Website: Website http://aphrc.org/

Receptionist

The Center seeks to recruit a Receptionist to provide receptionist and administrative services to the office.
Responsibilities

Manage the reception desk and interface with visitors to the Center;
Ensure the reception area is kept clean and attractive, furniture properly arranged and magazines, brochures, daily newspapers and other literature are up to date;
Carry out basic accounting duties including maintenance of office petty cash;
Execute secretarial tasks- booking meeting rooms, taking minutes during staff meetings and handling necessary logistical requirements;
Manage the switchboard, ensure smooth communication flow between the Center and external parties;
Process Local Purchase Orders, purchase requisitions, receive invoices and forwarding for payment;
Receive stationery items;
Process business cards for staff;
Requisition and distribute airtime to eligible staff; and
Reconcile monthly statements for APHRC’s flight bookings.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Administration or related field;
Excellent skills in MS Office Suite;
At least 3 years of similar experience in a busy office, preferably in INGO;
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communications skills;
Ability to assess priorities and manage competing demands with minimum supervision;
Reliable and attentive to detail;
Experience in handling finances is desirable.

October 26, 2024
Communications Officer Consultancy for APHRC Board Assessment Internship Opportunities

Job Summary
Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field;
5 years of post-qualification work experience in communications and public relations in an international organization;
Knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites;
Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing;
Proficiency in MS Office, content management systems and social media platforms;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
Proficiency in French will be an advantage.

Responsibilities
Advocacy, Research and Knowledge Management

Maintain institutional contacts with civil society sub-grantees;
Develop and design policy briefs, fact sheets and other advocacy collateral in cooperation with IAI’s network of civil society;
Follow immunization policy discussions and political priorities whilst sharing the information with the IAI network;
Research on innovative methods to monitor policy influence and keep track of progress made by the country networks through their advocacy efforts;
Coordinate meetings and workshops for civil society and other relevant stakeholders at regional level; and
Organize and facilitate events- training workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Communications

Ensure consistency of IAI’s communication tools in accordance with the branding guidelines and national advocacy strategies. These include the website, publications and newsletters;
Coordinate input and develop content for the IAI webpage in collaboration with civil society organizations;
Develop and manage a quarterly IAI newsletter to partners and publications;
Update internal staff on project activities through the weekly bulletin; and
Manage media relations- drafting media articles, interviews and facilitating media visits.

Records

Maintain appropriate records-electronic and paper- on IAI activities; and
Conduct monitoring and impact evaluation of advocacy and communications activities.

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October 26, 2024
Communications Officer

The Immunization Advocacy Initiative (IAI) runs on the belief that a stronger civil society, equipped with technical skills in using evidence to drive advocacy priorities, can be an effective lever of influence on government decisions to fund a stronger and more resilient health system, with equitable and inclusive coverage of routine immunization as a foundation for that system. Through the project, civil society networks in Kenya, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire will receive capacity strengthening in using evidence for advocacy as well as financial support to carry out advocacy-oriented activities at national level to both generate demand for vaccination and to encourage sustainable funding of those vaccination campaigns. APHRC seeks to recruit a Communications Officer who will coordinate the initiative’s communication efforts.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Advocacy, Research and Knowledge Management

Maintain institutional contacts with civil society sub-grantees;
Develop and design policy briefs, fact sheets and other advocacy collateral in cooperation with IAI’s network of civil society;
Follow immunization policy discussions and political priorities whilst sharing the information with the IAI network;
Research on innovative methods to monitor policy influence and keep track of progress made by the country networks through their advocacy efforts;
Coordinate meetings and workshops for civil society and other relevant stakeholders at regional level; and
Organize and facilitate events- training workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Communications

Ensure consistency of IAI’s communication tools in accordance with the branding guidelines and national advocacy strategies. These include the website, publications and newsletters;
Coordinate input and develop content for the IAI webpage in collaboration with civil society organizations;
Develop and manage a quarterly IAI newsletter to partners and publications;
Update internal staff on project activities through the weekly bulletin; and
Manage media relations- drafting media articles, interviews and facilitating media visits.

Records

Maintain appropriate records-electronic and paper- on IAI activities; and
Conduct monitoring and impact evaluation of advocacy and communications activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field;
5 years of post-qualification work experience in communications and public relations in an international organization;
Knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites;
Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing;
Proficiency in MS Office, content management systems and social media platforms;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
Proficiency in French will be an advantage.

