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  • The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya Program – Call for Expression of Interest – Consultanst Database

    The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya Program – Call for Expression of Interest – Consultanst Database

    The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya invites expressions of interest from potential local individuals and corporate providers of consultancy services in the following areas:
    Program Management Program Assessment and Quality Assurance Gender Mainstreaming for Health/Eye Curriculum Development for Health
    Health Systems Strengthening Governance and Leadership in Health Sector Health Management Information Systems (eHMIS) Electronic Data Management Service Delivery for Health Human Resource Development for
    Health Health Financing Policy Capacity Building for Health Statisticians and Data Analytics for Health Drugs, pharmaceuticals and Commodities for Eye Treatment.
    Strategic Planning Development of Strategic Plans
    Mid-term/End-term/Special Review or Assessment of Strategic Plans
    Communications and Records Management Behavioral Change Communication Information Education Communication Design and Production of Documentation and Documentaries M-Health Software Development
    Records Management
    Advocacy of Health Programs
    Resource Mobilization
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning
    Events Planners and Organizers

    Interested individuals or consultancy firms should obtain detailed information for each category and application procedure from www.strategicdimensions.co.ke under ‘Vacancies’ and download the PDF document. Applicants can express interest in more than one category/sub-category provided clearly indicated. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday 29th September 2017.

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  • Optical Technical Advisor

    Optical Technical Advisor

    The Advisor plays a strategically important role, training health workers and community champions to conduct presbyopia screenings and appropriately dispense eyeglasses. S/he will collaborate with the Kenya-based business development specialist to generate new partnerships and steward relationships. Although the Advisor position will be based in Nairobi, he or she will report to a representative of the VisionSpring New York sales team.
    ABOUT YOU
    People view you as the go-to person for everything optical. You have a wealth of knowledge and know-how about vision screening and eyeglasses.
    You want to solve supply- and demand-side sales challenges. You understand how to introduce vision programs into work places and health services.
    You understand consumer behavior – their concerns about and interests in getting eyeglasses.
    You are a natural teacher. You love sharing your knowledge and getting others excited about what they are going to do.
    You have the maturity and confidence to interact with clients in senior positions.
    Working for a high-growth, socially-oriented business feels like the right next step in your career.
    WHAT YOU’LL DO
    Partner Assistance & Training
    Collaborate with partners to help them design their Vision Access Programs. This may entail the introduction of vision screening and eyeglasses into: primary care services and community outreach, livelihood and workplace programs, and mass market retail.
    Assist business development representatives and partners in making frame and power selections, and customizing orders to meet their unique needs. Proactively field questions and offer support.
    Maintain and adapt a standardized collection of sell-through support materials (advise on marketing, pricing, screenings, etc.) for new partners.
    Tailor training materials and train partner personnel in the following competencies: (1) conducting a vision camp; (2) presbyopia screening, ready-made glasses power selection, and referral for refractive errors, cataracts, and other eye conditions, and (3) customer engagement and optical sales.
    Provide periodic onsite monitoring and assistance at vision camps in rural communities, slum neighborhoods, and within health facilities and other retail outlets.
    Cross-function Support
    Collect customer profile data and customer stories to understand customer satisfaction, preferences, and barriers to vision and optical care. Share findings with the Global Partnerships team to improve customer experience and market segmenting, and ensure we are achieving our mission objectives.
    Onboard and train new VisionSpring sales representatives in the fundamentals of vision, eye health, and optical products.
    Draft field reports and customer stories to assist with investor relations and communications.
    New Business Development
    Proactively network and identify high-potential partners, as well as opportunities for sales and collaboration.
    Collaborate with the Business Development Specialist to pursue and structure new opportunities.
    Represent VisionSpring at local industry forums, marketing events, conferences, workshops, etc.
    Advise VisionSpring’s Global Partnership team on the trends, actors, policies, and regulations shaping the Kenyan optical market. Identify and map out key players and processes.
    WHAT’S REQUIRED
    Optometrist degree.
    Minimum of five years’ experience in the Kenyan optical industry.
    Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time within Kenya, and potentially within the region.
    Excellent communication skills in English and Kishwahili.
    Candidates possessing the following preferred qualifications or experience will be prioritized: (1) community-based work with NGOs or government agencies, including health camps; (2) marketing and demand generation; (3) customer service experience; (4) advocacy around eye health, livelihood development, or school learning outcomes; (5) broad professional network within Kenyan health, vision, foundation, NGO, and/or retail sectors; and/or (6) monitoring and evaluation experience.
    COMPENSATION 
    One year contract, renewable.
    Compensation based on experience and education.
    Exciting performance incentives.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Project Director

