Kenyan Job Opportunities: May 2012

Policy & Advocacy Manager

22:59 By Unknown

Vacancy Announcement: Policy & Advocacy Manager

Our client is a Pan-African initiative established in 2007 and a member of the global Tax Justice Network that seeks to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa.

Our client advocates for pro-poor tax regimes and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilization.

The organisation aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and aggravate and perpetuate inequality.

The main goal is to mainstream tax justice in the discourse of African civil society.

The organisation provides a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners, civil society organizations, policy makers, and investigative media to cooperate in the struggle against illicit financial flows, tax evasion, tax competition and other harmful trends in tax policy and practice.

Position Title: Policy & Advocacy Manager

Reports to: Director

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya.

Overall Purpose:

To proactively drive the link between country-level, Pan-African level and global-level policy and advocacy related activities campaigning for tax justice and transparency in international finance by ensuring development and implementation of appropriate advocacy programs.

Key Responsibilities

Spearhead linkages between country-level, Pan-African level and global-level policy and advocacy related activities campaigning for tax justice and transparency in international finance;
Develop a clear strategy of positioning the agreed policy and advocacy agenda and an implementation plan for its efficient delivery;
Identify policy gaps that require further research and work closely with the research officer to undertake/ coordinate policy research activities
Provide monitoring and analyzing of trends, initiatives and processes relating to tax justice across the continent and render strategic advice and guidance on policy implications to development
Develop and implement an Annual Operational Plan and budget as part of the process of achieving the annual milestones towards the outcomes and objectives of the Pan-African policy advocacy Program;
Develop and maintain sustained Partnerships and Alliances with Civil Society Organizations and work with partners and allies in African countries to ensure partners engage with national and regional bodies on taxation issues
In collaboration with the other stakeholders, support the preparation of advocacy materials, including policy briefs, position papers, communication messages, position statement and any other material relevant to the ongoing campaign;
Represent the organisation in challenging policy positions of donors and multi-lateral institutions

Qualifications and Key Skills

Minimum of a Masters degree in Economics or Business Administration from recognised institutions of higher learning
Post graduate diploma or certificate on policy analysis will be an added advantage
Professional qualifications in accountancy will be an added advantage
Demonstrate proven exceptional ability in Policy & Advocacy with at least 4 years experience in advocacy programs within the NGO sector and social movement with international NGOs or institutions;
Demonstrate initiative and creativity; and be a strategic thinker with excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills.
Demonstrate excellent people management skills in a multi-cultural environment with specific knowledge and understanding of current tax trends in Africa
Sustained experience in popular mobilization and Policy Advocacy work at International level especially on issues related to economic justice, other relevant issues;
Relevant experience in policy analysis, lobbying and media work;
Experience in networking and partnership and capacity in partnership management.
A strong understanding of managing operations in the private, public and development sector concerns
Demonstrable network of contacts and high standing in his/her profession.
Proven record of building effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
Experience in public policy engagements will be an added advantage
Fluency in spoken and written French and English is an added advantage

Please submit your application and current CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts to: recruitment@liaisonconsultants.co.ke subject “VA – TJN-A Policy & Advocacy Manager” not later than June 11th 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Research Officer

22:57 By Unknown

Vacancy Announcement: Research Officer

Our client is a Pan-African initiative established in 2007 and a member of the global Tax Justice Network that seeks to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa.

Our client advocates for pro-poor tax regimes and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilization.

The organisation aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and aggravate and perpetuate inequality. The main goal is to mainstream tax justice in the discourse of African civil society.

Position Title: Research Officer

Reports to: Policy & Advocacy Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya.

Overall Purpose: The Research Officer will lead in planning, developing and executing research projects including conducting, managing and coordinating high quality and tax policy relevant research and supporting project partners in developing and implementing research activities.

