Health Coordinator at Kageno: (Deadline 21 October 2023)

Health Coordinator at Kageno: (Deadline 21 October 2023)

Job Title: Health Coordinator, Kageno Rwanda

Reports Directly to: Philibert Hakizimana, Kageno Rwanda Project Director

Project Site Location: Banda Village, Rangiro Sector, Nyamasheke District, Western Province 

Organization Profile

Kageno was founded to address the needs of impoverished communities in remote areas. We present an interwoven set of programs focusing on Education, Health, Conservation, and Income Generating Ventures. First, Kenya in 2003 and then Rwanda in 2007, we have worked with village community leaders and members at our project sites to build schools, health centers, pharmacies, sanitation facilities, clean water systems, develop sustainable agriculture programs, and projects to aid in protecting their fragile environment.

Our community centers are learning facilities where we offer training and classes – in English, basic business skills, craft training to generate income, nutrition guidance, basic hygiene and sanitation, family planning, HIV/AIDS information, and whatever current issues are of importance to the people living there (ex. our rapid response to the Covid pandemic).

Our education programs promote elementary education to protect and empower vulnerable women and children with a nursery school adult instruction. We address and combat dire health issues and work to improve overall well-being in the community with wellness services, voluntary counseling and testing, child feeding programs, and vulnerable child assistance. Our work also helps our communities produce more food, preserve natural resources, develop sustainable farming techniques, and promote sanitation. In Rwanda, we are based in Banda Village located in Southwest Rwanda, adjacent to the Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Kageno’s mission is to work toward local project sustainability by guiding projects for until the community can take over and run the programs on their own. We firmly believe that only staff with compassion, empathy, and understanding can make this happen. Please check the Kageno.org website for more details about our model and 360° approach.

Kageno Healthcare

Kageno’s health projects place particular emphasis on mothers and children, who often are the most vulnerable to disease and malnutrition, and focus on interventions ranging from clinical services to the prevention, detection, and treatment of infectious diseases. Kageno also offers health educational services to help foster a healthier society.

Following the MOU with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and partnership agreement with Nyamasheke district, Kageno opened a Health Clinic in Rwanda in 2008 to provide primary health care for the residents of Banda Village.  Currently, Kageno has supported the construction of a health clinic and maternity center, which are operating in Banda Village, affiliated with Rangiro Health Center, and under the supervision and support of Kibogora Hospital. Our goal is to improve the overall wellbeing of each member of the community through education, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care.

Services Offered:

Family Planning Services, General Consultation, Health Insurance, Hygiene and Sanitation, Medication Provision and Usage, Nutrition, Prenatal Care, Reproductive Health Education, Sex Education, STD Education and Prevention, Treatment, Vaccinations, VCT testing, and Referrals

Position Summary

To lead Kageno’s Health Program as Health Coordinator under the management of Kageno Project Director and in close collaboration with the Health Center of Rangiro, Kibogora Hospital and other key partners. The Health Coordinator will design, plan, coordinate and oversee the community health worker services, including: disease prevention, support and ensure access and use of health clinic services; collaborate with community workers and clinic center on the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, mobilization of hygiene and sanitation programs, and ensure improvements to the program, oversight of the school feeding programme, education on HIV and STD prevention, sexual reproductive health program, and all other programs being carried out.

Responsibilities 

As Health Coordinator of Kageno Rwanda, in agreement with Kageno Project Director this individual will: 

• Oversee coordinatation of Kageno health care services and collaborate with key partners, including Kageno health post and maternity, Rangiro Heath Center, Kibogoro Hospital and Nyamasheke district.
• Work together with Government nurses to provide clinical services like consultation and treatment of patients.
• Train coach and oversee Kageno community health workers and government trained community health volunteers in their effort to eradicate malnutrition, facilitate access to health care and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
• When required, identify and advise Project Director on Partnerships with other NGO’s and health institutions to provide additional services in the health clinic.
• Facilitate cooperation between Kageno Nursery school teachers and clinic staff, especially ensuring nursery school pupils’ have access to health care services if needed.
• Work with community health workers and local leaders to mobilize community in the improvement of community health care, including hygiene and sanitation, HIV prevention and voluntary HIV testing, and others diseases.
• Oversee all community health related activities and issues with children at the Kageno nursery school.
• Plan and oversee all activities with regard to feeding and malnourished program while ensuring they happen within normal nutritional requirements.
• Design and implement the sexual and reproductive health education and other required health education topics.
• Plan and implement the school-based deworming in Banda community in partnership with Rangiro and Yove health centers.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Work Experience

The individuals serving in this role is a dynamic, motivated and credible person with the following qualities and qualifications:

• Rwandan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in general Nursing (with equivalence provided by Rwanda Education Board if the degree was obtained from the university outside of Rwanda) is preferred
• A valid license of practice offered by the National Council of Nurses and Midwives for Rwanda.
• Experience in Nursing and Community Healthcare with minimum of 2 years’ experience working in rural areas of Rwanda
• Willingness to work and be based in Banda Village or in neighborhood as required by the nature of work
• Working knowledge of Primary Healthcare
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
• Knowledge of Computer basic programs (MS Office word, MS Office Excel and PowerPoint)
• Team player
• Women with the above profile are highly encouraged to apply

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications comprising the cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copy of academic credentials and license of practice to Kageno Rwanda Project Director, Philibert, at: philibert@kageno.org no later than 21st Oct 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated the date of selection test.

Nyamasheke on 9^thOct 2023

Project Director, Kageno Rwanda