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Audit Specialist – Global Assurance Counter Fraud Analyst – ESA Global Roving Investigator CAAC Programme Operations Officer GBV Assistant (Dadaab)

Audit Specialist – Global Assurance
The role holder will primarily be focussed on the delivery of the internal audit plan for SCI and, where necessary, for other Save the Children Member organisations. They will be expected to confidently and capably act as the lead for, or be part of, a team delivering high quality, outcomes-focussed internal audit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget. Where required, they will be expected to work closely with other assurance providers within Save the Children and external co-sourced providers such as consultants and professional services firms.
They will be expected to produce high quality, value-adding audit reports and other products. Leading by example, they will also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships across the organisation, working in real partnership with their team and across the business, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on the risk profile of actual as well as potential assignments. The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of any Global Assurance improvement plans.
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
Essential

Be a qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant
Have 3-5 years of experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills
Have relevant experience in operational areas of risk to which Save the Children – primarily SCI – is exposed.
Experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (with a sound understanding of the three lines of defence model), identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements with minimum supervision and support.
A demonstrable ability to focus on key issues, enabling auditees to focus on crucial matters of control and oversight.
Be highly accurate, detail-orientated, and able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis.
Have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. reports, in English; and have exceptional communication skills and is able to articulate effectively at all levels.
Have strong interpersonal communication and coaching skills including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact and confidence.
Be willing to undertake high amount of travel overseas and work with minimum supervision under difficult conditions in some of the most fragile, insecure and remote parts of the world.
Have a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; and be able to demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity.
Be committed to Save the Children’s values.
Have experience of evaluating systems and processes, identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements
Have extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills

Desired

Have INGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organisation
Have some experience of grant requirements of major donors such as USAID, EC/ECHO, DfID and the UN
Have a financial analysis aptitude or some experience of Agresso financial software
Have some experience of IT audit
Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)

Contract duration: One Year (Renewable)
Location: Save the Children operates in 12 Countries within the East and Southern Africa Region i.e. South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
This role will be based in any Country Office with SCI Presence under National Contract terms
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Deadline: 2 Mar 2022 – 23:59 EAT

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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October 28, 2024
Interim Global Insurance Advisor

The Opportunity
As the interim Insurance & Risk Advisor, situated in the Governance & Executive Department at Plan International, you will manage the global insurance programme and be the primary contact point for insurance matters, providing diverse advice and support across the organisation.
We are seeking a highly professional, constructive, and customer-focused communicator with excellent attention to detail.
You will have project management skills gained through previous experience as well as knowledge regarding insurance, including an understanding of global insurance programmes and claims management.
In this position, you will promote a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for insurance across the organisation.
Insurance Risk Advisor JD.docx (sharepoint.com)

Location: Global Hub, Woking (hybrid working) where you must have the pre-existing right to live and work
Type of Role: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Head of Risk
Salary: Circa £45,000

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October 28, 2024
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Job Summary: The incumbent will provide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support in executing the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Kenya for the South Rift Valley (SRV) program. S/He will assist in coordinating facility and partner level Data Management teams in meeting all PEPFAR, Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) and Ministry of Health (MOH data reporting requirements.
Responsibilities include but not limited to: MER indicator understanding and reporting, conducting Data Quality Assessments (DQA), data entry, cleaning and reporting in Improving MHRP Performance Analytics Cohesion & Transparency (IMPACT) system in respective county. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with the Strategic Information Manager in the design and implementation of all monitoring and evaluation activities under the SRV program.
This position reports to the Strategic Information, Monitoring & Evaluation (SI/M&E) Manager
Primary Duties and Tasks:

Create, customize, and maintaining all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) related SOPs, including but not limited to DQA, EMR, data verification and cleaning in IMPACT and DATIM Systems.
Ensure data is well captured and reported accurately as the M&E point of contact (POC) for the county.
Review annual fiscal year (FY) targets for all the program areas in the county and participate in facility level target setting activities.
Participate in data collection and entry of the MER 2.6 indicators and non-MER indicators into the IMPACT system.
Review performance of MER 2.6 key indicators against annual target and participate in monthly data review meetings
Create various visualization to show performance of program data
Support the SRV program in implementing MOH Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) system to improve efficiency of reporting and data management of the allocated key indicators.
Coordinate monthly data collection of MER indicators and entry for all the supported facilities in the county into the IMPACT system and compare the data in KHIS2 platform. This entails coordination of partners to meet data entry deadlines, cleaning data, working with the relevant county program officers to review data, and compile narratives
Receive, verify and compile quarterly PEPFAR supplemental data sets.
Work closely with SRV PEPFAR supported facilities and partners to provide support and become familiar with PEPFAR’s IMPACT system and MER 2.6 indicator reporting requirements.
Train and build capacity of data clerks and other field staff on all data collection tools (PEPFAR, IHPT, MOH, etc.) registers, and any other custom tools developed by the program.
Participate and conduct DQA activities at the facility level following the SOPs and develop workplans for sealing the gaps identified.
Sharing DQA findings with all relevant stakeholders, partners and program staff ensuring follow-up of action items, verified and corrective actions are implemented.
Implementation of electronic medical record (EMR) systems within the county.
Build the County’s staff’s ability to effectively use paper-based and electronic systems for monitoring programmatic performance and monthly reporting.
Work with the finance team to ensure cost per unit (CPU) analysis is submitted in a timely manner to the Department of International HIV Prevention and Treatment (IHPT).
Quarterly review of program activity reports and partner performance invoices to ensure correct data is captured.
Participate in monthly data calls with the IHPT team.
Any other SI responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Education / Training Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Records, Statistics, M&E or other relevant qualification from an accredited institution.
Master’s in Public Health, Statistics, or epidemiology is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience.
3 years’ experience working with PEPFAR data reporting, M&E or Strategic Information activities.
Experience working with MOH facilities
Certificate training in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Effective oral and written communication skills, including scientific presentation.
Knowledge of MOH and PEPFAR Program reporting tools, indicators
Have working knowledge in KHIS, DHIS2, and DATIM
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritize and organize competing workloads and yet retain sufficient flexibility to respond to new circumstances rapidly
Attention to detail and systematic approach to his/ her work.
Leadership skills and team building abilities
Knowledge of basic statistics, data quality and analysis would be an advantage
Ability to work for long hours, multitask and prioritize work and time to meet deadlines.

Terms of Employment: One year renewable contract.
The first three months will be probation period.

Applications clearly stating the position and CVs be forwarded to: recruiting@hjfmri.org on or before 04 March 2022.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.HJFMRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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October 28, 2024
Sonographer Locum Pharmaceutical Technologist

Purpose: SOS Medical Centre seeks to engage a suitable competent Sonographer. The person will be responsible for providing efficient, safe, quality diagnostic sonography services to clients as SOS Medical Centre on basis of Memorandum of Understanding. The Medical Centre will accord him/her space for the provision of ultrasound services. He will also abide by MC Service Charter and Organizational Core Values and policies.
Scope and Specific Tasks:

Perform a range of ultrasound examinations on patients for quality diagnostic results.
Explain procedures prescribed to the clients/patients.
Write test results’ report and refer patients back to the clinical team for discussion of test results and treatment.
Ensure optimum functionality of ultrasound equipment.
Closely work with clinicians for optimum care of patients.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements applicable.

Deliverables:

To provide a range of ultrasound examinations on patients for quality diagnostic results.
Liaise with the MC clinical team including the consultant gynecologist for optimum care of clients.
Presentation of financial report to SOS CV KE Management.

Duration:

The consultant is expected to propose a workable period.
The contractual period is 3 years.

Budget:
The budget will be dependent on the proposed fee of the consultant who will be selected based on a competitive bidding process.
Qualification and Experience:

Diploma or higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences from a Recognized Institution.
Registered and with a valid current practicing license by the regulatory body.
Minimum two years’ experience in Sonography

Competencies:

Professionalism, good communication skills, respond promptly to customer needs, seek current knowledge and practices, team player.

