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  • Head of Finance

    Vacancy no: AKHK/FIN/001

    Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Regional CFO, the Head of Finance focuses on ensuring the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu maintains efficient and effective financial systems and processes, high service levels and accountability across its core business functions, while continuously seeking to improve resource utilization.

    Other Responsibilities

    Financial Management: Oversee the work of the finance function as a whole to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; efficient and effective management of the finance function; accuracy and reliability of financial information; policies review and development; and the overall management funding and expenditure as well as working capital.
    Audit, Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure all audits and statutory compliance are carried out on time, in line with regulations and compliance requirements. Prepare compliance reports for the Board and the CEO as required. Implement financial policy and procedure.
    Management Accounting: Provide monthly financial reports, set up and continue to improve effective management accounting systems and processes. Responsible for delivering budget and management reports of the hospital and OHCs.
    Grants Accounting: in cooperation with the Program Officers and grantees, as required, oversee preparation of budgets and financial reports for submission to granting agencies.
    Donations Management: Oversee the administration of all donations including institutional support, including keeping accurate records on donations given, donor contact information, and donations reporting.
    Provide Leadership support to the Materials Management and IT Departments.

    Requirements

    The candidate should be in possession of a First degree in finance, accounting, business administration or other related qualification from a recognized university.

    Master’s level qualification with at least 10 years of progressively evolving management and team leadership in a service oriented organization, International and / or non-profit experience preferred.

    Strong working knowledge of financial accounting, cash flow, donor, grant budgeting and investment management.
    Strong working knowledge of audit and compliance.
    An understanding of the not-for-profit sector, including donor relations and management.
    Background in strategy and business planning with the proven ability to develop and manage business plans, processes and controls to enhance efficiencies and mitigate risk.
    Strong accounting, audit, financial management and financial analysis skills.
    Highly numerate with an ability to create, manage, interpret and present financial analysis, forecasting and resource management.
    Excellent organizational skills.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
    Strong managerial and leadership skills with ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
    Ability to prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the office in a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary environment.
    Ability to work under pressure to complete multiple tasks, meet demands and deadlines with a positive, constructive attitude.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; familiarity with SCALA accounting software desirable.
    Understanding of legal language in all types of business contracts and risk assessment.
    Ability to manage a heavy workload and perform effectively managing numerous significant responsibilities and challenges with competing priorities

    Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line, including names and contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 30th October 2020.The email subject line MUST include position title and Vacancy number being applied for e.g. “HEAD OF FINANCE AKHK/FIN/001”Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Please note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, medical examination or any fee)“Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”

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  • Human Resources Business Partner, Humanitarian & Disaster Response Unit (HDRU)

    Human Resources Business Partner, Humanitarian & Disaster Response Unit (HDRU)

    Work location: International Field Office in Khartoum, Sudan or Nairobi, Kenya
    Reports To: HR Director
    Date Developed: June 12, 2020
    Department: Human Resources
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for managing and representing department initiatives, priorities, and goals between three country offices, and WR headquarters HR office. The position formulates partnerships across HR offices and regional institutions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the objectives of the HRDU within the international programs division. The HRBP maintains a current understanding of shifting country labor laws, and adjusts practices and documentation accordingly, as well as identifying country-specific training needs for national staff, including training required for grant compliance. This role will assist in developing and promoting new and updated country office HR manuals and policies. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for staff within the department.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Conducts weekly meetings with the national office HR representative.
    Consults with Country Directors and Human Resource Office Directors in Sudan, South Sudan, and DR Congo, providing HR guidance and expertise when appropriate.
    Works with country teams to develop relevant manuals, policies and improved and synchronized systems between country offices. Communicates regional priorities with headquarters HR office.
    Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the home office HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
    Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations in liaison with relevant country leaders.
    Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the headquarters’ legal department as needed/required.
    Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to supervisors (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
    Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
    Implements staff care policies and provides options/maintains relationships with regional physical/mental healthcare facilities. Assists with expatriate R&R schedules as needed.
    Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation and adapts policies for local context.
    Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
    Understands insurance policies for different staff tiers, i.e. expatriates, nationals, etc.
    Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
    Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
    Identifies training needs for country offices, including growth and development training for national staff, leading the yearly compliance with training and other requirements related to Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA).
    Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Ability to work on a remote team across time zones.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with communication skills in French and/or Arabic being an added advantage.
    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    Excellent planning and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
    Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
    Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as previous experience working with HRIS/ATS/LMS.
    Knowledge of regional human resources networks and online networks.
    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Mature and personal Christian faith
    Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
    Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, resolving complex employee relations issues, hiring technically skilled persons, and responding to and managing changing government labor laws.
    Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, gender, PSEA, coaching for performance, mentorship, performance management, and country-specific employment laws.
    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