Key Responsibilities

Identify Members and project partners, research capacity gaps and develop strategies and tools for training and capacity enhancement.
Identify priorities and areas of need for primary quantitative and qualitative research to explore current and emerging issues.
Develop a comprehensive research agenda
Monitor trends and development in tax research relevant to Africa and provide advice on implications to organisation programme work
Provide specific technical inputs to the research agenda such as literature review, interviews, data analysis and preparing reports and participate in writing and contributing to research papers, reports, policy briefs and other documents
Undertake strategic analysis of research and capacity needs and demands of members and project partners and make recommendations that can inform the strategic actions required by the organisation to meet those needs including carrying out capacity building of members and partners
Plan and execute fund raising strategies to support research and related activities.
Develop a comprehensive research profile/database of researches and case studies that have been conducted on and in Africa related to tax justice.
Manage dissemination of research on Tax Justice undertaken by the organisation and its affiliates and by other independent institutions or researchers
Monitor and evaluate implementation of the tax policy through tracking of specific performance indicators and compiling comprehensive reports on policy process at national and regional levels in Africa.

Qualifications and Key Skills

A minimum of a Masters degree in Social sciences or business related degrees from recognised institutions of higher learning
Post graduate qualifications in research is an added advantage
Professional qualifications in accountancy is an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Research programs in the NGO sector and social movement with international NGOs or institutions;
Relevant experience in undertaking policy related research
Experience in undertaking and coordinating quality research work
Experience in using statistical software’s of analysing research data and information
Fluency in spoken and written French and English is an added advantage

Please submit your application and current CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts to: recruitment@liaisonconsultants.co.ke with subject “VA – TJN-A Research Officer” not later than June 11th 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Sales Executive

22:52 By Unknown

We are looking for Sales Executive for our food processing unit.

The ideal candidate will ensure increased market share of day old chicks to meet the company objectives in line with the strategic plan.

The position is based in Tiwi, Kwale District.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure high sales volume of Day old Chik to increase market share in line with company objectives.
Creating publicity for the day old chick brand.
Ensure customer satisfaction and retention levels at all times

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing with at least 2 years in FMCG-food related.
Computer literacy, report writing skills
Must be a good team player, with excellent people management skills, selling skills, customer care and negotiation skills. Willing to work under pressure and able to meet desired targets.
Fluent in oral and written English & Kiswahili.

Please send your Resume and Cover letter only to recruit.bixa@gmail.com by 29th May 2012.

Because of the urgency of the position we will be evaluating the application as they come.

If you will not have heard from us by 15th June, 2012 consider you application unsuccessful.

Assistant Editor English

04:19 By Unknown

JKF Human Resource & Administration

04:03 By Unknown

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF) is a Company Limited by guarantee and having no share capital.
It is a leading educational publisher established by the Government of Kenya in 1966 and mandated to advance education and knowledge through competitive publishing and provision of scholarships.

The latter are extended to bright needy secondary school children.
In pursuit of its mission and guided by the vision of being the top publishing house in Eastern Africa and a leading scholarship provider in Kenya, The Foundation is looking for suitably educated, trained,
experienced, self-driven and motivated individuals with exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and energy to fill the following vacant positions.

Human Resource & Administration Manager
Job Ref: JKF/HR/HRAM/2012/015
Reporting to the Managing Director the successful candidate will ensure effective management of the human resource and administration functions.

Key Responsibilities
    Review, update and recommend revision of HR policies and procedures.
    Prepare and implement the HR & Administration departmental budget.
    Plan and coordinate staff performance appraisals and career development programs.
    Ensure compliance to the local labour laws and government regulations relating to employment.
    Ensure adherence to Company training policies and procedures.
    In liaison with the line managers review job descriptions and reporting structures.
    Effect and remit appropriate statutory and voluntary deductions on a timely basis.
    Administer staff employment benefits including medical, health and safety and welfare schemes.
    Supervise the Human Resource and Administration staff.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
    Masters degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development or any other relevant discipline
    At least 7 years continuous experience as Human Resource and Administration Manager in a busy office preferably in medium to large organization.
    Good understanding of the Laws of Kenya especially those relating to work place issues including Employment, Human Rights, Ethics, Health and Safety, HIV/Aids, and Dispute Resolution.
    Proven ability to supervise and manage a large and diverse team.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Possession of well-developed and certified Information and Communication Technology skills especially HRMIS and other relevant programs.
    Unquestionable integrity.
    Must be a current professional member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
    Possession of a Masters in Human Resource Management, Industrial Law, Labour Relations, Corporate Governance or its equivalent will be added advantage.

