Application Deadline: Application Deadline Aug 11, 2023

Faculty Development Officer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Quality Assuarance, the office holder will coordinate activities related to faculty development with the purpose of enhancing the teaching effectiveness. This entails identifying faculty development needs, planning and conducting faculty trainings, and assessing the impact of the trainings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Liaise with the school administrators to identify faculty development needs.
Liaise with the school administrators to plan faculty trainings.
Plan and conduct new faculty orientation and educational effectiveness workshops.
Working very closely with USIU-Africa Online, support individual faculty in applying appropriate teaching/learning principles.
Identify and recommend external training programs in pedagogy and andragogy for faculty.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the trainings conducted.
Track and report on improvement in teaching and learning resulting from faculty development workshops.
Establish a pool of internal and external facilitators for the identified regular faculty development workshops.
Support the planning for the annual quality assurance symposia and the hosting of pedagogical conferences by the university.
Maintain up-to-date faculty training records.
Design training materials and tools such as manuals, handbooks, training curricula and guidelines.
Engage with curriculum implementation through the teaching of one or two courses per academic year (depending on the workload of the core job function).
Prepare and submit to the Quality Assurance Director semester reports detailing faculty skill gaps and the training effected to fill those gaps.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Education with specialization in Pedagogy, Curriculum and Instruction or a related area.
Minimum five years’ instruction or training experience at university level.
Knowledge of pedagogy and andragogy principles, instructional design, training methodologies, learning management systems and competency assessment.

Competencies

Planning and coordination skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Research skills.
Problem solving skills.
Judgment and decision making skills.
Presentation skills.
Facilitation skills.
Technologically savvy.
Coaching and mentoring skills.
Interpersonal skills.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for.Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, August 11, 2023 to:Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

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jobs@usiu.ac.ke

October 30, 2024
Medical Officers Clinical Officers Nurses Health Care Attendants Laboratory technologists Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Technologists Radiographers Caterers Housekeeping Officer Front Desk Billing Clerks

All positions require minimum experience of 3 years post-internship; and relevant academic qualifications.
Licensed carders must have valid practicing license.
By applying, the candidate authorizes RFH Healthcare to conduct background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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NO FEES in whatever form will be required during the recruitment process.
Email application to recruitment@rfhhealthcare.co.ke stating TITLE you are applying for in the subject of the email.
Application deadline: 11th August 2023

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recruitment@rfhhealthcare.co.ke

October 30, 2024
Part-time Faculty/Lecturer, Physics. Biomedical Sciences.

Introduction

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. The department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in biomedical science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.
AKU- Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a part- time Lecturer in Physics who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Physics for Health Sciences for the MBChB programme.

Responsibilities

To teach Physics for Health Sciences through lectures, laboratory sessions, small group work and online materials.
To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Physics for Health Science teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments.
To grade assessments and provide constructive feedback with support from the Chair of the Department as required.
To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
To provide academic support to the Medical College students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Requirements

A first degree and postgraduate degree in Physics.
Accomplished teaching of physics to students in Health Science programs using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
Track record of publications in international journals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title you have applied for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

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hr.universityke@aku.edu

October 30, 2024
Newsletter Editor (CLO Communications Assistant)

Duties
Basic Function of Position

Works under the supervision and direction of the Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator; the CLO Communications Assistant has no supervisory responsibilities. The CLO Communications Assistant is responsible for producing a weekly newsletter “The Roar” and managing website and social media content to promote Mission events and community wellbeing. Develops editorial calendar, organizes online content, and improves communication by maintaining mission-wide events calendar. Provides community members most current information available regarding life, activities, and events in Nairobi. Assists the CLO in the development, execution, and management of post programs to foster and maintain high morale of community members. Requires Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in education, administration, public relations, media/communication, marketing or public/community outreach is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Pre-hire (Operational):

Must understand and know how to design and update online media platforms including Face Book and web pages. Must be familiar with the general culture of the country, have information on interesting places in order to plan trips for the American community at the Mission. Have knowledge of civic and educational activities available.