Expression of Interest:
In addition to satisfying the requirements indicated under qualifications and experience above, interested individuals should submit a proposal based on the terms of reference outlined above complete with:

The methodology: this should describe your detailed understanding and objective of the partnership.
Proposed approach towards achieving the proposed deliverables.
Indicate the equipment you shall provide during the partnership
Relevant Certification docs: at least the Academic Certificates, tax compliance certificate, Indemnity cover and relevant professional certification.
Strategic benefits of Partnership.

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Proposals should be submitted by email to reynold.finyange@soskenya.org clearly indicating the subject line to be received on or before 4th March 2022 midnight 2400 hrs.

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October 28, 2024
Protection Officer-LGBTIQ+ Protection Officer-Persons With Specific Needs (PSN) Protection Assistant-Social Worker Protection Assistant – Counseling Psychologist.

Overall purpose of the role:
The purpose of this position is to support the successful management, coordination & implementation of the GBV protection activities for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and other (LGBTIQ+) persons in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. The tasks involved will be in GBV prevention through promotion and enhancement of the rights of LGBTIQ+ refugees with community members and structures and in GBV response through quality case management to LGBTIQ+ survivors of GBV in Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement. The officer will be responsible for reporting on a weekly and monthly basis on LGBTIQ+ protection activities undertaken and representing DRC at meetings with donors and agencies. S/he will supervise the professional development of the Protection Assistant(s) and Para-Counselors by designing and delivering internal and external trainings as needed, providing guidance in the field and ensuring the quality of services provided. S/he will work and liaise closely with the Protection Officer-Prevention, Psychosocial Officers and Protection Assistants on documentation of program activities as per the donor requirements
Responsibilities
Project (Case) Management:

Support the maintenance of an effective and confidential case management system.
Ensure provision of professional and confidential psychosocial services to survivors of GBV and other beneficiaries through a survivor-centered case management approach.
Develop professional, effective and appropriate GBV psychosocial programming, including direct individual and group counseling including support groups.
Develop and ensure implementation of psychosocial activities that are responsive to the needs of refugee women, girls, men & boys, and LGBTIQ+ persons.
Participate in maintaining and updating quality GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS) database on a regular basis.
Take lead in preparing all relevant reports regarding the LGBTIQ+ activities, beneficiary databases.
Take lead in design and development of project concept notes and proposals

Community Engagement and Outreach:

Strengthen and maintain networks with community stakeholders, including community leaders, LGBTIQ+ CBOs, service providers to ensure that LGBTIQ+ persons receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among partners.
Support other GBV staff in conducting awareness and sensitization campaigns in the communities on LGBTIQ+ protection
Assist in assessing, identifying and analyzing community sensitive interventions geared towards building social cohesion and resilience.
Conduct community dialogues and community forums.
Establish and maintain networks with existing community structures and other partners for referral and networking purposes

Budget Management:

Regularly update the projects budget tracker for all project expenditure and participate in monthly BFU reviews with the finance team
Actively support in grant monitoring through development of detailed/activity implementation work-plan, phased budget, procurement plans, and conduct budget tracking and narrative/financial reporting on outputs

Training and Capacity Development:
Mentor and provide technical support to staff and para-counselors directly involved with the psychosocial and care for SGBV survivors.
Monitor and supervise case management, including capacity building through training and on-the-job training.
Provide guidance regarding psychosocial activities to all partners and community workers to ensure all program activities meet best practice standards
Coordination

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including community members and leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other DRC team members to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination on response activities.
Maintain a strong working relationship with Health, Legal and other partners to support the provision of quality care to sexual assault survivors
Support the development and strengthening of an effective GBV referral system and coordination mechanisms for Kalobeyei.
Lead case conferences and support GBV coordination meetings with partners and community members

Staff Management and Development:

Provide supervision to Protection Assistant(s) to ensure effective provision of case management and community work.
Take lead in ensuring that all protection staff participate in debriefing and professional supervision
Conduct continuous performance monitoring/evaluation for national staff working under him/her
Provide leadership and intellectual guidance on the LGBTIQ+ protection program.