Note
The position is permanent and pensionable.
Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful candidates.
Interested applicants should apply by emailing us a copy of filled-in respective JKF Job Application Forms to: md@jomokenyattaf.com.

The Forms are available on our website: www.jkf.co.ke.
Please note that the Application Forms should not be accompanied by testimonials.
The closing date for receipt of the Application Forms is 4th June 2012.

Persons living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
Only those candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.
The JKF is an equal opportunity employer.
We are ISO 9001: 2008 certifie

IT Jobs. Account Managers.

02:23 By Unknown

Our client is part of a billion dollar enterprise whose headquarter is in Dubai, with subsidiaries in Africa. It’s IT Services division has been in Africa for over 14 years.

The company has built a strong presence in Africa and is currently involved in projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Congo and Zambia.

Their portfolio of business includes supply of Hardware, Software, IT Services and System Integration
projects.The Sales Team will play a key role in building the company’s image and selling their products to prospective and current clients.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
    New client acquisition; build a sales pipeline of qualified sales opportunities
    Ensure Market expansion for the services offered by the Company
    Create plans for Account growth and ensure proper implementation of the same.
    Identify and qualify legitimate sales opportunities, provide a consultative and value-added approach to develop relationships.
    Negotiate contractual terms and conditions, and works with the solutions/operations/ implementation teams to ensure smooth handoffs.
    Maintain an ongoing relationship with prospective clients continuously assessing and communicating how company can meet and surpass their needs.
    Learn about company technologies, keeping up to date with the new Service Portfolio and market trends.

General Skills
    Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and written
    Excellent Communication skills - both oral and written
    Excellent analytical and Presentation skills
    Have the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals.

Required Experience
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Sales or similar position within an IT company
    MS office proficiency (MS Excel and PowerPoint)/ (Added IT certifications is an advantage)
    Proven track record.

Desired:
    Must have experience in selling IT services and products.
    Proven experience in establishing and maintaining connections with the Banks, Telecoms, Government and ISPs
    Ability to explain solutions offered
    Good negotiation skills

To apply for this position, kindly send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke by 29th May 2012.

Business Development Manager

05:04 By Kenyan Job Opportunities

Business Development Manager - Biometric / Identity Management Practice
Job location: Kenya
Job description
Candidate should have sales 3 years of experience in Presales & front end sales & Software development experience in Java, C# & web application.

Device level Programming/coding Knowledge.
Good at documentation – Making Proposals & Tenders.
Knowledge on ADIC will be an advantage

Roles & Responsibilities
    Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.
    Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
    Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
    Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
    Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
    Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
    Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
    Planning and preparing presentations.
    Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
    Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

Skills & Experience
    Overall 6+ experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager role.
    Qualifications: A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or IT back ground.
    Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
    Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies
    Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner

Note: CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Network System Administrator

05:00 By Kenyan Job Opportunities

Sr. Network System Administrator
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Advance diploma in Engineering.
Years of experience: 3 - 6 years
Job Location: Kenya

Job Description:
To install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system.