Post-hire (Organizational):

Ability to identify, assess and conceptualize how best to use the full range of information the Embassy Community needs or wants to move morale and the community in positive way. Must have good knowledge of Department of State and Mission Nairobi activities and electronic communication delivery systems.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) speaking /writing/reading in English is required.

Apply via :

erajobs.state.gov

October 30, 2024
Data Scientist, Environmental Health and Extreme Heat

Job Highlight:

You will use data science methods to measure and model data related to environmental health and heat in urban areas. This will include contributing to the development of models for estimating high-resolution intra-urban temperature and heat indices and analyzing how heat influences human health and the resilience, social equity and economic performance of cities. You will sit in the Urban Data & Tools team in WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and be affiliated with the WRI Data Lab. You will report to Senior Manager, Data & Tools, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.

What will you do:

Research and computational data analysis (60% time):

Apply knowledge of existing literature on urban climate modeling and environmental health to lead new tracks of work with the intent to contribute to the literature
Write performant code and use cloud computing to deliver novel and reproducible data insights and applications
Apply knowledge of Python and/or R to deliver reproducible analysis and data science applications
Apply knowledge of Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) urban climate modeling, including key model features and datasets
Apply knowledge of packages for spatial analysis including GDAL and rasterio
Apply basic knowledge of frontend frameworks for data visualization. Contribute to research design and systems architecture decisions for data science analysis and applications
Bring a strong foundation of knowledge in general statistics and at least one area of specialization, e.g., spatial statistics, machine learning, epidemiology, or econometrics
Make novel statistical contributions to solving real world problems, selecting the right analysis approaches and algorithms
Be a statistical reviewer for both internal and external research
Apply understanding of research ethics to make ethical decisions in the real world
Mentor data analysts on computational tasks, providing code review and coaching them to learn new skills

Data management (20% time):

Organize and manage multiple data projects at one time using best practices for documentation
Apply knowledge of data across internal and external products to access a variety of structured data
Understand and fuse data from different sources (e.g., in-situ sensors for temperature and humidity, field surveys, and optical and radar remote sensors)
Apply knowledge of common database types to build automated data pipelines to pull and clean data without oversight
Apply knowledge for management of specialized datasets such as remote sensing data, including satellite imagery and radar, and field data collected via environmental sensors and ground surveys

Data communication (10% time): 

Contribute significantly to the design of new data applications and products
Effectively communicate data to internal and external audiences using data visualization, clear writing, and compelling presentation skills
Lead the drafting of blogs, technical notes, and papers
Apply knowledge of cartographic principles and map design tools and practices

Project management (10% time):

Manage small teams of analysts, coordinators, and specialists to deliver projects with oversight from manager or Data Science Lead
Communicate work to non-technical, senior audiences internally and externally to ensure clarity and alignment
Understand and articulate where work fits within team and organization strategy
When called upon by manager or team lead, make meaningful contributions to fundraising and external partnership efforts such as through a draft technical capacity statement, research work plan, or a research budget

What will you need:

Education: You have a completed BA or BS degree in a relevant field, such as but not limited to geography, data science, urban studies, remote sensing or computer
Experience: You have 5+ years of full-time work experience related to public health, data science, urban studies, remote sensing, computer science, data product development, or other relevant topic
Past experience in the following is preferred: Developing high-resolution urban temperature and heat hazard models. Designing and launching new data analysis projects from concept to launch. Developing data processing pipelines for large and complex datasets. Deploying advanced statistics and methods to solve real-world problems
Working with data from a wide range of sources including in-situ sensors for temperature and humidity; field surveys; and optical and radar remote sensors
Write efficient and reproducible code using Python and/or R and git. Using cloud technologies including Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services
Work in diverse environments and collaborating effectively with teams of diverse skill sets. Leading small teams to deliver data analysis and applications
Developing or directing development of data visualizations and map products
Languages: You have verbal and written proficiency in English required and additional fluency on a language spoken in WRI Offices preferred (e.g., Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese)
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

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jobs.jobvite.com

October 30, 2024
Adjunct Faculty – Biochemistry

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to teach, selected course in Biochemistry including, Cell Biology, Enzymology and Biochemistry of specialized tissues.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach and assess selected Biochemistry courses to undergraduate students in Bsc. Applied Biochemistry and Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Introduce and mark practical reports for assigned courses that have a practical component.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs and the teaching content are up-to-date and marketable.
Participate in program assessment and reviews;

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry.
A Master of Science degree in, Biochemistry.
A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes & Competencies:

Excellent computer background.
Be self-motivated and highly disciplined.
Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning.
Managing ambiguity and emotions.
Managing technological change.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent listening and mediation skills.
Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent research writing skills.

