Reports to: Medical Director, Africa
The Role
The position has the following key responsibilities:
Integral part of the IAVI team responsible for Clinical Research Center (CRC) support and the conduct of observational studies and clinical trials
Under guidance of Director of Epidemiology provides training and support to collaborating CRC investigators and teams in;
The development of study protocols related to HIV and other infectious diseases epidemiology, pathogenesis and immunology, and related topics, including intervention studies.
Statistical design, data analysis and manuscript writing including report writing for research protocols. This may include conducting on-site training programs for CRC teams.
The use the Data Warehouse to access and analyze cross-network data.
Works with Director, Epidemiology to direct and support the design of observational studies projects, including socio-behavioral research and any other studies in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Director Socio-behavioral Research, Medical Director – Africa, CRC investigators, IAVI staff and consultants.
Monitors CRC performance in the execution of observational studies, develops plans to improve CRC performance and capacity and ensures the internal and external approval, implementation of timelines and deliverables, and appropriate reporting of data and budget status are implemented.
Assists Director, Epidemiology with the IAVI Investigator Initiated Research and International Training Program activities including scientific manuscript writing program.
Collaborates with Director, Epidemiology, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director – Africa, Clinical Program Managers, and Laboratory staff to ensure a seamless flow of information and direction to study CRCs.
Serve as a member of the EpiVACS (Epidemiology for Vaccine Advancement, Capacity and Science) team,
Supports the development of clinical trial CRCs using good clinical and good laboratory practices in collaboration with CRC investigators, governmental and non-governmental organizations and other internal IAVI resources.
Assists CRCs to:
Develop plans to recruit and retain suitable populations for clinical trials for HIV prevention research
Define procedures for collecting, analyzing and reporting relevant clinical and epidemiology data to support the inclusion of a cohort in above clinical trial
Supports internal IAVI staff in analysis and manuscript writing
Publishes regularly, at least annually as first or senior author.
Collaborates in evaluating and implementing the broader regulatory, social, political and communications environment that may affect CRC development, protocol review and approvals, recruitment, retention and data management
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills:
Advanced degree, preferably PhD in medical epidemiology or biostatistics relevant to HIV or STD prevention or treatment or the development of pharmaceutical products. An MD with masters in epidemiology or biostatics may be considered based on extensive experience and proven track record.
Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in preparing for and executing clinical trials or studies in resource poor settings. Knowledge of and experience with implementation of Good Clinical Practices in clinical trials conduct is desirable.
Relevant experience working in developing countries, especially Africa.
Proven success in the development and implementation of epidemiological studies or CRC preparation activities for clinical trials, particularly in developing countries.
Strong interpersonal relations skills, excellent judgment, proven ability to present programs to diverse audiences ranging from high level political to lay community groups.
Strong organizational skills, resourceful and mature self-starter, with proven experience in building a strong, coherent program and operations
Ability to operate within a scientific, social, medical or clinical research program settings
Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time and provide on-site support and training to CRC partners.
Publication record in peer reviewed journals.
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Company Founded: Founded in 1996
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Associate Director, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Clinical Program Manager
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Commercial Manager
The successful applicant will be detail oriented, have high energy, a people and resource manager who is results oriented with a “can do” attitude” and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Business Development:
Oversee the execution of business development objectives, new business bid preparation, commercial proposals and agreements in accordance with SOPs.
Develop and capture business opportunities and prepare commercial bids.
Draft, negotiate and agree on contractual agreements.
Ensure that commercial offers are potentially profitable by applying control mechanisms and exchange information thereon with the relevant departments.
Develop and implement sales plans for strategic customers in liaison with operational heads and drive deals for new business.
Liaison and co-ordination of commercial activities with the Regional and Global Commercial teams.
Gather, compile and share commercial market intelligence.
Coach business units and teams on the technical aspects of pricing, negotiation and customer orientation, sales techniques and standards that will help them achieve customer retention and sales targets.
General Administration:
Maintain commercial administration, ensuring that internal stakeholders are provided with current contractual information.
Ensure that commercial enquiries are responded to timely, efficiently and professionally.
Maintain local commercial data on Swissport International’s CRM tools.
Maintain contacts and exchange information with Swissport International and/or other Swissport establishments regarding commercial issues.
Ensure the general maintenance of data bases, systems and reference material required for bids / proposals / presentations.
Review and monitor commercial performance periodically and provide reports / forecasts as defined by the organization.