Maintain network hardware and software.
Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to
support network availability.
May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

Responsibilities:
    To maintain the Office infrastructure
    Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management, e-mail systems including e-mail web server, internet access, office systems and applications support).
    Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications
    Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.
    Performs technology needs analysis.
    Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.
    Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.
    Manages small to medium sized projects according to agree upon budgets and schedules.
    Assists with technology planning through ongoing research
    To also support in Delivery projects whenever required.
    IT help Desk support

Key skills:
    Knowledge on Routers, switches and computer hardware and software, including applications & ability to support networked printers and photocopiers.
    Knowledge of Windows 2008 Server, desktop products & active directory.
    Should have good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation skills.
    Good team player. Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
    Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed.
    Knowledge of setting up remote access for users.
    Demonstrated ability to administer a 250+ node network including firewalls.
    Orientation and training of new staff.
    Ability to negotiate hardware/software service and technical support contracts with vendors.
    Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.
    Supervising, coaching, and mentoring of network services assistant position. Facilitation and change management skills.

Note: CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Deputy Human Resources Chief

04:45 By Kenyan Job Opportunities

Position: Deputy Human Resources Chief
1 Position
MR 10
Location: Kisumu
Reporting To: Human Resources Chief

Essential requirements:
    Must hold a Degree in Business Administration or, Human Resource Management.
Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
    HND in HR Management or CPS III Will be an added advantage

Additional Desirable qualifications:
    5 years experience in providing human resource support services in a large organizational setup.
    Computer literacy in Microsoft office suite, Human Resource Information systems and ERP
    Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance conflicting demands.
    Ability to lead and work within a team and in a diverse cultural environment.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness

Job Purpose
The incumbent will assist the Human Resources Chief in providing oversight to a range of Human Resources Functions related to Recruitment & Selection, Compensation & Benefit Administration, Training & Development, Welfare Programs and Separation & Grievance Procedures.

Major Duties:
The Deputy Human Resources Manager serves as a full deputy to the Human Resources Chief, sharing responsibility for the Department-wide functions noted above and for leading the HR Branch staff.
Major functional areas include;

    Informed by feedback, advise the HR Chief on Policy development and implementation in a wide range of areas, including recruitment and staffing, labor and employee relations, compensation, and benefits Administration, performance management, welfare programs, and others.
    Coordinate HR program evaluation, organizational assessments, and human Resources surveys through preparation of HR reports.
    Supervise and appraise the performance of the HR staff.
    Collect industry salary levels and prepare an analyzed salary survey report for management consideration.
    Oversee the day to day HR operations, by handling of staff and project manager’s matters through the manning of HR Helpdesk.
    Coordinate development and implementation of HR Management Information Systems that will provide current information to management through centralized personnel records, employee cv databases and job applicant tracking system.
    Assist the HR Chief in HR Budget formulation.
    As a member of the HR Branch’s executive team, play a key role in implementing the Human Resources Chief’s Management Agenda and the Branch strategic plan.
    Represent the HR Branch in cross functional administrative and project meetings/forums
    Any other relevant duty as assigned by management.

Terms of Employment:
A 1 year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.
Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST 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 and Transcripts
    Contact telephone number

Applications are due no later than 27th May 2012
To:

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

Or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov
or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

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 their project Managers and attach it before forwarding their application to HR.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
KEMRI/CDC 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 request immediately to 0701112145.

PAFID Field Officers

01:10 By Kenyan Job Opportunities

PAFID is seeking to recruit Field Officers for its CARP project in Kenya.
The field officer is responsible for implementing the objectives of PAFID CARP project at the community level utilizing participatory approaches.
S/He will be based at the division level at the project site.

Specific responsibilities include:-
    Conduct farmer contact meetings and follow up meetings
    Facilitate the selection and recruitment of lead farmers
    Provide training and support to lead farmers and farmer groups
Develop and coordinate contacts with agro dealers working in the relevant areas to ensure closer collaboration
    Developing work plans, budgets, timelines and deliverables;
    Maintaining critical relationships with the Ministry of Agriculture and other local partners;
    Ensure that work plans, budgets, monthly reports, program monitoring and evaluation and other program reports are completed on time.
    Document lessons learned and best practices
    Participate in monthly team meetings
    Continuously assess the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with field supervisors and project manager on regular basis.
    Participate in curricula design and development of participatory training techniques for lead farmers.
    Support farmer groups and link them to relevant agro dealers and other structures
    Participate in joint activities with other stakeholders e.g. Field days and agricultural shows
    Participate in joint monitoring and supervision visits with relevant ministry staff.
    Requirements: Knowledge, skills and abilities
    Good planning and organizational skills
    Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff related to work environment needs.
    Ability to main effective working relationship with all levels of staff and public
    Must be computer literate.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    Must have a valid motor cycle license and or willing to learn to ride.
    Prepared to be transferred to any location in Kenya as directed by PAFID

