Company Address: Address NAIROBI, KENYA: Headquarters in Gatwakera, Kibera, P.O. Box 8303-00200

  • Primary School Teacher ECD Teacher

    Primary School Teacher ECD Teacher

    Location: Mathare Reports to: Headmistress Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30am
    Key and Responsibilities for the Primary School Teacher Job
    Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by KSG, and other appropriate learning activities.
    Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
    Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
    Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
    Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
    Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
    Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
    Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
    Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
    Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
    Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
    Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
    Administers group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
    Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
    Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
    Primary School Teacher Job Minimum Requirements
    Must have P1 training certificate from a recognized institution
    At least 1 year experience with experience of teaching both lower and upper primary
    Computer Literate
    Patient and understanding
    Good communication skills
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  • Gender Program Officer

    Gender Program Officer

    Program: Gender Program Reports to: Programs Manager Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
    Job Scope The job holder is responsible for quality case management and developing psychosocial support programs and activities to improve social assessments and referral based care to GBV survivors
    Gender Program Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Support the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities of the department
    Manage and supervise Gender Caseworkers to ensure the implementation of work plans
    Responsible for the provision of quality case management including referrals and linkage to medical and legal services
    Support training of case workers to respond to cases of GBV throughout Kibera and ensure effective referral for survivors of GBV
    Organize awareness campaigns by liaising with community stakeholders and partners to mitigate on SGBV
    Provide ongoing training and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services are available and utilized
    Provide the technical guidance and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including support groups
    Reports progress achieved and provides feedback of cases respecting confidentiality standards on weekly and/or monthly basis using the evaluation of trend analysis to be shared the Community Programs Officer
    Builds and maintains partnerships and collaboration with other GBV partners and relevant stakeholders
    Personal Competences for Gender Program Job
    Advo¬cacy, Aware¬ness and Resource mobilization
    Excellent organizational skills, independent, disciplined, with initiative and an ability to work under pressure and to prioritize work;
    Previous experience in Counseling
    Diploma or degree in Gender Development or related field
    2 years working experience in a similar role

  • Clinical Officer 

Health Records and Information Officer (HRIO) 

Teacher of Music

    Clinical Officer Health Records and Information Officer (HRIO) Teacher of Music

    Rank: Coordinator
    Grade: G7
    Section: Member / Client Services
    Department: Health
    Location / Work Station: Kibera
    Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 4.00PM, 2 Saturdays a month
    Reporting Relationships Reports to: Clinic Manager / Satellite Clinic Coordinator
    Direct reports: N/A
    Job Purpose: To be responsible for achieve SHOCO’s health overall mandate by implementing clinical services policies at the allocated facility.
    Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
    Responsibilities

    Offer health care services to patients by taking history, examining patients, carry out investigations, prescribe treatment, follow-up of patients, and give health education talks.
    Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
    Maintain patient confidentiality.
    Guide and counsel patients, clients, and staff on health issues.
    Respond to enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription requests, etc.
    Coordinate appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays, lab tests, etc. and convey pertinent instructions and information to the patient.
    Attend to clinical care centres patients and manage opportunistic infections.
    Conduct continuous medical education and health educations as may be required.
    Work with other team members and staff of other cadres in ensuring quality service provision.
    Be accountable for any equipment assigned and report to the line manager as may be required.
    Collect data and compile clinical reports.
    Collect and compile data for research on clinical services.
    Undergo coaching by more experienced clinical officers to achieve professional competences.
    Apply the SHOFCO’s health standard treatment and patient management.

    Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
    Academic Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

    Professional Qualifications

    Registered clinical officer preferably trained at KMTC
    Registration with clinical officer’s council with Current Practicing license is mandatory

    Other required qualifications (unique/job specific)

    3 years’ experience in a busy health facility
    Basic HIV training/ experience
    Ability to : Take medical history of the patient, Perform a thorough physical examination, Order appropriate investigations, Make correct diagnosis, Prescribe and treat and Do patient follow-up
    Perform minor surgical procedures

    Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

    Adopting practical approaches
    Inviting feedback
    Making decisions
    Meeting timescales
    Interacting with people
    Taking action
    Following procedures
    Upholding standards

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  • Pharmacy Stores Assistant 

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

    Pharmacy Stores Assistant Facilities & Maintenance Manager

    Job Details
    To be responsible for maintaining inventory of all drugs and equipment purchases in the store whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.
    Job Responsibilities