October 26, 2024
Research Officer (Maternal And Child Nutrition)

The APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Officer with expertise in Public Health Nutrition to work in the Maternal and Child Wellbeing Unit within the Research Division.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage project activities including recruitment and training of field workers, supervision of field work, data management and scientific writing.
Coordinate policy engagement and dissemination of project research findings to appropriate audiences.
Take lead in preparing progress reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, Public Health (with particular focus on maternal and child nutrition) or other relevant fields or Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in Public Health Nutrition or related research.
Good writing skills on relevant subject areas in sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience in working with young children, mothers or most-at-risk communities; with a strong interest in Public Health Nutrition.
Experience in conducting literature reviews, particularly on maternal and child nutrition and associated health outcomes or related fields.
Proven experience in conducting household surveys and/or community-based surveys.
Either (i) strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting data), with extensive familiarity with statistical packages (Stata, SAS or SPSS); or (ii) expertise in qualitative methods, specifically, familiarity with common qualitative analysis software packages e.g. NVivo.
Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel).
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work within a culturally diverse team.

Desirable:

Experience working in vulnerable communities in rural or semi-rural contexts, particularly with migrant/ refugee communities in Kenya.
Experience in collecting data pertaining to maternal and child nutrition.
Experience in collecting observational data.
Experience in community and stakeholder engagement.
Experience and familiarity with diverse health and social science datasets.
Experience in developing proposals and attracting research grants.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals focusing on Public Health Nutrition or related fields.

October 26, 2024
Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers

The APHRC invites applications for quantitative field interviewers in an upcoming study on addressing household air pollution through the introduction of ethanol cookstoves.
The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of introducing ethanol as an alternative clean cooking fuel in rural households.
The intervention is being implemented by E-Moto, an organization that has worked with various communities in Kenya to introduce ethanol cookstoves and restore landscapes.
Minimum Qualifications Required for Quantitative Field Interviewers

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade of C Plain.
Availability to work full time on the project for the duration of the data collection activities
Have proven experience in research work (e.g. quantitative data collection)
MUST be able to use tablets or mobile phone platform to collect data.
Familiarity with and proficiency in computer applications (e.g. MS Excel, MS Word)
Fluency in English, Kamba and Swahili
MUST be a resident of Mwala sub-County (specifically Mbiuni Ward)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct interviews on all recruited study participants
Place air quality monitors in sampled households and retrieve them at the end of the monitoring cycle.
Review and verify the collected data to ensure completeness prior to online submission.
Keep updated records of assigned work
File weekly progress reports on project activities in liaison with the team leader.
Other tasks assigned by the team leader and principal investigator

Minimum Qualifications required for Qualitative Field Interviewers

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or public health
Have proven experience and skills in qualitative research work (conducting FGDs, IDIs and/or KIIs)
Ability to facilitate interviews and group discussions Kamba, and have strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili languages.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have experience in note-taking during qualitative discussions
Availability to work full time on the project for the duration of the study

In addition, priority will be given to candidates who are:
Residents of Mwala sub-County preferably Mbiuni Ward
Duties and Responsibilities

Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing reports / notes
Moderate / facilitate qualitative interviews with community members in the study area
Prepare data collection progress report and updates
Other tasks assigned by the team leader and principal investigator

October 26, 2024
Quantitative Field Interviewers

Core Competencies

Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills
Familiarity with and proficiency in computer applications (e.g. MS Excel, MS Word)
Fluency in English, Dholuo and Kiswahili
MUST be a resident of Bondo sub-County (in particular Sakwa and Yimbo areas)

Qualifications and Experience

Completed secondary education and possess a minimum grade of C (Plain) in KCSE.
Prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the data collection activities
Have proven experience in research work (e.g. quantitative data collection, analysis and report writing)
Ability to use tablets or mobile platform to collect data

Desirable

Diploma in ECD, nutrition or other health related courses

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct interviews on all recruited study participants
Review, cross-check and verify the collected data to ensure completeness prior to online submission
Keep updated records and databases of assigned work
File regular progress reports/ timesheets on project activities in liaison with the team leader
Assist the research team members (supervisor, project manager, principal investigator) in other project-related activities

