Company Type: Sector in NGO

  • School Nurse

    School Nurse

    Job Description
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the director, she will be responsible for managing the school Clinic and responding to health needs of students and SGC community.
    Qualifications

    Minimum Diploma in Nursing.
    At least Five years relevant work experience.
    Must be Licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
    Pleasant personality with a mature demeanor. Able to diagnose simple ailments and prescribe appropriate treatment.

  • Country Director, Kenya

    Country Director, Kenya

    Department Summary
    The Programs Department plays a critical role in achieving CMMB’s strategy around improving the lives of women and children, by leading the provision of high quality programs focused on children’s and mothers’ health, and particularly in the development and implementation of our CHAMPS model. This team is also responsible for generating revenue from and partnering effectively with government(s), major foundations, and other major donors, and will help to position and enhance CMMB’s technical capacity and reputation in the field of global healthcare.
    CMMB has been working in Kenya for almost 15 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.
    Overview
    You are responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CMMB Kenya country portfolio. CMMB’s current portfolio in Kenya includes: CMMB’s CHAMPS programs and a variety of HIV/AIDS focused programs, which are funded from bilateral and multilateral grants/contracts, contributions from private individuals and institutions, Volunteers, and gifts-in-kind of medical supplies.
    You must be an innovative thinker, ready to empower staff to achieve CMMB corporate strategic goals, and lead change initiatives which ensure that CMMB maximizes its mission and vision. You will direct the implementation of all aspects of CMMB Kenya’s programs, in partnership with the global staff of CMMB, ensuring the quality and impact of its health program in Kenya. You must be well-versed in office repositioning and able to oversee changes to program operations, finance, and human resources.
    In this position, you will report to the Senior Vice President, Programs and Volunteers, based in CMMB’s headquarters in New York City, and receives technical and other support from additional U.S.-based staff and teams. As CMMB’s representative in-country, you have overall responsibility and accountability for all of CMMB’s programs, finances, assets and legal standing in Kenya.
    Responsibilities
    Leadership, Representation and Networking

    Foster the development of an organizational culture of excellence and teamwork, focusing on effective strategy execution, high impact programming and strong accountability, as well as innovation, continuous learning and institutional improvement.
    Cultivate and motivate staff and model teamwork, transparency, and excellent communication.
    Lead and model the central tenets of CMMB’s vision and mission and CMMB’s core values (collaboration, love, excellence and respect)in all aspects of institutional operation, from staff interactions to program implementation, and from partner collaborations to the interaction with beneficiaries.
    Lead a strong and effective Senior Management Team (SMT) to oversee the Country Office’s program and operations and invests time and effort in their development as leaders. Willing to make hard decisions in a timely and relevant manner.
    Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives and mentor staff through organizational change.
    Network with all major donors and members of the international health community to raise CMMB’s visibility and value.
    Maintain CMMB’s membership and participation in formal/informal development and humanitarian assistance forums within the international donor and NGO community. This will involve collaboration with Government, at both National and County levels, multilateral donors, private sector, and other NGOs.

    Programmatic and Technical Management

    Guide development of CMMB Kenya multi-year program strategy and direct implementation of these plans.
    Ensure that the technical aspects of all programs are of the highest quality, calling upon technical resources available within CMMB Global.
    Lead the overall CHAMPS implementation, project management, and monitoring and evaluation processes in Kenya. Work closely with CMMB Headquarters in developing and implementing CHAMPS sites in Kenya, supporting their development with detailed proposals with an eye on ensuring high-quality program logic that can be feasibly delivered within proposed local context, including maximizing integration with governmental, multilateral, and bilateral and other grant portfolios, as possible.
    Ensure that CMMB-managed health programs have the appropriate technical staff to lead programmatic activities, overseeing program staff and providing technical and program management input, as appropriate.
    Coordinate with partners and lead, guide and manage CMMB in-country staff to ensure programs meet their project goals, objectives and targets.
    Ensure consistent program monitoring and evaluation activities, including necessary site visits, to measure and report, on a timely basis, project and program outcomes. Share success stories with CMMB globally for communications purposes.
    Manage volunteer placements and programmatic grants, as well as any pharmaceutical donations.
    Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation processes are implemented to provide measurement of achievement and progress toward project goals.
    Ensure the timely submission of well-prepared annual program plans and budgets and annual reports.

