Youth Clinic Manager Opportunity in Dandora, Nairobi

Job Overview

Are you passionate about fostering a safe space for adolescents and youth to access essential services? Join us at the Dandora Youth Friendly Centre (YFC) as a Youth Clinic Manager! This one-year contract role, with a six-month probationary period, offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and coordinate activities aligned with MSF principles and national guidelines for Adolescents and Youth Friendly Services (AYFS). Make a meaningful impact on the community’s well-being while managing the operational aspects of the Youth Friendly Centre.

Position Details

Location: Dandora, Nairobi

Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance)

Application Deadline: December 01, 2023

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Coordination

• Actively identify needs within the catchment area and strategize medical and social activities.
• Supervise all Youth Friendly Centre activities, both within and outside the center.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify indicators for monitoring results and achievements.
• Ensure adherence to youth-friendly service principles and national guidelines for AYFS.

Community Engagement

• Promote a participatory approach within the youth community.
• Collaborate with partners for holistic services and identify opportunities for synergies.

HR/Fin Procedures

• Supervise HR/Fin procedures, including recruitment, training, evaluation, and internal communication.
• Collaborate with other MSF managers, attend fortnightly manager’s meetings, and contribute to monthly reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• University degree in social sciences, social communication, health promotion, or related fields.

Experience:

• 4 years of prior work experience in health promotion, project coordination, or social research.
• Desirable: 2 years of experience in youth/community participatory programs.

Languages:

• Fluent in English and Swahili

How to Apply

Application Deadline: December 01, 2023

• Kenyan nationals with necessary documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and PIN certificate) are encouraged to apply.
• Submit a motivation letter and an updated CV as a single file to msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org.

Protecting Your Data

Your personal data is confidential and will only be used for the recruitment process. MSF values diversity; individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A balanced gender distribution is also a priority.

Expert Tips To Be A Successful Applicant

1. Tailor Your Application

• Customize your application to highlight experiences relevant to youth-focused healthcare and community engagement.

2. Showcase Achievements

• Provide specific examples of successful projects or initiatives related to youth health promotion.

3. Demonstrate Language Proficiency

• Emphasize fluency in both English and Swahili to showcase effective communication skills.

4. Highlight Flexibility

• Share instances where you demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing project requirements.

5. Align with MSF Values

• Demonstrate your commitment to people management, teamwork, and results-oriented work.

6. Address Community Participation

• Discuss how you have promoted community participatory approaches in previous roles.

7. Emphasize Monitoring and Evaluation Skills

• Showcase your ability to define and monitor indicators for project success.

8. Prioritize Collaboration

• Provide examples of successful collaboration with partners in previous positions.

9. Familiarity with Security Protocols

• Highlight any experience in updating security risk analyses and following security protocols.

10. Include Meaningful References

• Provide references who can speak to your experience in health promotion and community engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What documents are required for application?

• You need to submit a motivation letter, an updated CV, and statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and PIN certificate).

2. Can non-Kenyan nationals apply?

• Unfortunately, only Kenyan nationals are eligible for this position.

3. How long is the contract duration?

• The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

4. When will short-listed candidates be contacted?

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the application deadline.

5. Is there an application fee?

• MSF does not charge any application or recruitment fees.

6. How is diversity valued at MSF?

• MSF is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, race, religion, nationality, and culture.

7. How can applicants address security concerns in their application?

• Highlight any experience in updating security risk analyses and reporting security incidents.

8. Is there room for career growth within MSF?

• Career growth opportunities may arise based on individual performance and organizational needs.

9. What is the role of the Youth Clinic Manager in outreach activities?

• The Youth Clinic Manager actively participates in defining strategies and objectives for outreach activities.

10. How can applicants contribute to a youth-friendly environment?

• Applicants can showcase previous experiences promoting youth/community participatory approaches and understanding youth-friendly service principles.