Aga Khan University Chair, Department of Pathology Job in Kenya

Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, university and teaching hospital system that comprises 13 campuses, seven hospitals and 217 outreach medical centres across eight countries.
 

The Aga Khan University, East Africa invites applications for the position of Chair, Department of Pathology.
 

Reporting to the Dean, Medical College and the CEO, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), the Chair will have the overall responsibility for the conduct of the academic and service mandate of the department, consistent with the mission and policies of the Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Committing to building a Faculty of Health Sciences and excellent Health Services that promotes growth within and across disciplines, building an academic health system that reflects the interdependence of quality clinical care, research and education, and that maximizes programmatic multi-disciplinary opportunities within health sciences and health services across the university.
• Advancing the research agenda of the University through recruitment and faculty development of scientists and clinician scientists working within the context of department and interdisciplinary thematic areas of focus and providing an environment of opportunity for all faculty and trainees to be engaged in research.
• Fostering the growth of patient volumes, in line with the annual budgets, through a focused delivery of high quality care and patient-sensitive service that meets or exceeds the expectations of patients.
• Leading the development of new services and initiatives that contribute to the financial sustainability of the hospital.
• Ensuring the development and application of clinical quality management methods within the department, including practice guidelines and audits.
• Ensuring compliance and oversight of clinical practice including credentialing of all practicing physicians as per the Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for Hospitals.
• Fostering good relations with community physicians and other organizations in the community with the goal of stimulating patient referrals to AKUH-based physicians.
• Developing a staffing and recruitment plan consistent with the academic and service goals of the department.
• Working with colleagues across the AKU campuses to ensure that opportunities for collaboration are maximized and that academic and clinical services are delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
• Ensuring the productive and cost-effective use of human, material and capital resources entrusted to the department.

Requirements
 

The ideal candidate:

• Should have demonstrated track record of leadership within an academic health sciences centre, teaching hospital or integrated health authority who is (or eligible to be) an Associate Professor Level and above.
• Should be a Pathologist or physician in a related discipline with excellent clinical skills.
• Should be registered or eligible for registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board.
• Should have evidence based pathology experience in teaching and exposure to management of undergraduate programmes; collaborative academic research and publications.
• Should have experience working in a developing country and /or the ability to adapt in this context.
• Should have worked in a multi-site and in a multi-country institutions or have potential to manage in a similar environment with strong financial management skills and demonstrated ability to deliver both as a clinician and an academician.

Please email applications (resume/cv and cover letter), including the names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of three professional references, addressed to 

Director, Human Resources, 

P. O. Box 30270-00100, 

Nairobi

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 31st October 2012. 

Applications by email are preferred. 

Please visit www.aku.edu for more details.

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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Technical Director / Deputy Project Director Job in Kenya

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) founded in 1971, is a non-profit organization with a mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. 

Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing and transitional countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact. 

Headquartered in the United States, we have operations in more than 30 countries and employ more than 2,000 people from over 73 nations. 

For more information please visit our website: www.msh.org.
 

MSH seeks to recruit highly motivated and result oriented individual for the Strengthening Public Health Laboratory Systems (SPHLS) Project in the Republic of Kenya funded by PEPFAR. 

The Project goal is to strengthen and expand public health laboratory systems and develop indigenous capacity in Kenya to support HIV prevention, treatment and care as part of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS relief.

Technical Director / Deputy Project Director
 

The Technical Director /Deputy Project Director will lead, direct, mentor and monitor the team of local technical laboratory staff carrying out approved activities to strengthen laboratory systems and services in Kenya in order to support and improve HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria programs. 

In collaboration with the Project Director, s/he will contribute significantly to providing the overall vision, strategic direction and state-of-the-art technical approaches for the project.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the project technical activities to ensure that the work is technically and logistically sound, collaborative, timely, and is conducted in line with the donor-approved project work plan and budget.
• Ensure that technical work plans and budgets and individual staff action plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner and that the various activities and outputs are clearly linked to the overall project performance monitoring plan.
• Supervise the laboratory technical staff, as assigned.
• Act as the main point of contact for the subcontractor and short term consultants. S/he will oversee their performance.
• Work closely with the Project Director to prepare and present annual and quarterly project progress and technical reports to MSH, CDC/USG, MOH and other partners.
•  In partnership with the Project Director, meet regularly with senior Government of Kenya officials, CDC, collaborating partners, and other stakeholders to share progress, accomplishments and challenges and to advocate and ensure technical assistance activities result in skills transfer in sustainable ways.
• Consult frequently with CDC on the current and future strategic direction of the project.