    Resource Mobilization

    Raise the profile of CMMB through effective marketing materials and outreach.
    Develop partnership relationships and ensure the organization has good business intelligence related to funding opportunities.
    Develop new program and funding opportunities for CMMB at the country level and/or regionally in conjunction with Senior Vice President, Programs and Volunteers, and the Director of Business Development. This includes ensuring proper approval, timely submission of creative and well-written proposals that are compatible with CMMB’s strategic direction and Country Office priorities.
    Ensure programmatic successes are documented for individual and institutional donor fundraising purposes.
    Guide development of CMMB Kenya business development plans and direct implementation of these plans.

    Human Resources Management

    Provide leadership of all country operations, establishing a cohesive management team and clear reporting roles for all levels of program and staff management.
    In collaboration with HQ Human Resources VP, design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with CMMB’s practices and appropriate to program needs.
    Support, encourage and help build up the capacity of the coordinators and managers to effectively execute CMMB Kenya’s program strategies.
    Ensure CMMB Kenya operates in compliance with local labor laws and requirements.

    Financial Management

    Demonstrate sound stewardship and ensure strong financial management and protection of the organization’s assets.
    Ensure the prudent use of donor resources, ensuring all expenditures comply with rules and regulations.
    With the assistance of the Finance Team, ensure that systems are in place for the proper control of assets, funds, equipment, property and facilities. Ensure that all budgets are tracked consistently and financial reports are accurate and timely, consistent with donor requirements. Identify cost-savings, where feasible, and plan strategically for financial resource use.
    Participate in audits.

    Safety & Security

    Stay current on the general security challenges in-country and daily security status of our staff, programs and the operational areas where we implement our programs.
    Maintain a proactive position in coordinating closely with the appropriate local security network and ensuring security and safety protocols are maintained in the country office, thus ensuring the security of staff, Volunteers, visitors and physical assets.
    Coordinate closely on security related needs and issues and keeps the SVP Programs well informed.

    Qualifications

    You have a master’s degree in Public Health, International Development or similar development-related subject.
    You have at least 8-10 years of work experience out of which at least 5 years in senior management positions successfully leading large operations involving internal and external representation, donor relations, fundraising, and leadership of high performing teams.
    You have proven track record of working in Kenya, partnering with government agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
    You have demonstrated expertise in managing Maternal and Child Health Projects, and health system strengthening projects, WASH/nutrition, and/or HIV/AIDS programs.
    Your program management, implementation, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation skills are strong and put you as respected leader in this area
    You believe in people and have the demonstrated track record of developing others, building and leading effective teams to deliver mission and program results.
    You have successful track record of managing programs and projects funded by major US Government international development agencies (e.g. USAID and CDC) and other international donors (e.g. European Union, DfID, World Bank, WHO, UNICEF).
    You have strong program development planning, writing and coordination skills and demonstrated experience in writing winning proposals in MCH,
    You have the ability for building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
    You’re a timely and effective communicator with superior presentation skills and proven skills building
    You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
    You must be authorized to work in Kenya.
    You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

  • Project Coordinator

    Project Coordinator

    Job Description

    Introduction
    Based in Wau Town, Wau State.
    Reporting Line: The Project Coordinator reports to the Health Programme Manager based at the Cordaid office in Juba.
    Purpose of this position: The Project Coordinator is to coordinate all Cordaid activities at the Wau level and will manage the Wau hospital activities while coordinating all Cordaid activities in Wau state.
    Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Administratively manage the HPF program activities at Wau State hospital on behalf of Cordaid and the consortium lead
    Work with key hospital staff in the day to day planning and management of Wau state Hospital activities.
    Maintain high, cordial and professional working relationship with fellow health staff. hospital staff, state ministry of health and other actors in the state
    Support other projects related to health at the Wau level including the TB control project and coordinate with the other projects in Wau in other sectors where Cordaid is working through meetings and organize planning meetings within the team
    Ensure that all technical reports due to the donor/lead agency are submitted as required and on time
    Advise and support the Hospital Director in the management of hospital activities and ensure synergy of action
    Provide Administrative support to the Hospital Management Team and ensure timely implementation of activities
    Ensure tracking of the output of the project by providing monthly progress reports from the state hospital and share with the Program Manager
    Participate in the Senior Health Management Team (HMT) meetings at the hospital as and when necessary.
    Work with the Project Manager to identify hospital staffing gaps, develop terms of reference and support the state to recruit staff for the hospital and lobby for additional staff with the ministry of health.
    Plan and conduct quarterly review meetings of the project with the participation of the state ministry of health and the hospital Medical Director and the State Ministry of Health.
    Track, approve and review field purchase requests and ensure monthly financial reporting is undertaken by the field to Juba in timely and accurate manner
    Attend relevant coordination meetings at the state feedback to Cordaid Juba Office and HPF as may be necessary.
    Promote project visibility (this will include MOH, Health Pooled Fund and Cordaid visibility) in project-based events.
    Ensure donor compliance at every stage in the implementation of this project. This includes compliance in the areas of financial expenditures, procurements, use of equipment etc.
    Work with the Team on the ground to prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Health Program Manager/Health Advisor
    Manage and supervise the staff reporting to this position, evaluate and report on staff performance and delivery of work.
    Manage all Security, logistics, and procurement issues of the project in liaison with the Juba office for the Wau office working with all staff in the field
    Support the clinical teams to improve quality at the hospital by ensuring that the regular CMEs and clinical audits are undertaken and documented
    Liaise with all thematic managers at the Juba level to support in the integration of Cordaid activities at the Wau level
    Attend to other duties as instructed by the Programme Manager.