Experience and technical competencies:

Good and demonstrated understanding on the of prevention and response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and diversity and inclusion for persons of diverse Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
Must have in depth technical expertise in case management and psychosocial support to survivors of SGBV
At least 3 years’ hands on experience in community engagement on GBV LGBTIQ+ protection matters and psychosocial support-counseling-to survivors of SGBV and trauma especially LGBTIQ+ persons.
Must have experience with operationalizing SGBV principles; Human Rights Law, MHPSS and other relevant international standards in a humanitarian aid setting; Well versed with Humanitarian Accountability Standards
Experience in a refugee setting and knowledge of refugee issues
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills; Excellent Negotiation and Conflict Resolution skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with community members, local staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders
Able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all
Motivated, innovative and possesses outstanding organizational and inter-personal skills and professional integrity

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Gender Studies, Counseling and/or Psychology. Master’s degree in the same fields is an added advantage.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

DRC’s Core competencies:

Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions:
Contract duration: 10 months. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Availability: March 2022
Duty station: Kakuma (qualifies for RnR and accommodation)
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Kakuma SMT, Protection and Livelihoods implementation teams, Support Services team
External: Refugee and Host Community, Local government authorities UNHCR and Other humanitarian agencies, Donors

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.ngo under Vacancies

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October 28, 2024
Data Assurance Advisor (Cash Based Transfers – CBT), International Consultancy

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Education:

Advanced University degree in Statistics, Economics, Business or Computer Science or First Degree with additional relevant “hands-on” working experience.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in IT/technology and/or data analytics (of which four years is international).
Programmatic experience of cash-based transfers programs or other safety nets or food assistance programs are required.
Management experience is an asset.
Experience of working with government on technological solutions is an asset as well as experience of working in a WFP country office.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Intermediate knowledge of French or another official UN language is beneficial.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of issues related to international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
Knowledge and understanding of UN’s role in humanitarian and development co-operation.
Good understanding of UN or WFP policies and programming requirements.

Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies.
Excellent analytical skills and planning skills.
Strong capacity for learning, research and innovation.
Ability to synthesize analysis into operational and strategic direction.
Capacity to foster strong and sustainable cross-agency collaboration.
Proactive, solution-focused and client-oriented.
Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall direction and guidance of the Head of the Social Protection and CBT unit and in close collaboration with other CBT business units and TEC, and with a strong link to the HQ Data Assurance Team, the Regional CBT Data Assurance Advisor will have the following key responsibilities:

Advise RBN senior management on CBT assurance needs, challenge’s and risks across the RBN region, and propose cross-functional initiatives to enhance CBT assurance.
Lead the alignment of CBT assurance needs between TEC and CBT business units at the RB level and establish processes/working agreements between TEC and CBT business units to improve the oversight from business units over beneficiary information management and transfer management platforms (such as SCOPE) so that processes and systems are in line with what is operationally needed across the region, both at RB and CO levels (the latter as needed).
Establish new mechanisms and implement them at RB and CO level so that issues encountered in the field in relation to beneficiary information management and transfer management platforms are also communicated to relevant HQ units so that systems can be realigned as needed.
Map and monitor usage of IT solutions contributing to CBT assurance at CO level in collaboration with TEC and other CBT business units. Develop an understanding of how their functional data layers (people, processes and technology) are structured and take responsibility for disseminating and ensuring wider uptake of best practices, appropriate to context.
Proactively support COs in planning, design and implementing improvements to their functional data layers and for context appropriate CBT data assurance.
Partner effectively with HQ units working on the same to provide concrete guidance and leadership on data assurance issues.
Take responsibility for improving assurance knowledge management across the region and improve knowledge sharing between COs, particularly when it comes to analysis developed for specific CBT operations.
Ensure that WFP’s data assurance practices in the region are aligned with WFP’s personal data protection policy and make recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

Ensure that all work and materials developed during the contract are well documented and available to all relevant stakeholders.