Qualifications and Experience
 

The ideal candidate should have a medical or science degree from a recognized university, plus a higher qualification (Doctoral or Master’s Degree) in clinical pathology, microbiology, public health or related field.

Clinical Pathologist, Laboratory Scientist or Public Health professional, with at least 8 years’ relevant working experience at a senior level in managing clinical and public health laboratories essential. 

S/he must be registered with the appropriate regulatory authority such as the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Board , Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians’ and Technologists’ Board ( KMLTTB).
 

Experience in implementing and managing CDC, USAID, WHO, GFATM or other donor-funded health projects related to laboratory systems development is preferred. 

Ability to guide strategy development, manage technical implementation of projects and lead a team as well as ability to supervise mentor and coach other project staff.
 

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners, and strong commitment to managing and meeting competing deadlines. 

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

S/he should have ability to advocate and bring about consensus with senior government officials and numerous stakeholders.
 

The ideal candidate should be computer literate and willing and available to travel extensively within Kenya and elsewhere as required.
 

Please note that international allowances are not available for this position.
 

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental handicap. For further detail and to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.Jobsmsh.icims.com by 19th October 2012. 

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Jobs: Regional Blood Donor Recruiter, Home Based Care Assistant, Health Project Officers and Project Accountant

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organization created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965. 

Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya. 

The Society is looking for qualified people to fill the following positions:
 

Position Title: Regional Blood Donor Recruiter
 

Reporting to: Regional Health Officer
 

Job location: Garissa
 

Overall Purpose
 

Responsible to the Regional Health Officer for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating blood donor programme within the Region aimed at collection of adequate and safe human blood for transfusion
purposes. 

Specific responsibilities include building community partnerships, identification and mobilisation of potential blood donors as well as building the capacity of volunteer community leaders to spearhead the mobilization of blood donors.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mobilize schools, colleges, institutions, organizations and communities to solicit blood donations from individuals, students, employees and community groups
• Contact and visit prospective or participating donor groups to explain requirements and benefits of participation in blood donor programmes
• Maintain and update records of individuals, groups, institutions and organizations participating in blood donor programme
• Arrange specific dates for blood donor collections for groups and confirm appointment in writing
• Consult blood bank records to answer questions, monitor activity or resolve problems of blood donor groups
• Identify donors with rare-type blood from blood bank records and contact donors to solicit and arrange blood donation
• Prepare reports of blood donor programmes and recruitment activities

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Nursing, Public Health or equivalent qualifications
• Over three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating blood donor programmes in emergency/relief context

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of blood donor programmes trends and goals all levels aimed at safe blood
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation including implementation of effective fundraising strategies to increase resource through grant proposals
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Position Title: Home Based Care Assistant
 

Reporting to: Project Officer
 

Job location: Daadab
 

Summary of Responsibilities
 

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the effective planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities within the Branch. 

Other responsibilities include awareness creation, capacity building, and providing psycho-social support to people affected and afflicted by HIV/AIDS as well as delivering HIV/AIDS workplace training programmes.
 

Specific duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

• Conduct baseline studies using participatory approaches to identify the number of persons as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected with HIV/AIDS so as to determine their capacities, available resources and coping mechanisms
• Encourage the youth to attend voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) to decrease risk behaviours by emphasizing consent, confidentiality and counselling aimed at decreasing stigma as more people know their HIV status
• Develop and implement social support programmes to assist caregivers to provide counselling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected with HIV/AIDS to participate in productive activities
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to provide HIV/AIDS care and support
• Strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities using participatory community methods to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement lobby and advocacy programmes with a view to reform laws and policies that hamper the implementation of programmes
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Development or equivalent qualifications such as epidemiology, nursing & social work
• Three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes

Competencies

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

KRCS has been appointed a Sub Recipient (SR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 Malaria Grant. 

Arising from this, the Society is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
 

Position Title: Health Project Officer 

(2 Positions)
 

Reporting to: Branch Cordinator
 

Job location: Lugari and Mt Elgon
 

Overall Purpose
 

Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for effective planning, budgeting and implementation of malaria project activities. 