    Project Director

    This position is a one year position which will be based in Nairobi, with significant travel to Somalia.
    Sound like you? Read on.
    Your contribution
    Manage all donor requirements for the program implementation, including effective utilization of the budgets and ensure project deliverables are achieved.
    Develop and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders including government, particularly the Health Sector, donors, and partners, coordinating regularly with them on project updates and results and attending relevant technical working groups and conferences as required.
    Manage a strong and positive relationship with the implementing partners in the consortium to ensure accurate reporting, both programmatic and financial in line with USAID and PSI requirements.
    Work closely and coordinate with the Community Health and Nutrition through Local Governance and Empowerment (CHANGE) Program Advisor
    Ensure project reports submitted to donors and other stakeholders are accurate, complete and on time.
    Coordinate and manage the work of our key implementing partners/sub-contractors to deliver a successful program.
    Lead internal and external program planning, communication and reporting with sub-contractors.
    Serve as main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID.
    Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards.
    Assist in the development of external relations, in particular with government, NGO, donors and the private sector
    Assist the Country Representative with other duties as needed
    What are we looking for?
    Qualifications and Experience
    Master’s degree/PhD in Public Health or related field from an accredited University.
    At least 7 years of project management experience of public health projects.
    At least 5 years’ experience in a senior level of a management
    Experience in conflict/ post conflict settings
    Experience and skills in financial management and performance monitoring are essential.
    Experience in implementing donor funded programmes, in a managerial position as well as Chief of Party or equivalent.
    Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making and Interpersonal skills.
    Ability to represent PSI at the highest levels of government and partner organization.
    Proven record of working with large and diverse teams.
    A strong background in maternal and child health and reproductive health programming.
    Experience in management of USAID projects preferred
    Continuously learning. You’ve got your finger on the pulse of leaders in learning, eLearning, learning technologies. You find yourself reading up on the latest trends and/or bookmarking inspiration for new ways to do things from unexpected places.
    Awesome Team Member. From rolling up your sleeves to pitch in or getting a teammate to crack a smile, creating a positive team dynamic is important to you.
    Other skills and attributes
    Presentation skills
    Analytical skills
    Change management skills
    Problem solving
    Negotiation skills
    Strategic management skills
    Ability to develop long-term strategic plans for the project and further developing operational short and medium-term plans
    References will be required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.

    Apply via :

    careers-psi.icims.com

  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Job Purpose
    Reporting to the Accountant, the accounts assistant shall be responsible for executing systems, procedures and controls of the accounting function covering the accounting policies, procedures and control, manner of record maintenance and reporting requirements.  The position will be based in the Nairobi Headquarters office with occasional field travel.
    Key responsibilities
    Posting Data to the accounting system on a timely basis.
    Generate financial reports e.g. monthly, Quarterly, midyear and annual reports.
    Evaluate receipts and expenditure forms, LPO  to ensure completeness and compliance to policies before posting in the accounting system.
    Preparation of a monthly creditors Aging report
    Ensure accurate maintenance of all ACC financial and accounting files through proper filling of all documents with requisite approvals.
    Reconciliation of monthly bank accounts, and submit the same for review to the Accountant and the Director.
    Reconciliation of creditors schedule with suppliers’ statements, imprest accounts for determination of outstanding  balances
    Ensuring all imprests from field officers are surrendered and reflect value and are cleared within the stipulated time as per ACC financial policy.
    Reviewing of all imprest surrender documents provided by staff and assessing, testing and judging the allowability, allocability and reasonability of               different expenses incurred to concur with the donors financing agreement.
    Individual imprest staff accounts with personal statements to determine outstanding surrenders.
    Ensuring that all supporting documents and relevant evidence provided by staff are bonafide and adequate as per the donors financing agreement.
    Any other responsibility as assigned by the management and Executive Director
    Required Qualifications
    Possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting. Possession of CPA Section 4 will be an added advantage.
    Proficiency in an accounting software. Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft dynamics will be an added advantage.
    Familiar with NGO accounting and donor reporting
    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy environment.
    Good Interpersonal skills and
    Problem solving and Analytical skill

    How to apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application indicating current salary, a detailed cv; names of three referees by 20th September 2017) to acc@acc.or.ke only short listed candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    acc@acc.or.ke

