World Concern Development Organization Registered Community Nurse 6 Months Contract Job in Garissa

World Concern Development organization, a Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit qualified and competent person for the following position to be based in Garissa.

Registered Community Nurse

Contract (six months)

The overall objective of this position is to undertake the health care responses in the HADA project and be part of the team that will oversee the design, evaluation and implementation of the health programs.

This includes working closely with government officials, relevant bodies and NGOs and preparation of relevant reports and providing information necessary to direct the program and report to donors.

Major Responsibilities:
• Make activities plan for implementation from the master plan in the proposal.
• To work with the Public Health Nurse to determine the nursing aspect of community health i.e. Health message to NCH mothers and reproductive health activities.
• Make plans to carry out outreach activities i.e. mobile clinics, MCH care activities, Hygiene (personal) message and environmental hygiene.
• Work in collaboration with the Clinical Officer to plan and carry out curative services alongside the MOH staff.
• Work closely with the Nutritionist to carry out nutrition improvement programs among mothers and under five children in the project area.
• Participate in the Monitoring and Evaluation activities in primary health care project and write and submit project activity reports on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Attend meetings related to primary health care work in the project area as agreed with the Project Manager.

Qualification and Experience
• 2-3 years experience in similar position preferably in a relief setting in hardship area like North Eastern Kenya.
• KCSE certificate with a minimum grade of C+ and a Higher Diploma in community nursing.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written), accompanied with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Competence in the use of MS Office and Strong capacity building and facilitation skills.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to undertake health care activities within the project area.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and include three referees to mollyn@wcdro.org by Friday October 28th, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

International Rescue Committee Psychosocial Assistant Job Vacancy Hagadera

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Psychosocial Assistant - Hagadera

The Psychosocial Assistant will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including the provision of direct counseling and case management.

The Psychosocial Assistant will be responsible for training and supervising GBV Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management. This includes providing ongoing training and mentorship for community workers and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services.

Qualifications:
• Diploma in counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate GBV Community Workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a hardship area. Experience working in a refugee setting preferred
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports. Knowledge of and fluency in Somali is preferred.
All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 3rd November, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

Pharmaceutical Technologist Job Vacancy - Silverdine Medical Centre

Silverdine medical centre is an ultra modern clinic located in up market upperhill area of Nairobi Kenya.

We are looking for a competent individual to fill the position of a pharmaceutical technologist.

Qualifications
• Must be registered with the pharmacy and poisons board
• Must have worked for a minimum of 3 years in an established and a busy pharmacy/hospital
• Should be a good communicator and able to market the pharmacy to potential clients
• Should be ready to work for long hours with minimal supervision
Application

If you believe you meet the above requirements, kindly send your cover letter, CV and testimonials (including current and expected remuneration) through this email: james@silverdinemedical.org

addressed to:

The Director
Silverdine Medical Centre
P.O Box 15897 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

All applications should be received on or before Thursday, 18th August, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICF International Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICFs Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Associate to join our team.

The Associate will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs to strengthening, integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support development of health system and information requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation

• Support the implementation of one unified integrated system and use of information

• Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integrating the Community Health Information System

• Support Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and tools for ensuring the quality of routine health information

• Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties

• Support stakeholder participation in development of information use products

• Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree i.e. Masters in Public Health (MPH), or Masters Degree in health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, international health, demography, biostatistics or monitoring and evaluation

• 5 years professional experience working in health information systems with a demonstrated experience and understanding of stakeholder consultations, requirements analysis, indicator harmonization, data quality improvements and information use

• Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities

• Excellent English oral ad written communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/ D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001674 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26 August 2011.

ICF Macro HIS Technical Advisor Job

ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs.

Position: HIS Technical Advisor

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Technical Advisor Health Information Systems (HIS) to join our team. The HIS Technical Advisor will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide HIS technical inputs and oversight to systems requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation

• Provide technical inputs and oversight in the integration and use of data management information into one unified integrated system

• Provide technical, management and leadership oversight to USG partners PEPFAR reporting

• Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integration of a Community Health Information System

• Provide technical support to the Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and toots for ensuring the quality of routine health information

• Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships

• Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree (PhD or MD, MPH or MPH) and experience in health informatics, computer science or social science field (international health, biostatistics, and epidemiology).

• 10 years professional experience working in health information systems (health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems, design, development, roll out and/ or use

• Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities

• Excellent English oral ad written communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001661 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26th August, 2011

Concern Worldwide Nutritional Consultancy Survey Terms of Reference

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern South Sudan programme announces the following consultancy for its programme in Northern Bar el Ghazal state.

Nutritional Consultancy Survey

Background and Rational

Concern Worldwide has been working in Aweil West and North counties since May 1998 in the fields of food security, relief, nutrition interventions and more recently water/ sanitation, education and health.

Although the water/sanitation and education program was closed by the end of 2010. In March 2003, Concern initiated a Community-based Therapeutic Care (CTC) project in Aweil West and North, with support from Valid International, following elevated levels of malnutrition resulting from a very poor harvest the previous year.

The Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM, formally known as CTC) response has continued, but it’s main components - supplementary feeding for moderate acute malnutrition (SFP); outpatient therapeutic programme (OTP) for children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition; inpatient therapeutic programme (ITP or Stabilization Centre) for children with complicated severe acute malnutrition and community mobilisation – have been largely integrated into the broader primary health care programme that Concern began
implementing in 2007.

