Kenya Red Cross Jobs Vacancies

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya, serving present and future generations.


The society is set to open a Drugs and Substance abuse Rehabilitation Center in Hindi, Lamu County.

The Centre will provide both Out-patient and In-patient services focusing on prevention, treatment and harm reduction of drugs and substance abuse. The Society is therefore searching for qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the below position:

Kenya Red Cross Finance Officer Jobs Vacancies

Responsible to the Programme Manager for effective planning and budgeting, as well as implementation and evaluation of an effective financial accountability system to ensure prudent management of the Society’s funds within the Rehabilitation Center. Specific duties include enforcing stringent financial controls and ensuring monthly financial reports are used for better financial management.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the process of developing annual budgets for the programme
  • Ensures the unit meets all its financial commitments to the donors and is the contact person for the donors in all finance related matters.
  • Supports, develops and supervises the programme accounting staff to build their capacities and manage their performance.
  • Regularly forecasts cash flow based on the work plans by the center, making sure that all the departments have enough funds to pay for their activities.
  • Ensures that periodic financial reports are forwarded to management and donors within the stipulated deadlines.
  • Meeting legal obligations (e.g. complying with statutory provisions on deductions, taxation)
  • Provide technical leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual budgets and plans aimed at operationalizing the programme and projects activities
  • Contribute to the review and update of accounting policies and procedures through direct analysis of new and existing financial accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency and to ensure compliance with standard accounting principles and procedures, regulations and statutory requirements
  • Compile and analyse accounting reports, records and other data to maintain expenditure controls and also determine the financial resources required to implement specific programmes
  • Develop guidelines, procedures, standards and financial operating manuals for preparing integrated strategic financial management plans and budgets to be used by multidisciplinary strategic planning teams
  • Coordinate and evaluate programme activities and processes in order to prioritise and recommend budget requests, emergency funds, reallocations and resource levels.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and finance plus CPA (K) or equivalent qualifications
  • Five (5) years experience in strategic planning and budgeting of financial resources including skills in computerized accounting systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices, strategic planning, budget administration, quantitative analysis and forecasting
  • Ability to perform professional accounting work in accordance with the international “Generally
  • Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles” (GAAP), procedures, standards and controls, including financial forecasting and monitoring of budgets as well as donor accounting policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills ability to present ideas clearly, both orally and in writing and to prepare comprehensive reports

    How to apply

    Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to the address below on or before 27th April 2018.

    Secretary General
    Kenya Red Cross Society
    P.O. Box 40712-00100,
    Nairobi


    Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and practicing licence where applicable, names and contacts of three referees.




    Kenya Red Cross Facility In Charge Jobs Vacancies

    The Facility in Charge will be working under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, Drugs and Substance Abuse Management and will be directly responsible for the overall management of the clinical services at the rehab.

    Responsibilities

  • Provide overall coordination of all the programs under Clinical Services i.e. hospital, pharmacy, laboratory, etc
  • In coordination with Programme Manager, formulate curative program goals, objectives and intervention strategies.
  • Attend coordination meetings on a regular basis
  • Review the clinical services program through regular rounds to ensure that implementation is in line with overall program goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate all referrals of patients as per MoH referral guidelines
  • Monitoring and supervision of all Clinical
    Services staff to ensure that work is done properly and efficiently
  • Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.
  • Ensure ongoing education programs for health staff through planning for regular health related trainings, and ensuring CMEs take place on a weekly basis
  • In coordination with Programme Manager, periodically monitor, evaluate and make appropriate recommendations regarding health, and living conditions of the clients and assist with ensuring that proper health measures are in place according to KRCS health requirements
  • Review personnel issues and concerns of facility staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
  • Determine personnel needs for field-level activities and in coordination with the Programme Manager and Human Resources Officer assist in recruitment of staff.
  • In coordination with the Programme Manager, authorize medical evacuation of staff.

    Qualifications:

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution or an equivalent
  • Further qualifications in clinical psychiatry will be an added advantage.
  • Two years’ experience in mental health and addiction management or public health in developing countries.
  • A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, able to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
  • Must be registered with Kenya Medical and
  • Dentist Board and allowed to practice in Kenya.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Ability to effectively multitask.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to the address below on or before 27th April 2018.

    Secretary General
    Kenya Red Cross Society
    P.O. Box 40712-00100,
    Nairobi


    Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and practicing licence where applicable, names and contacts of three referees.




    Kenya Red Cross Officer In Charge Jobs Vacancies

    Reporting to the Facility in Charge, the clinical office in-charge has the overall responsibility for the planning of PHC, deployment and management of clinical officer staff in the rehab with the supervision and oversight of the facility in charge.

    Responsibilities

  • Formulate clinical division department goals, objectives and intervention strategies.
  • Ensure that all department activities are implemented as outlined in objectives highlighted are met.
  • Planning and organizing adequate coverage by clinical officers at the rehab and during outreaches.
  • Ensure all clinical officers follow guidelines and protocols in their management of patients.
  • Overall responsible for the day-to-day running of the department including clinical assessment and management of patients.
  • Provide technical and administration work guidelines in collaboration with the facility in charge.
  • Attend and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions
  • Coordinate the Submission of weekly reports of generated by the clinical department to the HIS officer.
  • Represent KRCS at all relevant coordination forums and meetings as delegated
  • Technical and administrative supervision of all clinical officers’ department staff.
  • Planning and formulating leave plan of the clinical officers as outlined.

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Mental Health and Psychiatry) from a recognized educational institution
  • Registered with the Clinical Officers Council and has a current practicing license
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a complex, multifaceted medical establishment.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to the address below on or before 27th April 2018.

    Secretary General
    Kenya Red Cross Society
    P.O. Box 40712-00100,
    Nairobi


    Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and practicing licence where applicable, names and contacts of three referees.

    Job disclaimer and notification:

    Kenya Red Cross Society does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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