Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Mar 28, 2023

  • Data Manager

    Data Manager

    JOB PURPOSE: 
    To provide data management support services and oversight for Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance Study (KHDSS)
    Description: 
    Reports to: 

    Head of Surveillance

    Direct Reports: 

    Data Clerk
    Senior Data Clerk
    Data Supervisor
    Senior Data Supervisor.

    Financial Responsibility:

    None

    Key Responsibilities:

    Work with the principal investigator co-investigators and project researchers to gather requirements for KHDSS data management systems
    Prepare, update and document system requirements: overseeing design, development, testing and implementation of KHDSS data management systems
    Prepare KHDSS related datasets, code and documentation for archiving and/or publication including cleaning, collating, annotating and de-identifying data.
    Document KHDSS data management activities and standardize processes and procedure
    Provide user support for the study staff using the designed applications.
    Manage systems and tools for handling data, collecting, entering, editing, cleaning, storing, archiving, retrieving, organizing, and transferring data.
    Carry out data review, and data validation. This includes discrepancy checking and cleaning of records generated from the database etc.
    Liaise with KHDSS field manager and database administrators to rapidly resolve data queries
    Implement and enforce data security activities such as data backups, archiving and user administration.
    Extract and process requested data and generate reports to inform coordination and management of KHDSS activities.
    Prepare data and conduct preliminary and statistical analyses for KHDSS related data
    Train and prepare work plans for data clerks and supervisor
    Devise methods and procedures to best integrate the current KHDSS systems with other systems in use across the Programme.
    Design and maintain / archive / update data dictionaries and carry out data review, validation including discrepancy checking and cleaning and report generation of records generated from the databases.
    Generate reports including verification error reports, comments reports, constraint reports, and lists of all problems experienced in KHDSS as regards to data collection.
    And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Sciences/Information Science or Information Technology or in a relevant field
    At least three (3) years experience in managing longitudinal databases
    At least two (2) years supervisory experience an added advantage
    Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MSSQL
    Excellent skills in systems analysis, data management, database design and structures.
    Statistics experience with Stata or R or SPSS or SAS.

    Competencies:

    Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Sciences/Information Science or Information Technology or in a relevant field
    At least three (3) years experience in managing longitudinal databases
    At least two (2) years supervisory experience an added advantage
    Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MSSQL
    Excellent skills in systems analysis, data management, database design and structures.
    Statistics experience with Stata or R or SPSS or SAS.

    Apply via :

    jobs.kemri-wellcome.org

  • Research Medical Officer II – Clinical Epidemiology / Implementation Science (Neonatal Team) Research Officer-Clinical Epidemiology / Implementation Science (Neonatal Team) Research Medical Officer I -HSU

    Research Medical Officer II – Clinical Epidemiology / Implementation Science (Neonatal Team) Research Officer-Clinical Epidemiology / Implementation Science (Neonatal Team) Research Medical Officer I -HSU

    JOB DIMENSIONS:
    The Health Services & Implementation Cluster comprises a multi-disciplinary team based in Nairobi. It works closely with the Kenya Paediatric Association, the University of Nairobi, the Ministry of Health and multiple county hospitals in a collaboration called the Clinical Information Network (CIN). The CIN has worked for 10 years to improve paediatric and neonatal inpatient care. Going forward the CIN would like to extend its work to develop a better understanding of the quality of neonatal care and the outcomes of those admitted to newborn units while also developing and testing implementation strategies to improve care.
    The CIN (Neonatal) team are looking for a medical officer to help develop new areas of neonatal research. The individual will work with a team of scientists and under the supervision of clinical and non-clinical post-doctoral scientists leading CIN and related research. In particular, the individual is expected to help sustain the collection of high-quality routine data by collaborating with CIN hospital clinicians and hospitals’ information officers so that the CIN platform can support improvement work and evaluation of outcomes and interventions. To do this they will liaise with senior hospital staff and policy-makers and managers at county and national levels too. While doing this they will be expected to learn the principles of data management, data quality assurance, quality measurement and quality improvement.
    The individual will also be expected, under supervision, to conduct formative research that will support the development of new research proposals. Potential topic areas include: pragmatic clinical trials (eg.of emollient therapy or antibiotic regimens); implementation of bedside diagnostic technologies, or implementing better clinical practices (eg. optimizing newborn feeding). Specific roles will include:
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Help manage the CIN-N data collection process, ensure the high quality of data, continue to improve the data systems and ensure these are adequately documented and ensure the production of timely hospital feedback reports and aggregate hospital reports for sharing with hospitals and other national stakeholders.
    Help update / adapt the CIN-N data collection system so that it meets the needs of CIN hospitals and new projects
    Work closely with CIN team members and assume some supervisory responsibility for ensuring hospital clerks are effectively managed. This work may include travel to county hospital sites and hardware installation and management.
    Liaise with senior CIN team members, county hospitals’ hospital management teams, paediatricians, senior nurses and HRIOs to ensure the smooth running of the CIN-N
    Ensure the production of reports using CIN-N data for Principal Investigators and for project funders as required
    Help present the data emerging from the CIN-N at internal meetings, in hospitals, and to national and international partners
    Develop one topic and draft a report / scientific manuscript using the CIN-N data to develop analytic and scientific writing skills
    Develop a specific epidemiological / implementation research project as guided senior team members and work towards developing a proposal for future research