    Ability to travel to countries with fragile contexts 30-35%of the time.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
    The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.
    Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.

    The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    General office setting.
    Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in skype meetings may be required.
    Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.
    Physical, emotional and intellectual demands
    Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.
    All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

    We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
    For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

    Please apply at this link: ApplicationsFor questions about the role, please email jobs@wr.org

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  • Livestock Production Officer KMDP Business Development Officer Business Development Manager F4AK

    Livestock Production Officer KMDP Business Development Officer Business Development Manager F4AK

    Job Summary
    Under the leadership of Project Manager KMDP, the Livestock Specialist is responsible for providing technical input and coordinating all functions related to improvement in performance of dairy enterprises through establishment of functional extension systems at producer organizations, modern breeding, and health-promoting techniques, and uses these systems to develop dairy production plans in the project. The officer will also be responsible for supporting producer organizations to offer quality and reliable services to their members, through a robust extension systems which will facilitate easy access to inputs and services, all of which will ultimately contribute to increased production and productivity.
    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the fields of veterinary medicine, animal science or other related fields, plus three (3) years’ experience in a mix of dairy production, value chain competitiveness, or agriculture development.

    Responsibilities
    Mobilization and strengthening of Dairy Interest Groups to become effective participants in the dairy production improvement activities (30%)

    Based on the ongoing assessment, develop a plan for building capacity of the Peer Farmer Trainers and use the plan to train them so that they can effectively facilitate the group strengthening activities at the grassroots
    Coordinate the strengthening of the 800 DIGs to become active participants in the dairy production improvement activities
    Promote the formation of Savings and Credit Schemes by the DIGs to ensure that smallholder farmers at the grassroots have mechanisms to finance the dairy improvement activities
    Facilitate the training of the DIGs on Group dynamics and social capital strengthening
    Facilitate the formation of Group Management Committees in each of the hubs (Producer Organizations)

    DELIVERABLE

    A training plan for Community Facilitators, Extension staff and Dairy Farm Assistants developed within the first 6 months and implemented based on the on-going capacity assessment gaps
    Peer Farmer Trainers (Community Facilitators) actively involved on a daily basis in strengthening Dairy Interest Groups within the first 6 months. The number of Peer Farmer Trainers will be determined after the ongoing group assessment
    800 Dairy Interest Groups trained on Social Capital strengthening and group dynamics by the end of the second year
    800 Dairy Interest Groups strengthened to become active participants in dairy production improvement activities
    Dairy Interest Groups implementing savings and credit schemes and using the schemes to finance the dairy improvement activities on a monthly basis
    Each Hubs with functional Group Management Committees by the end of the first year
    B. Coordinate the delivery of Grassroot Training to improve Dairy Productivity (30%)
    Coordinate the delivery of dairy improvement training using the KMDP manuals and other relevant materials
    Develop and implement detailed training plans for each of the producer organizations
    Facilitate training of Artificial Service Providers in order to efficiently and effectively deliver quality services to farmers
    Provide technical guidance and support in the establishment of fodder demo plots and promote replication of the same by the farmers
    Provide technical support Producer organizations to prepare and implement efficient feeding and breeding plans
    DELIVERABLE
    Detailed implementation plan developed and implemented for all training to be undertaken per quarter
    20,000 farmers fully trained and completed the Livestock training manual by the end of the second year
    50 AI providers trained to efficiently and effectively deliver quality services to farmers
    Fodder demonstration plots developed using the right agronomic standards by the end of the first year
    Breeding and Feeding Plans developed by the end of the first year and is used by the producer organizations for improving dairy production and productivity

    Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)

    Develop and implement robust production monitoring indicators including a g database for all production and productivity parameters
    Develop and regularly update a database for all the farmers trained on dairy production and productivity improvement
    Monitor production and productivity-related indicators at producer organization and DIG levels and provide timely advice to enable attainment of key productivity targets
    Undertake monthly monitoring of the farmer training and their effectiveness together with group performance and submit a report on the same every month
    Facilitate the GMCs to undertake quarterly Participatory Self Reviews and Planning (PSRP)
    Develop and promote best practice examples and ensure documentation of experience and lessons learned

    DELIVERABLE

    Production and productivity indicators identified and a database for the same developed by the end of the first year
    Database for all the producers trained in different modules developed and updated quarterly
    Quarterly monitoring of the production and productivity outcomes undertaken on a quarterly and information used to inform the corresponding the quarterly reports
    PSRP reports from the Group Management Committees submitted quarterly
    At least four success stories produced i.e. at least one during each quarter
    Produce monthly field monitoring visit reports

    Provide technical support to Producer organizations to set up effective extension coordination and management structures at the grassroots (15%)

    Support producer organizations to setup robust extension systems that effectively serve smallholder farmers to increase production and productivity.
    Work with input service providers including Artificial Insemination services, to ensure that they deliver training and quality services to farmers – feeds, animal drugs, equipment, breeding services among others
    Support the Producer Organizations to implement sustainable AI and Animal Health delivery systems
    Submit timely weekly, monthly and quarterly reports indicating progress for each of the targeted producer organization
    Participate in the business Review Meetings for the Producer Organizations

    DELIVERABLE

    Functional Extension Coordination Structures in the 18 hubs (Producer Organizations) by the end of the first year
    18 Producer Organizations with functional extension subcommittees and coordinating extension activities
    18 Producer Organizations implementing efficient Breeding and feeding plans
    Each hub with a functional system for delivery of Artificial Insemination and Animal Health Services
    AI services delivered system developed to service 20,000 farmers in the project area by the end of the second year
    Progress reports submitted on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, within the expected schedule

    Planning and Reporting (5%)

    Prepare monthly, quarterly work plans for implementing in line with the project operational plans and submit them within the expected timelines
    Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and submit to the Project coordinator, within the expected timelines
    Participate in compiling of donor reports as requested

    DELIVERABLE

    Annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly work plan produced and shared with the Project coordinator
    Well prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports submitted to the project coordinator on schedule

    Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

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  • Resident Paediatrician Resident Obstetrician / Gynaecologist Resident Physician – Internal Medicine

    The position
    The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditationfor laboratory services, SafeCare level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok. The hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the positions listed below in our Kisii Medical Centre: 
     
    RESIDENT PAEDIATRICIAN 
     
    OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
    The successful candidate will provide quality paediatrics services to both outpatients and inpatients. He / She will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the Medical Centre that promotes patient safety, clinical quality and contribute to the continuing professional development programs of the hospital. 
    The requirements

    M. Med in Paediatrics from a recognized institution.
    Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
    At least two years of post-graduate work experience.
    Knowledge of PALS and experience in Neonatology will be an added advantage.

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  • Business Development Officer HHK Business Development Officer HHK – Nairobi Project Coordinator-F4AK Project Finance Manager

    Business Development Officer HHK Business Development Officer HHK – Nairobi Project Coordinator-F4AK Project Finance Manager

    Description
    Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

    Function:
    The Business Development Officer under the guidance of the Project Manager, will provide overall leadership in designing and implementing appropriate interventions within the project with the objective of developing the 25-farmer owned agri-business (FOAB), in the Hatching Hope Kenya project (HHK) into strong and profitable farmer business organizations and entities. This will be achieved through capacity building of the organizations in business planning and financial management, development of management structures and systems, the provision of business advisory services and the development of key marketing and financial linkages in financial services, input services and strong partnerships with both public and private organizations. The officer will identify impact investment opportunities and scaling up of Business Models. The interventions to be led by the Business Development Officer seek to increase the overall level of competitiveness of the poultry production business within the farmer owned agri-business (FOAB).

    ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:
    Intellectually curious, sound professional judgement, effective communicator, accountable, values-committed, pragmatic, inspirational, team player

    RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
    Business Development (30%)

    Undertake capacity assessment and due diligence for FOABs.
    Support producer organizations to develop business plans, strategic plans and financial and human resource management systems.
    Capacity building of FOABs, through training in business, financial management and governance.
    Analysis and conducting of feasibility to assess and develop new business, investment and financing options.
    Provide advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial record keeping systems.
    Develop business models clearly showing the value proposition of FOAB to members and how it will leverage opportunities in the production and market environment.
    25 FOABs assessed within the first year of project implementation and 25 capacity assessment reports developed.
    Technical assistance and mentorship provided to the 25 FOABs on a quarterly basis through research, visits and training sessions.
    Facilitate the development of business planning guidelines and business plans, strategic plans and financial management systems for 25 FOABs by the end of the first year of the project.
    Capacity building plans developed for all 25 FOABs by the end of the first year and their implementation updated and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
    Analysis conducted to identify business and investment opportunities for 25 FOABs and at least three new opportunities explored per year per organization.
    25 FOABs with established financial and business records systems that provide management with the key information to govern business operations by the end of the second year of project implementation.
    25 FOABs with established and documented business models with clear value proposition within the first 18 months of the project.
    25 FOABs achieve the targeted growth in member mobilization numbers-based project and hub membership targets by the end of the second year of the project implementation.
    Collect and collate information on Catalytic Leverage Fund (CaLF) and share with the manager on a monthly basis.

    Cooperative Governance and Management (30%)

    Provide support in establishing and operating market structures (e.g., collection centers, market centers, processing facilities, chilling centers, etc.)
    Facilitate the transformation of 25 FOABs into formal dairy collective enterprises that will stimulate poultry production.
    Assist to develop guidelines for the formation, management and governance of cooperatives/FOABs/ producer groups
    Coordinate and build up linkages and networks with the appropriate government Cooperative Office and other organizations, as required.
    25 FOABs with functional market structures for milk aggregation are in place by the second year of project implementation.
    All the producer organizations are operating as dairy collective producer organizations and cooperatives by the end of the project.
    The project has string linkages with the government cooperative offices in all the targeted counties and all the 25 FOABs are compliant with cooperative guidelines and formal requirements by the end of the second year of project implementation.

    Capacity Development (30%)

    Design, develop and deliver business management training packages/modules, in coordination with other relevant project staff.
    Identify and carry out a comprehensive capacity assessment of the potential farmer producer organizations for the project to partner with and thereafter develop and deliver a capacity building program.
    Develop capacity building and operationalization of the business and marketing plans of the producer organizations/hubs through joint planning and monitoring.
    Facilitate the capacity building of the cooperative/FOAB/union governing board and management in effective and efficient decision making, financial management, human resource management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict management and democratic governance.
    Support the producer organizations to put in place and implement efficient financial management systems and build their capacity in all aspects of financial management. i. An operational and module-based business training package that integrates the experience of Cargill is developed and in use within the first three months of the project implementation.
    Capacity assessment is completed and continuously reviewed using the Scope Insight methodology and LINK methodologies in the project.
    Annual capacity development plans are developed for the project every year and their implementation are reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis.
    25 FOABs have effective governing boards with the capacity to provide strategic management and vision for the organizations in financial management, human resource management, operations, strategic implementation and conflict management.
    25 FOABs have efficient and effective financial management systems by the end of the first year of project implementation.

    Collaboration towards a Common Goal (10%)

    With the Enterprise Development Manager, develop the business FOAB of the cooperatives with backward and forward linkages into the total value chain.
    Incorporate within the framework of the project potential ‘win-win’ business opportunities which can attract different value chain actors to engage in transactional relationships with the farmer producer organizations and develop a platform for achieving these partnerships.
    Work in close coordination with the relevant project staff on quality assurance and control for all livestock-based products for processing, packaging, marketing and distribution.
    25 FOABs develop a strong platform for engaging with the value chain actors in transactional relationships.
    Close coordination and collaboration with the country office Enterprise Development Manager, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager to deliver quality trainings through the annual capacity building plans.
    25 FOABs achieve and maintain high quality standards for their produce including milk and have effective systems for daily quality monitoring.