Other responsibilities include building partnerships with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders strengthening volunteer networks and building staff and volunteer capacity to respond to health emergencies among vulnerable populations affected by disasters.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate reported cases of malaria outbreaks and develop community-based action plan for implementing malaria prevention programme in line with the Society’s strategic objectives
• Conduct field camps to sensitize communities by providing information on the goals, objectives, activities and implementation of the malaria project through integrated malaria control at the community household level
• Implement the Society’s policy on prevention and treatment of malaria; also demonstrate techniques for treating long-lasting malaria insecticide nets and indoor residual spraying, de-worming and child immunization
• Implement malaria testing and provide vaccine treatments to prevent and immunize diseases among children and pregnant women through volunteers and also reinforce house-to-house disease prevention and control activities
• Develop strategies for integrating community-based health programmes through demonstration of insecticide treated nets (ITN’s) and their distribution to vulnerable groups aimed at combating the spread of malaria
• Deliver community-based training programmes aimed at creating awareness and building the capacity of communities to implement social mobilization and malaria prevention strategies
• Liaise with Government representatives to implement an integrated community-based malaria prevention campaign
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community awareness campaigns aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to provide community based health care services

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualifications
• Three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating integrated community-based health programmes in emergency/relief context

Key Competencies

• Broad knowledge of project management, disaster management, emergency and public health management and humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Position Title: Project Accountant 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to: Branch Cordintaor
 

Job Location: Busia
 

Overall Purpose
 

Responsible to the Branch Cordinator for overall financial management of the branch and project. 

Other duties include maintaining of financial records, processing of working advances, preparation of project returns and reports, reconciling and balancing accounts as well as posting and compiling monthly reports to show records related to financial operations in the field. 

Also receiving and disbursing money as well as processing and validating cheques in accordance with approved policy.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate at the field level the execution of the project budget expenditures in line with the approved budget
• Compile and analyse accounting reports, records and other data to maintain expenditure controls and also determine the financial resources required to implement specific programmes
• In consultation with the branch coordinator, ensure timely request of funds from the HQ and disbursement of funds according to the planned activities
• Receive cash or banker’s cheques, recording financial transactions, counting money to verify amounts and issuing receipts for funds received.
• Prepare bank deposit slips in order to ensure that all collections are promptly banked in accordance with accounting procedures.
• Disburse cash and writing vouchers and cheques in order to make payment against specified expenditure requisitions.
• Prepare cheque payments and refund claims and ensure that payments are made against verifiable accounting documents.
• Post data and balance accounts as well as compile collections, disbursements and bank reconciliation reports.
• Maintain complete records of all financial transactions such as payment vouchers, receipts and other documents in accordance with accounting procedures.
• Reconcile the cashbook with bank statements and checking balances against verifiable documents on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly revenue, expenditure returns, financial statements and reports to cover specified periods.
• Prepare budget for specific projects in collaboration with the officer in charge
• Maintain an assets register for the project

Minimum Qualifications

• CPA (K) or equivalent ACCA final level qualifications or a Bachelors Degree in a Business Related Field withCPA Part (II), Section 4.
• At least two years experience in a busy accounts/ finance office

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of administrative, accounting and financial procedures and systems
• Demonstrated competence in financial and accounting, posting and processing accounts.
• Proficiency in computer applications especially, word processing, database and spreadsheets, computerized accounting systems including use of the e-mail, the internet as well as local and wide area network systems.

Applications must contain: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
 

All applications should be sent to:
 

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society 

P. O. Box 40712-00100, 

Nairobi
 

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 12th October 2012.

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Movement of Men against AIDS in Kenya (MMAAK) PMTCT Coordinator Job Vacancy

Movement of Men against AIDS in Kenya (MMAAK)
 

Vacancy: PMTCT Coordinator
 

Summary:
 

The Movement of Men against AIDS in Kenya (MMAAK), an organization of men infected and affected by HIV and AIDS is implementing Abstinence and being Faithful, HIV Testing and Counseling and PMTCT project in Central Kenya in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) under SAIDIA Program. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 

Description: MMAAK enhances PMTCT uptake through community mobilization and increasing male involvement. 

The organization is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of PMTCT Coordinator
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the overall PMTCT and other health related activities implemented in Kerugoya district.
• Organizes daily PMTCT, HTC and AB activities, including duties of staff and volunteers assigned to the above activities.
• Organizes, coordinates and supervises community level activities by community staff working with PMTCT clients, their partners, PLHIV support groups and volunteers.
• Liaises with staff at health facilities providing PMTCT/HTC services to improve male-friendly services
• Lead M&E of PMTCT, HTC and AB activities in Kerugoya.
• Facilitates appropriate referral to other health facilities for HIV positive clients, their partners and exposed infants.
• Provide mentorship and facility CMEs to PMTCT and HTC providers.
• Strengthen collaboration and linkages between MCH and HIV care and treatment.