    Receiving, storing and issuing goods to all drugs while keeping proper records of all transactions.
    Regularly running items below re-order level report and raising timely purchase requisition orders.
    Ensure the store is clean and well organized
    Verify ledgers, invoices, statements and supporting
    Inspecting and verifying items received from suppliers against purchase order specification and supplier delivery documents.
    Transferring material commodities to respective storage shelves and departments whilst ensuring proper handling, shelving and coding of materials/items.
    Maintain the First Expiry First out (FEFO) and First in First Out (FIFO) systems for storage and issuance of items.
    Assist in drug spot checks in the organization.
    Participate in carrying out daily, quarterly and random drug stock takes.
    Ensure that any drug stock variances are thoroughly investigated, documented and resolved in a timely manner.
    Any other duties or tasked delegated by clinic manager Manager

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Inventory Management
    Diploma/Certificate in Pharmaceutical will be an added advantage
    Knowledge is system Management is a plus

    Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

    Interpreting data
    Meeting timescales
    Managing tasks
    Producing output
    Following procedures
    Upholding standards
    Team working
    Understanding people

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  • Adult Literacy Facilitator

    Adult Literacy Facilitator

    To be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing adult literacy program that integrates the entrepreneurship aspect to increase credit access and strengthen already existing employment opportunities in the slum.
    Key Responsibilities

    Work with Education Director to develop/adapt a comprehensive tailor made adult education curriculum to suit the needs the adult learners.
    Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans to be used in the curriculum implementation process.
    Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans and incorporate specific, measurable, behavioral objectives and timeframes.
    Assist in designing a system to monitor and evaluate students’ attendance and performance.
    Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly reports.
    Provide students with suggestions and feedback.
    Assist in the recruitment of participants, including participating in community outreach programs.
    Work with other program coordinators to integrate program with others.
    Ensure the creation and maintenance of a safe, orderly classroom environment.
    Work with M&E for measurement of achievements attainment of program’s desired outcomes.
    Design training manual and a long term plan for the program.
    Review existing literacy curricula, learning materials and training methodologies and modify/adapt to suit the specific contexts and conditions.
    Develop and review literacy curricular, new life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies.
    Collaborate with the Kenya Adult Learners’ Association (KALA) to develop SHOFCO’s own Adult Literacy curriculum.
    Development of quantitative and qualitative data collections to ensure monitoring and evaluation.

    Job Qualifications

    P1 Certificate or Diploma in Adult education and Community Development or related field

    Other requirements (unique/job specific)

    At least 2 years of experience teaching Adult education
    Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures

    Functional Skills:

    Articulating information
    Making decisions
    Producing output
    Providing insight

    Behavioural Competencies / Attributes:

    Embracing change
    Team working
    Taking action
    Inviting feedback

  • Maintenance Worker

    Maintenance Worker

    Job Description
    To be responsible for routine and preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings and equipment.
    Job Responsibilities

    Perform minor repairs in the buildings and sites.
    Perform preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis.
    Replace broken windows, repair door, door locks and closets.
    Complete daily, weekly, monthly checklists on building and equipment maintenance procedures.
    Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
    Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
    Support with renovation/remodelling of buildings.
    Maintain the bio-latrine.
    Maintain general hygiene of the main site.
    Obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts and order parts as needed.

    Qualifications

    A national certificate in Electrical / Electronic engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
    Working Knowledge and understanding of plumbing sytems and services.
    At least 3 years proven experience in a similar role
    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
    Ability to write simple correspondence and reports
    Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other SHOFCO employees

    Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

    Meeting timescales
    Adopting practical approaches
    Managing tasks
    Producing output
    Following procedures
    Inviting feedback
    Team working
    Interacting with people

  • Human Resource Internship

    Human Resource Internship

    To be responsible for supporting the HR Coordinator in carrying out all the basic Human Resources (HR) functions that support the delivery of SHOFCO’s brand promise.
    Responsibilities

    Provide clerical and administrative support to the human resource team.
    Maintain and manage accurate human resource records by updating the employee’s data bank, filling and keeping all employees’ documents in their respective files and opening files for new employees.
    Ensure all files are up to date as per the checklist.
    Coordinate HR projects including meetings, trainings and surveys as requested by the HR Manager.
    Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities that is staffing, recruitment, training, grievances and performance evaluations.
    Assist with the recruitment and interviewing process.
    Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.
    Maintain all leave records and updates to achieve coordinated leave administration process.
    Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant e.g. absences, bonus and leave.
    Conduct initial orientation for newly hired staff.
    Respond to HR queries in the absence of HR Manager and Coordinators.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Human Resources or any other related field
    Other requirements (unique/job specific)
    2 years’ experience working with the Human Resource department
    Experience of working with human resource management systems
    Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite

    Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

    Making decisions
    Checking things
    Following procedures
    Examining information
    Understanding people
    Directing people
    Upholding standards
    Team working

  • Social Worker Coordinator 

Ghetto Mirror Coordinator

    Social Worker Coordinator Ghetto Mirror Coordinator

    Responsible for overall coordination and management of psycho-social activities of SHOFCO programs that improve the quality of life and well-being of individuals, groups, and communities through direct practice, policy development, organizing communities and outreach and crisis intervention.
    Job Responsibilities