    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor This will be dependent on the specific duties assigned

    Minimum Requirements:

    Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Rural Development or Animal Production with post graduate diploma or experience in business management or a related field is required
    Experience implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging environments
    Minimum of five (5) years of field and technical experience working on agribusiness development projects
    Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector

    Most Critical Proficiencies:

    Strong business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
    Strong communication skills in English, Swahili and other local languages of the cluster area.
    Strong business skills in development, strategic planning and planning for farmer business organizations.
    Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development that reach women, youth, the poor and the underprivileged.
    Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing).
    Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building to key partner institutions with a view to build a more efficient, competitive and sustainable livestock industry. This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project end.
    Knowledge of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally branded poultry products (eggs and meat) for onward supply to niche and markets as well as implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the context of the sub-sectors.
    Experience in facilitating the establishment of strategic alliances and joint ventures with local and foreign processors.
    Knowledge and experience in strategic business planning and business analysis.
    Demonstrated ability to undertake market assessments and use the information generated to support producer organizations to leverage these opportunities to remain competitive.
    Knowledge of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity investing).
    Strong computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.

    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to groups and individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
    Ability to integrate financial services within the value chains with the view to foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and financial service providers.
    Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.
    Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural and multisector setting.
    Must be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    Ability to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or verbal).
    Ability to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some evenings.
    Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

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  • Medical Internship Resident Radiologist

    Applications are invited for medical graduates who have successfully completed their MBChB (or equivalent) undergraduate degree and have been recommended to do their rotational medical internship by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
    Successful candidates are expected to commence their internship from January 2020 for a period of one year.
    Interested Candidates should submit the following documents as part of their applications:

    Formal application letter
    Personal statement that includes future interests in Medicine.
    Curriculum Vitae
    Academic degree (MBChB/MBBS) together with all transcripts
    Two letters of reference from Senior Consultants
    Recommendation letter for rotational internship from the Medical Board

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  • Finance and Administrative Assistant – KEMDAP Project Business Development Officer HHK Finance and Administrative Assistant – HHK Business Development Officer HHK – Nairobi Finance Manager Finance and Administrative Assistant – KEMDAP Project Project Accountant HHK Project Accountant-KMDP

    Finance and Administrative Assistant – KEMDAP Project Business Development Officer HHK Finance and Administrative Assistant – HHK Business Development Officer HHK – Nairobi Finance Manager Finance and Administrative Assistant – KEMDAP Project Project Accountant HHK Project Accountant-KMDP

    FUNCTIONThe Finance & Administrative Assistant is the first contact point to visitors, consultants, and partners. S/he is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations providing support to Heifer team: Project Manager, Business Development Officer, Livestock Officers and Project Accountant in Eldoret, Meru and Nairobi and the project by maintaining systems of accountability, establishing and maintaining communications between program offices as well as partners and performing basic administrative tasks as assigned. S/he will develop procedures, which promote financial discipline to meet organizational goals as well as maintaining an efficient document retrieval system.ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS Intellectual curious, accountable, professional judgement, effective communicator, pragmatic, inspirational and team player.RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLESAct as initial point of contact for the main office by responding to both internal and external inquiries/requests. (30%)

    Follow-up on all incoming and outgoing correspondences.
    Receive and attend to telephone calls and courteously direct calls accordantly.

    Manage a functional and organized office filing system and Field Data entry, to ensure that the project documents and records are appropriately filed and secured for easy retrieval. (30%)

    All field data entered into developed data systems of records.
    Files are created and maintained for each of the 24 Producer Organizations.
    All relevant documentation of each Hubs is filed immediately as they are received.
    All project documents are filed in the relevant month.
    Review hub reconciliations and submit to Nairobi office for registration in Agresso.

    Undertake due diligence of the Hubs, within the region on financial viability, financial assessment and sustainability. (20%) 

    Upkeep the assessment tools.
    Coordinate the assessments of the hubs through focus group discussions.
    Support project accountant in quarterly financial reviews of Pos.