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree in Nursing/ Registered Clinical Officer.
• Training in HIVAIDS, Home-based care, HTC, prevention with positives, PMTCT, HIV peer education etc.
• Experience in treatment and care of persons living with HIV/AIDS,PMTCT, IYCF, and male involvement within the community
• Experience with community mobilization strategies, including development of IEC materials and facilitation of peer group discussions that influence uptake of health services.
• Familiar with MOH level 1 service provision and working with community resource persons
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, in English and Kiswahili.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with and mobilize the community
• Knowledge of the current PMTCT and HTC national guidelines is MANDATORY.

Written applications and a CV including a day time telephone contact, as well as names and contact information of three referees should reach the below mentioned address by close of business on 12th October 2012. mmaak@mmaak.org

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Plan International Child Protection Advisor, Gender Advisor and Learning Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. 

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan International (in Kenya) is recruiting the following which are all based in Nairobi:
 

1. Child Protection Advisor

Reports to the Strategic Program Support Manager. 

The post holder directly manages a small national level engagement programme budget at the Country Office and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical support in the design and implementation of projects interventions that can effectively deliver the Right to Inclusion and Protection program so as to increase effectiveness of child protection mechanisms at family, community and institutional levels. 

S/he indirectly works with respective Programme Coordinators.
 

2. Gender Advisor

Reports to the Strategic Program Support Manager. 

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and technical support in the integration and mainstreaming gender in all the programs as well as in the organizational practices.
 

3. Learning Advisor 

Reports to the Strategic Program Support Manager.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and technical support in the design and, implementation of projects interventions that can effectively deliver the Right to Quality Basic Education program. 

The position holder will support development of innovations that increase opportunities for access to Early Child Care and Development (ECCD) and primary quality education especially for vulnerable groups of children
 

For more details on each of the jobs and how to apply, please visit http://www.plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/. 

Vacancies will close on 19th October, 2012.

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IFC Operations Officer - Health Policy Job in Kenya

Operations Officer - Health Policy  (122271)

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives. 

We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.
 

IFC manages the Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank Group which offers client governments a wide range of services to assist them in improving their investment climate. 

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the team has implemented reform programs for almost a decade, focusing on economy-wide investment climate reforms, such as business registration and licensing, investment promotion, inspection reform, business taxation, trade logistics, regulatory governance and special economic zones. 

In line with its strategy, the Investment Climate Business Line has been engaged in the health sector in Africa since 2009, as part of IFC’s Health in Africa Initiative (“HiA”). 

HiA is now seeking to add an Operations Officer (Health Policy) to its existing policy advisory team to focus on its work in Nairobi, Kenya. 

In addition to technical skills, candidates will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills. 

Other requirements:

• A Master’s degree in public health, public policy, international affairs, or business.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in policy development, private sector development, or management consulting, preferably in the health sector.
• Proven ability to work cross-sector, with experience advising both
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages, particularly French;

IFC offers rewarding careers in a multi-functional, multi-cultural and global environment. 

For the full job description and to apply on-line for this and other vacancies at IFC, please go to www.ifc.org/careers. 

Deadline is October 17th 2012. 

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Molecular Diagnostics Sales Representative Job in Kenya

Our mission is to promote and train laboratories and health institutions on the use of our cutting edge technology in molecular diagnostics. 

We focus on many infectious diseases such as Tuberculosis, where we are helping diagnose Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR TB) and Extreme Drug Resistant TB (XDR)
 

Hain Lifescience East Africa Ltd. is seeking the services of a Molecular Diagnostics Sales Representative.
 

Duties:

• Spearhead implementation of Hain Molecular Technology in Diagnostic Facilities
• Form and sustain customer relationships
• Organize and execute product & continuing education meetings
• Run full sales process functions including tenders
• Participate in sales & marketing plan development
• Provide product technical support to customers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master of Science Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Biotechnology
• Experience in Medical Sales of Molecular or general Diagnostics
• Computer literacy

Additional:

• Knowledge of French is a plus
• Previous cross cultural/country interaction an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Valid driving licence

Send CVs and testimonials before 15th October 2012 to:
 

Hain Lifescience East Africa Ltd
P.O. Box 5835
00100 GPO, Nairobi

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AIC Kijabe Hospital Dentist Job in Kenya

AIC Kijabe Hospital is a church based hospital established in 1915.  