Main roles and responsibilities:
• To determine the prevalence of global and severe acute Malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months, estimate both under 5 and crude retrospective death rates in three months prior to survey, immunization coverage for BCG, Measles and DPT 3 among children;
• To determine coverage of key health services, nutritional status of mothers, caregivers knowledge and practice regarding infant, prevention of Malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and HIV/AIDS,
• To establish water source, management at households level, presence and use of latrine, nutrition trends, status, formulate and provide practical, sustainable intervention based on the survey findings to improve the nutrition status of the population;




For more details on the ToR, please write to the address below or write to nairobi.hr@concern.net


Qualification required:

Qualified and experienced consultant with health and Nutritional Background;

The successful candidate will be based at Aweil West County.

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the address below to our office not later than 28th February 2011.

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Manager,
Concern worldwide,
P.O Box 104, Hai Negley, Juba Southern Sudan.

Email: apply.hrssp@concern.net

Merlin Nutrition Officer and PHC Supervisor Jobs in Southern Sudan

Merlin (UK) an International Non-Governmental Organization specializing in the provision of health care worldwide is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions

1. Nutrition Officer

The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the implementation and close supervision of project activities to ensure quality delivery of services throughout Merlin’s implementing sites

Key responsibilities:
• Support planning, implementation and supervision of HFs and HPs staffs in order to implement community based nutrition programs in all Merlin supported sites.
• Coordinate with other project supervisors to ensure appropriate referral and follow up of patients admitted to nutrition programme
• Closely follow national nutritional and CMAM guidelines and ensure they are adhered to by staff
• Identify and report immediately any medical or administrative problems that may interfere in achieving project activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly nutrition reports with meaningful analysis of nutrition trends and proposed solutions for how to address emerging issues
• Support the Nutrition Coordinator in the development of IEC materials related to nutrition
• Support field sites with the organization of the logistics of food commodities in collaboration with partners (MOPH, WFP and UNICEF)
• Produce a regular request for appropriate office/administrative or programme materials, supplies and equipment in coordination with the Logistics Officer
• Ensure that accurate records of food consumption are kept and the support office is advised of stock balances in a timely manner (to avoid stock-outs)
• Ensure the maintenance of the nutrition programme database
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of nutrition surveys when required
• Assist in conducting needs assessments, community mapping, research and development of proposals through frequent field visits
• Identify any training needs of staff and develop training programme to meet these needs in coordination with Nutrition Coordinator
• Assist and conduct training for Merlin South Sudan health facilities and HPs and to ensure surveillance, management and referrals of malnutrition cases in the state /county
• Meet regularly with beneficiaries, community leaders, Village Health committees to ensure programme effectiveness and community awareness on nutrition
• Represent Merlin in coordination meetings at provincial level when required
• Liaise with Nutrition Project Officers in Merlin’s other provinces to share experiences and lessons learnt.
• Any other duties as directed by Nutrition Coordinator or Country Health Director.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing , Food & Nutrition or equivalent;
• Minimum two (2) years work experience in community nutrition work and implementation of nutrition education programmes, including monitoring and evaluation;
• Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition;
• Experience in KAP assessments and formative research and understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems;
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers;
• Must be a qualified nutritionist with IYCF experience.
• Southern Sudanese are strongly encouraged to apply

2. PHC Supervisor

The PHC Supervisor will be based in Boma with regular visits to field sites to ensure delivery of PHC services in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the County Health Authorities.

The delivery of health services is conducted according to GOSS MOH policies and guidelines and Merlin’s internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• In collaboration with Project Coordinator, Senior Health coordinator and Community leaders /Community Health Committee facilitate , supervise establishment of referral system for all cases to the Boma PHCC+
• Support Merlin’s primary health care activities for delivery of essential curative and preventive healthcare interventions
• Develop, plan and implement project primary health care programs in close collaboration with medical and non-medical personnel, ensuring coherence between activities and contingencies for changes in project direction and priorities related to the humanitarian context.
• Work with County Health Department (CHD),Community Health Committees (CHCs) and Community Health Workers to render quality healthcare and preventive services in the Merlin supported PHC facilities and catchment community
• Ensure adequate supply of essential drugs, diagnostics and other consumables to the PHCUs and the HHPs
• Ensure regular supportive supervision of health activities at the PHCUs; Emphasis includes correct diagnosis and case management according to MOH protocols.
• Identify training needs and develop training modules in consultation with the Senior Health Coordinator
• Ensure that the staffs are trained on the job regularly and their skills are improved appropriately
• In collaboration with the Merlin PHC Nurse, ensure that the TBA/TM network and referral is fully functional
• Conduct and supervise training activities of CHVs/HHPs, clinic staff, TBAs/TMs, Community Health Committees (CHCs), Community Health Workers in coordination with PHC Nurse
• Conduct routine and mobile integrated outreach and health promotion activities
• Conducting/organizing Training of Trainers on targeted disease control approach including follow up after training
• Represent Merlin, collaborate and coordinate with county health department and other partners at county level for project activities
• Participate in drawing up plans, and contribute to proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant colleagues
• Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy
• Support quality referral system from Merlin supported PHC facilities to secondary care facilities
• Ensure rational use and management of drugs, medical supplies and equipment and adherence to treatment protocols are maintained in all PHC facilities
• Support CHD in planning for joint PHC supportive supervisory visits schedules for continued monitoring and evaluation of the programme
• Ensure that Expanded Program on Immunization is efficiently managed at each PHC level
• Assist in the planning and implementation of mass immunisation campaigns in the respective community where necessary.
• Ensure that HIV&AIDS, Reproductive health and Nutrition crosscutting activities are appropriately integrated in the PHC facilities and ensure accurate communication with the Merlin coordinators concerned
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Health Co-ordinator and Project Coordinator
Supervision
• Provide technical support to the PHCU and PHCC staffs including participation in evaluation and impact analysis of current projects
• Quality control of medical logistics with logisticians on the project
• Responsible for timely preparation and approval of all medical supply requests for the health facilities and HHP
• Co-ordination and support of medical staff members
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Ensure the use of established reporting framework for data collection, analysis and report to partners including GOSS MOH and other agencies
• Collecting and collating monthly and periodic activity reports for the project
• Constant assessment of the medical needs of the community and guiding of activities to respond to their needs
• Prepare monthly medical activity reports including data analysis, for inclusion in the monthly situation report
• Together with the Senior Health Coordinator, responsible for encouraging community participation in health activities, to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the programme
• Monitor the quality of the service delivery at PHCU and community level
• Monitor drug utilization and ordering of drugs and ensure their rational use during consultations and that the utilization of drugs correlates to epidemiological reports.
• Participate in monitoring of health and humanitarian situation in the project area and in developing appropriate EP & R in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator and Project coordinator.
• Support the Data Officer in accurate data collection, disease surveillance and analysis from all peripheral project sites on a monthly basis and in accordance to the MoH requirements
• Ensure HIS is maintained in all PHCUs and capacity building in this area is implemented
• Ensure routine and timely collection of surveillance data to allow for timely warning of potential outbreaks of disease to local and national MoH
• Collaborate with Merlin Senior Health Coordinator and counterpart staff for data collection, analysis and report writing on a monthly and Quarterly basis
• Ensure use of established reporting frames for data collection, analysis and report for the Ministry of Health, Donors and other partners
• Ensure all stakeholders receive accurate and timely morbidity statistics