  • Public Health Officer

    Public Health Officer

    USTADI Foundation (USTADI) seeks to recruit a Public Health Officer – Nutrition for a 2 year USAID Funded project in Kilifi.
    RESPONSIBILITIES.Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer (Nutrition) will be responsible for the following duties:1. Overseeing the AfyaPwani Project implementation and ensuring the quality of the project in the area of operation.2. Regularly reporting and coordinating with the BDS Manager on the project implementation3. Work directly with the Public Health technician to address programmatic challenges.4. Work with the County government of Kilifi, and in particular the 4 target sub-counties to increase uptake of improved sanitation practices through the Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach at the community level including schools5. Facilitate community sensitization and awareness on sanitation through community led total sanitation (CLTS) approach6. Facilitate training and support of local entrepreneurs on sanitation business development skills and support participatory design of locally acceptable sanitation products to ensure supply. 7. Facilitate training of community health unit personnel and CHVs on social marketing and the MOH Improved sanitation communication tool kit.8. Identify and support male champions and Mother-to-Mother groups to improve community nutrition practices and household food security9. Facilitate water safety demonstration forums such as water chamber and meter management10. Facilitate training and support of local entrepreneurs on sanitation business development skills and support in a participatory design of locally acceptable sanitation products11. Assist in the health programme monitoring and conduct field visit to the clinics and designated hospitals.12. Facilitate the production and dissemination of WASH Information Education Communication (IEC) materials for the sub counties13. Oversee the preparation and timely dissemination of program reports and follow-up on recommendations within the scope of project activities.14. Perform other related duties as required.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• University degree with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: nutrition, community nutrition, public health, and Environmental Health Sciences.• At least six (6) years of postgraduate professional experience in nutrition and public health programmes• In-depth knowledge of supervision and management of nutrition activities, monitoring and evaluation. • Course work in statistics and in-depth knowledge of statistical packages (i.e. SPSS, Stata). • Experience designing and conducting health and nutrition assessments/surveys.
    COMPETENCIES • Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact,• Negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing;• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. • Ability to cope with situations; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.• Shown high integrity and sense of responsibility in discharge of duties.

    Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to: info@ustadi.orgThe subject of the email should be “Public Health Officer-(Nutrition)”.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, September 15th, 2017 at 3:00pm

    Apply via :

    info@ustadi.org

  • Team Leader, Sustainable Water for the Mara – Kisumu, Kenya Finance and Operations Manager – Kisumu, Kenya

    Team Leader, Sustainable Water for the Mara – Kisumu, Kenya Finance and Operations Manager – Kisumu, Kenya

    Position Summary:
    The Team Leader/Senior Water Resources Management Specialist will be the in-country manager for the Sustainable Water for the Mara (SWM) Activity, an anticipated 3-year activity under the USAID-funded Sustainable Water Partnership that will help Kenyan and Tanzanian stakeholders in the Mara River Basin to safeguard adequate quantities of acceptable quality water for human well-being, ecosystem services, livelihoods and socioeconomic development. The Team Leader executes the project under the general guidance of Winrock’s policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Team Leader will be based in Kisumu, Kenya.
    Essential Responsibilities:
    The Team Leader is responsible for the overall implementation of the activity and his/her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
    Provides leadership, supervision and direction to the activity’s field implementation team, sub-awards and STTA resources;
    Represents SWP in meetings with USAID, development partners, regional and local institutional counterparts, host country government representatives, and local stakeholders;
    Coordinates and oversees the preparation of work plans that define the activities to be carried out under the activity, progress reports on project implementation and all other major activity deliverables;
    Coordinates the preparation of all scopes of work and timetables for the design and implementation of activities in conjunction with work plans and in accordance with Winrock policies and contractual obligations;
    Manages staff to assure highest standards of performance are achieved, including setting performance expectations; conducting annual performance reviews; following all local labor laws; and trains staff on and helps to administer Winrock policies regarding ethics, health, safety, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among others;
    Responsible for sound financial management of the project, overseeing in-country expenditures and working with the SWP Home Office team on budget control and financial planning;
    Reports and documents results and progress against the work plan to the SWP Home Office team;
    Provides technical assistance to the activity in one or more specific technical areas, in accordance with the work plan; and
    Carries out any other activity as deemed appropriate by the SWP Home Office Team
    Qualifications:
    Master’s Degree in a water related field, such as engineering, hydrology, natural resource management/forestry science;
    Minimum of ten (10) to twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in the water sector, including with water resource management efforts;
    Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience (supervising staff and budgets);
    Experience managing and supporting donor-funded development projects and working with local stakeholders in Kenya and Tanzania;
    Experience working with USAID or other donors in Kenya and Tanzania; knowledge of USAID project management and reporting requirements preferred;
    Experience providing training and capacity building
    Experience performing water sector assessment and analysis exercises
    Experience responding to water sector threats, such as decreased water quality (e.g. increased sediment loads), land use changes (deforestation), and increased risks of flooding and drought
    Experience related to performing fieldwork in rural areas;
    Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards at all times;
    Working knowledge of basic computer programs, including MS Office Suite;
    Strong proficiency in English (verbal and written) required;
    Ability to travel up to 50% to the field as necessary
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    Apply via :