Having a bed capacity of 260 beds, we seek to provide excellent compassionate health care, education and spiritual ministry in the name of Jesus Christ summed up with the motto "Health Care to God’s glory!”
 

Located 65 km from Nairobi, we serve a varied range of clientele from all over Kenya and neighboring countries setting ourselves as a regional beacon of hope. 

As a service organization, we recognize that a team of people with great character, compassion and skills are Kijabe Hospital’s most valuable resource.
 

AIC Kijabe Hospital invites application from competent and qualified Christians for the following positions.

Dentist
 

The Dentist will be responsible for dental and oral health care and by teaching, mentoring and learning with others the principles of general dentistry. 
 

Qualifications
 

Applicants must have a Dental Degree of B.D.S. or equivalent in good standing with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board (MPDB) and completion of dental internship.

To view detailed position description and to apply, please visit www.kijabehospital.or.ke careers page or send your CV to recruit.kh@kijabe.net.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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DL Koisagat Tea Estate Administrator, Receptionist, Accountant, and Health jobs in Kenya

DL Koisagat Tea Estate Ltd, a tea growing and processing company situated in Nandi Hills wishes to fill the following position openingsfor its new health facility within the estate.

1. Administrator (REF: HRIDL/ADMIN) - 1 Post

Requirements: Undergraduate degree in Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized university and a CPA (K), two years experience in a senior position in a hospital setting is an added advantage.

2. Receptionist (REF: HRIDL/REC) - 1 Post

Requirements: Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or related field, computer literate, knowledge of medical abbreviations and terminologies and three years experience in similar position.

3. Accountant (REF: HRIDLIACC) - 1 Post

Requirements:Undergraduate degree in Commerce or related field and CPA II, 2 year experience in a health facility and knowledge accounting software.

4. Clinical Officer (REF: HRIDLICO) - 1 Post

Requirements:Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from KMTC or any recognized institution, Certified with Medical Practitioners Board, working experience of over 2 years and computer skills.

5. Nurses (REF: HRIDLINR) - 2 Posts

Requirements: Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training institution, over 2 years working experience and should be a Kenya Registered Community Nurse and a Member of the Nursing Council.

6. Nurse Aids (REF: HR/DLINA) - 2 Posts

Requirements:Basic training in relevant field and two years experience in a similar position.

7. Pharmacy Technician (HRIDLIPT) - 1 Post

Requirements:Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution, registration with Pharmacy and Poisons Board (P PB) and Kenya Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) 

8. Laboratory Technician (HRIDLILT) - 1 Post

Requirements: Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and over 2 years work experience

To apply:

Send your detailed CV, certificates and testimonials on a marked envelope or email with the job reference as the subject to reach the undersigned on/or before 12th October 2012.

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
DL Koisagat Tea Estate Ltd,

P O. Box 284, 30301,
Nandi Hills.
Email: johnmichael@dlkoisagat.com

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IPE Global Urban and Infrastructure Dev, Health and Social Sector, and Accounts and Administrative Officer Jobs in Kenya

A career in the development sector: If you are a committed individual with a passion for learning along with the willingness to work in a challenging environment, IPE Global is the place to be. Come join us:

Urban and Infrastructure Development
Program Manager (1); Associate Consultant (2)
Health and Social Sector
Program Manager(1); Associate Consultant (2)
Accounts and Administrative Officer (1)

IPE Global is a leading multi-sector consulting firm working with international development agencies and national and sub-national governments in over 20 countries in Asia and Africa. 

With sectoral focus on Urban and Infrastructure Development, Health Reforms, Public Financial Management, Social Development, Conflict Resolution and Environment and Climate Change, IPE Global has implemented more than 300 projects in challenging environments.

IPE Global, with its corporate office in India and overseas office in UK, is expanding its operations in the African continent, through its country offices in Kenya and Ethiopia, which are already operational. 

Both these offices provide exciting opportunities for established sector experts with a zest to bring on-board innovative models of business development, program management and project implementation.

Positions mentioned above are meant for people with strong dedication to the sector, out of box ideas and entrepreneurial skills.

Program Officer, Urban and Infrastructure Development

Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in project/program management in donor funded projects;
Educational Qualification: Post-graduation in urban/regional/housing planning would be preferred.
Expertise: Managing programmes in Urban and regional planning, housing and informal settlements, environment assessments, municipal finance and resource mobilization. Previous experience of business development would be added advantage.

