Program Operations Officer at Marie Stopes Kenya
The Operations Officer reports directly to the Program Operations Manager and will involve a lot of field travel.
Salary: KShs. 65,000 – 70,000/-
Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK) works in partnership with Marie Stopes International (MSI) and is a marketing focused, results orientated social enterprise.
The primary responsibility of MSK’s role is to further MSI’s Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission of ensuring the individuals’ right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE AND NOT BY CHANCE THROUGH INNOVATION.
It is a role requirement that the job holder must
fully comply with, promote and live MSI CORE VALUES: mission driven,
customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, Sustainable and people
centered
Key Responsibilities
Measure: Functional equipment and existence of a working preventive maintenance schedule.
Ensure adequate provision of medical equipment in ALL MSK centres
Measure: Adequate and available medical equipment.
Proper calibration, assembly, installation and training on use of new and existing medical and non-medical equipment.
Measure: Properly installed and working equipment.
Ensure organizational health and safety training is conducted for ALL staff and that the MSK work environment if safe for all employees.
Measure: Trained staff on organizational health and safety.
Identify and train fire Marshalls across MSK Network
Ensure that all generators in the MSK network are set up and functioning.
- Additional duties as necessary and directed by the Program Operations Manager
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
- Valid driving license is an added advantage
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a busy hospital setup.
- Superior proficiency working with computers and ability to use Microsoft office.
- Ability to multi-task and able to work well under pressure.
- Good record-keeping skills with the ability to track and follow up on various requests
- Demonstrated high attention to detail and ability to follow through tasks to completion
- Punctual and reliable
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work self-directed and use initiative
- Ability to work well in a team environment; good interpersonal and communication skills
- Trustworthy and responsible
performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people
achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the
Initiative: Thinking and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques,
using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and
concise. Demonstrating diplomacy and maintaining confidentiality.
Awareness and understanding of MSK’s goals, vision and values and how
your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role
requirements
Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the
actions and behaviour you demonstrate. Demonstrating integrity in all
aspects of your work including financial integrity.
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 8th October 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Program Operations Officer’
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
