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  • Finance and Grants Manager

    Finance and Grants Manager

    Job Summary

    The Finance Manager and Grants Manager provides strategic financial and grant management leadership for FH within the Kenya country office and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. This position is responsible for managing the Finance and Grants department and ensuring that routine monthly finance schedules and reporting deadlines are met. Through high-level analysis of past spending and projections, the Finance and Grants Manager provides key input and recommendations to Program Managers in the development of new budgets as well as the effective management of current programs. The Finance and Grants Manager is a member of Country Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and participates in regular SLT meetings according to the SLT charter and schedules and is in general responsible for overall financial and grants management and compliance. The Finance and Grants Manager ensures all internal controls and finance functions work to provide appropriate support to the program. The Finance and Grants Manager provides timely reports and advice to the country director and participates in strategic planning. This position supervises a team of between 3-7 staff.

    Principal Responsibilities

    Key Result #1 – Provide strategic leadership in the areas of Finance and Grants to the Country Office

    Advises the Country Director, the Program Director and other Senior leaders in matters related to Finance and Grants.
    Identifies areas of financial risk and provides recommendations on the required prevention and action to mitigate the risks.
    Plans and manages Finance and Grants functions of the country office, including planning, budgeting, and performance management.
    Ensures seamless coordination and facilitates effective communication between the Finance and Grants functions of the Unit and across the wider organization.
    Represents the country office finance globally, across other countries in Africa and creates and strengthens networks in relation to Finance and Grants.
    Works closely with FH Kenya Senior Leadership Team (SLT)to ensure that standards of good practice in management are met for the Finance and Grants Departments.
    As a key member of the in-country ecosystem, ensures smooth and efficient coordination between finance-related and programmatic units for effective performance of organizational operations.
    Develops Finance and Grant policies and procedures including in alignment with existing FH Kenya and Global policies and FHK Country Operational Plans.
    Identifies inefficiencies and bottlenecks between and within programmatic and finance-related departments/units and proposes and establishes mechanisms, trainings, systems, or procedures for addressing them.
    Develops and/or monitors systems for enhancing organizational and donor compliance on financial and other related matters.

    Key Result #2 – Finance and Grant-related oversight and deliverables

    Ensures financial integrity and accountability for FH Kenya through maintenance of appropriate internal controls, financial systems and financial procedures.
    Reviews the monthly financial report before submission to GSC and provides high level variance explanations with the submission of the report.
    Identifies areas for improvement on internal controls and overall financial management and propose action steps to close any observed gaps.
    Ensure that transactions and financial decisions adhere to donor regulations and meet US Agency for International Development (USAID) guidelines, specifically OMB Super Circular if applicable.
    Supports the Finance Department to ensure that all key finance tasks are performed effectively within defined deadlines and with accuracy.
    Oversees audit activities and ensures compliance with government and donor regulations. Supports in all country project audits and follows up to ensure internal audit recommendations are implemented and adhered to.
    Supports proposal preparation specifically on budgeting.
    Reviews reporting, payments, disbursement processes and includes timelines for each step to hold each actor accountable.
    Implements a robust contracts management system.
    Coordinates with the CD and Program Director to create and manage FHK’s annual organizational budget, including periodic re-forecasting exercises as required.
    Analyzes country financial status and makes recommendations to end-users on spending patterns and required adjustments for keeping spending on track; Provides monthly financial performance analysis to the SLT and ensures corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
    Reviews all finance (reporting & disbursement) and procurement documents before Director-level signatory. Reviews documents requiring Director-level signatories and provide the assurance that they are in compliance.
    Ensures the implementation of approved Finance and Grant Policies. Contextualizes and creates finance and grant unit policies as required.
    Ensures FH Kenya’s internal control system provides reasonable assurance that donors’ funding is properly taken care of and minimum risk for FH
    Oversees the management of various types of agreements (cooperative agreements, grants, sub-grants, sub-contracts, personal services agreements, memos of understanding, etc.) and solicits legal advice when needed to ensure compliance with applicable government rules and regulations.
    Ensures grants start up and close-out processes are according to agreements/contracts.
    Provides guidance to the FH Kenya CD and SLT on strategic business directions by conducting financial planning, analysis, forecasting, developing scenarios to inform decision making, and advising on key directions and options for development.
    Provides the analytical financial thinking to qualify ideas as good and appropriate for the Kenyan context and in alignment with FH Kenya Operational Plans.
    Participates in corporate policy development as a member of the senior leadership team (SLT). Engages the finance and grants units to develop short, medium and long-term financial plans and projections.
    Represents FH Kenya to financial partners, including donors, auditors, public officials, banks, etc.
    Develops and utilizes forward looking, predictive models and activity based financial analysis to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans including cash requirements.
    Oversees all sub awards and grants to local and international partners ensuring all due diligence and reporting according to the award type. Analyze and monitor the financial terms and conditions of sub-grant agreements. Ensure implementing partner’s compliance with their organizational policy/procedures and donor regulations.
    Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.

