International Medical Corps Jobs Kenya

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.


Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall implementation of International Medical Corps programs in Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya.

The Program Coordinator works closely with the Kenya Country Director and Finance/Admin Director, as well as the Dadaab based Emergency Medical Coordinator, to ensure the cost- effective, timely and results-based management and implementation of Dadaab programs.

International Medical Corps is in charge of running a field hospital as well as 4 health posts and
therapeutic and supplementary nutrition programs at Kambioos Refugee Camp.

The Program Coordinator may be responsible for any other tasks outside his/her normal area of responsibility as assigned by line management.


Under the supervision of the Kenya Country Director, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

Program Implementation

* Implement and design detailed work plans to track progress on program indicators
* Ensure M&E systems are in place
* Ensure donor contract requirements/compliance
* Work with HR department to ensure program is fully staffed for quality implementation
* Ensure successful and quality project implementation
* Appraise and review narrative reports to be submitted to donors as required
* Manage a large staff in a difficult working environment

Program Coordination

* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with donor agencies, UNHCR, local agencies and INGOs
* Represent International Medical Corps at coordination meetings with government agencies, UNHCR, and other INGOs
* Ensure lessons learning processes (project related, International Medical Corps relations, and operational systems)

Security Management

* Ensure staff strictly adheres to the Dadaab Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
* Adjust the SOP as needed with the support of the roving Security Manager
* Ensure staff safety and security with National Security Manager
* Enforce all movement is done in armed escorts and preferably in convoy’s with other agencies
* Strengthening of International Medical Corps’ overall mission and strategy in Dadaab
* Participate in working groups, seminars, meetings, as relevant
* Support the Country Director in developing the Emergency LRSPs and AOPs (program strategy, organizational strategy)
* Coordinate with other departments within International Medical Corps (Communications, Finance, HR, Admin, Security) concerning the Dadaab portfolio
* Ensure information flow within the International Medical Corps system and participate in internal meetings and working groups

Program Development

* Identify projects, program ideas, and concepts (via data gathering, assessments, coordination)
* Design and develop project proposals in liaison with the HTU and Kenya technical staff to ensure adequate funding for International Medical Corps’ role as health and nutrition partner at Kambioos camp
* Identify potential donors for project funding

Qualifications and Skills

* Masters Degree in Public Health related field or adequate experience
* Over three years of professional experience in complex emergency contexts
* Experience in project management
* Previous working experience in a UNHCR coordinated environment
* Good understanding of financial management, strategic planning, and project cycle management
* Understanding and ability to work in unstable and multi-cultural environment (cultural sensitivity)
* Full computer literacy and adequate administrative skills
* Fluency in written and spoken English (Somali and Swahili a plus)
* Experience working in remote and insecure environments (security management a plus)

Qualified candidates should submit applications BY-EMAIL ONLY including C.V. and contact details of 3 referees not later than COB Monday, 31 October 2011 to the HR Manager – KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org

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