Minimum requirement: Education and experience
     A bachelors’ degree in relevant field or a Diploma in community development with at least 2 years work experience in an agricultural related programs.
    Experience in community mobilization and working with farmers and farmer groups will be an added advantage.
    Computer proficiency and good command of oral and written English and Kiswahili language is Mandatory.

Qualified candidates are invited to email their applications together with a detailed CV with 3 professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 15th June 2012 to:

The Project Manager, PAFID CARP Project. Email pafid.job@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
PAFID is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International NGO Jobs In Kenya.

01:28 By Unknown

NGO jobs Vacancy Kenya. An international NGO, implementing an integrated health care, development and empowerment project, in collaboration with other partners, with focus on supporting and improving the capacity of communities within the Northern Arid Lands of Kenya to deliver high quality services as a means of strengthening the Kenya Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health response and efforts to expand and rapidly scale up integrated health care service delivery within designated health care facilities and institutions in that region, is seeking suitably qualified Kenyans able to fill the following positions:

1. Senior Technical Advisor (STA)
Location: Nairobi
Position Summary
    As Senior Technical Advisor the primary responsibilities will include technical assistance, capacity
building, management and ensuring the clinical strategy employed on the grant is technically sound.
    The STA will provide leadership to the clinical and technical teams to ensure progress as per project objectives and annual work plan, develop and maintain relationships with consortium partners and stakeholders, and capacity-building.
    The STA will also conduct clinical mentorship and trainings on advanced clinical issues in integrated healthcare including HIV, maternal, neonatal and child heath, reproductive and family health and management.
    He/she will take a lead in technical strategy development, program reviews and drafting technical reports.
    In addition to this, represent the program at local, national, and international forums, and participate in programmatic and technical meetings with consortium partners, MoH and other stakeholders.
    Position requires a strong interest in coordinating the delivery of integrated health care and capacity building.
    This is professional position requiring sound interpersonal and organizational skills, communication and leadership skills

Qualifications/Experience:
    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBChB/MBBS/MD) from a recognized university required with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care
    Masters of Medicine (MMed or equivalent) in ObGyn
    Registration as a Physician or Gynecologist/Obstetrician with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board with a valid practice license
    Willingness and ability to travel extensively and regularly through the Kenya Northern Arid Lands
    Health-related community development experience is desirable.
    Experience in health care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.

2.Medical Officer, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Location: Garisa & Isiolo
Position Summary
    Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor (STA), with guidance from the STA CQI, the Medical Officer - CQI will be responsible for providing capacity building and mentoring to health facilities.
    The primary function of this position will be to assist supported local health facilities and district level health personnel in developing continuous quality improvement teams and implementing small test of change (STOC) at the facility level.
    The Medical Officer CQI will work with district and health facility to form CQI teams, collect initial indicators, develop STOC activities over time, collect monthly reports and provide feedback and recommendations to the CQI Lead and STA.
    The holder of this position will provide leadership to the Technical Assistance (TA) team, ensuring proper planning for the technical team in conjunction with the STA.
    Position requires a strong interest in coordinating the delivery of integrated health care and training.
    This is a professional position requiring sound interpersonal and organizational skills, communication and leadership skills

Qualifications/Experience:
    MBChB, MD or MBBS required with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
    Post graduate qualification e.g. MPH is an added advantage
    At least 3 years post internship relevant experience in public health, preferably HIV/AIDS. Some health-related community development experience is desirable.
    Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.
    Willingness and ability to live in the Kenya Northern Arid Lands and travel regularly.
    Knowledge and experience of quality improvement
    Raising general standards of care by assisting facilities through the process of identifying, analyzing, development and implementation of quality improvement in health care delivery
    Proficiency with STATA or SPSS statistical software packages is a plus

3. Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health Nurse
Location: Garisa & Isiolo
Position Summary
    Position holder, under supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor, will assist with implementing the developed health strategy to be employed on the grant for maternal, neonatal and child health training and capacity building in the unique settings of the Northern Arid lands region of Kenya;
    develop community health networks with the CBTS Specialists;
    integrate quality assurance data into site-specific plans for healthcare improvement;
     provide hands-on technical support and capacity building for instituting an integrated health care delivery system including reproductive health and family planning efforts through coordination with different technical team members and consortium partners;
    capacity building role with particular emphasis in developing an effective practical nurses mentorship program that addresses emerging practice needs with focus on maternal, neonatal and child health including reproductive health and family planning;
    provide opportunities for nurses involved in the care of patients with HIV/AIDS to update their clinical knowledge and skills and improve clinical decision making skills regarding patient care through nurse specific training and mentoring of facility healthcare workers, Community Health Care workers and Traditional Birth Attendants (CHCWs).

Qualifications & Experience:
    Higher Nursing degree: BSN or Registered Nurse/ Midwife
    Current clinical practice as a nurse
    Training experience required.
    Training and or certification in family planning and reproductive health is an advantage
    At least 3 years of recent experience in the care of patients affected by HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, Safe delivery practices and Care of the newborn.
    Post graduate training in public health is a plus
    Willingness and ability to live and travel regularly through the Kenya Northern Arid Lands
    Health-related community development experience is desirable.
    Knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.
    Assist facility with development and implementation of networks of community-based care, including awareness and mobilization, stigma reduction, home-based care, and support groups.
    Assist sites with movement of care away from main clinic/health centre by identifying, developing and disseminating successful models of decentralization. Train facility staff to deliver care in decentralized settings.
    Provide training, mentorship and capacity building for facility nursing staff and other health care workers.
    Assist health facilities put in place structures to enable integrated health care delivery

4. Nutrition Specialist
Location: Garisa & Isiolo
Position Summary
The Nutrition Specialist will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, implementing and supervising of nutrition activities to meet project goal of instituting an integrated health care system within supported districts, facilities and communities
    Supervise all nutrition services (preventive and curative );
    Provide technical (nutritional) support for the implementation of approved integrated health plans;
    Plan, monitor, implement and evaluate specific nutrition in patients visiting a health facility;
    Plan, implement and supervise therapeutic diets;
    Assess patients’ nutrition related needs and provide support supervision of staff working under this position;
    Supervise distribution of nutrition supplies and commodities (Vitamin A, Unimix, Nurto – pap etc);
    Work closely with health management team members to ensure coordinated implementation of Nutrition and other donor funded public health nutrition projects; and
    Advise on all nutrition related matters in the district

Qualifications/Experience:
    A degree in Nutrition or a related field e.g. Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Technology and Home Economics
    At least three (3) years’ experience in the field of nutrition
    Knowledge of public nutrition issues and trends

5.Health Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Nairobi
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor with guidance from the Health Supply Chain Technical Advisor, the responsibility of the incumbent will be to drive the fulfillment of the core function within the APHIA Plus Imarisha project health supply chain requirements by developing and implementing appropriate strategy for ensuring a functional and dependable system of health supply chain to support a successful integrated health service delivery system covering HIV, family planning, reproductive health etc., within the Kenya Northern Arid Lands region