    Qualifications required

    Bachelor/Masters in Medicine/Nursing with 2 years’ experience in Hospital management and administration and preferably with a master’s in Public Health
    At least 5 Years’ experience in project management and grant management
    Ability to develop implementation plans for project activities
    A good understanding and experience of working with state Officials, State Ministry Officials, Donors and UN agencies in South Sudan.
    Previous experience of working in South Sudan and Ability to work in areas of limited resources.
    Excellent report writing and reporting skills and people skills
    Ability to work under pressure to deliver and in a resource limited area.
    Ability to develop and manage a team

  • Hair and Beauty Facilitator 

Automobile Facilitator

    Hair and Beauty Facilitator Automobile Facilitator

    Job Description

    Flexibility A Must
    Job Responsibilities

    Training and equipping the students with related skills.
    Sourcing of employment and internship opportunities for students.
    Sourcing of guest lectures and organizing field visits and industry exposures for the students.
    Ensure students on internship fill their logbooks.
    Maintain an up to date record of students.
    Ensure students maintain highest levels of discipline at all times.
    Accompany students when going for interviews.
    Source for credible mentors to mentor the students.
    Participate in road shows to recruit students to the program.
    Follow up with students both on internship and placement to support them and get feedback on their progress.
    Ensure that students attend classes as required.
    Provide students with resources for studying.
    Link the youth with potential employers.

    Requirements
    Academic and professional qualifications

    Degree in related field.
    Those with relevant Diplomas & experience may be considered
    Technical knowledge, skills and competencies
    Good Networking skills a must.
    Proven computer literacy in MS-Word, MS-Excel MS-Access or related programs required;
    Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously;
    Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
    Ability to interact positively with management, and other employees, to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
    Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
    Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.
    Excellent Presentation skills.
    Flexibility
    Leadership skills a must.
    Experience Required
    Minimum two (2) years working experience in the related field.
    Must have passion working with young people.

    Personal Attributes

    Trustworthiness
    Integrity and professionalism
    Time management skills
    Problem solving and negotiation skills
    Decision making and leadership skills

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant 

Program Officer 

Grants Support

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Program Officer Grants Support

    Key Responsibilities

    Attend the NSA activities and give feedback on data collection in the ground.
    Collate data on a monthly basis from the NSA’s and report any correction/reviews with the NSA’s.
    Report on the gaps in the data received from the NSA’s and share with M&E focal point at AHADI.
    Review and analyze the data from the NSA’s to assess for quality reporting, targets vs achieved and against the narrative report.
    Conduct spot checks and data quality assessments at the NSA’s institutions in collaboration with the M&E focal point at AHADI.
    Collate and analyze the data from the NSA’s into the AHADI indicator data template and GIS template as described in the M&E plan.
    Store the data received from the NSA’s in soft (excel, reports, Activity database) and hard (List of Participants, Post Evaluation Questionnaires, Reports, Laws, Guidelines, and Training materials) copies.
    Support the MERLA Officer in coordinating and facilitating learning between AHADI and the NSA’s
    Undertake any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor

    Qualifications

    University degree in social sciences, monitoring and evaluation, statistics or other relevant field
    At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position with local or international NGO
    Able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
    Experience in using either SPSS and/or Stata among other data analysis package with experience in using GIS an added advantage

    Preferred Skills

    Competency in Microsoft Excel, word, Access and PowerPoint
    Good communication skills
    Good at writing reports
    Keen on detail
    Team player and ability to multi-task
    Team player and ability to multi-task;
    Ability to meet deadlines and cope with pressing timelines;
    Problem solving and basic counselling skills

    Languages: English language fluency required.
    Skills and Abilities

    Diplomacy and negotiation when working with community and Government representatives.
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
    Ability to identify institutional needs e.g. capacity gaps and design appropriate interventions
    Project cycle management.
    Strong interpersonal communication skills i.e. ability to build strong relationships with partner counties.
    Good management skills.