Minimum Requirements:
• Health professional with strong Public health experience background (Registered nurse/midwife, Clinical Officer or other health professional with experience in implementation of community based primary health care and health education programs)
• Experience in setting up and implementing primary health care programs
• Experience in conduction of basic surveys
• Excellent management and professional skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of national health team members
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with local health representatives.
• Good interpersonal capacities, organization skills and ability to work with a team while developing and implementing programs.
• Ability to assess evolving health needs quickly and calmly under pressure as required.
• Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
• Good computer skills to allow reporting, data entry and analysis and representation (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Field experience with NGOs in developing countries-An added advantage.
• Sensitivity to the cultural & political environment, and ability to learn about these in the context of South Sudan
• Ability to work and live under stressful circumstances
• Southern Sudanese are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for receipt of application will be 10th March 2011.

Applications should be sent to hr.officer@merlin-southsudan.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis.

The Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy and colour.

KRCHC Nurse Job in Naivasha

Community-Based Health Facility & Dispensary

Moi North Lake Road - Naivasha

Looking For:

Qualified: KRCHC Nurse

Preferably: Female & Single Aged 30+yrs

Experience: 5 Years and above

Responsibilities: General Out Patient MCH - FP - HIV - VOT - CT HBC

Salary: Negotiable

Accommodation: Available on site

Please Contact:

P.O Box 54667 - 00200, Nairobi
hrm.bilashaka@zuurbier.com

RTI Chief of Party, ICT Advisor and Public Health Data Advisor Jobs

With a global staff of more than 3,800. RTI International offers innovative research and technical solutions to governments and businesses worldwide in the areas including: economic development, health, training, governance, and advanced technology.

RTI International is seeking strongly qualified candidates for the following senior positions in the health management information systems (HIS) sector to support an anticipated USAID-funded project in Kenya. Job offers will be extended contingent upon available and approved funding.

1. Chief of Party (COP)

Provide overall management, administrative, financial, and technical leadership and direction to the project.

Successfully collaborate and effectively communicate with key stakeholders and partners, including government officials and health facility personnel. Meet all contractual obligations in close coordination with the client and RTI Home Office, meeting if not exceeding quality expectations.

2. ICT/HMIS Advisor

Provide technical input and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems (e.g., HMIS, DHIS, EMR) and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission, and use. Key to success will be building the capacity among information systems users at the national, provincial and district levels of government and health facility personnel.

3. Public Health Data Advisor

Provide technical input and oversight to strengthen health data quality, data use, and data dissemination.

Develop the capacity of in-country public health personnel (government officials, health facility personnel, other health information systems users) to provide quality data and analyze information for programmatic and policy development.

Improve and develop methods and systems for information use and dissemination.

Additional positions may be sought for: Finance, Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Health Information Systems (HIS), Public health data quality and analysis, and/or training and capacity-building.

Desired Qualifications:
• Qualified candidates will have a higher degree in health, ICT, social sciences, business or a related field.
• S/he will have significant experience working in the health and/or ICT sector.
• S/he will have demonstrated experience interacting successfully with stakeholders, notably government officials and health facility personnel.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects preferred.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants may submit detailed CVs and cover letter (with contact information) by email to Kenyahmis@rti.org.

Please reference the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Deadline for submission is March 20, 2011.

Due to the urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.

RTI would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA /M/F/D/V employer.