    jobs@winrock.org

  • Administrative & Logistics Assistant

    Administrative & Logistics Assistant

    Administration Officer in Nairobi to enhance the Administration and Logistics department’s delivery of services by ensuring smooth running of logistic activities, administration activities and management of stock movement in compliance with UDPK’s internal regulations. The Administrative and Logistics Assistant is to contribute to a variety of administrative and logistics activities by assisting the administration department met the deadlines that have been stipulated.
    The Administrative and Logistics Assistant will work closely with and report directly to the Finance and Administration Officer. He /she will be directly contributing in the following activities;
    Roles for the Administrative & Logistics Assistant Job
    Ensuring the logistic functions serve project needs in accordance with UDPK’S procedures by:
    Participating in the raising of Purchase Service Requests (PSR) by adhering to the laid down commitment of expenditure procedures for review by the Finance and Administration Officer
    Ensuring all purchase files are properly kept and they contain all necessary support documentation
    Implementation of the equipment and stores management and maintenance to ensure proper monitoring and usage
    Supporting the monitoring of fleet of vehicles and monitor the vehicle movement schedule and the monthly report sheet.
    Liaising with the regional program coordinators for follow up to report on site activities, plan of purchases and/or any other issues that need to be managed between the field and the main office.
    Supporting the implementation of front office functions
    Expected Outcomes
    Efficiency in the administration and logistics office
    Proper and efficient usage of the fleet of vehicles
    Proper adherence to laid down procedures and deadlines and effective filing of logistical documents
    Understanding of the functioning of the administration and logistics department
    Requirements for the Administrative & Logistics Assistant Job
    Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies/ Office management and/or any other relevant field with practical experience in a busy logistics office for a period of at least 2years
    At least possess CPA part I
    Preferably possess a driving license and 1-year driving experience
    Preferably at least 2 years’ experience working with an NGO
    Should possess organization skills, be a team player, pay attention to details and be cost conscious.

    UDPK is an equal opportunity employer. Any qualified interested persons are encouraged to apply by submitting, an application letter stating their current and expected remuneration, detailed CV, with copies of academic and professional credentials and contacts of 3 referees to the email udpk@udpkenya.or.ke not later than 30TH September 2017.The email subject should be clearly marked: “Application for Administrative and Logistics Assistant”Qualified Women, Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Apply via :

    udpk@udpkenya.or.ke

  • Short-term Research Assistant, USAID/Kenya and East Africa Kenya Support Project

    Short-term Research Assistant, USAID/Kenya and East Africa Kenya Support Project

    Project Summary:
    The project objectives are geared to support and strengthen the current USAID/Kenya East Africa strategy in meeting day to day information needs in order to make informed program management decisions, as well as to provide substantive support with qualitative, quantitative, and analytical information to assist in continually assessing and evaluating the Mission’s development hypothesis.
    It also assists the Mission with its public education goals by providing qualitative and anecdotal evidence on the effects of projects on the lives of individual beneficiaries.
    **Please Note: Only Kenyan citizens are eligible for this position.
    Position Summary:
    MSI seeks a number of short-term research assistants who will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to evaluation teams. The short-term research assistant will be contracted for a period of 30 – 50 days, depending on the assignment, beginning in October or November.
    Responsibilities:
    Work closely with the KSP technical and administrative teams to provide support to evaluation consultants.
    Organize complex travel arrangements. Become familiar with the specific, detailed travel plans for the evaluation, team, manage travel itineraries and be able to quickly address any last-minute changes to reservations.
    Schedule meetings and make follow up calls to confirm appointments.
    Assist the evaluation team with overflow work including research tasks, organizing and archiving information, note taking and development of report annexes.
    Any other assignments as determined by the evaluation team lead.
    Qualifications:
    A graduate degree in the field of international development, administration or any other social science.
    Minimum two (2) years of experience in administrative and/or operational management, preferably with an international organization.
    English language skills at the S/5 and R/5 level to perform technical services.
    Ability to travel as needed throughout Kenya and East Africa.
    USAID experience is a plus.
    Ability to work well in a team.