October 26, 2024
Accounts Assistant

The Center seeks to recruit an Accounts Assistant to work within its Finance Unit.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Code and post transactions into the financial system ensuring adherence to financial procedures;
Prepare bank reconciliations;
Make inquiries on matters pertaining to bank accounts;
Ensure payment documents are properly supported and duly approved prior to posting;
Provide support for financial transactions for project reporting;
Provide financial information for planning, budgets and status on program activities;
Maintain the fixed assets register;
Make payment for VAT and withholding tax, ensure returns are filed per statutory requirements and process VAT accounts reconciliations; and
Ensure proper records management and compliance with both internal and external requirements.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent;
At least 1 year’s post qualification experience;
Strong computer skills and exposure to ERPs;
Strong analytical skills;
Superior communications skills, verbal and written, including the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels;
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion;
Ability to meet strict deadlines;
Demonstrated strong moral and ethical foundation; and
Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.

October 26, 2024
Research Officer

The APHRC seeks to recruit a Research Officer with expertise in Early Childhood Development (ECD) to work in the Maternal and Child Wellbeing Unit within the Research Division.
Responsibilities

Manage an early childhood development (ECD) integrated project including recruitment and training of field workers, supervision of field work, data management and scientific writing.
Contribute to proposal development to strengthen scientific knowledge in ECD or related fields.
Coordinate policy engagement and dissemination of project research findings to appropriate audiences.
Take lead in preparing progress and end-of-grant reports to donors.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in ECD or other relevant fields or Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in ECD or related research.
Good writing skills on relevant subject areas in sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience in working with young children, with a strong interest in ECD.
Experience in conducting literature reviews, particularly on ECD or related fields.
Proven experience in conducting household surveys and/or community-based surveys.
Either (i) strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting data), with extensive familiarity with statistical packages (Stata, SAS or SPSS); or (ii) expertise in qualitative methods, specifically, familiarity with common qualitative analysis software packages e.g. NVivo.
Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel).
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work within a culturally diverse team.

Desirable

Experience working in slum or rural contexts or with pastoralist communities in Kenya.
Experience in collecting observational data.
Experience in community and stakeholder engagement.
Experience and familiarity with diverse health and social science datasets.
Experience in developing proposals and attracting research grants.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals focusing on ECD or related fields

October 26, 2024
DHIS2 M&E Platform Consultancy Measurement and Impact Evaluation ( M&IE) Capacity Building Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning specialist Internal Audit Assistant

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
APHRC is seeking firms/ individual consultants to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Platform for the Center (including the regional office), to use across its divisions and research units. The M&E platform will be able to add projects, monitor project implementation, track progress and data collection, share trends, provide an interactive Dashboard, GIS and data management and generate reports that contribute to transparency and accountability.
The main objective of the consultancy is to establish an online M&E Platform by customizing the DHIS2 software to align it to APHRC processes and procedures and additionally build the capacity of relevant staff to enable them to maintain the DHIS2 M&E platform.
SCOPE OF WORK
The firms/ individual consultants will work to carry out the following task:

Customize the open-source DHIS2 M&E platform and align it to APHRC’s processes and procedures.
Explore the possibility of integrating the DHIS2 platform with Microsoft Navision 2017 ERP and REDCap Software; so as to pull relevant project-related data into the DHIS2 for analysis and producing necessary reports.
Configure the hierarchy of APHRC by its divisions, units, regional office, and level of intervention.
Code the data elements and indicators for interoperability purpose, and translations;
DHIS2’s ability to integrate with ERP software Setup DHIS2 instance- live and test instances – configure security controls on the server, secure domain, and backup utilities, server monitoring tools on the server;
Customize all the APHRC data collection tools into the DHIS2 database;
Design data entry forms and customize the database with the country determined data elements, indicators, organization units, user roles;
Develop Dashboards with frequently used favorites and standard reports based on the user-determined information products;
Configure the GIS module to visualize the progress of activities and trends of different project interventions across units on GIS maps.
Develop a data import module in DHIS 2 for the existing Excel database;
Set quality assurance parameters (e.g., approval and acceptance of data) and data validation rules;
Develop an automated program for reports and dashboards, with the possibility of linking to the data reporting tool in Excel;
Determine and develop various types of reporting content, formats, and frequency based on indicator plan and donor requirements.
Configure the data visualizer for the database to generate the required reports.
Configure mobile (light and smartphone) data entry modules to ensure data entry via mobile devices.
Configure SMS reminders as required.
Configure the user rights module which can later be used to assign the access of database to the users as per their role in the organization.
Configure the data administration module to ensure the proper administration of the database.
Develop training materials for the core team and also train the core team on customization, system management, and administration;

