Location: Location in Nairobi

Health Advisors Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Administrative Officer Study Coordinator Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1 HRH Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Information Systems Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 IT Officer Senior Finance Officer, HSDSA Cluster 1 Payroll Associate, HSDSA Cluster 1

We seek to recruit 6 Health Advisors for our research teams based in Homa Bay and Kisumu. Health Advisors will be responsible for working with facility based HTS personnel, providing technical advice on aPS to HTS providers and support data collection activities for the study, including interviews and blood draws. They must be comfortable working with HIV-infected people in the locations where they and/or their partners live and dwell.They must be able to work with minimal supervision and for long hours when necessary.They will report to the Study Coordinator. These positions are temporary for a period of 18 months beginning January 2018 and will be based in Kisumu.
Specific duties and responsibilities:

Support facility based HTS providers to screen and enroll eligible HIV-infected persons into the study
Provide expert advice on aPS protocols for screening and enroling eligible HIV-infected people into the study.
Support facility-based personnel to perform blood draws for HIV-infected people enrolled in the study as per study protocols
Support the conduct of interviews with study participants using mobile data entry technology as per study protocols.
Provide supportive supervision to facility teams and be responsible for following up index participants’ sexual partners through either home visits or phone calls.
Support facility HTS providers to perform HIV testing and counseling for index participants and their sexual partners in compliance with national guidelines and as per study protocols.
Maintain familiarity with the protocol and standard operation procedures (SOP) of the study.
Provide ongoing counseling and relevant referrals for participant support, including HIV care services, support groups, violence prevention organizations.
Document clinic, home visits, and phone calls on source documents and case report forms (CRFs).
Safeguard source documents and CRFs and ensure data quality.
Participate in community engagement activities and meetings.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed for the Study Coordinator.
Meet the agreed study targets.
Any other duties as directed by Study Coordinator.

Required Skills
Required Experience

Diploma or degree in public health, nursing, clinical medicine, or other health-related fields. Three years working experience in a similar role, preferably in health related research study settings or any related field.
Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing or HTS from NASCOP.
Certificate or formal training and experience in phlebotomy.
Updated work experience in current national HTS guidelines. .
Experience working with key and priority populations is desirable.
Experience in Home-Based Counseling and Testing is desirable.
Experience in social work and research projects will be an added advantage.
Willingness to work as a team player.
Ability to maintain flexible work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, in order to interface with key and priority populations and international partners.

Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

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October 23, 2024
Project Manager Designer

Living Goods (LG) seeks to improve the lives of tens of millions of underserved customers by revolutionizing the way community health is delivered in the developing world.

To do this, Living Goods not only grows its own business operations, but also dramatically magnifies its impact through large-scale partnerships.

Living Goods works with many of the world’s leading visionary organizations across the corporate, social and government sectors.

Current partners include the governments of Kenya and Uganda, plus Care International, BRAC and PSI. Living Goods’ future success increasingly depends on the state of the art mHealth, communications, the latest mobile tools, apps and technologies to drive impact.
Living Goods is looking to hire a Project manager who will be responsible for delivering our Technology projects on time within budget and scope.

An ideal candidate for this role should possess business management, budgeting and analysis skills and have a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Project managers are skilled at getting the best out of the people and projects that they oversee.
Ideally, you are proactive, a strong written and verbal communicator, self-directed, self-motivated, committed and passionate about Living Goods mission, and excited to join a dynamic, growing team.
A successful candidate will work cross functionally with different regional and global teams to ensure the successful deployment of projects in Africa.
Responsibilities:

Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Manage and coordinate the ‘path-to-deployment’ and ‘path-to-scale’ for multiple innovation projects; coordination of projects activities which include conceptualization, designing, development and configuration, functional and user testing of projects spanning multiple year, driving potential for large scale impact.
Work with the design team to design and iteratively improve on the health service delivery workflows incorporated in Living Goods products.
Develop Impact and activity metrics/indicators and monitoring plan for portfolio projects to track and address issues as they arise for successfully transition to full-scale and realize health impact and monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary.
Lead the process of documenting and communicating lessons learned from projects both internally and externally. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Support the communication team with the development of external communication material including; proposal, reports, presentations and write-ups for various audiences ensuring timely reporting and communication with all stakeholders.
Prepare and manage work plans and budgets for all projects under various scenarios to facilitate quality project management and decision making in an ambiguous environment.
Identify all the internal and external resources whether financial or human resources required completing the project successfully and recruiting for junior positions within the project.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Provide coaching and guidance to the team members about every aspect of the project so that the team members can understand their tasks fully and act on them efficiently.
Manage team members on assigned projects.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Recommending information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
As Living Goods is a dynamic organization, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Be based in Kenya /Uganda and/or have legal work permits for Kenya/Uganda.
BA/BS degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
3+ years’ experience in project management with experience in Project Management tools.
Experience working with marginalized communities in any social impact programs.
Excellent work planning and budget management skills.
Experience in collaborating multiple internal and external stakeholders and teams.
Experience with managing expectations and change directly and indirectly.
Good understanding of data collection, analytics and ability to interpret research for program design and implementation.
Willingness to travel to project implementation geographies in Africa up to 50% of the time.
Adaptable, self-motivated, inquisitive and a team player who is interested in being part of a fast-paced, growing and diverse team with a start-up atmosphere.
Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to multitask and manage timeline pressure focusing on quality.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.
Life at Living Goods: Living Goods is aiming to make disruptive changes, dramatically improving the lives of underserved communities.

We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day.

If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods.

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October 23, 2024
Financial Controller

He/She will work closely with management to provide informative business financial information and co-ordinate financial planning and budget management functions.
Industry: Property Development
Salary: 400 – 500K
Job Responsibilities

Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Strategic financial management and advisory to CEO and Board
Review, monitor, manage and control all accounting, finance, banking functions and ensures that all statutory compliances and obligations are met within deadlines
Manage the working capital requirements and submit weekly reports covering bank balances, creditors and debtors dashboards
Maintain tight control over inventory, procurement, project expenses and ensure that projects deliver and perform within budgets, BOQ pricing and other relevant functions that cover the business operating cycles.
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or related field
5 + years’ experience in a senior management role
Those with experience working in Contracting Engineering, Construction, Investment sectors are highly encouraged to apply
A seasoned networker with the ability to engage with key stakeholders at different levels
Strong personality with excellent negotiation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiar with project management dynamics
Excellent Financial Reporting skills

October 23, 2024
Accounts Payable Officer HR Assistant

An Electrical contracting company based in Nairobi is looking for an Accounts Payable Officer:-
Job Description Reporting to: Financial Controller
Job purpose summary

To have a person responsible for all supplier invoices as well as payments.
To ensure that all debts are recognized and accounted for according to the company financial procedures and the IFRS.
Ensure timely preparation and filing all required tax returns

Job Responsibilities

To ensure that all supplier invoices are received and booked in the right period.
To ensure that all invoices are processed and properly classified
To ensure that all supplier accounts are up to date and reconciled regularly (monthly).
Act as the contact person between the company and the suppliers.
Maintain the ledger account for all the suppliers.
Maintain an accurate creditors’ aging report.
Maintain an updated creditors’ list.
AP recon to the G/L Coordinate all payments to vendors, employees and other parties.
Correct, process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, requisitions, LPO’s, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers
Review and code financial information
Prepare and process documents to disburse funds and prepare reports
File and maintain orders for purchase
Understanding of the business and technical financial processes compliance in terms of withholding tax and other aspects.
Any other instructions from HOD

Requirements

Good computer knowledge Microsoft office
CPA part 1 and 2
Minimum 2 Year of experience in a busy environment

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October 23, 2024
Rental Foreman

Job Description
This will involve directing and coordinating activities such as rental billings, rental collection, repair and maintenance, rents and rates payments and maximizing on rental occupancy.
Duties

Advise the manager in matters relating to the Rental Real Estate Business.
Supervise the work of all the staff under him/her such as repair work that is being undertaken and ensuring that the contractors complete these on time.
Assist in the inspections of the building facilities to help guarantee appropriate property maintenance and address all repair, maintenance and building emergencies.
Monitor performance of service providers and liaise with the cleaners/caretakers on taking the necessary action.
Ensure that proper records and financial returns, reports are kept and submitted.
Ensure that regular financial and operational information are prepared and submitted.
Be responsible for the security of the funds and assets of the building.
Ensure strong internal controls and achievement of business’s set performance targets.
Studies rental schedules and estimates, staffing, duty assignment and inventory requirements.
Developing sales and marketing strategies for the rental estate houses to ensure 100% occupancy.
Overseeing and enhancing the value of the property, enforcing leases, maintaining accurate occupancy records as required.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Job Qualifications

