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Program Officer Emergency Medical Services - National Position

Type d'emploi
Poste National
Continent
Afrique
Pays
Kenya

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International in Kenya has substantially impacted crucial sectors such as health, emergency relief, refugee support, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene. MI is un-wavering and committed to providing life-saving humanitarian assistance through dedicated, experienced staff and collaboration with local government and partners, including other specialized partners, establishing a resilient emergency healthcare system in cooperation with governmental bodies, educational institutions, and professional associations. MI has been implementing the Upesi Health project (EMS project) in Kenya since 2019 with an aim to improved emergency care through support in the establishment of emergency coordination mechanisms, training of professionals and regulatory and association structures for a national operational emergency system in Kenya. 

For its work in Nairobi, Kenya, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Officer (with frequent travel to project sites).

The Program Officer for the EMS Program in Kenya, will assist in the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of key project activities in line with the program’s objectives. This role is central to fostering partnerships, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring the timely execution of workshops, trainings, and stakeholder meetings. The Program Officer will also help establish robust communication channels, reporting mechanisms, and monitoring systems to maintain project quality and accountability while continually assessing opportunities for impact, sustainability, and growth. 

 

Your responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise and support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of EMS-related activities.
  • Coordinate and implement technical EMS activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
  • Develop tools to monitor the performance of EMS systems and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented activities.
  • Work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, professional EMS associations, and other stakeholders to strengthen EMS systems.
  • Maintain effective communication with the EMS project teams in Kenya as well as Uganda and Rwanda to share technical insights and harmonize approaches.
  • Assist in preparing funding proposals and concept notes with a focus on technical EMS components.

Your profile:

  • Standardized training of minimum two years in Paramedicine, Emergency Medical Services, or a related field. Additional degree is an asset.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical setting, EMS operations, paramedic services, or a related technical EMS role.
  • Experience in training EMS personnel and developing EMS protocols and guidelines /familiarity with EMS systems in Kenya and the East African context is an advantage.
  • Strong technical expertise in EMS operations, including pre-hospital care, triage, and transport.
  • Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation tools specific to EMS services/strong data analysis and report-writing skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Willingness to travel frequently within Kenya and occasionally to other countries in the region.
  • High ethical standards and dedication to quality, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.

What we offer:

  • Start Date: March 2025
  • Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with frequent travel to project sites)
  • Duration of contract: One year (renewable)
  • Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package] 

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

 

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until 14 February 2025.