Behavioral Scientist Job in Kisumu Kenya - KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration KEMRI / CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

Vacancy No.K25/02/11

Program description: This program is Collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose mandate is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

To effectively carry out its mandate, the Program is seeking to fill the following position in their DGHA (Division of Global HIV/AIDS) Branch

Position: Behavioral Scientist
(1 Position) MR 11

Location: Kisumu

Essential Requirement
• A Masters degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, Health Education, Public Health, Sociology, Epidemiology, Anthropology, or other related postgraduate degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the implementation of HIV prevention behavior change interventions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or WordPerfect)
Desirable Qualifications
• One year experience in HIV testing and counseling programs and implementation of community health activities.
• Extensive experience and skills using computer software for quantitative and qualitative data analysis e.g., SPSS, NVIVO, Nudist

Qualities and Abilities
• In-depth knowledge of attitudes and cultural practices (relating to health and HIV) among different ethnic groups in Nyanza province.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative behavioral research methods.
• Knowledge in behavioral survey design and implementation.
• A good understanding of the published literature on HIV risk factors and behavioral interventions for HIV prevention.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of health educators and other prevention community staff.
• Ability to coordinate planning and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions including behavior change communication strategies and interventions.
• Ability to design and conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative interviews and focus group discussions.
• Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well in a team, and be able to collaborate well with the Ministries of Health local communities, and other implementing partners.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Good judgment in trouble shooting, problem solving, awareness of own limitations, strong inter-personal skills and internal motivation

Position Description:

The person will assist in identifying, packaging, and disseminating appropriate evidence-based behavioral HIV prevention interventions in Nyanza Province.

The behavioral scientist will also work closely with program staff responsible for implementing HIV counseling and testing, male circumcision and HIV care and treatment to forge appropriate linkages between these services and behavioral interventions.

Job Summary:

With guidance from CDC-GAP behavioral team, the KEMRI HBCT team and in liaison with Ministry of Health, the Behavioral Scientist will coordinate the identification, packaging, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions in Nyanza Province.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Provide overall coordination and support of the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioral interventions.
• Assist in the identification of appropriate interventions.
• Assist in the packaging of interventions for wide-spread dissemination.
• Assist in developing marketing and training materials for interventions.
• Assist in training of facilitators of interventions.
• Supervise health educators and other prevention community staff during implementation.
• Facilitate linkages across different HIV programs and services at health facility and community levels.
• Facilitate linkage between HBCT/CT and Care Treatment and strengthen health facility-community linkage
• Assist in the design and implementation of public health evaluations to test the efficacy of behavioral interventions and programs.
• Lead and/or collaborate in the analysis of behavioral surveys and the preparation of reports for both in-country use by the Ministry of Health and implementing partners and for peer-reviewed journals. .
• Disseminate and present behavioral data for education and advocacy to government officials, health professionals, and community leaders.
• Disseminate and present behavioral research findings at national and international meetings.
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, hiring and supervising health educators to implement interventions in Siaya and Bondo districts
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the KEMRI coordinator.

Terms of Employment:

Contract for 6 (1) year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:
• Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates
• Day time contact telephone number

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 13th March 2011

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu

or E-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

THE KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

Merlin Reproductive Health Supervisor Job in South Sudan

Position: Reproductive Health Supervisor

Line Manager: Country Health Director

Location: South Sudan

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: up to 31st December 2011 (possible extension)

Salary: As per Merlin South Sudan salary scale but dependent on relevant experience. Plus a benefits package including accommodation and 3 return flights per annum

Context

Merlin has been working in Southern Sudan since 1998 and has had a continuous presence in the country since 2004.

The goal of Merlin projects in South Sudan is to address the humanitarian health needs through supporting essential primary and referral level health care interventions, increasing capacity of local health structures to deliver effective and quality health care services.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibilities

The Reproductive Health Supervisor will be based in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State and will travel to support field sites and other Merlin projects in Boma, Jonglei State and Nimule, Eastern Equatoria State. She will be responsible for strengthening Merlin’s Reproductive Health program in all target areas in South Sudan.

As such, she will focus on the following:
• Improving antenatal, prenatal, postpartum and neonatal care;
• Providing high-quality services for family planning, including infertility services,
• Eliminating unsafe abortion;
• Combating sexually transmitted infection, including HIV, reproductive tract infections, cervical cancer, and other RH morbidities;
• Promoting sexual health; and
• Increasing capacity for strengthening research and programme development.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Regional Midwife
• Conduct initial needs assessment in all targeted health facilities, in relation to training needs among health staff, health services, medical equipment, and other amenities needed for the Reproductive Health Program;
Trainings:
• Prepare a training plan and curriculum which will address health staff training needs
• Network and coordinate with relevant training institutions or agencies in the conduct of the training courses;
• Coach and mentor health staff on-site and on a regular basis;
• Network and coordinate with relevant institutions for the purchase or acquisition of essential reference materials (books, manuals, protocol, CDs, videos) pertinent to Reproductive Health, and distribute to the health facilities and Merlin’s field offices;
• Negotiate for all Merlin midwives to have a quarterly three days in-service refresher training in a reputable hospital or clinic in South Sudan;

Oversight to health facilities:
• Provide guidelines and protocol on all components of Reproductive Health (fertility, pregnancy, child birth, neonatal care, abortion, family planning, STI, HIV-AIDS, RH cancer, SRH morbidities, and sexual health) from the Ministry of Health and distribute to all health facilities;
• In the absence of any existing guideline or protocol on certain components of Reproductive Health, prepare a draft guideline or protocol, in consultation with the Ministry of Health and distribute to all health facilities as a draft copy;
• Regularly check on the quality of services rendered and the health facilities’ adherence to MoH protocols on antenatal care, delivery, newborn care, family planning, and others, and provide on-the-job training as needed;
• Prepare a list of essential equipment and supplies based on the needs assessment conducted and oversee the distribution to the health facilities;
• Follow-up on the use of equipment among recipient health facilities and provide guidance as needed;
Information, Education and Campaign:
• Network and coordinate with relevant institutions or agencies for the purchase or acquisition of RH IEC materials (posters, brochures, flip charts, leaflets, CDs, videos) and distribute to the health facilities and Merlin’s field offices;
• Oversee and provide direction in the implementation of reproductive health education in the health facilities and in the communities that they serve.
Strengthening RH at the communities:
• Together with health facility staff, review the performance of traditional birth attendants and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Together with health facility staff and community leaders, review the mechanisms for referral in the community – if any – for cases of obstetric emergencies. Oversee the formulation of a relevant obstetrics emergency plan or referral unique for each community, as needed;