    Travel: Regular

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  • Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region

    BRAC International is seeking to recruit an experienced high calibre professional for the position of Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa Region.
    Job Location: Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Job Purpose:
    Reporting to the Director-Africa region, the Deputy Director-Programme Quality, Africa Region will contribute to implementation of the Africa strategy by developing a coherent approach among the countries to achieve the programmatic goals for Africa. The incumbent will oversee programme quality in the BRAC International countries within the region. This will include proposal development, project design, implementation and impact measurement of country programmes.
    The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring knowledge sharing and learning related to programming and programme quality across the region and rest of BRAC International.
    S/he will develop a sustainable network with donors and ensure financial sustainability of programmes.
    The Deputy Director – Programme Quality, Africa region will be responsible for coordinating activities of the regional programme staff, including the direct supervision of some of those staff, ensuring they, as a team, meet the requirements of the region.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The key responsibilities include:

    Providing successful leadership in proposal development and programme specific sustainable fundraising mechanisms and working closely with senior management, donors and the Board for programme expansion and exit strategy;
    Assisting BRAC International countries in carrying out contextual analysis, programme reviews and making necessary adjustments to ongoing programmes to better align them with organizational priorities, and identify opportunities for innovation;
    Working closely with affiliates (BRAC UK, BRAC USA) and Resident Representative Fundraiser of Netherlands for fund-raising, maintaining donor liaison and representing BRAC at a regional level. Developing a sustainable network/relationship with donors to lift BRAC International acceptability among donors at regional level;
    Supporting countries to establish effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and developing impact measurement systems. Visiting Country Offices in the region on a periodic basis to review programmes. Offering suggestions to the country teams on how to strengthen their programmes and following up on implementation of suggestions. Reviewing programmatic reports of the countries and sharing knowledge across BRAC International;
    Advising BRAC International senior management on strategic programming in the countries and participating in strategic decision making. Ensuring communication and cooperation within the region and between the region and the wider organization around programme quality issues;
    Representing BRAC at the regional level and facilitating engagement with strategic partners, donors, social movements in the region and globally;
    Developing a competitive advocacy framework for the Africa region and providing necessary suggestions and guidelines for implementation;
    Directing and managing regional programme staff at the Regional office and being actively involved in selection, orientation, coaching and development of staff through supportive supervision;
    Any other responsibility as and when required by the Regional office.

    Education requirements: A PhD/ Masters in relevant subjects such as Economics, Social Science, International Development, etc.
    Experience requirements:

    15 to 20 years experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fund-raising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training;
    Experience in developing and implementing an effective monitoring framework and impact measurement tools;
    Experience in more than one country preferably;
    Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work team supervision and development; and
    Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.

    Required competencies:

    Leadership skills
    Understanding of international social, political and economic issues and regional particularities
    Commitment to poverty alleviation and gender issues
    Data rational, finance and budgeting skills , analytical and resource optimization skills
    Excellent written and spoken English skills
    Skilled at developing others
    Participative style, strong influencing skills
    Experience and knowledge of south-based development issues
    Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme
    Skills related to Monitoring and Evaluation functions and knowledge management
    Adept at multitasking, troubleshooting innovatively
    Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment

    Employment type: Contractual

  • Regional Representative (Africa)

    Regional Representative (Africa)

    Major functions summary
    The Regional Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the ACT Alliance Secretariat in Africa to realize the expected outcomes and achieve positive impact in the life of people. She/he ensures program implementation in an accountable and participatory manner in accordance with the ACT Global Strategy and approved ACT policies and guidelines. As part of a global ACT secretariat, the Regional Representative strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in Africa in their work in emergencies, sustainable development and advocacy, and manages the ACT secretariat presence in the region.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Leadership and Representation:

    Provides overall leadership to the ACT Alliance Secretariat in the Africa region in all aspects of supervision and management, and adherence to ACT policies and guidelines;
    Promotes, implements and upholds the vision, mission, core values and objectives of the ACT Alliance, and leads specific strategies for the region;
    Promotes the profile and visibility of ACT Alliance as one of the world´s largest humanitarian, development and advocacy alliance, striving to deliver effective programming in a rights-based and integrated approach;
    Enables effective ecumenical coordination and cooperation by maintaining a close working and consultative relationship with national council of churches and regional ecumenical organizations, as well as with other relevant churches and (inter)faith partners;
    Maintains working and strategic relationships with relevant governmental and inter-governmental institutions, United Nations agencies and civil society organizations engaged in activities related to ACT Alliance’s work;
    Implements regional membership strategy and builds member relations by maintaining close communication and cooperation with ACT members, ACT national, sub-regional and regional forums.