    Apply via :

    chc.tbe.taleo.net

  • Clinic Nurse

    Clinic Nurse

    Professional qualification: KRCHN, KRN/M/CH; at least a diploma in Nursing recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya, holder of valid practice license 
    Job Purpose: To offer effective Nursing services to clients on day to day basis anchored on Triage and task shifting models
    Reports to: Lead Nurse 
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Assist team in the daily provision of medical care including ART. Tasks will include triage, counseling, nutrition assessment, scheduling and assurance of appropriate laboratory evaluation, data collection and assisting other clinic staff with procedures.
    Together with other team members plan for smaller site visits including making sure equipment required are available.
    Ensure supplies and equipment for use in the clinic and satellite are available by liaising with the lead Nurse-: e.g. thermometers, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, weighing scales, height scales, gloves files, stationery
    Be responsible for the day’s running of the triage services at the CCC
    Use daily appointment list or diaries to help track missed appointments
    Submit at the end of day all the names of clients missing appointment to the longitudinal nurse
    Monitor clinic activities and give feedback to the lead Nurse
    Ensure clinic activities are carried out effectively and efficiently by all staff
    Monitor care of the patients/clients in consultation with the other staff to ensure quality
    Organizes files reviews for follow-up on specific activities carried out
     Support other nurses and CHVs in the clinic in execution of daily duties.
    Conduct clinic-based learning sessions (health messages) designed to educate patients and CME/CPD for staff
    Ensure booking and follow-up of priority patients is done by working/liaising with longitudinal nurse and CHVs.
    Participate in the preparation & validation of monthly narrative or relevant reports by KARP and other stakeholders & submit as required
    Carry out any other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Lead Nurse
    Skills and experience:
    At least 2 years’ working in a hospital/community based-working experience
    Experience in HIV/AIDS program implementation
    Good interpersonal skills
    Results oriented and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-changing environment
    Computer literate

    Apply via :

    info@homahills.or.ke

  • Training Coordinator

    Training Coordinator

    Purpose of the role:The Training Coordinator is responsible for the design and delivery of training for SciDev.Net, its partners and projects. Around 80% of the Training Coordinator’s time will initially be spent developing the curriculum and courses for a new science communications programme, working with academic and media partners in Kenya and Nigeria. The resources the Training Coordinator will develop are aimed at SciDev.Net’s audiences, including journalists, researchers and development practitioners, and deliver internal capacity support, alongside exploring the sustainability of training
    Training Coordinator Job Requirements
    Training development and delivery
    In conjunction with the Managing Editor, lead the implementation of a strategic approach to training delivery, quality and effectiveness for SciDev.Net and partners.
    Develop online and face-to-face resources to support capacity building activities, including ‘Practical Guides’ and Training of Trainer support guidelines.
    Work as part of the project team to deliver a training hub for a science communications project, including the development of online training modules and webinars.
    Deliver capacity support activities, principally through face-to-face settings but extending to remote mentoring.
    Work with programme staff to set clear quality standards for all SciDev.Net capacity building activities.
    Work with monitoring and evaluation staff to develop and implement tools to evaluate impact of training activities.
    Explore options for building sustainability around SciDev.Net training activities.
    Work closely with other members of SciDev.Net staff to share learning internally and externally.
    Represent SciDev.Net at external meetings and conferences.
    Contribute to the overall development of SciDev.Net strategy, including actively identifying opportunities for collaboration with other programme areas.
    Ensure the values of participation, partnership, sustainability, social responsibility, cost effectiveness, transparency, accountability are reflected in your work
    Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time.
    Qualifications for the Training Coordinator
    Teaching/training qualification or equivalent expertise developed through professional experience.
    Degree related to journalism or science.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    An enthusiastic and creative approach to work.
    Interest in science, technology and development issues.
    Up-to-date knowledge of current trends in adult learning, pedagogy and training quality.
    Knowledge of training design and delivery.
    Excellent training skills including course development, planning and facilitation skills.
    Project management skills including planning, and prioritisation of tasks.
    Experience of working with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
    Experience of working with journalists in science related genres (environment, technology, health etc.).
    Willingness to travel.
    Broad knowledge of online learning design and current innovations in learning technologies.
    Experience of teaching or training in a developing country context.
    Experience providing mentoring support (including remotely).
    Experience of training in French, Spanish or Arabic.
    Experience of working in accreditation model training schemes.
    NOTEThis job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It is expected that the post holder and CABI will adopt a flexible attitude and accept that the duties may have to be varied according to circumstances, in particular changing corporate requirements and individual development needs

    To apply please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the candidate profile and a full CV quoting Job Reference 32-2017 to recruitment@cabi.org Please state where you saw this advertisement.CABI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or marital status. No applicant will be disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justified and selection will be based on merit.Closing date: 25th September 2017

    Apply via :

    recruitment@cabi.org