Qualifications & Experience:
    Hold a B. Pharm degree from a recognized university and valid/current practicing license.
    Have a minimum of 3 year experience in providing technical and managerial services in drug inventory management
    Must be experienced in hospital pharmacy operations and hospital inventory management operations
    Have excellent facilitation skills with emphasis on adult learning techniques
    Familiar with local logistical operations in the country such as distribution, inventory management and warehousing operations
    Has demonstrable ability to provide training in rational use of medicines, inventory management and issues relating to drug supply management
    Be willing to travel extensively and regularly and stay for extended periods within the Kenya Northern Arid Lands. May be required to live in this region
    Post graduate training in public health is a plus
    Assist health facilities put in place structures to enable integrated health care delivery

6. Laboratory Specialist
Location: Garisa & Isiolo
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the STA, with guidance from the Laboratory STA, the Laboratory Specialist will work to ensure proper transfer of the global organisational and APHAI+ Imarisha specific project laboratory strategy by providing technical assistance and capacity building health care facility laboratory scientists and technicians in support of laboratory activities. S/he will provide oversight to the laboratory components at health care facilities

The essential functions will include:
• Laboratory Assessments (including suggested training and equipment procurement)
Conduct an assessment of a laboratory during visits to the laboratory to assess capacity, quality control and assurance, and laboratory needs.

• Laboratory Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
The laboratory Specialist will be trained to assist laboratories in capacity building. This involves training, including but not limited to, equipment techniques, didactic trainings, review of information and techniques learned during site activation, reagent forecasting and procurement, laboratory flow/
specimen tracking, and maintenance.

• Laboratory Logistics in-country
Where necessary the laboratory Specialist will support health care facilities to forecast their reagent needs, procure reagents from manufacturers and ensure timely distribution of the reagents to the health care facilities from the National laboratory supply chain mechanism

• Laboratory Troubleshooting
The laboratory Specialist will assist all health care facilities in troubleshooting all problems that occur within a laboratory.

• Representation and networking
Establish relationships with any laboratories designated as central laboratories for selected services. The laboratory Specialist will work closely with these laboratories to ensure project supported health care facilities have timely and adequate access to these services.

Qualifications/Experience:
    Master of Laboratory Sciences Degree
    Current Kenya Medical Technologists and Technicians Board registration with at least five years experience in a busy laboratory.
    Experience in ART monitoring training will be an added advantage.

An international NGO, implementing an HIV care and treatment partnership project in collaboration with other partners aims to build capacity of the public health response of Central Province to achieve and maintain universal access and high quality HIV prevention.

In addition, the project will support health systems strengthening activities including infrastructure development and improvement capacity development of partners in resource mobilization, allocation and use.

This project will also support development of high quality integrated primary HIV care services, linked to existing chronic and preventive care services, including treatment of chronic complications of HIV therapy and rational management of drug resistant HIV disease.

It is seeking suitably qualified Kenyans able to fill the following positions:

1. Medical Officer, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Location: Nairobi
Position Summary
    Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor, with guidance from the STA CQI, the
    Medical Officer - CQI will be responsible for providing capacity building and mentoring to health facilities.
    The primary function of this position will be to assist supported local health facilities and district level health personnel in developing continuous quality improvement teams and implementing small test of change (STOC) at the facility level.
    The Medical Officer - CQI will work with district and health facility CQI teams in Central Province to collect initial indicators, develop STOC activities over time, collect monthly reports and provide feedback and recommendations to the CQI Lead and STA.
    The holder of this position will provide leadership to the Technical Assistance (TA) team, ensuring proper planning for the technical team in conjunction with the STA.
    Position requires a strong interest in coordinating the delivery of HIV/AIDS care training and treatment through the use of antiretroviral treatments.
    This is a professional position requiring sound interpersonal and organizational skills, communication and leadership skills

Qualifications/Experience:
    MBChB, MD or MBBS required with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
    Post graduate qualification e.g. MPH is an added advantage
    At least 3 years post internship relevant experience in public health, preferably HIV/AIDS.
    Some health-related community development experience is desirable.
    Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired.
    Willingness and ability to live in the Kenya Northern Arid Lands and travel regularly.
    Knowledge and experience of quality improvement
    Raising general standards of care by assisting facilities through the process of identifying, analyzing, development and implementation of quality improvement in health care delivery
    Proficiency with STATA or SPSS statistical software packages is a plus