    Program

    Oversees the ACT Alliance’s humanitarian response in Africa in close coordination with the Global Humanitarian Coordinator;
    Strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in their humanitarian, development and advocacy work through the ACT humanitarian mechanism and the alignment of forums´ work to the Sustainable Development Goals;
    Supports ACT forums’ programme implementation in key thematic and programmatic areas, such as gender justice, climate justice, sustainable development goals, peace and human security, etc. in close coordination with the Head of Programmes;
    Ensures emergency response and humanitarian interventions are undertaken in accordance with ACT policies and guidelines, specifically concerning the Code of Conduct, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards and emergency preparedness and response plans;
    Mainstreams gender and promotes gender equality approaches in program measures.

    Operations

    Ensures the supervision of the ACT Secretariat in Africa, including planning, implementation of activities, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and administration in accordance with ACT policies, priorities, procedures and guidelines;
    Engages with members in the Africa region to ensure adherence to the ACT accountability framework and promotes learning and capacity building in programs and operations;
    Supports communication from and within the region, and ensures visibility of the ACT members and forums at global level;
    Manages the regional office staff, and liaises with the leadership staff in Geneva to ensure coherence in the work of the Secretariat;
    Ensures timely, accurate and relevant reports are submitted according to requirements;
    Monitors and addresses security matters, and in coordination with the ACT Security Coordinator, ensures that security plans are developed and implemented for relevant regional missions;
    Supports some global secretariat functions as requested by the General Secretary.

    Finance and Fundraising

    Ensures efficient financial control of program activities, including effective internal control systems to promote financial accountability, and ensures that the financial transactions are conducted in accordance with the relevant ACT policies and procedures;
    Supervises the implementation of approved projects within the agreed budgets and subject to the availability of funds, including timely reporting;
    Actively engages in negotiations with UN agencies, bilateral donors, and other potential additional funding sources in order to increase local and regional fundraising in a competitive environment;
    Supports fundraising efforts for joint ACT member-led and forum-led initiatives, including the humanitarian appeals.

    Competences and behaviours

    Commits to the values of the ACT Alliance and takes pride in delivering on agreed priorities according to the highest standards individually and as part of a global team, demonstrating commitment to ACT agenda through programmatic and operational focus;
    Proactively finds innovative and creative solutions, is efficient and reliable, adapts to change and uncertainty, is decisive and acts with integrity;
    Builds effective internal and external relationships, involves others when solving problems and treats others with consideration and respect in an alliance where faith is a key element of people’s lives;
    Effectively motivates, influences and develops others, drives high performance, inspires people to follow them and acts as a role model, and contributes knowledge outside of immediate own role;
    Creates an environment of constructive, open and forward-looking dialogue and support among team members;
    Works actively to support fundraising within the Secretariat for the many key programmatic processes and functions coordinated in the Secretariat;
    Is performance focused, energetic and committed to dealing with several competing agendas simultaneously and effectively.

    Key working relationships

    Liaises with ACT members and ACT forums in the region, including forums coordinators
    Manages the staff in the ACT Alliance secretariat office in Africa
    Liaises with other relevant staff in Geneva to ensure a coherent global approach with regional variations
    Liaises with external stakeholders (Ecumenical bodies, UN agencies, regional organisations, governments, INGO networks in the region) as relevant to the agenda in the region
    Is member of the ACT global leadership team
    Reports to the General Secretary (CEO)
    Supervises:

    Program Officer (Africa)
    Humanitarian Officer (Africa) – through a shared supervision with the Global Humanitarian Coordinator
    Any global position seated at the regional office – through a shared supervision with the relevant staff in Geneva.

