutory legislation, in particular the Health and Hygiene regulations.
c)
Nationally and locally agreed Codes of Good Practice.
d)
Fire precautions.
e)
Equal opportunity and the Home’s anti-discriminatory policy.
Health
and Safety
- To
be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else
whom your acts or omissions may affect.
Note:
The
term ‘resident’ includes all clients using the services of the Home.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Applicants
must be female and at least 35 years of age.
- A
post high school education in social work and experience working with
children are preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum
3 years working at supervisory level in a similar or relevant environment.
General
Aptitude:
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Ability
to promote residents’ rights, equal opportunities and non-discriminatory
practice.
- Ability
to be creative, consistent, patient, compassionate and serious about
responsibility.
Motivation:
- Commitment
to promoting and developing the highest quality care standards for
children.
Knowledge:
- Recruitment
& Selection
- Health
& Safety at Work Act
- Budgets
and Business Plans
- Legislation
underpinning practice
- Knowledge
of local and national codes of practice relating to care of children
Specific
Skills:
- Ability
to work with other care professionals
- Developing
staff
- Supervision
& Appraisal
- Managing
Budgets
- Good
communication skills
Interpersonal
Skills:
- Ability
to lead and motivate staff
Team
Skills:
- Building
a team which supports and values individuals and recognizes individual
strengths and skills.
This
is a difficult live in, full-time position, with one day off a week.
The
position includes salary, housing and food.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and current remuneration package from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the e-mail address below to reach us by Monday, 7th January 2013.
E-mail: jessica@urbanisafrica.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials and current remuneration package from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the e-mail address below to reach us by Monday, 7th January 2013.
E-mail: jessica@urbanisafrica.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
