Job Description
GENDER MAINSTREAMING OFFICER V/ST/9/2023 – 1 POST
Job Purpose
The jobholder is responsible for developing gender mainstreaming strategies, policies and
creating gender awareness while developing gender initiatives that would position
KUTRRH as a gender-friendly environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure the Hospital has in place policies that provide for equal opportunities for all
genders in areas of recruitment, training, promotions, remuneration, participation
in committees, travel etc without any discrimination.
• Develop affirmative action plans that ensures KUTRRH is a leading public institution
is fulling Kenya’s constitutional requirement in matter of gender representation.
• Ensure the Hospital has policies that create an enabling working environment for
all genders taking care of special needs of any particular group.
• Plan, develop and implement programs and activities that promote gender affairs
in the Hospital.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for measuring the success and
effectiveness of gender initiatives and compliance levels with statutory requirements
on gender affairs in the Hospital.
• Prepare periodic management reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) on
gender affairs.
• Collect data and maintain database on various matters of interest on gender affairs
companywide
• Source external financing for Gender activities and programmes
• Establish and maintain partnerships with governmental agencies on gender affairs,
NGOs and other organizations that promote gender affairs
• Offer advice to management on gender affairs
• Perform any other duties allocated by Management from time to time.
• Liaise with key company, national and internationals stakeholders, partners and
donors to facilitate and enhance contribution towards the implementation of the
gender equality agenda.
Qualifications & Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology or other related disciplines.
• Proven experience in gender mainstreaming or gender equality work.
• In-depth knowledge of gender issues and best practices in gender mainstreaming.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• Familiarity with relevant gender laws and policies in Kenya.
• Computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies
• Sensitivity and empathy towards gender-related issues.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and promote inclusive environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence change.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.