Contract Duration: 9 Months

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contactedAll employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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October 28, 2024
Laboratory Technician Nurse Project Coordinator Support HR Assistant Emergency Medical Coordinator – Antenna Nairobi (m/f/x)

Main Purpose
Perform clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.
Accountabilities

According to medical prescription, preparing and performing clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:
Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.
Centrifuging blood and urine samples.
Performing laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).
Ensuring proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.
Taking care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:
Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Applying hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.
Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to MSF protocols and highest safety standards.
Supplying orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.
Keeping organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.
Reporting all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.
Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device. List item

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Respect the universal hygiene standards and follow the disposal guidelines.
Disinfect the working benches/tables before and after work according to the MSF protocol.
Do proper and optimal waste segregation to reduce accidents and ensure safety in the department.
Place order (weekly/monthly) for reagents and materials based on consumption with the support of the direct supervisor.
Keep record of all investigations done: that is, the patients’ names, age, address/block, date, diagnosis, requester and result of the investigation(s) done.
Ensure that results are dispatched according to the departmental units in a timely manner.
Be able to prepare, stain and examine TB smears, peripheral blood film, gram’s staining and Indian Ink staining.
Report problems and other relevant information related to patient services to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Chart the fridges in the morning and evening and monitor the coldchain.
Dust the microscope and the haematology machine, clean the hemoCue 301 machine according to the SOPs.
Do blood grouping for expectant mothers sent from ANC and record the rusults correctly.
Facilitate the transfer of samples to other centres in coordination with the lab supervisor and/or the HD.
Do pre and post counseling, grouping, screening and bleeding of blood donors. Give them appropriate care.
Do investigations in the departments/units/wards if required.
Perform tests without any unnecessary delay.
Prepare Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) for transfusion.
In the absence of the lab supervisor, supervise the auxiliary laboratory assistants and the allocation of duties pertaining to laboratory work. Keep communication with the Hospital Director (HD).
Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports/data from the activities of the department.
Facilitate any needs relating to epidemic surveillance.
Run quality controls for machines used in the lab and other departments – glucometers and hemoCue 301.
Perform training or refreshment for auxiliary laboratory assistants when needed.
Apply personal protective measures while working in the lab; this includes MSF recommended scrubs/tunic trousers.
Ensure that quality control tests are carried out regularly or as required by SOPS/MSF.
Observe punctuality and work in the laboratory at odd hours if required by MSF policy.

Requirements
Education

Essential Laboratory Technician diploma /degree.

Experience

Minimum 1 year working experience essential.

Languages

Mission language essential (English) and local language essential (Kiswahili/Somali).

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service

Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract (with 3 months’ probation period) renewable based on performance
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter on or before the 25th February 2022

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October 28, 2024
Project Officer-Education for Life (EfL) Project

Main purpose
The holder of the position shall be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of Education for Life project in line with agreed plan of action, budget and donor requirements and procedures. S/He will be responsible to ensure that all planned project activities are implemented as scheduled and take charge of day-to-day coordination of all project activities in the County.
Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Education, social sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University.
A minimum of Three (3) years post-academic experience in leadership of development program implementation preferably in Education.
Demonstrated skills in education programming, including spearheading innovations in working with girls.
Budgeting & budgetary control, information management and reporting, Networking, Stakeholder management, negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis;
Experience of managing partnership relationships; and
Understanding of different donor requirements and ways of working.

Contract: 3 Years

Please send your CV and cover letter to hresources.Kenya@actionaid.org by close of business on 2nd March 2022. You are requested to highlight in the cover letter how you specifically meet the criteria for this role. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. ActionAid International Kenya promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.

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October 28, 2024
Pharmaceutical Technologist

Responsibilities

Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.
Conduct nursing floor inspections once a month for all ward stock, solutions and patient medication left behind
Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
Compile daily satellite reports.
Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
Report any special indicators allocated.
Maintain and update personal drug knowledge data base to ensure accurate provision of pharmaceutical care of general disease states as well as specialized knowledge in the assigned area of expertise
Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings.