    Key Result #3 – Staff Management and Development

    Provides direct line management and leadership of Finance and Grants as assigned.
    Model FH Heartbeat and Culture to the finance and grants team as well as the wider FH Kenya staff.
    Ensures Finance and Grant Unit staff capacity is sufficient to implement the country level strategy; Coordinate recruitment, interviews and selection of staff as needed. Train staff on all aspects of the financial systems and reporting including donor regulations in order to build capacity of the team.
    Travels to field project offices as needed to provide on the job training (on policies, procedures, donor regulations, and other financial matters), leadership and encouragement to staff and prepare field reports upon return.
    Models leadership to all Finance and Grant Unit staff and intentionally develops the leadership potential of key staff in his/her Unit.
    Collaborates closely with the SLT and plays a vital role in Ecosystem meetings

    Job Level Specifications

    Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat and Culture statement, Mindsets and Behaviours
    Proven experience of senior management and leadership particularly in the management of change and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
    Highly developed leadership, influencing and communication skills, and demonstrable capability in relationship building at all levels.
    Deep understanding of the Kenya tax and procurement Law
    Excellent communication skills
    Computer literate with ability to use data for decision making

    Experience

    10 years of relevant experience out of which 5 years on a managerial leadership position in administration and financial management

    Education/Certifications

    Master’s Degree or equivalent in financial management and/or accounting CPAK, CA, ACMA or ACCA.

    Distinguishing Competencies

    Practical experience in using a wide range of accounting software including MS Dynamics 5.03.1, Power BI, and other financial dashboards.
    Experience with financial analysis and reporting and able to perform financial analysis from complex data.
    Proven expertise with different donors such as USAID/UN/SDC/FCDO and other multilateral donors. Knowledge on USAID rules and regulation is key.
    Must have a proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial systems and internal controls.

    Language

    Excellent command of the English and Kiswahili language

    Supervisory Responsibility

    The position supervises finance and grants staff in the department.

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees (one pastoral and 2 professional), day telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager Email address: hr-fhkenya@fh.org latest by 2nd April 2024.

    Apply via :

    hr-fhkenya@fh.org

  • Research Associate-Data and Information Systems Management

    Research Associate-Data and Information Systems Management

    About the role

    The International Potato Center (CIP) through the SweetGAINS project has been working at modernizing sweetpotato breeding programs, by improving excellence in the management of breeding data. The position will support these efforts for Root and Tuber Crops (RTB) in Sub-Saharan African (SSA), Latin America and Asia.

    Key Responsibilities:

    The data and IT specialist will be part of the data management team overseeing RTB breeding and seed data management systems.
    Understand existing tools used for data capture and assist in the developing modules that extend the scope for the current tools. 
    Respond to ICT support requests from CIP breeders and partners in a timely manner through WhatsApp/telegram/telephone/field visits. 
    Contribute to writing standard operating procedures for RTB breeding data management.
    Lead capacity building efforts among project collaborators and partners in data collection, storage and management. Act as lecturer in these trainings.
    Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
    Contribute to development and management of germplasm data management systems for RTB invitro and invivo germplasm collections at KEPHIS, Mugaga, Kenya. 
    Designing (in collaboration with subject area specialists) and implementing comprehensive, gender-aware, monitoring and evaluation systems to assure that quality data (both quantitative and qualitative) are collected, entered, and stored for project use and documented for eventual public use. 
    Contribute to development of additional dashboards to enable routine monitoring of social science data coming from the field.
    Support other information management activities at CIP.
    Keep up to date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of data and information.
    Maintain the confidentiality of all information collected.
    Perform any other activity as assigned to by the supervisor. 
    Supervise a junior data management staff member.
    Be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. The work will require travel within Sub Saharan Africa.

    Requirements

    What are we looking for?