    Collaborate with the administrator and travel agents to ensure that visits to the projects are managed smoothly, professionally and efficiently. (15%)

    Reserve hotel for staff and visitors as needed.
    Coordinate airport transfers for incoming/outgoing staff.
    Assist with permit for traveling staff.

    Any other task as assigned by the supervisor. (5%) Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent Diploma or any other related qualification to this job, with three (3) years of hands-on related experience.
    CPA part 1.

    Preferred Requirements

    Practical experience in various aspects of accounting principles and practices with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), procurement and front office management. Data entry and basic excel analysis will be an added advantage.

    Most Critical Proficiencies:

    Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
    Exemplary customer care and administrative skills
    Strong problem-solving skills.
    Strong English language skills – oral and written.
    Knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database, newsletter, and electronic mail software (Microsoft Office preferred).
    Excellent keyboarding skills.

    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

    May require constant sitting; working at a computer for extended periods of time.
    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
    Ability to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
    May require occasional bending and lifting of up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor to waist.
    Ability to operate all standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines and printers.
    Ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines and make sound judgments.
    Ability to perform as an effective team member and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
    Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    Constant telephone, face-to-face and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
    Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with minimal supervision.

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  • Project Manager (PM), SCOPE Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, SCOPE Project Accountant, SCOPE

    Project Manager (PM), SCOPE Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, SCOPE Project Accountant, SCOPE

    Implemented by World Relief in Haiti, Kenya, Malawi and South Sudan, the USAID funded SCOPE project seeks to use and improve existing private and public health systems, working with health service providers to co-train community health actors and strengthen policies to improve access to services. SCOPE increases demand for services by training mothers and caretakers on preventative health measures and health seeking behavior change. SCOPE provides this training through some of the most trusted voices in the community: religious leaders and neighbors and will improve advocacy efforts at various levels of the Ministry of Health through strong local partners — churches, religious networks, and Christian Health Associations. These local partners are essential for SCOPE’s collaboration, learning, and long-term sustainability.
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    The SCOPE Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of all project activities. In that role she or he will be responsible for the successful oversight and management of all in country staffing, operations, execution and reporting of SCOPE. The Project Manager will supervise the Project M&E Officer and Field Supervisors. The Project Manager will have significant collaboration with World Relief Baltimore Office central SCOPE Staff, specifically Chief of Party. She or he will participate in nurturing collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Health, local NGO partners and other project stakeholders.
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Operations management:
    With collaboration with SCOPE project management team, outline in country project implementation plan and timeline and Yearly Work Plan.
    Ensure that all country specific targets of projects are met accurately and in a timely manner.
    Manage M&E Officer and team of field supervisors to ensure they are meeting the requirements of their roles. Provide consistent performance management and coaching of reports. Support hiring process of new staff as needed.
    Prioritize a diverse and healthy working environment, exemplify Christian values among your team.
    With a dotted line of responsibility to Project Accountant, ensure that all project operations take place within the allotted annual project budget
    Lead reporting activities through the project cycle – start-up, implementation and close-out.
    Exceptionally well organized and driven by success
    Implementation support:
    Provide consistent field support to project implementation sites. Ensure that teams have the resources they need to work efficiently. Troubleshoot and provide solutions for problems that may arise throughout the project timeline.
    Coordinate team trainings.
    Elevate staff needs or resourcing needs expeditiously to avoid project bottlenecks.
    Provide overall project quality oversight.
    Relationships with local stakeholders:
    As aligned in contract with SCOPE subrecipient, manage relationships and deliverables of Local Health Associations.
    Serve as secondary level project contact to local partners, with direction from Chief of Party and Country Director.
    In all interactions, strengthen local partnerships with other agencies, Ministry of Health and local level staff.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing or Public Health or Degree in a related field (Nursing, midwifery)
    Minimum of (5) years post training relevant mix of professional work experience on reproductive, maternal new born and child health programming with proven experience implementing facility based maternal and child heath interventions through a health system strengthening approach.
    Must be computer literate and show proficiency in report writing skills.
    Relevant grant management experience, especially for USAID strongly preferred.
    Partnership capacity strengthening and partnership relation management experience preferred.
    Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and strengthening community partnerships.
    Experience with human subject protection.
    Experience implementing gender-sensitive programming.
    Exceptionally well organized and driven by success.
    Staff supervision experience.
    Actively contribute to the development of technical proposals, strongly preferred
    Analytical thinker with superior problem-solving skills
    Decisive and committed
    Ability to contribute to written reports
    Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
    Adhere to all policies and procedures, which govern World Relief