• Quality control of all project management deliverables ensuring ISO norms;
• Undertake regular meetings with Project Managers/Team Leaders and clients on project progress and quality of deliverables;
• Conduct research and identify resources for early intelligence project opportunities;
• Networking with partner institutions in the African sub-continent;
• Contribute in technical writing for business development proposals;

Associate Consultant, Urban and Infrastructure Development

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management/business development in donor funded projects;
Educational Qualification: Minimum graduation in urban/regional/housing planning would be preferred
Expertise: Urban and regional planning, housing and informal settlements, environment assessments, climate change, municipal finance and resource mobilization.

• Assist Program Managers in conducting meetings and discussions on contracts/potential business opportunities;
• Develop and maintain contacts with development partners, organisations and consultants;
• Assist Program Managers/BD Unitsin sourcing and formatting CVs, entering data onto IPE’s online database, and any other support required in preparing Expression of Interests/Technical Proposal;
• Assist Program officers in preparing sub-consultancy contracts, project budgets, client invoices, meeting notes etc.

Associate Consultant, Urban and Infrastructure Development

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management/business development in donor funded projects;
Educational Qualification: Minimum graduation in urban/regional/housing planning would be preferred
Expertise: Urban and regional planning, housing and informal settlements, environment assessments, climate change, municipal finance and resource mobilization.

• Assist Program Managers in conducting meetings and discussions on contracts/potential business opportunities;
• Develop and maintain contacts with development partners, organisations and consultants;
• Assist Program Managers/BD Unitsin sourcing and formatting CVs, entering data onto IPE’s online database, and any other support required in preparing Expression of Interests/Technical Proposal;
• Assist Program officers in preparing sub-consultancy contracts, project budgets, client invoices, meeting notes etc.

Associate Consultant, Health and Social Development

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development in donor funded projects;
Educational Qualification: Minimum graduation in social sciences, public health would be preferred
Expertise: Health policy and strategic planning, Health Financing, Public Health Management, Maternal, neonatal and child health, HIV AIDS, economic development, gender and conflict.

• Assist Program Managers in conducting meetings and discussions on contracts/potential business opportunities;
• Develop and maintain contacts with development partners, organisations and consultants;
• Assist Program Managers/BD Units in sourcing and formatting CVs, entering data onto IPE’s online database, and any other support required in preparing Expression of Interests/Technical Proposal;
• Assist Program officers in preparing sub-consultancy contracts, project budgets, client invoices, meeting notes etc

Accounts and Administrative Officer

Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in accounting and administration;
Educational Qualification: Minimum graduation in Bachelor in Commerce/accounting related discipline
Expertise: Financial Management, accounting, book keeping, office management and administration, contract management.

• Ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain cash controls supervising the payroll and personnel administration, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable and managing office operations;
• Report Bank balance & Petty cash on a weekly basis
• Assist with the preparation of project budgets
• Administer employment and Consultant’s agreements;
• Maintain the leave management system of staff and consultants;
• Manage the filing, storage and security of documents;
• Maintain insurance coverage, permits and licenses for company;

Email your detailed CV to ipeafrica@ipeglobal.com

IPE Global also offers exciting advisory and consulting opportunities for senior experts working in the development sector. 

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ICAP Director of Strategic Information and Research Job in Nairobi Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:
 

Title: Director of Strategic Information and Research
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to ICAP sites in Kenya
 