Data management:
• Review data collection, recording, and reports done by health staff on Reproductive Health, and provide guidance as needed;
• Review monthly data on deliveries, maternal deaths, neonatal deaths, and other maternal and child health indicators and formulate recommendations as necessary;

Other duties and responsibilities:
• Link up with Merlin’s health and nutrition program;
• Coordinate closely with government health staff in relation to Merlin’s Reproductive Health Program;
• When requested and when feasible, assist the government health office and non-government organizations in special health projects, surveys and other activities;
• Attend and participate in meetings in government and non-government agencies, when requested;
• Submit weekly and monthly reports in relation to activities conducted;
• Participate in the discussion of program development and in the formulation of new program proposals;
• In relation to RH program activities, coordinate with the logistics and other Merlin departments, as necessary;
• Attend and participate in internal coordination meetings within the project site and across Merlin project areas
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by line manager

Qualifications
• Diploma/Certificate in midwifery (over two years training) received from a recognized training institution; preferably with a post-graduate training in reproductive Health
• At least four years working experience in a health facility, particularly in a maternal clinic;
• NGO Experience an advantage.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of Arabic will be advantageous.
Applications should be e-mailed to hr.officer@merlin-southsudan.org or hand delivered at Merlin SS Country office located at Block 3K South Plot No.461, Tomping, Juba - Southern Sudan. Closing date for receipt of application will be 14th March 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position Merlin will short list continually and may interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.

Merlin South Sudan is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy and colour.

NACADA National Coordinator / CEOJob Vacancy

Ref No: 111/CH/TS

Since its inception 10 years ago, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA) has played a key role in coordinating and implementing a highly effective multi-sectoral response to alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.

In order to further consolidate the gains made and achieve the objectives of the current strategic plan, the NACADA Advisory Board wishes to recruit a dynamic and highly focused individual to the key position of National Coordinator/CEO who will also serve as Secretary to the Board.

Under the direction of the Advisory Board, the National Coordinator/CEO will provide visionary leadership of the management team and enhance relationships with various Government Departments, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO's), Community Based Organizations (C.B.O's) and international Institutions responsible for addressing issues of drugs and substance

Key responsibilities
• Developing and implementing highly effective interventions and programmes to reduce substance and drug abuse
• Fund-raising and mobilizing resources to implement the required programmes
• Providing visionary leadership and management of NACADAs human capital and other assets for maximum productivity
• Establishing and enhancing inter-sectoral, regional and international co-ordination and collaboration with regard to the demand reduction and supply suppression of abused drugs and substances
• Facilitating the carrying out of operational research, in the area of drugs and substance abuse.
• Leading the review, development and implementation of the Authority's Strategic Plan and performance contracting
• Ensuring compliance with all laid down Government regulations, good corporate governance practices and laws of the country

Qualifications, Experience and other requirements
• Kenya citizen
• A Master's degree preferably in Social Sciences or Public Health from a recognized University
• Minimum often (10) years in a Senior Management position with a proven track record in management, advocacy or research on drugs and substance abuse
• Passionate about drugs and substance abuse
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Highly principled and a person of unquestionable integrity;
• Well developed leadership and negotiation skills showing evidence of capacity to deal with local, regional and international organizations
• Ability to conduct or coordinate research.
• A team player with excellent communication, presentation and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to achieve outstanding .results and collaboration with public sector institutions.

Terms of employment

Employment will be on a three (3) years contract, renewable for a further one term.

Other terms and conditions of service for the successful candidate will be negotiated in line with the State Corporations guidelines.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 25th March, 2011

Hawkins Associates Ltd
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, lavington
P.O. Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi Kenya

Deputy Country Director Job - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS, working to eradicate pediatric HIV infection through research, advocacy, and the delivery of comprehensive HIV services to women, children, and their families in 17 countries globally.

Since 2000, the Foundation in Kenya has expanded from a small HIV and AIDS initiative to a much larger prevention, care, and treatment program covering several regions in Kenya.

Job Title: Deputy Country Director
Job Ref: EGPAF/DCD/NBO/2011
Location: Nairobi
Reports To: Country Director

Overall Job Function:

The Deputy Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation will work in a complementary fashion with the Country Director to effectively lead and manage the Kenya Country Program across all functions and areas.

She/he imparts a unified strategic vision and ensures that program activities lead to achievement of program goals and objectives in a timely fashion.

She/he will ensure effective operation of the Kenya management team by contributing to their work planning, performance management, and professional development. He / she establishes effective monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure the quality and effectiveness of programs.

S/he interacts productively and proactively with a wide variety of internal & external stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, FBOs, private sector groups, other collaborating agencies, CDC, USAID, UNICEF and other donor organizations.

The Deputy Country Director will lead the development and coordination of all project work plans and budgets, and contributes to the development of new business proposals. He / she oversees the entire country program in the CD’s absence.