    MA/MSc degree in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
    At least six years research experience in the design and implementation of data management systems.
    Experience working with integrated database systems preferably for research projects, including large-scale socioeconomic and/or biological surveys e.g., MySQL or MS SQL Server.
    Knowledge and experience of mobile data collection systems.
    Knowledge and experience of Linux operating systems.
    Knowledge and experience in cloud services administration (like AWS or Linode).
    Experience with database design, database management and computer programming, and with the application of quality assurance standards and procedures.
    Understanding and experience of working in applied agricultural research preferred.
    Experience in software and web application programming. Knowledge of PHP scripting language and development in WordPress preferred.
    Good judgement, adaptability, and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.
    Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation.
    Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
    Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

    Apply via :

    cgiar.zohorecruit.com

  • Research Associate – Data and Information Systems Management

    Research Associate – Data and Information Systems Management

    About the role

    The International Potato Center (CIP) through the Sweet GAINS project has been working at modernizing sweet potato breeding programs, by improving excellence in the management of breeding data. The position will support these efforts for Root and Tuber Crops (RTB) in Sub-Saharan African (SSA), Latin America and Asia.

    Key Responsibilities:

    The data and IT specialist will be part of the data management team overseeing RTB breeding and seed data management systems.
    Understand existing tools used for data capture and assist in the developing modules that extend the scope for the current tools.
    Respond to ICT support requests from CIP breeders and partners in a timely manner through WhatsApp/telegram/telephone/field visits.
    Contribute to writing standard operating procedures for RTB breeding data management.
    Lead capacity building efforts among project collaborators and partners in data collection, storage and management. Act as lecturer in these trainings.
    Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
    Contribute to development and management of germplasm data management systems for RTB invitro and invivo germplasm collections at KEPHIS, Mugaga, Kenya.
    Designing (in collaboration with subject area specialists) and implementing comprehensive, gender-aware, monitoring and evaluation systems to assure that quality data (both quantitative and qualitative) are collected, entered, and stored for project use and documented for eventual public use.
    Contribute to development of additional dashboards to enable routine monitoring of social science data coming from the field.
    Support other information management activities at CIP.
    Keep up to date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of data and information.
    Maintain the confidentiality of all information collected.
    Perform any other activity as assigned to by the supervisor.
    Supervise a junior data management staff member.
    Be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. The work will require travel within Sub Saharan Africa.

    What are we looking for?

    MA/MSc degree in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
    At least six years research experience in the design and implementation of data management systems.
    Experience working with integrated database systems preferably for research projects, including large-scale socioeconomic and/or biological surveys e.g., MySQL or MS SQL Server.
    Knowledge and experience of mobile data collection systems.
    Knowledge and experience of Linux operating systems.
    Knowledge and experience in cloud services administration (like AWS or Linode).
    Experience with database design, database management and computer programming, and with the application of quality assurance standards and procedures.
    Understanding and experience of working in applied agricultural research preferred.
    Experience in software and web application programming. Knowledge of PHP scripting language and development in WordPress preferred.
    Good judgement, adaptability, and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.
    Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation.
    Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
    Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

    Apply via :

    cgiar.zohorecruit.com

  • Investigation Behaviour Manager

    Investigation Behaviour Manager

    SUPERVISION & REPORTING LINES:

    The Case Management Manager (Investigation Behaviour Manager) will be under the supervision and accountable to the ethics and behaviour lead.

    GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

    She/he will be the responsible to undertake and or lead internal administrative investigations / case management on abuse conducted by the mission,
    She/he will be in charge of mentoring and coaching others during the different phases of the investigations according to the ocba Case Management guideline,
    She/he will be in charge of ensuring a proper documentation management, following the principles of confidentiality and data protection and

    MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY

    Management of Investigations/Case Management:

    Ensure that all reported complaints are recorded, addressed and handled and that severe allegations (eg. SEAH, affecting minors/beneficiaries etc.) are immediately reported to the Behaviour Unit lead and behaviour committee for the field
    Ensures technical advice and support for his/her area of activity to all actors involved in case management
    Ensure the application of any temporary and or risk mitigating measures and refer the complainant/person affected to the proper channel to receive psychosocial and medical support
    Lead the first triage based on MSF Typology of abuse and response to the complainants
    Undertake the risk analysis related to the case/any case management strategies

    Lead investigations into allegations of abuse

    Supervise and undertake investigations with the project teams (interviews, information collection, assessment of evidence, establish the qualification and present the case to the DMA with necessary recommendations)
    Update regularly investigation plans and logbooks
    Manage all Information about cases: archive all documentation/evidences, prepare minutes, coordinate interviews and meetings with the behaviour comite, draft the final report etc..