Gather information from KAA, KCAA and other governmental bodies and provide updates on policies and legislations related to the industry.
Ensure that Swissport’s brand and corporate identity is adhered to in accordance with SPI’s guidelines.
Establish and manage contractual agreements with suppliers and services providers related to commercial activities.
Guide and direct Facility Management around proper signage and branding, for both Swissport and its clients, in all Swissport’s facilities, whether owned or rented.
In consultation with the CEO, plan and organise for internal / external meetings, commercial events.
Manage Swissport’s tenancy agreements and be the first point of contact for Swissport’s tenants.
Manage Swissport’s rental agreements with KAA.
Customer Relationship Management:
Lead, develop & maintain relationships with existing & potential customers, perform customer visits, hold meetings with customers, together with CEO and/or other internal stakeholders.
In conjunction with operations, agree on and monitor quality parameters for customers including specific operational goals.
Together with Operations develop Service Level Agreements with customers.
Conduct regular review meetings with customers.
Conduct general customer relationship activities including supporting country and/or regional airline management teams to secure existing business.
Develop & execute regular customer satisfaction surveys for the business.
Contribute to ensuring that Swissport has a consistently professional reputation within the industry.
Ensure that Customer requirements are clearly defined and accurately translated into meaningful information such that the Operations function can meet the Customer’s requirements.
Qualifications
Education University Degree in Business Administration or equivalent academic level.
Professional Experience: Sales & Marketing, Public Relations or Finance.
Experience: 5 years’ relevant management experience with exposure to providing and presenting commercial and financial information to senior Management.
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Security Coordinator
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee day to day activities of the sub-contracted security services provider to ensure that security is effectively and efficiently provided at all times.
Ensure strict compliance with all security standards and procedures of Swissport and its customer airlines in line with the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP).
Institute investigations by collecting and compiling all details / data for effective documentation, reporting and closure of a case as soon as an incident / accident occurs.
Work closely with the Duty Officers to ensure there is a secure & safe warehouse operation.
Attend operational briefings.
Ensure proper reporting of shift operations to the Corporate Safety and Security Manager.
Qualifications
Education: KCSE Mean C+.
Professional Experience: Aviation industry experience, ex N.Y.S or any security firm preferred.
Experience:
At least 3 years in a busy operational environment.
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Cash Transfer Specialist
Background:
In the 2010 update of the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) is the explicit commitment that appropriate and experienced staff and personnel with relevant deployment training are provided and rapidly deployed, that focus on action in the first eight critical weeks of humanitarian response and provide guidance for action beyond that, moving towards defined benchmarks. **
The humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating in Somalia with the drought which started in the north last year now affecting most of the country. The FSNAU-FEWSNET Post Deyr (2016/17) results indicate that there is today 6.2 million people in need of assistance, representing more than half of the population, and a sharp increase of the population in need (5 million six months ago). This includes 2.9 million people in crisis and emergency (IPC 3 and 4). Should the 2017 Gu season perform very poorly and humanitarian assistance not reach populations affected by drought, there is a risk of famine (IPC Phase 5) unfolding in the second half of 2017. UNICEF is prioritising an integrated WASH, health and nutrition response in drought-affected areas of Somalia with a focus on providing life-saving services to avert a famine. This will be achieved with a rapid scale-up of the UNICEF response, through the procurement at scale and in a timely manner of lifesaving core pipeline supplies, an increase in partnerships and coverage, and the expansive of critical services in the most affected areas.
PURPOSE
The Cash Transfer Specialist will support the Emergency section in setting up a cash transfer programme for the pre-famine response. This programme will be implemented through the SCOPE biometric platform, and be coupled with the WFP food security response – vouchers and in-kind. The programme will have to be one which can easily be scaled, including in hard to reach areas.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
· Under the guidance of the Chief of Emergency, the position will support the set-up of a cash transfer response for the pre-famine response in Somalia.
· Effective systems developed on targeting, registration, payment process and complaint/grievance for UNICEF’s cash-based assistance, and effective knowledge management and systems strengthening.
· Comprehensive package of enabling services available through referral pathways and inter-sectoral linkages with nutrition, health and education, for UNICEF cash transfer programme beneficiaries.
· Support in the development of education-focused cash transfer programme on mitigating negative coping mechanisms directly impacting children’s wellbeing.
· Programme reports prepared as required and funds optimally used.
· Support in the cash transfer programme monitoring and evaluation to improve programme performance, and programme status reports timely prepared.
· Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to the country programme provided as an integral part of programming.
· Effective partnership with WFP and active representation in the Cash working group. Collaboration achieved and maintained for cash transfer advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development, information sharing and networking.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education: Advanced university degree in economics, social policy, social protection, public policy, or other relevant disciplines.
Work Experience: Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience at national – in particular of designing, implementing and management of social transfers or cash transfer programmes in emergencies. Experience in complex emergencies highly desired.
OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Experience interviewing children (ideally with UNICEF or directly applying UNICEF standards and guidelines)
Familiarity with best Practices in Children /CCC in Emergency programming
Understanding of “Do No Harm” Principles and experience applying principles in practice
Experience and training in Emergency Programming and M&E
COMPETENCY PROFILE:
i) Core Values (Required)
• Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication [II]; Working with People [II]; Drive for Results [II]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required) • Leading and Supervising [II]; Analysing [II]; Deciding and Initiating Action [III]; Persuading and Influencing [III]; Applying Technical Expertise [III]; Planning and Organizing [II]; Adapting and Responding Change [III]; Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [ -
HR Assistant
The HR Assistant will support in day to day administrative HR tasks for AAH-I Somalia/Somaliland.
Qualifications for the HR Assistant NGO Job
Degree in Human Resource management or a Social Sciences/Business Studies with a diploma in human resources management.
Minimum three years’ experience in a similar role.
Good working knowledge of administrative activities within the HR function.
Experience of working with people at all levels and providing advice/guidance on general HR issues.
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Assistant Administrative Officer
Qualifications
Degree or Higher Diploma in Business Management or related is required.
Procurement qualification an added advantage.
Two years’ office administration/ secretarial experience including a busy reception desk is required.
Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of basic MS Office (email, spread-sheets, Word, databases, job-related software, etc.) is required.
Highly organised, with attention to detail.
Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Managing Processes and Professionalism.
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Warehouse Officer Warehouse Storekeeper Fuel Discharger Plant Electrician Auto Mechanic Plant Mechanic
The Warehouse Officer will be responsible for managing the Warehouse Staff and facilities and ensuring that safety is always observed and warehouse well secured. S/he will check and inspect all goods received for quality and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and ensure proper recording.
The role is responsible for managing the stores paper work and preparing stock reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
Responsibilities for the Warehouse Officer Job
Checking and inspecting of all goods received for quantity and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and ensuring proper recording.
Ensuring that fumigation is done when necessary, extinguishers well positioned and checked regularly, warehouse and surroundings always clean and well-lit and preventing unauthorized persons entering the warehouse.
Inventory is done to ascertain the correctness of stock with records at any point in time and for damages or otherwise.
Ensuring proper stacking/packing, spacing is done to allow verification and free movement and avoid accident.
Ensuring that safety is always observed and warehouse well secured.
Preparing stock report on weekly basis and ensuring that records are well maintained.
Any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor from time to time.
Expected Results
Performance of Warehouse Staff is to the expected AAHI standards and security of the facilities is secure and safe.
All goods received are checked for quantity and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and are properly recorded.
All goods issued are certified and checked for quantity and are authorized and recorded.
Note: This job description is an addendum to the employment contract breaking down the tasks to be done by an employee. It can be varied from time to time in consultation with the post-holder in the light of change in strategic objectives or for other reasons advanced by the employer.
Regular Inventory conducted to ascertain the correctness of stock with records at any point in time and for damages where needed.
Weekly/monthly stock report are prepared and records well maintained.
Proper stacking/packing, spacing is done to allow verification and free movement and accidents avoided.
Safety measures always observed and warehouse is well secured.
Weekly/monthly warehouse reports submitted on time.
Warehouse Officer Job Qualifications
University degree in Logistics/Warehouse Management/Business Administration or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in warehouse management or comparable role.
Skills and Competencies
Experience in Logistics/Warehouse management
Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, email, internet and computer applications)
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Good organisational and team skills.
Highly organised
Attention to detail
INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector- an added advantage.
Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
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Plant Electrician
Job Grade: AH 9
Reports to: Workshop Officer
Staff reporting to this post: N/A
Liaises with: Plant Mechanics, Auto electrician and Mechanics
Duty Station: Kakuma, AAHI Office
Job Summary: The Plant Electrician will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all Electrical equipment; generators and other electrical components.
The role will ensure safe keeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all Electrical equipment, generators and other electrical components.
To carry out service and preventive maintenance of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of electrical components.
Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 500 KVA units or higher.
Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage.
Responsible for repair, maintenance of generators mechanical and electrical accessories. Overhaul and repairs of electrical accessories on engines and other mechanical component.
Will carry out major repairs, breakdown of generators mechanical, electrical and accessories in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Will keep proper records of maintenance and repair carried out in each generator and prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to superior for follow up.
Will write down on each generators file- repairs carried out for future reference this covers, types, model, brand, KVA, make. Will report any time when the unit is due for servicing
Will ensure that liquid solutions are topped up added or filled only at the right quantity.
Ensure safekeeping and safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
Responsible for motor rewinding of generators, alternators, household appliances and use of correct sizes/gauges/thickness of wires required for the task.
Responsible for the maintenance of office/residence household appliances/equipment such as; heaters, air cooler, pumps, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, fans, airconditioning and others.
Maintains maintenance records for, Gensets and other electrical equipment for easy verifications and reference reports that may be required.
Will ensure maintain proper use of tools, equipment and proper safe keeping and orderliness of the working area.
Will attend routine maintenance, servicing to the Electrical equipment, generators, pumps and others and will check for any signs of crack or loose fittings, leaks, or worn out parts.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
Knowledgeable on operation and maintenance of the hybrid solar and diesel water pumping systems at the boreholes in the camps
Be prepared to travel on frequent basis from Logistic base or field offices to fulfill the tasks outlined in this job description.
Will perform and carry out other duties/ jobs that may be assigned from time to time as normal routine duties
General
Tasks
Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage. To update Electrical equipment/generators and other assets repair schedule.
Assist in identifying needed tools or equipment for future needs. Records each job time performed on the time sheet and job carried out to each job.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
English read / written / Spoken
Professional experience
At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of plant electrical system, diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution including frequency adjustments to suit the various electrical current requirements.
Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
Experience in boreholes equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.
2 years experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage
Other knowledge, additional competences
Ideally, a knowledge of spoken/written language widely used in the country
Sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important
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Plant Mechanic Plant Electrician Warehouse Storekeeper Fuel Discharger Auto Mechanic Warehouse Officer
Reports to: Workshop Officer
Staff reporting to this post: N/A
Liaises with: Plant Electrician, Auto electrician and Mechanics
Duty Station: Kakuma, AAHI Office
Job Summary: The Plant Mechanic will be performing general maintenance, installation, servicing and repairs of varied range of generating sets; generators control systems and associated equipment.
The role will ensure safe keeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all Electrical equipment, generators and other electrical components.
To carry out preventive maintenance, service and repair of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of mechanical & electrical components.
Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 550 KVA units or higher.
To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and perform general maintenance on all generator equipment and adjustments of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and installations.
Troubleshoot equipment and service generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
Responsible for repair, maintenance of generators mechanical and electrical accessories.
Overhaul and repairs of engines, electrical accessories and other mechanical components.
Will carry out major repairs, breakdown of generators mechanical, electrical and accessories in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Will keep proper records of maintenance and repair carried out in each generator and prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to superior for follow up.
Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage
Will write down on each generators file- repairs carried out for future reference this covers, types, model, brand, KVA, make. Will report any time when the unit is due for servicing
Will ensure that liquid solutions are topped up added or filled only at the right quantity.
Ensure safekeeping and safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
Maintains maintenance records for, Gensets and other electrical equipment for easy verifications and reference reports that may be required.
Will ensure maintain proper use of tools, equipment and proper safe keeping and orderliness of the working area.
Will attend routine maintenance, servicing to the gensets, pumps and equipment others and will check for any signs of crack or loose fittings, leaks, or worn out parts.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
Knowledgeable on operation and maintenance of the hybrid solar and diesel water pumping systems at the boreholes in the camps
Be prepared to travel on frequent basis from Logistic base or field offices to fulfill the tasks outlined in this job description.
Will perform and carry out other duties/ jobs that may be assigned from time to time as normal routine duties
General
Tasks
Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all mechanical and electrical aspects of generator installation, including turbochargers, fuel injection equipment and update Genset and other assets repair schedule.
Assist in identifying needed tools or equipment for future needs. Records each job time performed on the time sheet and job carried out to each job.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
English read / written / Spoken
Professional experience
At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution
Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
Experience in boreholes equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.
2 years experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage
Other knowledge, additional competences
Ideally, a knowledge of spoken/written language widely used in the country
Sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important
Reliable and good organisational skills.
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