The Role’s purpose is to provide the patient with basic care, and assist with any other daily activities that may be required.
The position requires an individual who enjoys helping others and must be compassionate.
Responsibilities:
Help the patient with basic needs such as taking medication, bathing, dressing as required
Serve meals and help the patient to eat
Respond to the patient’s calls
Note down any vital signs that may be provided to the patients doctor
Assist the patient turn or reposition when bed-ridden
Change the patient’s bed sheets, provide and empty bedpans whenever required
Help lift the patient into wheelchair/bed
Ensure the patient’s room is clean, sanitized at all times and supplies restocked
Any other care givers duties that may be required by the patient.
Education / Qualifications
Nurse-Aid Certification from a recognized institution
Excellent communication skills
Should be available to live-in the home with the patients family
At least one-year experience as a Nurse Aid in an institution
Application Deadline: Application Deadline Dec 16, 2016
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Residential Nurse Aid / Assistant
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Team Leader
The Role
The Team Leader will deliver effective Public Private Community Partnerships (PPCPs) as a key part of water provision in ASAL regions. S/he will have responsibility for overall design and management of the programme, ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required by the donor.
Team Leader Job Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership- 30%
Leadership and overseeing the project team and programme design.
Recruit, oversee and develop service providers and local national staff.
Manage intra-project cross-overs and knowledge sharing within SNV.
Develop an effective strategy of introducing successful Public Private Community Partnerships.
Project Management- 30%
Project implementation and reporting.
Monitor budgets and expenditures.
Serve as primary point of contact for CPWSP in close liaison with the country WASH Sector Leader.
Maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners.
Technical Responsibility- 40%
Provide leadership in advisory services on the water supply, revenue generation and development of public private community partnership components of the programme.
Proactively engage national and local governments in developing strategies for improvement of enabling environment (policy advocacy) for women in business.
Work with local stakeholders in developing local solutions that support sustainable and climate resilient water supplies.
Requirements for the Team Leader Job
Master’s degree in water engineering, natural resource management, hydrology or equivalent;
A minimum of 6 years’ experience in project oversight; strategic planning, programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting;
Demonstrated experience on water resource development;
Demonstrated working knowledge on sector development models and performance based contracting.
Experience with market systems and Public Private Partnerships.
Experience in providing advisory services, hands-on experience in planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development policies and programmes and establishing inter-relationships among international organizations and national governments.
Experience in developing and maintaining strong partnerships and in mobilizing resources.
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Regional Technical Specialist Country Program Officer – Kenya
Location: Nairobi with travel locally and regular regional travel within Sub-Saharan Africa
Overall Job Function: Reporting to the Product Introduction Technical Advisor and the Country Director, the Regional Technical Specialist is responsible for providing technical support for the introduction of optimized ARV drug regimens and new ARV formulations in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
S/he will work in close collaboration with the country-level Program Coordinators.
Responsibilities
Develop country launch plans for new ARV products by conducting country-level needs assessments and strategizing with stakeholders
Collaborate with ICAP country teams, consortium partners, and other key stakeholders to design, plan, implement, and assess market interventions related to ARV registration, supply chain, product packaging, user preferences, clinical mentoring, and more
Provide technical support for ARV product introduction, including on policy, regulatory, financial, supply chain, phased implementation, training and education, quality assurance, and monitoring
Support national task force/coordinating bodies on HIV guideline revisions, product introduction planning, implementation, and monitoring
Organize and lead advocacy activities such as trainings, meetings, sensitizations, and workshops with country-level and regional partners and stakeholders
Develop materials to advocate for the effective implementation of introducing optimized ARVs, such as but not limited to toolkits, case studies, landscape mapping and analysis, generic guidance, training materials, standard operational procedures
Develop and disseminate compelling evidence for policy change at global, regional, and country-levels including journal articles, communication materials, policy briefs, fact sheets, webinars, etc.
Foster strong communication and participate in meetings with country counterparts at consortium organizations, Ministries of Health, and US Government representatives, and other regional stakeholders on ARV drug optimization
Prepare and deliver presentations to represent ICAP and OPTIMIZE at technical fora
Contribute to grant management and reporting processes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Masters in Public Health is preferred
8 + years of related work experience
4+ years’ experience working on international public health projects at an international organization in sub-Saharan Africa in the field of health service delivery systems, pharmaceuticals, or procurement, with focus on HIV and ARV drugs preferred
Relevant experience in HIV or other health-related programming and implementing in resource-limited settings
Experience in clinical management of HIV infection including ART
Experience working with national working groups in developing plans and/or national guidelines and tools
Excellent understanding of public health approach to scaling up antiretroviral therapy or other treatment
French or Portuguese language skills.