    Reporting and Information management

    In charge of guaranteeing the quality and respect of the procedures and standards of case management, specific focus on confidentiality and data protection.
    Provide data statistics on case management and training sessions undertaken and propose possible next steps on improving reporting mechanisms and or case management processes for the mission

    Building Case Management Capacity in the field

    Build capacity in the mission to conduct investigations in line with the case management procedures and principles in OCBA
    Train and supervise staff performing administrative investigations of abuse.
    Implement a dissemination strategy for the policies & protocols produced/updated by the ethics and behaviour Unit.

    CANDIDATE PROFILE

    Academic Background: Bachelor level degree or equivalent thinking level in a field relevant to this profile (e.g. law, social or organizational sciences, gender, discrimination, whistleblowing, etc.)
    Fluency in English and French. Spanish desirable. Other languages are an asset
    Proven track record in leading and conducting workplace administrative investigations in the Humanitarian sector
    Strong analytical and advisory skills and the ability to translate complex analysis into concise, clear, and actionable conclusions and recommendations
    Experience advising on risks and risk mitigation regarding investigations into allegations of abuse
    Ability to develop case strategies, conduct investigative interviews and deliver investigation reports of high quality and within short deadlines
    Excellent listening and organizational skills.
    Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver trainings
    Good team-player, flexible, ability to work independently, ability to manage conflict
    Ability to handle highly sensitive situations and confidential information diplomatically and discreetly

    Apply via :

    s.org

  • Maintenance Agent

    Maintenance Agent

    Objective of the Position:

    Perform repair / maintenance / construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of MSF equipment / installations / infrastructures.

    The successful candidate is expected to work from one of the MSF offices in Nairobi, Kenya (specifically, between Coordination Office and the MSF Kenya Supply Office.

    Tasks & Responsibilities:

    Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.),
    Checking and ensuring the maintenance of MSF premises and facilities, as well as the general water supply, electrical, walls, ceilings etc. and security conditions. In this sense, making inspection visits to assess the rehabilitation needs of facilities.
    Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, rectification of electrical, plumbing and drainage system) as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.
    In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.
    Supervise and check the quality of the work carried out by subcontractors and supervise.
    Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
    Carry out and conduct regular preventive maintenance for all equipment installations on the premises.
    Ensure that necessary corrective maintenance/services are followed and that maintenance plans are kept up to date.
    Carrying out and updating the electrical installations inventory in MSF missions’ facilities and performing annual maintenance procedures and safety checks across facilities in the project. Executing any needed tests after any repair or maintenance.
    Checking the maintenance of the various open spaces (gardens, courtyards…) and ensuring that domestic waste is correctly discarded
    Perform weekly checks and cleaning of sand traps and other wastewater manholes around the office premise.
    Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.
    Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time.
    Keep all documents related to installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly.
    Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly about damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins. pitching tents and assist logistics department for any related work needed.

    Qualifications & Requirements:

    Education:

    Essential: Electrician certificate or recognized formal training
    Mandatory: Plumbing Certificate mandatory Literacy and Basic maths (BoQs, quotations)

    Knowledge & Experience:

    Mandatory 

    At least 2 years proven all-round maintenance experience
    At least 2 years proven technician experience
    Proven experience in pool maintenance
    Ability to plan, budget and carry out common housing infrastructure repairs
    Proven carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills.

    Languages:

    Fluency in English and Kiswahili

    Competencies:

    Commitment to MSF principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Stress Management, Teamwork & Cooperation, Service Oriented.

    Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and KRA PIN certificate). Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to ONLY submit a motivation letter and an updated curriculum vitae as a single file (in pdf-format), mentioning on the subject email line “Maintenance Agent”, to:The HR Coordinator Medecins Sans Frontieres Belgium (Kenya) Email: MSFOCB-KENYA-RECRUITMENT@BRUSSELS.MSF.ORGDeadline for application: 30th March 2024  

    Apply via :

    MSFOCB-KENYA-RECRUITMENT@BRUSSELS.MSF.ORG

  • Diagnostic Network Leader

    Diagnostic Network Leader

    The Diagnostic Network is composed of two intersectional platforms – the Laboratory intersectional platform and the Diagnostic Imaging intersectional platform (includes Point of Care Ultrasound – POCUS). Previously referred to as Lab Working Group (LWG) and Diagnostic Imaging Working Group (DIWG)

    The medical directors have set the expectations from the intersectional medical platforms and networks as follows:

    To participate actively in the definition of MSF strategy and vision in the relevant domain.
    To produce policies, guidelines, and field implementation tools for Dir Med approval / endorsement.
    To monitor implementation of policies and recommendations.
    To prospect creatively external development and literature.
    To ensure coordination and prioritization of operational research agenda.
    To provide info and participate in medical advocacy on the topic.
    To propose and participate in cross sectional evaluations.
    To conduct training and internal dissemination of knowledge.
    To network with external experts.
    To share experiences.
    To provide technical support and respond to technical questions.
    To propose and validate standard articles to be introduced in MSF catalogues and order lists.

    OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

    The leader of the Diagnostic Network is expected to coordinate and facilitate the Diagnostic Imaging intersectional platform and the laboratory intersectional platform’s internal dynamics and activities, to reach the objectives mentioned above, according to both intersectional platform’s action plan.

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Leadership and coordination

    Coordinate and lead the Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Intersectional platform (previously called working group) – the coordination of these 2 intersectional platforms is linked to the medical director’s platform and the link is through the medical director representative of the platforms
    Support medical and operations departments (via the specialists / health advisors from the 6 OCs) in all MSF sections to facilitate integration of the MSF recommendations into mission plans.
    Supervise staff employed under the Diagnostic Network: (IO) intersectional diagnostic advisors (4.4FTEs), short-term contracts as well as consultants and volunteers working for the Diagnostic Network.
    Promote synergy between the OCs through coordination, sharing, dissemination, and consensus on practical tools, research, training.
    Coordinate / promote these in the different platforms (training, e-learning if relevant, etc.);
    Coordinate the development of strategies for direct implementation on the commonly agreed issues (minimum activities package, trainings, norms, etc.) on diagnostics.
    Participate/coordinate the necessary work to define MSF strategies to respond to diagnostic needs and other future possible challenges.
    If requested by the medical directors, provide annual intersection report on diagnostic activities implementation (quantitative and if possible qualitative analysis); if needed, analyse commonalities and divergence in diagnostic activities programming and implementation among the sections.
    With the medical directors’ input, challenge the operations departments to improve implementation if needed.
    Prepare the intersectional platform’s yearly action plans and analyse progress accordingly.
    Report annually to the medical directors on the intersectional platform’s progress and achievements.
    Act as a contact point for the medical directors, the Access Campaign etc. on diagnostics.
    Ensure smooth functioning of the ambassador system to other intersectional platforms and with other platform leaders ensure good communication on issues of mutual interest.
    Identify and support the focal person in the group to link with Spinco for updating catalogues and order lists and revise kits content.
    Work in close collaboration with the coordinator for the quality assurance of medical devices and organise collaboration (via focal person in the collaborative platform if needed);
    Organise the collaborative platform meeting and activities (agenda, minutes, circulation of documents etc.).
    Coach and support newcomers according to needs.

    Technical support, training, and operational research

    Organise active monitoring of external developments (tools, programme implementation, etc.) and the review of relevant literature and inform medical departments and field teams accordingly.
    Support operational research projects according to needs (including for publication);
    Participate in cross-sectional evaluations if relevant: needs analysis, terms of reference, recommendations analysis, etc.
    Identify the needs for development/revision guidelines and standard operating procedures, field implementation tools (e.g., Direct the selection, compilation, classification of reference documents on the topics and provide information to documentation centres; Organise the market review of diagnostics according to set priorities and revise standard articles MSF catalogues, order lists and kits)
    Identify the needs for learning and development
    Support collaborative platform members in their project support and follow-up.
    Participate in or perform at least one field visit per year (preferably in the projects of several sections).
    List the questions to be addressed by operational research and coordinate the MSF operational research agenda on the topic.
    Coordinate the repartition of research projects according to section strengths, willingness and ambitions and practical considerations.
    Follow collaborations with research institutes for intersectional projects.

    Communication and networking

    Improve communication and collaboration with the operational sections, health/specialist advisors, other intersectional platforms, and provide feedback to the relevant health advisors.
    Coordinate the international network of external experts and maintain an overview of the “national/sectional” network of external experts to encourage coherent external representation.
    Coordinate the MSF representation in technical forums and external meetings and networks and act as focal points according to needs.
    Organise and maintain an updated technical folder on Sharepoint (or other intersection intranet platform) that can be used as a field virtual library/reference folder on the topic.
    Provide information and participate in medical advocacy.

    Job requirements

    Education:

    Medical or Paramedical profile
    Medical doctor with special interest and experience in diagnostics (laboratory and diagnostic imaging) and preferably technical experience will be a plus.
    Proven Public health expertise – e.g., master’s or PhD in relevant field.