    Provide strategic management for social work in ECD, Education and Health. Manage program development and strategic growth of social work department to ensure targets and goals are met.
    Evaluate, interpret and apply all policies and procedures relating to the social work services for staff, management and clients.
    Develop a marketing strategy for program visibility.
    Monitor expenditure for services provided and make appropriate recommendation for action as necessary.
    Network with relevant agencies for effective referrals and collaborations.
    Control and coordinate the work of social workers and ensure they are scheduled according to client requirements.
    Coordinate, supervise and mentor social workers in the various program areas.
    Ensure integration of social work with other SHOFCO programs for holistic approach.
    Recruit and develop capacity of staff to draw key performance indicators and link them with program goals and objectives.
    Work with program beneficiaries such as caregivers and other relevant institutions for community participation.
    Review social work documentation for completeness and accuracy.
    Offer high level psychosocial support to clients on deserving cases.
    Develop work-plans and monitor implementation to ensure meeting of targets.
    Review reports from social workers to monitor caseloads of staff, service provision and expenditures for social work.
    Manage reporting and impact measurement for all the areas of social work.
    Document best practices and share with relevant agencies and donors.
    Conduct supportive supervision, working closely with M&E.
    Develop monitoring tools and disseminate job aids to social workers to capture and monitor department activities for quality and efficiency.
    Develop schedules and enforce routine.
    Ensure quality of individualized developmental services are provided.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Community Development/ Sociology/psycho-social studies or reletae field
    Relevant certification
    Knowledge and expertise in psychology and social work matters
    Must have at least 3 years working experience in social work and psychology fields
    Counselling skills/training
    Computer literacy skills
    Facilitation/training skills
    Documentation and reporting

    Functional Skills:

    Adopting practical approaches
    Examining information
    Articulating information
    Managing tasks
    Establishing rapport
    Understanding people
    Upholding standards
    Team working

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  • Ghetto Mirror Coordinator

    Ghetto Mirror Coordinator

    Grade: 2.3 Section: Business Services Department: Marketing & Communications Location / Work station: Kibera Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM and weekends as needed Reporting Relationships Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer Direct reports: N/A
    To be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Ghetto Mirror publication and providing necessary support for the staff and writers; with the overarching goal of supporting the realization of SHOFCO’s vision and strategic goals.
    Job Responsibilities

    Prepare an Editorial Policy tailored to The Ghetto Mirror.
    Edit drafts of articles to ensure accuracy of information; grammatical accuracy and logical flow.
    Ensure articles adhere to copyright standards or do not go against SHOFCO’s mission and policies.
    Proofread and double check final copy of publication before printing.
    Work hand in hand with the Marketing Officer and the Graphic Designer to support, mentor and assist the writers in journalism skills.
    Work with staff and writers in assigning topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage and ensure strict deadlines are met.
    Implement plan to make The Ghetto Mirror become financially independent.
    Prepare material for and administer weekly mentorship meetings.
    Develop linkages with professional journalists that would be willing to train/mentor writers.
    Recruit new writers from other areas and work closely with different writers.
    Develop activities and programs to keep writers motivated and increase quality of writing.
    Maintain the social media platform and guide writers to collect materials to continuously keep social media updated.
    Look for writers’ capacity gaps and coordinate with management to bridge those gaps.
    Prepare work plan, action plan and budget for the publication.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Journalism or any other related field
    Qualification in Marketing, PR, Communication is desirable
    At least 3 years’ experience in editing newspapers or other publications
    Experience working with youth
    Extensive social media knowledge

    Functional Skills:

    Articulating information
    Checking things
    Adopting practical approaches
    Managing tasks
    Convincing people
    Thinking positively
    Embracing change
    Upholding standards

  • ECD Teacher

    ECD Teacher

    Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7:30.00 AM – 4:30PM
    To be responsible for accurately and efficiently managing a class and childcare duties following all guidelines as per plan.
    Responsibilities

    Manage Organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program.
    Set up and maintain an organized and clutter free environment safe for the children.
    Supervise children/infants at all times.
    Oversee the assigned day care attendants.
    Submit and implement a weekly themed lesson plan.
    Ensure proper child guidance.
    Conduct progress assessment and file reports for children
    Assist in feeding the children during meals.
    Coordinate parent partnership plan to ensure effective child care and protection.

    Job Qualifications

    Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education
    Professional Qualifications
    Child friendly with no previous record of child abuse

    Behavioural Competencies

    Articulating information
    Adopting practical approaches
    Managing tasks
    Taking action  Establishing rapport
    Valuing individuals
    Inviting feedback
    Understanding people