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Programme Manager Conflict & Peace Building Expert Finance and Administration Manager
Position Summary
The Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of development planning, investment programming, development monitoring and evaluation, project development, knowledge management, policy research and advocacy for FCDC.
Programme Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities
Shall be responsible for development planning, investment programming, development monitoring and evaluation, project development, knowledge management, policy research and advocacy;
Assist in the planning of annual work program and targets of FCDC to achieve its purposes and planned results, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Board of Directors;
Ensure the effective and efficient performance of FCDC and smooth coordination and complementation of efforts among divisions within the agency.
Ensure consolidation of targets and activities in support of the agency’s region-wide and/or inter-county development projects and programs;
Consolidate the annual work and financial plans for FCDC for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors;
Prepare the quarterly and annual accomplishment reports of FCDC in close coordination with the division heads;
Coordinating with the heads of divisions, implement FCDC’s operations in accordance with established policies, systems, procedures and processes;
Ensure effective and efficient performance of FCDC through smooth coordination and complementation of efforts among officers within the agency.
Qualifications and Experience for the Programme Manager Job
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferably project management, development studies, economics or related field with a post graduate qualification being an added advantage;
At least five years of progressive working experience in the design, management and implementation of projects and/or working in a relevant position to this post;
Demonstrated experience in identifying funding opportunities, building relationships with development partners both at the national and county level;
Solid understanding of cross-cutting issues such as gender, youth, and the needs of marginalized communities and relevant working experience in northern ASAL counties;
Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, governmental institutions, NGO or private sector / consulting firm is an added advantage; and
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Duty Station
The Programme Manager will be based in the FCDC office in Nairobi. However, S/He will make frequent visits to the FCDC member counties.
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Communications Officer
Communications Officer Job Roles and Responsibilities
To assist in the finalization and implementation of a program wide communication strategy for both internal and external audiences.
To develop creative ways to document programmatic processes, successes and achievements (e.g. through photos/graphics/case stories, in periodic newsletters, brochures, briefs, website, social sites etc.)
Provide quality oversight to PEACE IIIs publications and visual outputs such as presentations, to ensure they are of high quality and are disseminated appropriately.
Provide support to preparing periodic performance reports for submission to the donor.
To support in the production of capacity building communication material e.g. manuals, toolkits, publications, film clips etc.
Assist in capacity building on communication for staff and partner organizations.
Day-to-day management of PEACE III online, including updating and ongoing monitoring, gaining input from other staff as necessary
To contribute towards the planning of, and arrangement for PEACE III events, in particular regarding the design and production of materials, media coverage and documentation of the event.
Storing and sorting and maintaining data base of photographs of projects and their activities
Develop annual reports on Pact Kenya’s project activities
Qualifications and Experiences for the Communications Officer Job
Excellent spoken and written English: general ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
University Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area combined with university degree in a related field.
3 to 5 years of experience in managing development communication.
Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media.
Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences including general public, media to high level decision-makers.
Analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically. Skills and experience in communication programs, monitoring, review and evaluation.
Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials, community groups and other Pact Kenya partners.
Knowledge of computer systems and applications, specifically interactive digital media. Knowledge of photography and digital camera use
Knowledge of video shooting, editing and production an advantage.
Demonstrated skill in program communication, development of Information, Education and Communication material, documentation and publication (including web-based documentation)
The ability to produce analytical and well-presented reports and publications.
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Conflict & Peace Building Expert Finance & Administration Manager Programme Manager
Conflict & Peace Building Expert Job Duties
Perform technical functions related to the formulation, development, updating and review of the member counties’ policy agenda for peace and security;
Coordinate the integration of peace building and conflict resolution aspects into socio-economic development policies and initiatives;
Analyse and interpret relevant data to generate information for deepening policy identification and formulation for sustained peace, stability and resilience;
Liaise with various agencies, industry groups, donors, research and advocacy institutions and other partners in relation to policy advocacy in security, peace building and conflict resolution;
Develop content for the various presentation materials of FCDC regarding member counties peace and security policy studies and related work to be presented to the agency’s stakeholders and development partners;
Provide technical assistance and advisory services to FCDC partners in the areas of research and policy advocacy.
