Company Founded: Founded in 2005

Program Officer Turkana County Program Officer Marsabit County

As a Program Officer, you will be part of a dedicated team in developing and implementing strategic interventions that promote sustainable livelihoods, economic recovery, and resilience for affected populations, in line with MI’s country development plan. In addition, the Program Officer will provide overall leadership and guidance to the project teams and partners within Turkana County. This will also entail collaboration with the county government’s officers and other non-state actors implementing programs in the areas of implementation especially in the sectors of WASH, FNSL and Health.

Your responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate Malteser International activities with core national and international partners and other stakeholders in collaboration with relevant Government offices
Act as the liaison person for Malteser International including updates on the Country Developments plans and strategic direction and represent the MI projects at local authorities and partners at county level
Monitor and evaluate regular project progress based on goals, objectives, and results with attention to core and wider stakeholders and process management and together with MI local partners, organize and monitor regular project development including field site visits to ensure continued progress
Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports of all activities carried out as per the assigned projects and submit them to the country office
Setting up an evidence and forecast based action plan that includes early action protocols for various scenarios, intervention methods, and attributing fueling costs to possible interventions
Participate and play an active role in coordination meetings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings especially in the MI core sectors of One Health, WASH, Health and FNSL
Contribute to the development of local strategies/action plans and ensure linkage to the Malteser Country development plan

Your profile:

Graduate degree in Public Health/Water and Sanitation/Environmental health and any related field, and at least five years hands-on project experience in public health, community health advocacy, management, and coordination of stakeholders and teams
Experience in M&E comprehensive data collection, management, compilation, and analysis
Demonstrate collaborative approach including working with government officials, non-Governmental organization within the county of operation and community stakeholders
Possesses initiative and can work with minimum supervision
Good interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, etc
Familiarity with the context and dynamics of implementing ASAL projects including understanding of the socioeconomic and political factors influencing livelihood opportunities in a similar context is an added advantage

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November 2, 2024
Data Contribution Project

About the job

Task Description: TELUS International is going to start a Data contribution project in various locations in Kenya. Participants have to create/collect short sentences or texts, capturing images and videos or featuring for short video captures of participants’ faces or movements

Requirements

18+ years of age
full COVID vaccination proof (digital copy will suffice) and valid photo ID – required only for onsite projects, not for remote ones
Access to and use of a broadband internet connection and associated computer and software to perform the work, all provided at your own expense.
Fluency in English.

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al.com

November 2, 2024
Locum Community Navigator

The primary responsibility of the Locum Community Navigator (LCN) is to provide language interpretation and to assist the organization in providing information and timely support to refugees and asylum seekers towards their self-reliance.

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide language interpretation and translation.
Participate in community education as directed by RefugePoint.
Provide accurate and timely information to refugees and migrants.
Build and maintain positive relationships with refugee communities
Participate in community mobilization as directed by RefugePoint.
Accompany clients and guide them to access certain services when called upon.
Provide relevant community updates to RefugePoint.
Participate in training and capacity-building programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Attend to any other duties assigned by the line supervisor.

Requirements:

Be a resident of Nairobi and its environs in locations where refugees live
Be fluent in English, Kiswahili, and other languages spoken by refugees
Must hold a UNHCR mandate refugee certificate, Government alien card and/or recent Government verification documents
Must have a minimum of secondary school education
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desired:

Post-secondary school training e.g. in health, community development, counseling, business administration etc.
Experience in community work

Apply via :

refugepoint.applicantstack.com

November 2, 2024
Data Collection – Arabic Language

Requirements:

Native speaker of Arabic
Accent: Najdi, Hijazi, Gulf, Egyptian, Maghrebi, Levantine, Iraqi
In order to be selected for this project, we will ask you to record a short audio in your native language. You can use any tool/device and discuss any topic for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Stable Internet connection and a quiet environment for the duration of the task

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fs30.formsite.com

November 2, 2024
Pharmaceutical Technologist

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to pharmacy protocols and standards relating to distribution and administration of drugs; in consultation with other clinical departments in order to ensure high quality pharmacy service delivery in the hospital.
Ensure timely purchase and safe storage and supply of pharmacy items in line with quality standards.
Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinical services in pharmacy and identify improvement opportunities.
Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with requirements.
Maintain a presentable arrangement and atmosphere within the pharmacy and ensure it meets the requirements as per the regulating body.
Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications.

Requirements

Diploma, Degree in Pharmacy.
2 years of experience in a busy Hospital.
Registered with pharmacy and poisons board.
Experience in administrative will be an added advantage
Ready to start immediately.