OTHER REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULTANT

Testing and Security: Vulnerability testing of all software code must be performed before going live. A comprehensive back-up system must be included in the end product, such that data resources are secure and replicated at regular intervals.
Hosting Options: Explore and present feasible and reliable hosting options. Support APHRC to host the database on one of the selected hosting solutions.
Staff Training and Capacity Building: Train and mentor key staff to properly develop, use, update and make changes to the database system. Create User Manual.
Source Code/Design: Complete source code, design of the final application and database will be the property of APHRC. The consultant will hand over all required materials to APHRC.
Ownership and intellectual property: APHRC shall acquire the ownership of all assignment deliverables in their tangible form (both hard and soft copies, including the customized source code) and the right to use them as required. The deliverables in any circumstances should not be published or used by the consultant without the permission of APHRC.
Confidentiality: Due to the sensitivity of programming, the Consultant must sign a confidentiality agreement.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:

Advanced degree (Masters level) in a relevant field (computer science, data/information/health management, econometrics, advanced statistical analysis, information technology, and software engineering).

Experience:

Demonstrable skills in working with one or more programming languages including Java Runtime Environment (JRE 7 or higher) Tomcat server, Java, and PostgreSQL 4, web – Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, Databases – MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle.
Demonstrable skills in Programming and scripting – PHP, Java, Perl, JavaScript,
Development experience utilizing web-based applications such as J2EE, JDK, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, and HTML.
Five years’ expertise in information system management especially on web-based software platforms and database administration;
Five years’ experience in DHIS 2 configuration for health information systems;
Previous work experience supporting countries in DHIS2 rollout in sub-Saharan countries including experience in training DHIS administrators and health information uses;
Excellent skills and experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development;
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, including presentations.

DELIVERABLES
APHRC expects the consultant shall complete and submit the following deliverables:

A comprehensive strategy along with the work plan at the start of the consultancy indicating the major milestones for the completion of the assignment.
Report of the requirement specifications including the list of organizational units, data elements, data element groups, data element categories, data sets, data entry forms, reporting formats, and other modules as required.
Completed structure of database containing the organization structure, data elements, data element groups, data element categories, data sets, indicators, data entry forms, data visualization, and any other data points as required.
Configured data administration, data quality and uses modules
Data entry set up for online and offline modules and as well as for mobile data collection plans and technological approaches.
Reporting modules
DHIS2 database testing and deployment plan, including hosting options both on APHRC servers or other hosting options.
Initial maintenance plan after final deployment.
Training plan for staff users.
Final presentation/workshop for relevant staff.
Completed User Manual for the database system.

Technical proposal
We seek an individual consultant or a firm with a practical DHIS2 implementation experience. APHRC expects not more than 15 pages of a technical proposal that must include the following points:

A description of your experience customizing and deploying the DHIS2 platform;
A description of your proposed method for completing the project, to include planning sessions, the outline of the key steps and the sequence of the work, etc.;
A clear and detailed timeframe to complete the tasks, with an indication of timelines against individual deliverables;
A detailed description of possible integration with the Microsoft Navision 2017 ERP to allow DHIS2 fetch project-related data for analysis and producing necessary reports.
A complete list of references of clients with demo links to previous work that the consultant has worked with on a similar assignment.

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October 26, 2024
Temporary Research Assistants

The research assistants will support our data extractions and screening of articles for 20 days to fast-track our deliverable on scoping review studies.
Specific duties and responsibilities:

Identification of relevant articles from databases, including Google Scholar and Pubmed
Obtaining the articles from databases
Extraction of relevant and pre-specified information from articles
Data coding
Constantly engaging with other research assistants to identify areas of concern during data extraction and resolving them with the guidance of a senior researcher

Qualifications, experience and skills:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field;
Computer skills especially the use of Microsoft Excel and internet search for articles
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with diverse teams
Report writing skills
Knowledge of, and experience in data collection and maintenance
Some experience working in any of the following areas: a review of literature, scoping reviews, systematic reviews or narrative reviews will be an added advantage

October 26, 2024