    Work experience

    Experience in at least two to three different MSF projects (minimum of six months each) in resource-limited settings; preferably more than 24 months.
    At least one year experience with exposure to MSF Diagnostic imaging or laboratory programs in humanitarian crisis situations, preferably with MSF.
    Experience in developing policies and strategies.
    Experience in management, team leading and coaching.
    Experience in internal and external networking

    Specific skills

    Fluent in English (French and/or Spanish would be an asset)
    Writing capacities
    Operational research will be a plus
    Mature with strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
    Ability to represent MSF in relevant meetings
    Ability to work and report independently
    Ability to motivate and lead colleagues

    Apply via :

    msf.recruitee.com

  • Clinical Project Manager

    Clinical Project Manager

    Summary of the Position:

    The Clinical Project Manager (PM) serves an important role within the company and is a person who leads the delivery of our studies. The PM serves as the primary liaison between FHI Clinical’s study teams and the customer and serves as that accountable point for delivery and quality of projects, whilst maintaining financial control. As a project leader you will manage cross functional teams across our global organization from study start-up through close-out activities. The PM is responsible for the management of complex, multi-center, multinational clinical studies, including FDA-regulated clinical trials, and ensures that all clinical study management and project deliverables are completed to the sponsor’s satisfaction, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and practices.

    Essential Functions:

    Serves as the primary project contact with the client.
    Leads and manages cross-functional project teams, including monitoring team performance against contract and client expectations and according to key performance metrics. Provides leadership and vision to all project staff and external vendors contracted to complete projects.  
    Manages allocated studies according to timelines and quality standards.
    Coordinates activities across all functional departments and vendors involved in the project; in some cases, the multi-functional project management lead will have to take direct responsibility for the clinical subspecialty functional area.
    Develops and/or reviews study management plans.
    Leads problem solving including management of risk and issue resolution.
    Ensures compliance with study tools, training materials and standard processes, policies, and procedures.
    Ensures strong client relationship management through clear communications, decisive escalation of issues and coordination with project team leaders and leadership appropriately. 

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Organized, proficient at multi-tasking with exceptional attention to detail.
    Ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams, effectively delegate tasks, and is comfortable collaborating and communicating with a variety of colleagues and clients.
    Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Smartsheets, etc.  
    Possesses cross cultural awareness and can adapt appropriately. Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost).  
    Ability to establish and maintain systems and processes necessary to control and report trial status and activities.
    Full understanding of ICH GCP and applicable clinical trial related CFRs.
    Ability to ensure that quality, regulatory-compliant clinical projects are conducted on time and within budget.

    Position Requirements:

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in health/life sciences or related field.
    Preferred Job-Related Experience: At least four (4) years of clinical research experience, preferably global project management experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, and experience in clinical operations; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

    Physical Expectations:

    Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
    Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
    Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.    
    Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move 5-15 lbs.

    Travel Requirements:

    Expected travel time is 10-25% for this position. This can vary based on assigned project(s).

    Apply via :

    fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Epidemiology Activity Manager

    Epidemiology Activity Manager

    Objective of the Position

    Define, coordinate and monitor epidemiological activities, in order to identify alerts and risk factors for diseases to guide emergency interventions (clinical, preventive, etc) and ensure the development of appropriate methodology and the quality of studies according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures.

    Tasks & Responsibilities

    In collaboration with the other MSF team members:

    Horizon scanning and alert monitoring: Perform horizon scanning and epidemic intelligence activities to identify alerts of outbreak prone diseases, malnutrition and conflict. Set up and/or maintain an alert monitoring system for early warning, investigate and verify alerts based on predefined scenarios or events, perform frequent analysis on the alerts identified.
    Disease surveillance and monitoring: Set up new or improve existing mission surveillance and monitoring systems and maintain them according to the mission needs. Monitor the incidence and prevalence of diseases or health conditions in the country & affected population. Implement and maintain the intersectional Nutrition and Food Security Surveillance System.
    Health/needs assessments and exploratory missions: Lead, participate in and support health/needs assessments and exploratory missions in collaboration with the emergency team
    Risk Assessment: Conduct Risk Assessment – assess the risk of disease transmission and other health threats within the affected population
    Outbreak investigation: Perform outbreak investigations and control (lead and/or support the team) using the 10 steps in outbreak investigation as a guide including performing case investigation, implementing linelists, mapping and visualization during assessments and in the response phase, writing situational reports and the final report.
    Respond to emergencies: Participate in and support the MSF team to respond to emergencies and other interventions.
    Epidemiological Toolkit: Develop and/or implement appropriate epidemiological tools to support the MSF activities
    Data Collection and quality assurance: Design and implement data collection systems including case investigation forms, demographics, clinical data, and exposure history during the emergency intervention and on the emergency’s impact, train relevant people. Ensure data quality in collaboration with the medical team and data encoders in the field.
    Epidemiological studies: Identify the need for, design and implement surveys or rapid assessments (e.g. vaccination, nutrition, mortality, etc.) to understand epidemiological dynamics. Conduct post-emergency evaluations or surveys.
    Operational Research: In collaboration with the team, identify appropriate operational research questions and develop relevant Operational Research activities including protocol writing and submission to Ethics Committee, study implementation, analysis and scientific communication
    Data management, analysis and scientific writing: Perform data cleaning and management, descriptive and advanced analysis, synthesis, regular and adhoc reporting and scientific communication.
    Epidemiological modelling: analyze seasonality, trends and future predictions of notifiable diseases of public health importance as part of Emergency strategy
    Public Health Recommendations: Interprete appropriately available data and information and, in collaboration with the Project Medical Referent (PRM) and the Deputy Emergency Coordinator (D/EmCo), provide timely evidence-based advise and strategic public health recommendations for decision making to the operations to guide programmatic and response decisions, promote innovative thinking for new strategies and models of care. Provide technical advice to the Head of Mission/Emergency Coordinator and D/EmCo on epidemiological projections linked to specific disease outbreaks for strategy adaptation.
    Public Health Communication: In collaboration with the PMR and D/EmCo communicate public health findings to relevant authorities.
    Capacity building: Train, coach or mentor other team members in epidemiological methods, data collection and management, analysis and reporting when appropriate’
    Planning: Develop and execute the annual epidemiological activity plan with its respective budget
    Networking and Representation: maintain and expand the current network of national public and academic institutions inlcuding the Kenyan Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, attend revelant meetings and represent MSF when necessary (cluster meetings, etc.)

    Qualifications & Requirements

    Education:

    Essential: medical, nursing or para-medical related diploma
    Essential: degree or masters in Epidemiology or Public Health with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology or diploma in Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (FELTP)
    Desirable: specialization or training in tropical diseases or Public Health’

    Experience:

    Essential: working experience of at least two years in field epidemiological activities
    Essential: experience in needs assessments, surveillance, alert management and outbreak investigation and control
    Desirable: working experience in MSF or other INGO’s; in low and middle-income country(ries)

    Knowledge:

    Essential: computer literacy (MS Office Suite) and an analytical/statistical software (Epi-Info, STATA, R, etc.)
    Essential: database management, statistical analysis, secondary data review, survey designing and implementation, monitoring and evaluation systems design or use, public health information management
    Desirable: knowledge of DHIS2, QGIS, Osmand, PowerBI, KoboCollect, ODK, RedCap, reference manager software (Zotero, Mendeley, etc.)

    Skills/ Competences:

    Strategic thinking; Strong Leadership Skills; Proven People Management; Behavioural Flexibility; Commitment to MSF Principles; Result Oriented; Culturally Sensitive; Team player; Planning and Organization
    Ability to multitask including planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding and fast-paced environment
    Sound analytical and organizational skills
    Competency, knowledge and professional skills on public health infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response
    Excellent presentation and communication skills, with emphasis on writing skills

    Language: Proficiency in written and oral English & Kiswahili.

    Apply via :

    msf.or.ke

  • Head of Advocacy – Access to Products for Healthcare Administration and Travel Officer

    Head of Advocacy – Access to Products for Healthcare Administration and Travel Officer

    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

    The role of the Head of Advocacy is to design and lead transnational advocacy strategies for policy and practice change relating to access to products for health.

    Médecins Sans Frontières is searching for a Head of Advocacy for a new structure dedicated to improving access to products for healthcare. As part of the structure’s management team, the successful candidate will contribute to the set-up of this structure and lead the advocacy department. The Head of Advocacy will design and implement transnational strategies for improving access to products for healthcare for current and future patients, their communities, and beyond.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategy, vision and leadership

    Participate as a member of the APH Structure Management Team
    Contribute to the development, review and implementation of the APH Structure’s strategic plan
    Consolidate outcomes and impact reporting against strategic and annual plans
    Contribute to the development of APH policies for the MSF movement
    Contribute to the development and review of the APH Structure’s internal policies

    Strategy development

    Design approaches and plans for policy and practice changes for the APH Structure’s strategic plan, in collaboration with the analysis department
    Propose advocacy objectives and plans in response to emerging opportunities and threats for APH, in collaboration with the analysis department
    Plan and oversee the resources that the APH Structure requires for strategic communication, to support the policy and practice change objectives.