Overall Job Function
 

Reporting to the Country Director, ICAP Kenya, the Director of Strategic Information and Research will direct and coordinate all routine monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and research activities within ICAP Kenya.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall coordination of ICAP-Kenya routine M&E activities across programmatic areas, including HIV care and treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV, counseling and testing programs, palliative care, cervical cancer, prevention in care and treatment settings, and adherence support. This includes strengthening paper-based and electronic M&E tools at all levels (facility, district, and national), developing and implementing data management and quality assurance procedures at all levels, ensuring timely and efficient flow of data from facility to regional office to central office and to the ICAP/CU-New York SI Unit, and strengthening data analysis and regular feedback to the technical and leadership team and the ICAP regional teams and sites.
• Provide technical direction for and supervise the SI team in the Nairobi office, and co-supervise SI staff at regional office to implement routine M&E activities, which will include developing and revising M&E plan(s) and staff workplans, and ensuring adequate allocation of resources for facilities and regional offices.
• Lead efforts to build capacity of provincial, district, and facility teams to improve national M&E systems including the national DHIS, using data for program improvement and timeliness of reporting.
• Oversee adaptation and implementation of DHIS as ICAP’s internal aggregate database. This includes ensuring all M&E staff are trained to use the system; overseeing database customization, data entry, quality assurance and development of useful outputs from the database including charts, graphs and pivot tables.
• Ensure all ICAP reporting obligations are fulfilled, including the generation of semi-annual and annual progress reports, training reports and other reports as assigned.
• Generate and track ICAP-Kenya targets for facilities and regions.
• Perform data analysis and presentation for presentations and reports and coordinate the writing of abstracts and scientific papers
• Manage all ICAP research activities including developing concept sheets and proposals for new research projects, developing protocols and data collection instruments; project tracking; hiring and training of research staff including study coordinators, interviewers, and data entry clerks; obtaining CU, local and other ethical approvals; developing analysis plans, and as appropriate, conducting analyses and drafting publications
• Routine communications with key stakeholders, such as Ministries of Health, CDC, USAID and other implementing partners on M&E related issues.
• Represent ICAP/CU-Kenya in national and international for meetings related to monitoring and evaluation

Education:

• Masters level degree in public health, (epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, maternal and child health) or any other relevant social science required (PhD/MD preferred).

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years professional experience planning, evaluating and implementing health programs, HIV program and research activities.
• Program development, project management and research experience.
• Field-oriented and comfortable with a team approach to program implementation and able to manage multiple major activities simultaneously.
• High-level computer skills, including ability to rapidly process and analyze data using MS Excel and statistical packages
• Leadership and management skills
• Proven communication and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical degree an advantage
• Excellent writing skills and communication abilities in both English and Swahili
• High-level computer skills, including ability to rapidly process and analyze data using a standard statistical package.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database systems for patient monitoring.

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 13th October 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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World Vision National Health Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: National Health Coordinator
 

Employing Office:Kenya Office

Purpose of Position     

Maternal, newborn child health and Malaria Status.

In order to successfully do so, the National Health coordinator must be able to effectively link with Ministry of public health and sanitation, Ministry of medical services and other health development agencies including UN agencies and WHO.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Health field from a recognized University. An advanced degree in public Health is an added advantage
• Strong Maternal, Newborn and child health knowledge and programming skills is highly desirable.
• Must have a minimum of 7 years experience in child health programming at the district, provincial/ local authority and national levels with evidence of successful implementation of child survival programs in the framework of primary health care.
• Must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principals:
• Must be a results orientated leader who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• He/she should have experience in support supervision, training and coaching staff in health programming
• He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.

Job Details      

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Application Details
   
Director, People and Culture,
World Vision Kenya,
Karen - Nairobi,
Kenya

Application Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Application Deadline: October 10 2012

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Labels: Engineering Social workers, Accountants, Receptionist, PA, Teachers, Medical, Security, and Cooking Jobs in Kenya

An agency seeks to recruit qualified people with hands on experience to fill the following positions

Social workers:

• University degree in social work
• At least 3 years working experience as a Social Worker
• Ability to work with children of all backgrounds

Accountants:

• CPA Part 2 and two years experience in audit
• Minimum of 3 years experience in donor funded projects

Receptionist

• Diploma in secretarial studies or equivalent
• 3 years experience in front office/ reception office duties
• Background in social work is an added advantage

Personal Assistant

• Degree in Public Relations or Business Administration
• 3 years experience as a Personal Assistant
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Senior Teachers:

• University Degree in Early Childhood Development Education
• Minimum 3 years post qualification teaching experience

Educational Therapists:

• Degree in Special Needs Education, or Education Psychology
• Guidance and counseling qualification is an added advantage
• At least 2 years working experience preferably with orphans and vulnerable children

Curriculum Developer:

• Degree in Curriculum development, Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years teaching experience

Occupational Therapist

• MA or other post graduate studies in Occupational Therapy
• Experience in occupational therapy, having worked with children is an added advantage

Child Psychiatrist

• A practicing Doctor with Masters in Psychiatry
• More than three years experience working with children

Physiotherapist:

• Minimum Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Minimum 2 years practical working experience

Pediatrician (Full Time):

• M.med.in pediatrics from recognized institution

Clinical Officer:

• Minimum University Degree in Clinical Medicine or from the KMTC
• Minimum 2 years post qualification practice

Legal Counselor/Lawyer

• Degree in law
• Practicing lawyer having worked on children’s matters
• Good understanding on the international and local legal instruments protecting children

Security Officer

• An ex-service officer from the rank of Superintendent, Sergeant or senior supervisor in a reputable Security firm
• Conversant with modern security equipment and technology

Cooks

• Diploma or equivalent in food production from a recognized institute
• Institutional cooks of 3 years experience of over 100 pax

Attributes Applicable to all Positions:

Self driven, Works with little or no supervision, good Computer skills and can work anywhere in Kenya.
Send your application, together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates and contacts of 3 referees so as to reach us not later than 1st August 2012.