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Strong Commitment to Word Relief’s Values
    Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
    Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders. Representation abilities.
    Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
    The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.
    Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.
    The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    General office setting, 40% field experience, including too fragile environments
    Great lengths of time working on the computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or Skype meetings may be required.
    Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.
    Physical, emotional and intellectual demands
    Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.
    All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

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  • Continuous Practice Educator Store Officer

    CONTINUOUS PRACTICE EDUCATOR
    Job Description
    Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of safe and quality patient care through evidence based clinical practice and nurses’ professional growth and development
     Responsibilities

    Develop and maintain effective networks both internal and external to improve nursing practice
    Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for nurses and maintain a database of nursing licensure, mandatory certification and job descriptions
    Manage and Monitor Nursing Division affiliation with professional bodies, health facilities and training schools
    Evaluate implementation and effectiveness of training programs on an ongoing basis and communicates variance to nurse leaders
    Develop Nursing Care standards, policies and procedures and designs relevant tools for use at unit level
    In collaboration with the Nursing Education Services Manager, foster development of nurses to maximum potential through providing educational/training opportunities and exposure to appropriate learning forums.
    Manage clinical placement for local and international nursing students and nurses seeking clinical placement
    Maintain a database of division wide key performance indicators and communicates variances in a timely manner
    Participate in identification of continuous quality improvement projects (CQI)
    Actively participates in nursing quality audits and follow up audit recommendations with corrective and preventive actions
    Conducts spot-checks to assess compliance with established policies, guidelines and protocols.
    Reinforces compliance with all hospital and nursing division care standards, policies and procedures
    Responsible for orientation of new nursing staff
    Work closely with nurses to conduct regular skill checks to identify their training/learning needs, and designs individual training programs
    Design a plan for continuing unit based learning and works with the nurse in-charge to ensure participation of all nurses
    Use clinical incidences as learning opportunities for nurses and with them plans corrective and preventive actions
    Maintains records of all learning activities for the unit and individual nurse’s participation
    Designs methods to motivate nurses to pursue individual professional growth and development.
    Sensitize and perform audits and spot checks in relation to ISO/ JCIA audits
    Verification of Quality measures by Nurse In-charges
    Participate in Quality and patient safety activities in the hospital
    Participate in formulation of policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols
    Lead staff in ensuring compliance to standards, polices and regulatory requirement
    Continuously initiates innovative and evidence based strategies to improve quality of patient care.
    Designs proactive and innovative ways to enhance customer satisfaction
    Monitor staff and client satisfaction with services in assigned during the shift and takes appropriate action to close gaps
    Responds to client complaints in a timely manner by solving the problems or escalating to the appropriate persons

    Qualifications

    Degree in Nursing
    Registered Nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    Certification in BLS
    At least 3 years experienced in managerial position and a good clinical experience

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  • Pharmacy Quality Manager Oncology Social Worker

    Applications are invited from candidates who meet the requirements for the position of Pharmacy Quality Manager in the Pharmacy Department.

    Responsibilities:

    Monitor the quality of pharmacy practice while identifying areas of concern, implementing solutions and participating in quality assurance activities.
    Review and update of institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
    Coordinate quality-related capacity building activities and development of staff and other health care providers.
    Ensure adherence to institutional policies to ascertain patient safety at all times
    Supervise and coordinate staff training and activities to support medication use in the institution that is of good quality, safe to administer and meet patient treatment needs.
    Support pharmacy operations to ensure quality standards are met at all times with competency trainings, development of SOPs and monitor its implementation
    Develop a mechanism to monitor the progress of implemented policies and  procedures and provide feedback to stakeholders

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
    Registered with the Pharmacy and poisons Board of Kenya
    Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
    5 or more years’ experience in hospital pharmacy services
    Strong evidence of supervisory experience and responsibilities in managerial and administrative areas
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

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