Professional Competencies

Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus
Functional/Technical Skills
Written/Oral Communications
Interdisciplinary Skills
Team Oriented
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Send your curriculum vitae and attach your certificates to recruitment@langatahospital.org before the close of business 16th October 2023.Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.

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recruitment@langatahospital.org

November 2, 2024
Talent Acquisition Officer

Responsibility & Reporting:
Direct Reporting Line: Talent (HR) Manager
The Role:
The role will entail attracting, evaluating, and selecting top-tier candidates who align with our company’s core values. The responsibilities will involve the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to onboarding as well as other responsibilities in the Talent (HR) department.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Descriptions

Prepare job descriptions for new roles and ensure that job descriptions for existing roles are reviewed and updated by Line Managers to reflect any changes in the job requirements

Sourcing and Talent Pipeline Development

Utilize strategic recruitment methods, including job boards, networking platforms and recruitment agencies to identify and attract top talent
Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
Source for the best recruitment agencies in new and existing countries

Candidate Screening and Assessment

Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
Prepare interview questions beforehand in liaison with Line Managers
Prepare and administer pre-employment assessments and tests as needed
Conduct interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit

Interview Coordination

Schedule and coordinate interviews with the Talent (HR) Manager and Hiring Managers
Provide guidance and training to interviewers on effective interviewing techniques and best practices

Candidate Experience

Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Communicate clearly and consistently with candidates, providing timely updates and feedback

Offer Management

Seek approval for offers as per the recruitment policy
Prepare offer letters and employment contracts in a timely manner

Onboarding and Integration

Work closely with the Talent (HR) Officer and Line Managers to facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires
Provide input into the development and implemention of onboarding plans and onboarding material to accelerate the integration of new employees’ into the organization

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain interview assessment forms and all other documents that are relevant to the recruitment process accurately, ensuring high levels of confidentiality and the required accessibility
Provide regular reports and metrics on recruitment activities, including time-to-fill, quality of hires and source effectiveness.

Additional Responsibilities

Support the Talent (HR) Manager in HR projects, reports and activities as required.

Role specific skills and competencies:

Recruitment Expertise: A deep understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding
Sourcing Techniques: Proficiency in using various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, and direct sourcing, to find qualified candidates
Candidate Assessment: The ability to evaluate candidates effectively by assessing their skills, qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for the organization
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues, maintaining clear and transparent communication throughout the hiring process
Market Awareness: Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and market conditions to make informed proposals in order to remain competitive in attracting top talent
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyse recruitment data and metrics to identify areas for improvement, optimize sourcing strategies, and measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts
Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple job openings, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
Problem-Solving: The ability to identify recruitment challenges and develop creative solutions to overcome them
Stakeholder Management: Effective collaboration with hiring managers, department heads, and HR colleagues to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals

Experience, Knowledge, & Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
IHRM membership is required
All-round knowledge of all HR processes in a group setting
A minimum of five years of experience in talent acquisition with at least three years of experience in a reputable recruitment firm, preferably one of the big 4 recruitment firms in Kenya
Proven recruitment experience in the telecommunication industry

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sult.com

November 2, 2024
Consultancy to Conduct Health Facility Quality Assessment

The overall aim of the programme is to save lives, protect vulnerable populations including the refugees and host communities and enable them to survive in dignity. Cross-cutting issues such as gender, peace, environment, inclusion, and protection are also highly factored throughout the implementation. In Turkana County, MI has a strategic collaboration with Turkana County Government and local partners (Diocese of Lodwar/Kakuma Mission Hospital (DOL/KMH) and AIC Health Ministries).

The three project outcome areas include: –

Target population with reduction of excess Morbidity & Mortality and improvement of physical, mental, and social well-being (through access to preventive and curative health care & epidemic preparedness).
Target population has increased and dignified access to safe and inclusive essential water and sanitation facilities, aiming at achieving SPHERE or local standards, while they take action to protect themselves against diseases related to poor personal and community hygiene practices.
Target population with improved and dignified access to life-saving nutrition services, are able to meet basic nutritional needs and protect their crop- and livestock-related livelihoods.

Objective of the Assignment

Malteser International is seeking to recruit an external consultant to conduct a baseline assessment on the quality of healthcare services for KMH; the major level four referral health facility serving the population of Turkana West including the refugees and host communities. The assessment must be in line with the Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH) checklist for assessing quality of healthcare. Specifically, the study aims to establish evidence-based baseline parameters, that are effective, efficient, affordable, and acceptable as a guide to the operationalization of KMH.