2. Health Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Nairobi
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor with guidance from the Health Supply
Chain Technical Advisor, the responsibility of the incumbent will be to drive the fulfillment of the core function within the CRISSP project health supply chain requirements by developing and implementing appropriate strategy for ensuring a functional and dependable system of health supply chain to support a successful HIV and ART program within the Central province of Kenya

Essential Job Functions
    Assist in the coordination of the grant responsibility for supply chain management and procurement of supplies and pharmaceuticals for the CRISSP grant
    Develop and institute training and capacity building of supported health care facilities and district health staff on forecasting drug and health supply needs, procurement, tracking inventory, storage, dispensing, good pharmacy practice and monitoring of pharmaceuticals locally.
    With support from the Health Supply Chain Technical Advisor, provide guidance to ensure that health care facility procurement of drugs for supporting an integrated health care system and overall pharmaceutical management procedures follow respective Ministry of Health guidelines for drug management protocols and are compliant with all regulatory requirements.
    Collect, synthesize and transmit data and information related to drugs and health care supplies utilization at project-supported health care facilities and districts within the Central Province has input into forecasting future needs
    Work to develop, strengthen and integrate ARVs and other health supplies procurement and supply system with health care facility overall pharmaceutical management systems.
    Contribute to the maintenance of established systems and mechanisms in Kenya, for the acquisition and delivery of drugs and health supplies that are most appropriate to the needs of the CRISSP Project

Qualifications & Experience:
    Hold a B. Pharm degree from a recognized university and valid/current practicing license.
    Have a minimum of 3 year experience in providing technical and managerial services in drug inventory management
    Must be experienced in hospital pharmacy operations and hospital inventory management operations
    Have excellent facilitation skills with emphasis on adult learning techniques
    Familiar with local logistical operations in the country such as distribution, inventory management and warehousing operations
    Has demonstrable ability to provide training in rational use of medicines, inventory management and issues relating to drug supply management
    Be willing to travel extensively and regularly and stay for extended periods within the Kenya Northern Arid Lands. May be required to live in this region
    Post graduate training in public health is a plus
    Assist health facilities put in place structures to enable integrated health care delivery

3. Laboratory Specialist
Location: Nairobi
Position Summary
    Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor (Lab), the Laboratory specialist will be responsible for providing capacity building and mentoring of laboratory teams.
    The primary function of this position will be to assist supported local laboratories and district medical laboratory personnel in providing quality laboratory services at site level.
    The Laboratory specialist will work with district laboratory teams in Central Province to develop laboratory safety and quality manuals.
    The lab specialists will also train and assist laboratory teams to work towards the accreditation of laboratories by developing key documents such as commodity reporting forms, SOPs, equipment inventory, ensuring internal quality control as well as participation in external quality control programs.
    In addition He/She will train laboratory teams in collection and documentation of monthly reports and provide feedback and recommendations to the STA.
    The holder of this position will provide leadership to the Technical Assistance (TA) team, ensuring proper planning for the technical team in conjunction with the STA.
    Position requires a strong interest in coordinating the delivery of ART monitoring tests as well as the diagnosis of STIs and opportunistic infections, including TB.
    This is a professional position requiring sound interpersonal and organizational skills, communication and leadership skills.
    The laboratory specialist will be called upon whenever necessary to provide laboratory mentorship and training across care and treatment programs supported by the organization.

Qualifications/Experience:
    Master of Laboratory Sciences Degree
    Current Kenya Medical Technologists and Technicians Board registration with at least five years experience in a busy laboratory.
    Experience in ART monitoring training will be an added advantage.

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All applications should be submitted on or before 1st June, 2012 to:
The HR Manager,
Maryland Global Initiatives,
P.O. BOX 495-00606, Nairobi.

Documents to be included: a cover letter with the applicants current contact information, CV showing the names and contacts of three professional referees, testimonials and two recommendation letters.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.