Outreach Team Nurse

Marie Stopes Kenya is an NGO registered in Kenya as a local implementing partner of MSI Reproductive Choices, a UK charity. We deliver quality sexual and reproductive healthcare, family planning and other women’s health services to millions of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable women. We want to make sure that women have a choice when it comes to having children and that death by unsafe abortion is reduced.

This post reports to the Outreach team leader within the Programmes Operations Department. S/he is held accountable to a clear set of attain FPO KPIs on which s/he reports to Team leader regularly.

Marie Stopes Outreach teams are a vital part of MSK’s work in Kenya. They enable us to reach communities that would otherwise be unserved by our services. These professionally competent and committed teams offer free, efficient and high quality sexual reproductive health counselling and related services that are inclusive of all needs. As required, they provide referral & linkage to other MSK services. Liaising closely with local stakeholder partners (governmental and non-governmental) the teams build capacity of MoH personnel and work to ensure sustainability beyond the period of their project funding.

The strategic purpose of the Programme Operations Department is to ensure excellent delivery all MSKs programme activities and the development and funding of new work

It is the responsibility of this role is to further our goal of MAKING CHOICE POSSIBLE for every Kenyan.

The post holder commits to and is held accountable to MSI Reproductive Choices core values:

Mission-driven, Client-centered,  Accountable,  Courageous,  Resilience, Inclusive

Key Responsibilities

The position has the following key responsibilities

1. The excellent planning and running of the Outreach Team service to

agreed clinical quality standards, inclusive and responsive to difference

on the basis of gender, age and people with disabilities

2. The efficient delivery of services reaching unserved communities for

high impact

3. A continuous and well-planned service where resources are managed

prudently, stocks are maintained at efficient levels and onward growth

is enabled

4. Data collection that enables contract obligations to be met,

improvements to be made and successes to be shared

5. Defining and realizing opportunities for sustainability beyond the period

of funded work

6. The excellent collaboration with the Outreach team to ensure that they

perform at the top of their ability and are fully skilled for their tasks

(whatever their role)

KPIs

QTAs 90%+

Referral numbers

Service numbers and

CYPs/target

Cost per team/per

CYP/target;

Expenditure/budget

accuracy;

Progress reports

The excellent planning and running of the Outreach Team services to

agreed clinical quality standards, inclusive and responsive to

difference on the basis of gender, age and people with disabilities

Activities include:

• Provision of quality LARCs, STMs and assisting in permanent method

provision

• Adherences to activity plans for the team against team’s target.

• Monthly self-assessments

• Close analysis of client users and actions taken to extend reach to underserved

• Accurate and proper information is passed to clients

• Participate in planned promotional activities including educational and

awareness-raising events with clients, community members and other

stakeholders

• Assist in collecting and implementation of client feedback

KPIs

Services delivered

Monthly activity plans.

Self-assessment/month

Client feedbacks

The efficient delivery of services reaching under-served communities

for high impact

Activities include:

• Regular efficient and well received services to the target group

• Integration and interface with other MSK channels for

complementary delivery

• Clear engagement with community Health Volunteers and facility in

charges

• Mentoring of MOH providers

KPIs

CYPs/target

Referrals and Synergy

Complementary CHWs

activities

A continuous and well planned service where resources are managed

prudently, stocks are maintained at efficient levels and onward growth

is enabled

Activities include:

• Financial management effectively enables continuous delivery of agreed

plans on budget

• Sharing of monthly team schedule

• Stock management with 2month buffer

• Support in Vehicle management

KPIs

Cost per CYP
Stock take
Vehicle records

Data collection that enables contract obligations to be met,

improvements to be made and successes to be shared

Activities include:

• Monthly reports tracks performance each month and cumulatively

• Data entered on time into CLIC

• Support in data and reports when called upon

• Time taken to review and learn

• Proper record keeping of clients data and consent forms

KPIs

Expenditure/budget
accuracy
Commodity
management report.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Clinical medicine or Nursing

• Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)or Kenya Registered Clinical Officer

• Postgraduate training will be an added advantage

skills

• Ready and willingness to travel > 75 % of time.

• Proven experience in healthcare field with line management authority

• Demonstrated numeracy and basic accounting skills

• Customer focussed service delivery skills

• Family Planning counselling skills

• IT literacy confident using MS Office

• Excellent people skills and drive to succeed

Attitude/ Motivation

Successful 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 impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSI

encourages in all employees and they are defined below:

• Initiative

Thinking and acting to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

• Innovative

Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

• Effective Communication

Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language,

ensuring information is clear and concise. Demonstrating diplomacy and maintaining confidentiality.

• Responsive

Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

• Working Efficiently

Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

• Sharing Information

Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

• Focus on Learning

Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop

further

• Commitment

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

• Driven

Drive and determination to deliver results

• Accountable

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.

• Embracing Change

Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

• Motivated

Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

• Team Player

Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

Behaviors & Values

Successful 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 impact that they have on others. 

Work as one MSI

You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding,

insight and decision-making across MSI, enabling us to maximize our ability to influence

others.

You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and

prevent duplication of effort.

You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues,

demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures. 

Show courage, authenticity and integrity 

You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behavior you

demonstrate.

You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow

You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in

a way which inspires them to be even more effective.

You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to

date. 

Deliver excellence, always

You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of

everything, and implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role.

You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders,

and are a true MSI ambassador.

Leadership 

You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear

direction.

You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop

skills and potential whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline.

You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight

about our clients and business and encourage this in your team.

You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others

How to Apply

Suitable and qualified external and Internal candidates should email one document combining an application

letter and CV to pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before December 10, 2023. The subject of the email should read

Outreach Team Nurse. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Do not attach certificates and

testimonials. Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for fees at any stage of the

recruitment process. Successful candidates must abide by MSI’s Antifraud & Bribery Policy and Safeguarding

Policy, including protection of children and vulnerable adults. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.