Methodology

The consulting firm shall conduct a Rapid Health Facility Assessment (R-HFA) using the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) method. The survey will consist of thee major sections comprising structure, processes, and results as detailed below:

Structure:

Leadership
Human Resources
Policies, Standards and Guidelines
Facility and Infrastructure
Supplies Management
Equipment
Transport
Referral Systems
Health Records and Health Management Information Systems
Financial Management

Processes:

Outpatient services
Patient-centered care
Infection prevention and control
Outpatient services
Accidents and emergencies
Surgical emergencies
Anesthesia
Safe delivery
Neonatal care
Laboratory services
Pharmacy services
Radiology services

Results: measured against set key performance indicators.
Specific Tasks
The consultant is required to:

Review among others, the Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030, Kenya Quality Model (KQM), Kenya Essential Package of Health (KEPH), World Health Organization Health Systems Building in the Kenya Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan (KHSSP) 2014-2018.
Prepare an inception report in line with the KQMH checklist for assessing health facilities for guidance on the required quality of services.
Adapt the KOMH data collection tools for level four health facilities and adjust the data collection tools as necessary.
Train Research assistants in data collection techniques, focusing on non-intrusive techniques of conducting nonintrusive observation of clinical processes.
Manage implementation and reporting of the survey and assure quality of data at all sites within KMH.

Expected Results

An inception report and data collection tools
Detailed report on unit costs of integrated health services with evidence-based guidance on approach of implementation.
A copy of the final datasets in MS Excel, complete with the outputs of the analysis
Segregated country/county specific data sets per gender/age, environmental and local conflict analyses.

Timeframe and deliverable

The assessment is expected to commence on 25th October 2023, and should be concluded no later than 10th November 2023. The detailed Gantt chart will be developed as agreed upon with Malteser International.

Roles and Responsibilities

Malteser International shall provide the relevant project documents for review, mobilize project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to participate in the assessment, provide all the logistical support for the assignment and avail the necessary technical oversight, quality assurance and control as necessary. Whereas the consultant shallsign a non-disclosure agreement prior to commencement of this assignment and deliver the assignment deliverables as specified in the ToR.

Key Competence

MI has envisaged that the assignment will be conducted by a firm consisting of a multi-disciplinary team of at least 2 members with the requisite combination of skills, expertise, and experience to carry out the baseline survey. The assignment should be led by a Team Leader grounded in quantitative research design using LQAS method to conduct Rapid Health Facility Assessment.

Specific requirements for the Team Leader include:

Minimum of a master’s degree in public health, (bio) statistics or related fields.
Understanding of the Kenya Quality Model for Health and related polices is mandatory.
At least five years of experience in conducting R-HFA using LQAS methodology.
Good understanding of the Kenya Health System is an added advantage.
Experience in managing multi-sites research teams.
Evidence of strong facilitative/training skills in LQAS methodology

In addition, the consultancy team should demonstrate;

Evidence of having carried similar work before, especially in Kenya or within the East African Region particularly in the health sector.
At least one of the team members must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing data generated from LQAS surveys, especially from R-HFA (developing data screens, and analyzing)
Experience in training or capacity building for R-HFA
Good writing skills

Interested parties must submit their applications (expression of interest with technical and financial proposal including detailed profile of the team and reference assignments -max 5 pages) by email referenced under title ‘Terms of Reference Consultancy to Conduct Health Facility Quality Assessment for Kakuma Mission Hospital’ to nairobi@malteser-international.org . Deadline for submission: 17th October 2023 at 5:00pm

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nairobi@malteser-international.org

November 2, 2024
Grant Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:
To be responsible for providing technical, accounting, and budgeting support in the administration of grants.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review/ prepare budgets for grants and research before being sent out to the donors.
Prepare research reports for various Strathmore Business School grants and research units including reconciliation to general ledger.
Represent the finance department in monthly meetings with Research Division and present Research Performance and any other finance item.
Prepare schedules that assist external audit firms in the preparation Audit reports and be the lead in audit of grants.
Draw down and invoice funds from granting agencies as indicated in the grant contracts.
Posting of grants and research project incomes and expenses on monthly basis.
Send out to Grants Principal Investigator, Co-principal Investigator and the Head of Department individual grants expenditure listing every month.
Send out Research financial performance reports to Principal Investigator of various grants and Head of Department.
Collaborate with the Office of Research and Innovation to ensure that all new and renewed grants and contracts are recorded and set-up properly in the Financial Management system.
Assist the Principal Investigators in drafting grants proposals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from a recognized institution
At least 4 years’ experience in grant management and accounting
Experience in managing donor funded projects will be an added advantage.
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If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Grant Accountant’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, at careerssbs@strathmore.edu by the end of the day (5.30 pm) Thursday, 12th October 2023.