Relevant degree/diploma in Business Administration, Finance, sales marketing, Commerce, or any other real estate related field.
Must have over 5 years’ experience working within the property/real estate environment with at least 3 years management or supervisory experience.
Prior caretaking experience within a large organization will be highly desirable.
Knowledge of commercial real estate, rentals, occupancy costs and competitor activity.
Hands-on experience in operations, finance and sales including basic book keeping skills.
Should be an enthusiastic team-player who is detail -oriented and action -focused.
Positive attitude, ambitious and energetic.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal interaction required.
Flexible and willing to work during weekends.
Competent driver of both manual and automatic vehicles.
Mature, professional and should be above 30 years of age.

October 23, 2024
Quality Assurance Supervisor Assistant Quality Assurance

Job Responsibilities

Ensures that the milk received and sold by the plant satisfies the prescribed quality both by the Society and the Dairy Regulation Board;
Ensure that the appropriate tests and checks are undertaken- i.e. water, acidity levels and any chemical reagents are carried out and recorded;
Ensure strict inventory control at the main tank, monitor movement of milk from farmers to the customers;
Monitoring the inventory of quality control apparatus and inputs, procurement of the same and ensuring that there is no downtime on milk quality checks;
Coordinating with the Operations Supervisor in managing the milk delivery and field milk graders:
Develop SOPs, standards, safety, sanitary regulations, waste management and water supply specification.
Any other job that may be given by the manager or the Board of Management.

Qualifications

Degree in Dairy Technology and Management or any other related degree
5 years’ experience in dairy management/Dairy Laboratory Technology
Knowledge in HACCP and other Food production quality certification is an added advantage
Good analytical skills and firmness in decision making and Report writing.
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with different levels of the organization structure.

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October 23, 2024
Software Engineering Internships

Job Description
The position provides a great opportunity to work in a multinational company and be able to interact with diverse professionals all across the world. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Software/Systems Engineer who will work under close supervision of a senior engineer as an internee for six months subject to permanent employment based on performance.
Software Engineer Internships Responsibilities

Knowledge on Windows Operating Systems and Linux based systems.
Communicate with customers in East Africa to elicit technical solutions from business requirements
Develop SW integrations between our client’s IT systems solutions and Cisco Unified Communications
Design IVR back office integrations and develop customer voice portals
Analyze and resolve incidents
Management of contact center projects.
Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the Employee
Work closely with and be mentored by Senior Engineers in the team

Requirements
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-

A recent graduate with (Second Upper and above) holder of BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
Professional Certification like CCNA will be a big plus.
Demonstrate ability to deliver high quality products to sometimes challenging scale
Should demonstrate passion to learn new technologies.
Eye for detail and identifying problems
Strong interest in development technologies
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Prior experience as a Network/Systems engineer will be an added advantage

October 23, 2024
Director, Surgical Services, Business Development and Operations Manager

Ref No: 10/003
Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director, Surgical Services will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient-family centered care through the continuum of surgical services to include outpatient surgery unit, surgical wards, preoperative unit, operating room, post anesthesia care unit, sterile processing department and anesthesia services.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and convey the mission and vision of surgical service in line with the hospitals Mission, Vision and Values.
Formulate departmental goals and objective in collaboration with key department leaders to direct departments activities and goals
Assist surgical services personnel in evaluating practice and creating strategies for further improvement.
Facilitate or serve as a member of multidisciplinary team in surgical services planning of patient care.
Prepare annual capital, operational and staffing budgets in collaboration with CNO, department chair and section heads to meet department goals.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Administration (MHA) or Health Management (MHM).

The incumbent should have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ surgical services experience of which 5 are in an operating room.

S/he should be have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate and have a current practice license.
Business Development and Operations Manager Ref No: 10/004
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Outreach Division, the Operations and Business Development Manager will seek to identify new industry openings, the development of proposals for potential business sites through the expert negotiations, implement revenue enhancement strategies for all outreach centres as well as manage the day to day operation activities of the centres.