Requirements:
• Master’s degree (MMed/MPH/MBA) or equivalent.
• At least 7 years experience at senior management level in the field of HIV/AIDS
• Experience in program design, strategic planning, and program management and implementation experience.
• Conceptualizing, designing, and managing large health projects;
• Strategic planning with proven capacity to direct and manage change, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Financial management;
• Knowledge of USG funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in proposal development.
• Ability to interact and negotiate effectively with donor and collaborative agencies;
• Training and mentoring senior level managers;
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, partnering and supervisory skills.
• Knowledgeable about information technology systems.

Application and Contact Details:Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 11th March 2011.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.

NOPE Technical Officers in Youth Development and Community Health Jobs

APHIAplus Zone 3 is a five-year partnership between USAID and the Government of Kenya (GoK) to implement a Country-led, Country-owned and Country-managed project for better health and social outcomes of residents in the region.

The partnership is supported through FHI, which is leading a consortium of several sub-partners in Rift Valley.

National of Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) is the sub-partner charged with improving the quality of the responses for youth in the project.

NOPE is looking for dynamic, experienced and committed staff members who will join a strong vibrant and dedicated team that has youth at the very core of their organizational goals, strategies and plans. NOPE aims at not only helping the GoK and APHIAplus to achieve their mandate but also demonstrate a measurable difference in the lives of Kenyan youth.

Senior Technical Officer (Youth Social Development)
Ref:- HR/2011/02/8

The incumbent will be based in Rift Valley Province and will work closely with the Local Implementing Partners in delivering quality health information and related social services to youth in counties within the region

Overall Purpose

To strengthen innovative and evidence-based youth development programs which aim at improving the social and health status of young people through investing in their individual and organizational technical capacity development

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Technical Capacity Assessment (TCA) for Local Implementing Partners working with partners sub contracted by FHI.
• Coordinate periodic and regular technical assistance activities for Local Implementing Partners working with youth including holding quarterly technical review meetings
• Design, implement and evaluate a range of innovative youth activities that improve the social determinants of health
• Oversee the integration of the iconic youth lifestyle brand G-PANGE and all its pillars into youth activities and private public partnerships for the project
• Guide partners in the adoption of National Standards for youth interventions and Evidence Based Interventions (EBIs)
• Provide support for linkages and implementation of youth livelihoods and entrepreneurship programs including reviewing youth business plans and assistance with application processes
• Provide support for Local Implementing Partners working with youth to rapidly adopt technology and access global online networks that improve their performance

Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent and post graduate training in Entrepreneurship/Community Development/Program Management/Grants Management or the equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 2 years in a similar position
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Significant relevant experience working with young people from a broad range of backgrounds in a community-based setting
• Significant experience in fundraising and financial reporting to donors, grants performance management, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage

Senior Technical Officer (Youth Participation and Networking)
Ref: HR/2011/02/9

The incumbent will be based in Nakuru and will work closely with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MOYAS) staff in counties within the region.

Overall Purpose

To ensure full participation of youth in Kenya Government-led development programs and policies that affect them both directly and indirectly through solid networks established in selected counties

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the identification of points of convergence between the GOK line ministries youth policy framework/plans and APHIAplus plans/commitments and ensure appropriateness of responses
• Provide technical leadership in interpretation of the relevant youth related policies, guidelines and procedures within the project activities
• Constitute and/or strengthen Youth Advisory Committees and any other relevant committee, and organize regular meetings to ensure that all technical issues pertaining youth are adequately addressed
• Ensure adequate representation of youth in relevant Government and project structures and periodically articulate the position paper on youth to project staff and partners 5. Strengthen opportunities and/or forums for young people to influence, inform, shape, design and contribute to the projects activities, especially Y-PEER Kenya.
• Develop and implement youth participation strategies and sensitize key stakeholders including adults on how to meaningfully engage young people.
• Organize and conduct capacity building and support initiatives for young people that enhance assertiveness, better negotiation, communication and advocacy.

Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or its equivalent with postgraduate training in Project Planning and Management/ Youth Programming/Monitoring and Evaluation
• Minimum 5 years experience in HIV and AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 3 years in a similar technical position
• Good grasp of networks formation, sustenance or improvement
• Demonstrated understanding of GoK systems/ policies and familiarity with US Government funding mechanisms
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and provide leadership

Senior Technical Officer (Biomedical and Community Health Services)
Ref:- HR/2011/02/10

The incumbent be based in Rift Valley Province with frequent travel within the counties in the region where biomedical and community health services are offered to youth

Overall Purpose

To improve the quality of youth-focused biomedical and community health services in the counties especially for the marginalized and those with special needs like Youth Living with HIV (YPLHIV)

Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical support to GoK line ministries towards implementation and scale up of services at all levels along the National Guidelines for Provision of Youth-Friendly Services and provisions of the Kenya Expanded Package of Health for youth
• Strengthen the health and social responses for vulnerable, marginalized and youth with special needs especially young people living with HIV (YPLHIV)
• Design, adopt and implement girl-centered programming in the community health units with a strong linkage to schools programs and programs for married adolescents and young mothers
• Oversee the integration of the national and county-specific health agenda and services within the youth related local responses in the counties, especially those funded by the USG
• Create, document and strengthen feedback mechanisms to health and social facilities where youth get services
• Consult with sub-partners charged with implementing the community strategy alongside the GoK to ensure youth needs are adequately catered for and appropriate technical assistance is provided
• Provide technical guidance on improvement and increased involvement of youth in the day to day operations of the established and new community health units

Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters degree in Clinical Services/Public Health or its equivalent with postgraduate training in Social Work or Health Promotion
• Minimum 5 years experience in HIV and AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 3 years in a similar technical position
• Demonstrated understanding of GoK systems/policies and PEPFAR mechanisms
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and provide leadership

Associate Technical Officer (Y-Peer)
Ref:- HR/2011/02/11

The incumbent will be based in Nakuru with the possibility of being collocated within the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports structures

Overall Purpose

To improve youth participation and networking using the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) model and demonstrated how meaningful involvement of youth improves delivery of services by being the representative of youth in decision making within APHIAplus support to GoK

Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate mapping and zoning of youth groups and youth serving organizations in project sites
• Coordinate youth networking activities as outlined in the Y-PEER Strategic Plan
• Coordinate Youth Training of Trainers activities on youth peer education and life skills
• Facilitate and represent youth networks in decision-making meetings and forums to advice on and articulate the advantages of youth participation and strategies of achieving it
• Liaise and communicate with adult-allies of youth on areas they can assist in improving the implementation of activities that affect youth and update them accordingly on progress
• Convene regular meetings of Y-PEER at the appropriate levels/ regional/county and share the progress with adult-allies of youth
• Provide regular follow-up support to county level Y-PEER networks set up by MOYAS
• Design and implement a resources sharing mechanism between youth groups including holding of resources fairs and organizing exchange visits

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, Communication or a Bachelors degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences
• Training of Trainers (TOT) Certificate in Peer Education or Life Skills
• Minimum 2 years experience with youth peer education and behaviour change communication
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
Please visit our website www.nope.or.ke for a more detailed Job description.

Interested candidates should send their application, CV including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to The Human Resource & Admin. Manager, National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE), HR@nope.or.ke not later than March 4, 2011.

Please quote the position and reference number provided in the email subject matter.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

NOPE is an equal opportunity employer

Emzor Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Recruits (13 Positions)

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a subsidiary of Emzor Chemists Limited, is a wholly private indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing company incorporated in Nigeria in 1984 for the purpose of manufacturing high quality pharmaceutical products and medical consumables. Its holding company, Emzor Chemists Limited opened for retail business in January 1977 at number 1 Fola Agoro street, Abule Ijesha,Yaba, Lagos.

The rapid growth of the retail business encouraged Emzor Chemists Limited to venture into the importation and wholesale of assorted pharmaceuticals. The idea to manufacture locally came later and this was predicated on the need to develop local capability, create jobs and provide high quality pharmaceutical products and services to the Nigerian people at prices that are not only affordable but represent value.
Emzor Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Recruits (13 Positions)

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HIV Surveillance Logistics Technical Assistant Job

Opening Date: 25/02/11

Closing Date: 11/03/2011

Vac. No. HIV Surv/01/2010

Program Description: In collaboration with the Prevention and Public Health Group (PPHG) of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Global Health Sciences (GHS), the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking an HIV Surveillance Logistics Technical Assistant for supporting HIV surveillance projects in Kenya.

The assignment is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and the incumbent would begin work by end of March 2011. This position requires a one year commitment, with the potential for extension subject to the availability of funding.

The vacancy is situated at the KEMRI/Kenyatta National Hospital campus.

Minimum Requirements:
• 3 years (post-qualification) work experience planning and managing/coordinating operations for public health studies
• Bachelors in public health, epidemiology, project management, field or survey management, operations, or related field
• Excellent organizational, planning and coordination skills
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Desired Skills or Qualities:
• Effective communication with local/international partners, field staff, computer programmers and administrative staff
• Ability to prioritize, act independently, work under deadlines, and implement several tasks at once
• Excellent knowledge of and skill working with computer applications (Email, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and concepts of HIV, epidemiology, and surveillance

Job Summary:

Key duties include providing technical assistance and guidance to Government of Kenya (GOK) staff and stakeholders on coordinating plans, preparations and implementation of HIV/STI surveillance projects.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing project activities on a day-to-day basis.

This position requires a high-level of initiative, creativity, critical thinking and planning skills. The incumbent should have a strong background in project management and familiar with the systems and services in Kenya utilized for survey implementation.

Project Activities & Key Responsibilities will include:

Support for the Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey (KAIS) II
• Logistical and operational support to GOK partners for survey related activities including: coordination of procurement, inventory, distribution of supplies, training, data collection, preparation and review of operating procedures etc.
Support of other KEMRI and/or UCSF/PPHG activities
• Routine communication and participation with SF-based surveillance team activities
• Other duties as assigned

To Apply: All applications include the following:
• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary, and date available to start work on the project
• A current CV with names and telephone numbers for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• A copy of a professional writing sample
• Copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers

All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the email address by 11th March 2011 Interviews will be completed by the 25th March 2011.

The applications should be sent via e-mail to wwaruiru@psg.ucsf.edu

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

MSF France Clinical Officer - Decentralization Team Job

The successful candidate will work with MSF-F’s Decentralization team in the Homa Bay and Ndhiwa Districts, and on occasion at the Homa Bay District Hospital in both the outpatient HIV and TB clinics and in the inpatient wards, conducting medical consultations for HIV and TB clients within the context of the MSF program.

Requirements:
• Must be registered with the clinical officer’s council with a current practicing licence.
• At least 2 years experience as a clinical officer.
• Experience working with HIV and TB treatment programs.
• Strong knowledge of Anti-Retroviral drugs.
• Experience with pediatric ART and PMTCT highly advantageous.
• Flexibility and strong commitment to the humanitarian field.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in a busy clinic setting.
• Ability to work in busy medical wards.
• Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Ability to speak local languages an advantage.
• Interest and experience in project and staff management is a plus.
• Experience in clinical mentorship or support supervision in MoH settings an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a CV with a motivation letter, copy of the ID card and a list of 3 professional references that may be contacted.