DNA/1331
P.O. BOX 49010-00100
Nairobi

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IRC Community Health Program Manager (Hagadera) and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Lodwar) Jobs

1. Community Health Program Manager – Hagadera
 

Reporting to the Health Team Leader, the community Health program Manager shall be responsible for the overall designing and implementation of an integrated community health program that encompasses health outreach, community–based reproductive health and hygiene promotion through a team of well trained and highly motivated polyvalent community health promoters
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
• Post graduate in public health is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years experience working in complex, multifaceted, community health program.
• Training in public health in complex emergencies, community health promotion or any other relevant training.
• Knowledge of international minimum standards in health program service delivery, including SPHERE, WHO and UNHCR.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Lodwar
 

The overall responsibility of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is to ensure the quality and timely implementation and achievement of the HIV Program’s goals and objectives as per Evidence Based HIV Prevention Interventions (EBI) implementation guidelines with a key focus on the generation and submission of timely and quality HIV/AIDS reports to the Program Manager, Ministry of Health (MoH) Officials and the relevant stakeholders/donors

Minimum requirements

• Degree / Higher Diploma in IT, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public/Community Health, Computer Science, Statistics, Health Records or other related field.
• Must have undergone a course in Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Knowledge in and experience with MOH data tools and systems, SPSS, KEPMS, RDQA & DHIS tools and softwares.
• Experience in health data analysis and interpretation.
• At least 3 years experience in a HIV Programming in an NGO.
• Experience with PEPFAR / CDC funded projects is added advantage.

Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at www.rescue.org/careers
 

Please apply on or before August 1, 2012
 

IRC leading the way from harm to home
 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
 

The IRC does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Clinical Officer Locum Job in Mombasa Kenya

Are you a male qualified clinical officer interested in working on locum basis in a medical center in Mombasa West?

Then drop us your cv quoting the desired remuneration per hour.

Send to mwenda2004@yahoo.com by 31st July 2012.

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Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Project Associates / Project Coordinators Jobs in Western Kenya

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project

Position: Project Associate / Project Coordinator (Multiple Positions) 

Deadline to Apply: July 23rd, 2012 

Start Date: Immediately 

Location: Western Kenya 

Eligibility: This position is open to all applicants 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate / Project Coordinator for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project. 

Currently in the second year of a five-year study, WASH Benefits is collecting rigorous evidence on the health impacts of improved water, sanitation and hygiene practices, alongside improved nutrition in rural Kenya.

Low-cost technologies and behavior change communications strategies are being implemented to promote drinking water treatment, good sanitation practices, and hand washing with soap. 

The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. 

This position is located in Western Kenya, and the principal investigators are Clair Null and Michael Kremer. 

Responsibilities: 

The Project Associate / Project Coordinator will work closely with academic researchers and field staff to perform a variety of tasks including ,but not limited to 

• sophisticated logistic planning
• assisting with project design
• designing survey questionnaires
• conducting focus groups 
• running pilot exercises
• introducing project to and negotiating with government officials
• managing survey teams
• checking and analyzing data
• cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis
• assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos financial accounting, HR and various administrative tasks.

The WASH Benefits project will be spread over are natively large geographic area, so willingness to travel and ability to organize a large project will be essential. 

The Project Associate / Project Coordinator will be based in Bungoma or Kakamega. 

Qualifications and Experience: Required:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, or Social Science.
• Excellent management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Knowledge of STATA or other data analysis software such as SPSS, EpiInfo, SAS, etc
• Fluency in English; advantage if fluency in Swahili

Preferred:

• Experience working on or studying WASH issues in developing countries ( particularly sub-Saharan Africa)
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials
• Experience managing filed staff

If you are interested in applying, please follow the instructions below:
 

To Apply:
 

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. 

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
 

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. 

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “PROJECT  ASSOCIATE/COORDINATOR.”REF NO: WB-2012-07-01. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Disclaimer: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Project Associate /Coordinator. 

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. 

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. 

Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. 

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. 

Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

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