    Implementation

    Lead the implementation of all transnational policy and practice change initiatives in accordance with the strategic plan
    Identify opportunities for high-level representation, coalition building, and public mobilisation in support of agreed APH advocacy objectives
    Maintain an overview of, and liaise with, colleagues across MSF involved in external representation and advocacy, including the Humanitarian

    Representation Team

    Represent the APH advocacy agenda on MSF’s platforms for coordination of communication
    Mobilise colleagues across MSF for the agreed advocacy agenda of the APH and support them in their contribution to the agenda
    Provide, or help to find, representation and strategic communication services to the APH Structure and MSF entities to support the introduction of new products, participation in medical research and development, source and supply models, and funding and collaboration opportunities

    Management

    Oversee the selection of all APH Structure advocacy staff (initially estimated 5-10)
    Ensure that advocacy staff members have clarity on their objectives and scope of work
    With the Heads of Regional Hubs, manage the workload of advocacy staff and support their motivation and well-being
    Make sure that advocacy staff are well-informed of the Structure’s priorities and activities on an ongoing basis
    Plan, monitor and report on the budget of the Advocacy Department

    Job requirements

    Commitment to the work and principles of MSF (working experience in MSF is an asset)
    Higher academic qualification in a relevant field, with significant understanding of global health
    Experience designing strategies for political or social change at transnational level
    Proven ability to plan and conduct high-level representation
    Solid understanding of the strategic use of public communication and campaigning as tools for change
    Experience in leading a team of highly-qualified professionals
    Experience with significant organisational change, for example establishing a new department
    Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with colleagues across all levels in MSF as well as to work as part of a geographically-distributed team
    Appreciation of cultural diversity and strong commitment to equity and inclusion
    Fluency in English (additional languages are appreciated)
    Willingness to travel extensively

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  • Learning and Knowledge Management Officer

    Learning and Knowledge Management Officer

    Job Summary

    The Learning and Knowledge Management Officer will be responsible for assessing and strengthening knowledge management across the various projects in Food for the Hungry. His/her work will inform implementation strategy, decision-making and improve information flow and use across the teams. The person will prioritize intentional learning from a variety of sources ranging from project monitoring and implementation data, evaluation reports, contextual analysis, community feedback, research studies, and pilots – and use this information to adapt on the basis of learnings.

    Principal Responsibilities
    Key Result #1 Learning agenda

    Identify the types of information or learning needed across interventions and program pilot to test the effectiveness of the program strategy and inform programming decisions.
    Collaborate with the program staff to develop a learning and knowledge management strategy for pilot project and other interventions in Area Programs.
    Map the program’s data sources and information flows and routinely assess whether the right program information reaches the right staff at the right times, proposing improvements and facilitate changes where appropriate
    Facilitate regular discussions with staff who lead data collection and analysis efforts (e.g., M&E staff and program staff,) to identify emergent trends and implications for program design and quality.
    Initiate and facilitate discussions and scenario planning with the program team to bring together emergent project learning from different sources and to facilitate critical thinking about how the program should (or should not) adapt its strategy based on this learning.
    Manage and optimize existing reflection and learning routines in the APs.

    Key Result #2 Knowledge Management

    Maintain a carefully organized, quality controlled and regularly updated repository of programmatic learning that can be readily accessed by program staff and partners.
    Track and synthesize trends and lessons across quarters/years and elevate these in annual planning and adaptation sessions.
    Document adaptations made to the program strategy and the rationale for decisions taken.
    Working alongside M&E and program teams to spearhead the development and dissemination of knowledge products for internal and external audiences where necessary.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to serving the poor in line with FH Christian foundation and beliefs
    Excellent (written/oral) communication and interpersonal skills with a strong service-orientation and ability to effectively communicate with various audiences
    Strong facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    Proven ability to critically analyse diverse information and make sound inferences
    Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with web-based systems such as Google
    Drive. Experience with ODK and/or PowerBI a plus

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in data science, social or behavioural sciences or related, or equivalent work experience.
    At least 3 years of experience in a role with significant learning, knowledge management and/or data analysis, interpretation and usage responsibilities
    Experience working with NGOs, a plus ·.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
    Safeguarding Policy
    FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented.
    FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees (one pastoral and 2 professional), day telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager Email address:
    hr-fhkenya@fh.org latest by 20th March 2024. Since this is an urgent position, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    hr-fhkenya@fh.org