Other responsibilities include:

Planning and budgeting whilst overseeing the overall financial management for the designated centers;
Manage cost and internal controls for resources of designated centers;
Participate in the Institutional sales and operations goals;
Locate and propose potential business sites by contacting potential partners whilst discovering and exploring opportunities;
Develop negotiating strategies and positions;
Provide leadership to the employees in the various centres to ensure business goals are achieved.

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a business related field or equivalent.

The incumbent should have a minimum 3 years’ experience in a health care institution with a marketing orientation. S /he should have strong business acumen, presentation and negotiation skills.

October 23, 2024
Program Coordinator

Job Desccription
OBJECTIVE
The Program Coordinator will assist the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and the Chief of Party (COP), in managing the project through effective tracking of the implementation progress of the Pool of In-Kind Activities (PIKA) portfolio, PIKA design pipeline and support for the overall delivery of the project. The Program Coordinator will act as surge program management capacity to the team and will support the transition and/or onboarding of the new Field Coordinators, Program Development Officers (PDOs) and Grants Manager. The Program Coordinator will support the field offices through regular visits and implementation of the overall direction of the project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Support the DCOP in providing surge capacity to the program team in field offices.
Support the COP and DCOP in the overall strategic guidance and technical leadership, ensuring effective development of PIKA and Grant Under Contract (GUC) activities, including project formulation and implementation.
Track progress of the implementation of the PIKA portfolio, through various trackers and through regular conversations with the program team. Coordinate relevant support of implementation processes from the Nairobi office, in consultation with the COP and DCOP.
Provide support to the Senior Management Team (SMT team), including COP, DCOP, Procurement Director, Operations Manager and Director of Engineering, in the tracking of the action points from the SMT meetings and priorities.
Lead national program initiatives, guiding the Field Coordinator for national grants and coordination of the activities. For example, coordination with the relevant ministries, the media and communication work, as well as sorting out the implementation bottlenecks. Examples of the national initiatives include, though are not limited to: Mogadishu International Book Fair, Women’s Basketball Tournaments, women’s cultural festival, etc.
Provide programing guidance, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) support to the new Field Coordinators, Grants Manager, PDOs and Program Activity Specialists (PAS).
Support the DCOP in contributing to and/or leading the programming inputs into the annual work plans and quarterly reports.
Track end-date of the PIKAs and alert the responsible field coordinator to act accordingly for all program documentation and close-out requirements.
Liaise with the Somali government, including maintaining national-level relationships and forming new ones, as appropriate.
Contribute to project deliverables such as, success stories, quarterly reports, annual reports and annual work plans.
Mentor, guide and supervise staff, at the request of the DCOP and COP, through regular field visits.
Perform other duties as assigned by the DCOP and/or COP.

REPORTING AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The Program Coordinator will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will travel a significant amount of time (up to 50%) in Somalia
Minimum Requirements

Must have at least three years’ experience in activity design and administration, management and oversight.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in peace building, conflict management, social
sciences, international development, international relations/affairs, business, management, political science, law, or other related field.
Familiarity with US Government procurement policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Experience managing multiple, quick-impact activities at the same time.
Prior work experience in fragile state contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous USAID experience

What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

October 23, 2024
Kindergarten Teacher, Lower & Upper Primary Teachers

The Board of M M Shah and M V Shah Academy seeks suitable candidates for the above posts in line with the Academy’s growing demands.
The Academy is a well-established private institute in Mombasa, offering KG to Primary Education following the 8-4-4 Curriculum.

The School has over 900 learners.

For the posts of Lower & Upper Primary Teachers you will hold the following minimum qualifications:

P1 certificate level
TSC Registration
3 years minimum experience
Training in guidance and counselling/special needs would be an added advantage.
Experience in Thematic approach to teaching and learning would be highly desirable.

For Upper Primary post, experience of teaching examination class would be an advantage.
For the post of Kindergarten Teacher you will hold the following minimum qualifications:

TSC Registration required
3 years minimum experience
A Diploma in ECDE/ Montessori would be an added advantage.
Experience in Thematic Approach and Jolly Phonics would be highly desirable.

October 23, 2024