    As part of a wider contribution to the KWTRP research programme in Nairobi the post-holder may partake in or help conduct internal epidemiological methodological workshops and shared learning sessions and will be expected to contribute to and help organise internal seminars and journal clubs and provide peer review of emerging proposals within KWTRP together with other senior scientists.
    QUALIFICATIONS:

    MBChB or equivalent and should have completed internship
    A licensed Kenyan Medical practitioner
    At least two years post-qualification experience in medical practice
    Current registration Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board
    Demonstrable experience in research including roles in data collection, health data analysis and report writing.
    Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and certification

    DESIRABLE:

    Strong practical foundation in data collection and quality control, data management, data visualization
    Completion of at least 1 year of work as a medical officer
    Some skills in use of a statistical programme (‘R’ is preferred)
    Experience of using REDCap or of similar data capture tools
    Understanding of DHIS2 and the Kenyan Health Information System
    Evidence of ability to write scientific proposals or for peer-reviewed research publications
    Clear interest in health services or implementation research
    Prior work on team based projects and demonstrable organizational skills and experience managing junior team members

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  • Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kisumu Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Nairobi Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Mombasa Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kakemega Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Migori Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Narok Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Uasin Gishu Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Bungoma Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Lamu Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kisii Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Meru Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Garissa Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kericho Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Isiolo Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Mandera Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Wajir Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Marsabit Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Tana River Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Nakuru

    Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kisumu Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Nairobi Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Mombasa Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kakemega Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Migori Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Narok Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Uasin Gishu Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Bungoma Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Lamu Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kisii Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Meru Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Garissa Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Kericho Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Isiolo Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Mandera Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Wajir Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Marsabit Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Tana River Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Nakuru

    Responsibilities

    Support the preparation and organisation of meetings, training activities and other events including preparing summaries, minutes and reports.
    Conduct research on legal aspects of crime prevention and criminal justice reform and contribute to the preparation of UNODC publications, background notes, reports, briefing materials, presentations, talking points and speeches;
    Conduct research and compile information from multiple sources for use in reports, briefs, speeches, presentations, infographics etc.
    Assist in staff members’ preparation of technical assistance missions, workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences, including support to field offices;
    Support in the follow-up of meeting outcomes.
    Contribute to other day-to-day operational tasks of the team and section, as appropriate.

    Competencies

    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education
    To qualify for this internship the following conditions must be met:

    Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). (OFFICIAL WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING ONE OF THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION);
    Degree in the field of political science, international relations, law, criminal justice or related discipline is desirable;
    Be computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and be able to work online and communicate via Teams, Zoom, etc.
    Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
    Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

    Work Experience

    No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this internship. Knowledge of Swahili is desirable.

    Assessment

    Considered candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further assessment.

    Special Notice

    Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
    A completed online application (Motivation Statement, Candidate Profile as well as proof of enrolment and/or graduation) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

    The Motivation Statement must include:

    Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
    Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
    List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
    List your top three areas of interest.
    Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
    Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in general and this assignment in particular.

    In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Do not forget to attach your proof of enrolment or graduation.
    Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    The key results have an impact on the overall execution of the UNOPS financial services. Accurate data entry and presentation of financial information and a client-oriented approach enhances UNOPS’ capability to effectively and efficiently manage financial resources.