Qualifications for the Conflict & Peace Building Expert Job
Bachelor’s degree in peace building and conflict management or related field. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
At least 5 years’ relevant experience dealing with peace building and conflict resolution in the context of donor funded development programs and projects;
Strong experience in and capacity to engage with a diverse range of local, national and international partners and stakeholders on peace building and facilitate positive partner relationships and stakeholder engagement and trust;
Experience of planning, organizing and prioritizing work on peace building and conflict resolution, and working under pressure and meeting deadlines;
Proactive attitude and commitment to support quality peacebuilding engagement and support for and strengthening of local partners’ ownership and engagement;
Proven capacities to plan activities successfully targeting results and objectives, and to effectively lead a team of staff in implementation of peace building programs.
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Integrated Social Sustainability Manager – Africa
What we are looking for;
Experience of working with business and appreciation of the role that responsible business can play in creating positive social impact.
Good understanding of human rights issues including labour rights, land rights and health and safety (including safety for women) in the Africa region, particularly but not limited to the specific industries in which Unilever operates such as agricultural commodities.
Knowledge of international principles such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Good knowledge of and relationships with key external stakeholders including Governments, civil society and trade unions. Strong human rights network.
Good understanding of both traditional audit processes and innovative practices in social assurance and accountability.
A self-starter with a proven proficiency in hands-on project management including being able to manage different projects concurrently
Able to identify and navigate complex social issues and to deliver practical, implementable solutions either directly in the field or by providing guidance to in-field operations.
Ability to conduct and analyse both desk-top and comprehensive field research including applied rights in the various industries and countries where Unilever operates.
Extensive on the ground experience of working with local communities, including farmers
Experience and understanding of gender issues and the women’s rights agenda in Africa would be highly desirable, specifically around land rights, safety and economic empowerment.
The Impact you will have;
Working across the business, identify and analyse issues through investigating conditions and recommending remediation. Consulting with all parties address/facilitate implementation of any needed remediation.
Address potential systemic human rights issues, working with internal and external partners – including suppliers – as we continue to make progress on our responsible sourcing programme.
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Assistant Business Manager
Education: Post Graduate Degree an advantage, Professional Qualification, Undergraduate Degree
Function: Accounting / Finance, Project Management
Kenyan County: Nairobi County
Sector: Finance, Project Management
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Senior Information Communication Technology Officer Accountant I Senior Production Officer – Kabete Vaccines Senior Production Officer – FMD Vaccines Laboratory Chief Human Resources Management Officer Chief Internal Auditor Chief Research and Development Officer Senior Legal Officer
VPI.11
Ref. No: KVVI- 007/2016
Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder shall be responsible for providing support on systems that facilitate effective computation, information-sharing and communication and critically ensure a continuous independent assurance on the Institute’s Information Technology (IT) as regards to confidentiality, integrity and availability of its infrastructure, processing systems and related resources in line with the Institute’s IT policy and operations.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensure database creation, design and management for various aspects of the institute.
Carry out specifications for ICT equipment and systems.
Ensuring implementation of computer programmes and systems.
Ensure establishment of a functional back-up systems in the institute.
Upgrading ICT infrastructure, systems and procedures and ICT budgeting.
Develop and advise on corporate information and communication technology strategy.
Ensure availability of systems analysis and designs.
Training and development of staff in the unit.
Carry out feasibility studies for areas to be computerized and make recommendations.
Develop and implement interfacing between different programmes.
Develop and implement guidelines for systems development, user requirements and benchmarks for the institute.
Ensure availability of developed programs for computer applications and sub-routines including programming for a multi-user environment.
Ensure timely renewal of software licenses.
Ensuring security and authorized access to data processing equipment and information at the institute’s network installations.
Commissioning, installing and testing new applications before being handed over to the user as being operational.
Liaison with the stakeholders to provide adequate hardware maintenance.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Business Information Technology/Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Masters’ degree in Computer Science OR Information Systems from a recognized institution and
Having served for at least five (5) years with proven competence on duty performance
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.
Core competencies:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE/MCP)
Cisco certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
IT Professional Certificate (User and networking support)
Knowledge in Web Design
Proficiency in Script Programming – Sequential Query Language (SQL)
Proficiency in Local and Wide Area Networking (LAN and WAN)
Network Security certificate.
Implementation of Hardware infrastructure and knowledge of backup processes and procedures.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
Have an understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector;
Be a visionary and result oriented thinker;
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