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careerssbs@strathmore.edu

November 2, 2024
Pharmacist Dentist Pharmaceutical Technologist ICT Officer Community Health Oral Officer Marketing and Sales Officer Biomedical Engineer Accounts Assistant

Responsibilities

Be in-charge of all the medications dispensed in the hospital.
Monitor use and safety of medications.
Advise medical officers on the best possible treatment for specific diseases.
Ensure that patients understand the medication and any side effects and/or drug interactions.
Provide a final check of the prescription by the pharmacy technologists before the drug is given to the patients.
Maintain confidential records of all patients.
Provide advice on the essential drugs list, storage and determine inventory level.
Supervise pharmacy staff members as well as train them on drug knowledge.
Advise and Implement pharmacy policy guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Must have a Degree in Pharmacy.
Must have a valid Certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Must have working experience of not less than 3 years in the health care industry.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Pharmacist) before 15 October 2023 to info@jochamhospital.org

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info@jochamhospital.org

November 2, 2024
Manager, CFO Network For African Cities

Project & Department Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Network for African Cities is a programme being developed to support African city staff who manage city budgets and financial policy to improve channelling of government resources and outside investment to necessary climate actions. The mission of the CFO Network for African Cities is to help increase climate literacy among city CFOs, as well as support evidence-based budgetary decisions and policy making in public financial management. This network will aim to strengthen municipal environments that are favourable to investment, underpinning the development of climate-smart project pipelines at the pace and scale required to meet climate goals.
The CFO Network is co-led by the Africa Regional Team and The City Finance Programme. The C40 City Finance Programme is a global programme that supports C40 cities across multiple climate action types on preparing projects for finance from the demand side, increasing the flow of accessible finance from the supply side, and connecting demand and supply side actors in the finance landscape.

Position Description

The Manager, CFO Network for African Cities will be responsible for early stage programme development and the delivery of identified workstreams of the CFO Network for African Cities. They will support the Global Senior Manager, CFO Network for African Cities to scope suitable activities for the Network and assess the best outputs to achieve the Network’s main priorities: capacity building and action-oriented networking; increasing own-source revenues; strengthening financial management practices and policies; identifying viable financing solutions for local infrastructure and services. They will support management of the Network’s members, funders, partners and advisors, and work with the Global Senior Manager, CFO Network for African Cities on developing and implementing the programmatic infrastructure required to fully launch the Network.
The CFO Network sits between the City Finance Programme and the Africa Regional team. This role will work actively with both teams and have a responsibility for ensuring coordination between both teams is streamlined and impactful.

Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of engagement activities with African cities’ CFOs and partners, and the platform to engage national, regional, and global stakeholders.
Support the development of knowledge-sharing and capacity-building products and services.
Support the development of a pipeline to access finance, e.g., organising thematic workshops and roundtable discussions.
Work with colleagues across C40 to integrate the work of the CFO Network with other programmes and projects.
Support in the development of a benchmarking platform and Municipal Finance workshops.
Oversee the Network’s communications activities.
Support cities adhoc requests for support, such as on support to move forward with project ideas and develop concept note.
Manage the relationship with Chief Financial Officer members and their staff and identify new climate finance gaps and needs that might arise.
Manage the relationship with consultants and technical experts that will support the Network’s mission.
Manage relationships with funders, technical experts and partners and lead the development of new funding opportunities.
Assist on the ground to manage smooth delivery of major events. May involve international travel.
Support with preparation of fundraising materials, grant reporting, and other monitoring and evaluation tasks.

Person Specification:

Passionate about the mission of C40 and have a strong interest in helping cities overcome their sustainability challenges, particularly municipal climate finance challenges.
Language Skills: English (required); preference given to those that speak additional languages (French and Kiswahili are highly desirable)
Experience in fundraising and project management, including scheduling and budgeting. Managerial experience is highly desirable.
Experience working in the African region and with local government is essential.
Experience delivering in-person and virtual events as well as general networking skills.
Background in finance and sustainable development is highly desirable.
International experience, particularly working across different cultures, languages, and time zones.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities and attention to detail for a delivery-oriented approach.
Experience working across multiple departments and stakeholders, or on matrix-structured programmes.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage professionally with C40 staff and cities.

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c40.bamboohr.com

November 2, 2024