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for.Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Friday, August 11, 2023 to:Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-sphs@usiu.ac.ke

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jobs-sphs@usiu.ac.ke

October 30, 2024
Bid Office Pursuit and Proposals Consultant

Job Description & Summary

PwC is looking for a Senior Associate for our Pursuit & Proposals function, to help respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and coordinate the proposal development process.
This exciting role provides the opportunity to work with a diverse range of client teams to provide proposal support and guidance. A major focus of the role is to ensure that our proposals and presentations are best in class, persuasive, differentiated from the competition and that we always deliver the best of PwC to our clients on competitive opportunities.
This role requires communication and collaboration with a variety of internal stakeholders within PwC firms across East Market Area (EMA) i.e., Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, as the need arises and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well with all levels of the organization, be detail-oriented, proficient in researching, writing and producing client-facing documentation in support of our range of services.

Responsibilities

Analyze RFPs(Request for proposals), EOIs(Expression of Interest) and RFIs(Request for Information) to understand the client’s needs and objectives
Support proposal kickoff, prepare bid plans, outlines and compliance matrices, plan winning themes, value propositions, highlight strengths and differentiators
Write persuasively including executive summaries and other aspects of proposals as required
Review, organize and edit proposals to improve clarity, check for compliance with RFP requirements and evaluation criteria
Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and successful proposal process
Coordinate the proposal development process from start to finish and oversee production
Engage stakeholders to obtain necessary information and commitment for specific pursuits
Monitor the opportunities pipeline and circulate opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders
Maintain and improve library of reusable proposal components and templates
Participate in internal debriefs following the submission of proposals to identify areas of improvement

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
A keen eye for detail and ability to follow up with proposal content contributors
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with effective communication and project management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint
Ability to work in a deadline-conscious, results-driven environment
Ability to manage your workload and unexpected changes in priorities and deadlines.
Ability to generate creative ideas and follow through on tasks.

Preferred skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Experience in graphics design
APMP certification

Minimum years experience required

3-5 years of experience in proposal development and coordination

Apply via :

www.pwc.co.za

October 30, 2024
Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Surgery Department

Introduction

AKU- Department of Surgery is seeking a Senior Instructor/ Lecturer & Consultant Plastic Surgeon to develop a highly skilled and competent team in the delivery of quality Plastic services to patients and their families, develop and implement work plans for services and growth in both quality and quantity in areas of specialization through professional leadership as well as teach and carry out research in defined areas of professional interest and knowledge.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be committed to advancing best practice in their discipline, meet the quality and patient safety standards of an internationally accredited university hospital. He/she, besides providing tertiary care clinical services, will develop their academic career in teaching and research. In education, the focus will remain on undergraduate and post graduate medical education. The incumbent will be involved in:

Assisting residents in their rotation and implementing and monitoring educational programmes while ensuring programme outcomes are attained;
Assisting in the setting of examinations and ensuring formative assessments of the residents/interns are duly filled;
Promoting and facilitating residents’ research, participating in scholarly activities including educational and clinical research and facilitating the publication of residents’ research work;
Providing pre-determined clinical service, both in and out-patient;
Establishing clinical services aligned to areas of interest and specialization and attending to emergency cases as and when required; and
Preparing a schedule of regular clinical teaching activity.

Requirements

Applicants must have a completion certificate of specialty training in Plastic Surgery with a qualification of Masters of Medicine and have done subspecialty training/fellowship;
S/he must be registered or eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist;
Should have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor;
Should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
Should have held leadership roles in medical education and clinical fields.

Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

Apply via :

hr.universityke@aku.edu

October 30, 2024