Mention on the envelope: “Clinical Officer”.

Applications should be sent to:

Attn: Finance and Human Resource Coordinator
MSF-France
P.O. Box 39719, 00623,
Nairobi

Deadline: Friday – 11th March 2011 (inclusive)

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Please ensure reliable contact information.

Candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates mentioned in the CV, including proof of registration.

Orthopaedic Surgeon, General Surgeon and Hospital Administrator Jobs

Our institution which is a leading orthorpaedic hospital in Kenya is interested in filling the following posts.

Orthopaedic Surgeon

The suitable candidates should be a young Orthopaedic Surgeon who is interested to train in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Surgery.

General Surgeon

The candidate should have a post graduate experience of between 2-3 years in a busy hospital and interested to train in trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.

Hospital Administrator

Minimum age: 35 years, Finance and Administrative experience in a busy institution.

Remuneration

These posts offer very competitive and attractive salary and performance base allowances for successful candidates for a period of three years

The training in the surgeons’ posts will be done in-house and will be given by an Orthopaedic, Arthroscpy/ Arthroplasty surgeon who has 30 years of experience.

Closing date for application will be on Thursday 31st March 2011.

Interested candidates should apply through the address below.

DN/A. 896
P.O Box 49010, 00100, GPO,
Nairobi

Regional HIV & AIDS Programme Coordinator (National Position) Job - HelpAge International

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

HelpAge International, Africa Regional Development Centre

Reporting to: HIV and AIDS Portfolio Manager

Overall Purpose of the Job

To work with the Portfolio Manager of BIG Lottery Fund supported programme in ensuring the effective implementation of BLF projects in at least two countries.

Provide information on best practice for HelpAge International and others to support and contribute to HelpAge’s strategy of enabling older men and women receive quality health HIV and care services; and specifically support the HIV and AIDS advocacy strategy.

Job Activities
• Provide on-going daily support to partners in AFR 600 projects for Ethiopia and Uganda for effective and timely implementation of the nine projects within the framework of the project contracts.
• Support the Portfolio Manager to receive and coordinate both narrative and financial reports from partners in six countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to BIG Lottery Fund.
• Help develop HelpAge’s regional and global HIV and AIDS strategy by taking a lead in AFR 600 projects in two countries within the portfolio that promotes older people’s active participation in lobbying and advocacy.
• Support partners and beneficiaries in the two countries in developing national HIV and AIDS policies and strategies that ensure the inclusion of older people’s issues in the current HIV and AIDS strategies
• Build the capacity of partners in to develop and implement sound HIV and AIDS programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Learning Officer to ensure consistency in data and type of learning gathered and disseminated
• Support the Regional Advocacy and Communications Manager in providing technical support and guidance to the project advocacy groups and to partner organizations in implementing regional level advocacy initiatives
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and AIDS work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally.
• Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV and AIDS, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes development work.
• Support the Portfolio Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations.
• Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Center’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.

Extent of Authority

The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential
• Degree level of education
• A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes
• A minimum of 5 years experience in development work, especially at the policy level
• Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this
• An in-depth understanding of HIV and AIDS and related issues in Africa
• Extensive experience in programme development
• Experience in institutional strengthening
• Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming
• Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt
• Experience in the operation of an international development organisation.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to write narrative and financial reports of a standard required by international donor organizations.
• Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants

Desirable
• Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
• Familiarity with HIV and AIDS, public health, international development, and/or social science research

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to helpage@helpage.co.ke

Closing date: 07 Mar 2011

Senior Technical Advisor, Integrated Case Management Job - Population Services International (PSI)

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries.

For more information, please visit http://www.psi.org

PSI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Advisor, Integrated Case Management. The mission of the Malaria and Child Survival (MCS) department is to provide PSI’s country programs with relevant support to improve child health. Launching and scaling up integrated case management is one of three MCS strategic focus areas for the next five years. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the VP of Malaria and Child Survival.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Deliver the case management objectives of PSI’s malaria and child survival strategic plan
• Lead the case management cluster, which includes eight MCS department staff, and ensure appropriate and timely outputs are achieved
• Identify and cultivate funding and partnership opportunities to launch and expand integrated case management (i.e. management of diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria and malnutrition) programs;
• Support PSI affiliates to design projects, develop strategies and write proposals with the aim of launching and scaling up evidence based integrated case management
• Build and manage network of partners working in integrated case management of children to improve PSI’s positioning in child survival program implementation
• Coordinate technical support to PSI affiliates on case management issues
• Continuously monitor and evaluate pilot projects and facilitate replication and expansion
• Develop and disseminate evidence based case studies to demonstrate lessons learned on integrated case management
• Actively participate at international case management fora using lessons learned at field level to influence policy evolution and best practice sharing between countries
• Guide the evolution of PSI’s integrated case management strategy based on field experience and an evolving policy and funding context

Qualifications:
• MD or relevant post-graduate degree (PhD, MPH, MSc, etc.) or equivalent experience;
• At least 5 years’ professional experience working on case management of children in developing countries
• Understanding of international child health policy and practice
• Established reputation in the field of child health
• Fundraising experience with international donors, corporations and foundations
• Fluency in English and French is preferred.
The successful candidate has excellent communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure; and a passion for achieving results.

How to apply

Please apply online at http://www.psi.org.

No calls or emails please

Closing date: 22 Apr 2011

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.