    Ensure implementation of operational strategies and procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:
    Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
    Provides accounting and administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
    Review of vouchers and review of supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy and correctness of accounts codes charges, entry of transactions in the computerized accounting and finance system.
    Review of OA accounting documents from the field to make sure they meet the rules and regulations as per FRR and procurement rules.
    Monitoring of financial recorded expenditures and related contributions to ensure timely and accurate accounting information.
    Analysis of reports, investigation and adjustment as required.
    Communication with colleagues/clients in areas requiring verification, corrections, additional information, etc. to improve quality of output and/or account submission and increase knowledge base in the process.
    Monitoring of cash requirements and expenditures.
    Provision of finance system support (UNOPS ERP Financial System, PeopleSoft) to field offices and regional office staff for Project Accounting and Financial Reporting
    Ensure the maintenance of a good filing and archiving system for the purpose of achieving quick reference and up-to-date financial records.
    Ensures accurate financial reporting, focusing on achievement of the following results.
    Implementation of reporting systems and reports to meet Funding source requirements.
    Reconciliation of expenditures recorded in oneUNOPS.
    Assistance to Project Managers with oneUNOPS reporting and analysis.
    Provision of ad-hoc financial reports as needed including for Year-End closure.
    Assist the finance officer in the management of the VAT and Operational Advance balance accounts.
    Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:
    Participation in the Finance-focused trainings
    Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

    Education/Experience/Language requirements:
    Education:

    Completion of Secondary School is required.
    Diploma Certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or or other relevant disciplines with two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted.
    University Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other relevant disciplines will be an asset.

    Experience:

    A minimum of four (4) years of relevant accounting and financial management experience at national level is required.
    Experience /knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.
    A minimum of one (1) year UNOPS work experience in the relevant field is required.

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in written and oral English and the language of the duty station required. Knowledge of the second UN working language is desirable.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unops.org

  • ICLA Coordinator – Kakuma

    ICLA Coordinator – Kakuma

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    The role of the Information. Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Coordinator is to implement the delegated ICLA project portfolio in Kakuma.  The ICLA Project Coordinator has overall responsible for the successful implementation of ICLA projects in Kakuma in compliance with NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.  This includes the day-to-day management of all ICLA staff and through successful utilisation of the Project Cycle Management (PCM) frameworks for the delivery of timely and quality projects. The Project Coordinator will contribute to ICLA strategy development and building ICLA projects in Kakuma through supporting identifying gaps and proposal development.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ensure use of Project Cycle Management (PCM) systems and tools for the management and implementation of delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
    Overall responsibility for ensuring quality monitoring, evaluation and learning with support of the M&E team at field and Nairobi levels. 
    Provide regular progress reports to the AM and ICLA Specialist  
    Line management of ICLA project field staff and community staff to create effective team environment.
    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and donor requirements
    Represent NRC at the relevant inter-agency forums and with local authorities
    Contribute to ICLA strategy development, project proposals and provide analysis on needs and gaps. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities  
    Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
    Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
    Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities, camp management and other key stakeholders
    Promote the rights of refugees/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

    Specific responsibilities

    Contribute to preparation of donor proposals.
    Developing, adapting and ensuring compliance with NRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and tools in relation to provision of quality information, counseling, legal assistance and referral activities.
    Oversight to ensure quality of the provision of information and outreach opportunities, direct counseling and legal assistance services by ICLA and coordination with partners on complementary services.
    Meeting regularly with refugee and host community representatives to explain NRC’s ICLA activities and engage them in project implementation.
    Ensuring that NRC engages in protection sector and other relevant working groups and coordination and developing both internal and external protection referral pathways.
    Ensure the testing, adaption and use of client intake and case management forms for counseling, legal assistance and referral services and ensure confidentiality and protection of client data.  .
    Support the conducting of awareness raising, capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas including housing, land and property rights and collaborative dispute resolution.
    Prepare and compile weekly, monthly, and mid and end term reports for AM, APM and Specialist
    Manage the sector budgets and ensure that over and underutilization is controlled
    Prepare and oversee ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessments
    Manage staff expectations through regular dialogue/meetings and information sharing
    Any other tasks as assigned by line manager.  

    QUALIFICATIONS

    University degree in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline.
    Minimum 5 years humanitarian experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or other international organization.
    Good understanding of the refugee context in Kenya
    Experience in PCM, M&E reporting
    Technical experience in delivery of training, client management including information, counselling and legal assistance and case management

    Apply via :

    ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) – Industrial Attachment Mechanical/Automotive Engineering – Industrial Attachment Technical & Non-Technical – Bachelor’s Degree – Industrial Attachment Technical & Non-Technical – Diploma – Industrial Attachment

    Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) – Industrial Attachment Mechanical/Automotive Engineering – Industrial Attachment Technical & Non-Technical – Bachelor’s Degree – Industrial Attachment Technical & Non-Technical – Diploma – Industrial Attachment

    Requirements
    Interested candidates should:

    Be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Be a continuing student, pursuing Craft Certificate (stated fields only) courses above, from a recognized learning institution.
    Have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution.

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    ReferencesInterested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power. Applications should be received not later than Tuesday, 28th March 2023.

    Apply via :

    e-stima.kplc.co.ke