    Technical skills and experience

    Relevant academic degree with a minimum of seven to ten years of relevant work experience in the humanitarian/development/advocacy sector, preferably in Africa.
    Proven senior leadership experience at strategic and management level in humanitarian action, sustainable development and/or advocacy work within an international environment, and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations.
    Ability to analyze changing operational contexts and policy developments and to optimize and take advantage of emerging opportunities.
    In-depth knowledge of issues relevant to the mandate of ACT Alliance, including a good understanding of ecumenical context and relevance of churches and faith-based actors in emergency response, long-term development and advocacy.
    Knowledge and experience of cooperation with United Nations, governmental and multilateral organizations in the field of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, advocacy and human rights.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills including influencing, negotiating and coaching.
    Ability to work flexibly in a networked working environment.
    Management experience and experience of responding to an emergency in a management role an asset
    Knowledge of the ecumenical landscape in Africa a significant asset.
    Fluency in English language, with demonstrated written skills. Working knowledge of other languages, particularly French, an asset. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Patron 

Agronomist

    Patron Agronomist

    Job Description
    Qualifications/ Requirements:

    Diploma level.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing a school. Rural experience will be an added advantage.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    Take charge and ensure maximum learner welfare at the dormitory section.
    Offer advice on how learners will be better taken care of.
    Ensure the Dormitories are always clean.
    Foster guidance and counseling activities in the school and ensure learners are correctly mentored.
    Advice the lead on Dorm supply needs and repairs.
    Oversee learner sickness by evaluating the treatment needs and advice the lead on the need to take learners to hospital.
    Ensure learners grow up to responsible adults by safeguarding the dorm environment by making it homely and free form any form of molestation, bullying or any other deviant behavior.
    Take charge of discipline at the dormitory section and ensure the learners are always adhering to the school rules, routine and regulations.
    Effectively pass dormitory agenda as brought forward by the dormitory captain from time to time in dorm meetings for correction purposes.
    Ensure food served is always well cooked.
    Furnish the lead with any vital information regarding the well-being of learners.
    Spearhead spiritual guidance and plan for church service. Work closely with the cook to ensure kitchen operations are seamless.
    Respond to all emergency issues at the boarding section and ensure safety at all times.

    Key Areas to Success:

    Passion for learning.
    Strong written and oral communication skills.
    Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
    Friendly, outgoing self-starter.
    Powerful work ethic, both as a team member and independently.
    Highly organized, detail oriented, resourceful, and flexible.

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  • Orthopedic Residents

    Orthopedic Residents

    Job Description
    We are an Orthopedic Hospital with a very strong inclination towards the Ministry and winning souls for the kingdom of God. We are looking for; Medical Doctors willing to train in Orthopedic Surgery.
    About the program;
    It is an Orthopaedic Surgery training through College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa(COSECSA)
    Requirements;

    Medical Doctor with MBChB or equivalent – for 5 yr Orthopaedic training
    MCS(Cosecsa) – for 3yr Orthopedic training

  • Office Driver (in charge of the Project Bus)

    Office Driver (in charge of the Project Bus)

    Job Description
    Leonard Cheshire | Girls’ Education Challenge | UKaid Expanding inclusive education strategies for girls with disabilities in Kenya is a UKaid funded project that aims to further and deepen the educational and vocational opportunities of girls with disabilities in five counties in the Nyanza in Kenya in order to improve their quality of life, skills and livelihoods opportunities. Leonard Cheshire (LC) is seeking applications from qualified Female Drivers to fill in the position of a Bus Driver to offer transport services within Kisumu County.
    Reporting to: GECT Finance and Administration Manager
    Department: International
    Duration: October 2018 – March 2022
    Purpose of the Job:
    To drive learners to and from school daily and be responsible for the bus maintenance and repairs
    Key Responsibilities

    To facilitate travel as required by the office.
    To regularly maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy, safe and legal condition.
    To ensure that the vehicle records such as logbook, maintenance and fuel cards are up to date and are submitted to the line manager regularly as agreed.
    To support the administration of the office as may be required whenever not engaged in driving or vehicle maintenance. Other duties as requested by the Finance and Administration Manager

    Person Specification
    Essential Qualifications

    To have a valid driving licence, PSV certificate and a valid certificate of good conduct (or ready to apply for it)
    An average standard of education; or equivalent technical or mechanical knowledge and experience. Considerable driving experience, preferably for a Non-Government Organisation and/or PSV vehicles.
    Able to communicate in English and or Kiswahili with good communication skills over all
    Able to work with minimal supervision
    Experience of urban and rural driving conditions would be preferable
    Welcoming; courteous and able to support children with disabilities whenever the need arises.
    Meets all NTSA requirements for school drivers
    A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.

    Desirable Requirements

    Simple computer skills e.g accessing emails. Willing and flexible attitude Interested in learning office skills.
    To have knowledge of driving and managing passengers who are persons with disability.