Requirements

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Heart Saver Certification.
Computer literate
Able to communicate with medical professionals
Able to work with a team of people from various backgrounds and training
Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages
Good interpersonal skills
Culturally sensitive
Able to keep up with pharmaceutical developments and Continuous Medical Education programme

(6 Month’s Contract)

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aku.taleo.net

October 28, 2024
Monitoring, Evaluation , Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL) Officer Project Manager- Child Labour

About the role
Research is an important cog in our new five phase approach (identify-research-expose design-mobilise-handover), and the incumbent will be expected to support the new strategic direction by designing and managing research initiatives, support in gathering data and evidence which will then be used to inform potential solutions to child exploitation issues. Research will also form a key part of future campaigning, lobby and advocacy work with children and all our key stakeholders.
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL)) Officer is expected to support the implementation of the PMEL system and processes in the Kenya Country Office. Where applicable, s/he will be required to strengthen and enhance the PMEL system and for effective knowledge management.
Objective of the function
The MEARL Officer is responsible for the coordination of the research, monitoring, evaluation and learning for projects and programs in Kenya. With guidance of the Regional R&PMEAL Coordinator, the incumbent will contribute to the development, and implementation of PMEL policies and systems to ensure the quality management of Kenya Country projects and programmes. The post holder will be responsible for data verification, analysis and utilisation with an aim of providing management with relevant and timely information for decision making and programme improvement. S/he will support quality programme design ensuring country plans incorporate key MEARL information for adaptive programming or management. The MEARL Officer will work together with the Regional R&PMEAL Coordinator and Kenya team to ensure strengthened knowledge management, effective performance management as well as quality and timely reporting. The officer will provide oversight at country level in issue identification and research linked to the strategy five phases.
Position within the organisation
The MEARL Officer reports to the Country Manager and provides functional guidance and support to the country team in relation to quality programme/project planning, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and reporting. He/she will receive technical guidance from the Regional R&PMEAL Coordinator (based at the Regional Office East Africa in Nairobi)
Main duties, responsibilities and Result areas

Programme design and planning- (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
Provides high quality technical input into inclusive ideation, programme and project development processes, particularly on logic of intervention (Theory of Change, logical frameworks and PMEL plans), with an emphasis on ensuring sound understanding of how changes happen and sound programme logic and objective setting that is informed by contextual information
Provides guidance to Kenya Country Office (KCO) team in ensuring that programme quality is embedded in new programmes and projects and that TdH NL quality standards are met.
Supports TdH NL KCO team and partner teams on quality information gathering and analysis at country level to facilitate informed and evidence-based programme and project design.
Supports programme and project managers to design and monitor MEARL budgets and spending in line with donor requirements.

Results: Quality project design and implementation planning with sound understanding of how change happens.

Set up and implement monitoring, evaluation research and learning system (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
Support in the development and implementation of a MEARL system and strategy in accordance with TdH NL standards, regulations and instruments – including the definition of specific processes, methodologies and tools– for an optimal accountability process with regard to implemented policies and programs and/or projects.
Provides technical advice, training, coaching and support to TdH NL KCO staff, and partner teams in various aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure the overall quality of TdH NL and partner teams’ field data collection, data management, and analysis processes.
Attends M&E country meetings convened by the Regional R&PMEL Coordinator for collective analysis and interpretation of MEARL information.
Leads in information and knowledge management to ensure appropriate information is collected by project teams and aligned to TdH NL’s Strategic Objective areas and progress on KPIs, which is needed for an effective M&E system.
Promotes the utilisation of the collected data at country level in monitoring of strengths, weaknesses and gaps in the implementation of the TdH NL’s programmes, adaptation of monitoring plans to ensure achievement of envisaged outcomes and strategic use of information for improvement of programme impact.
Signals and analyses any improvement points regarding the accountability of the programs/projects implemented by the organisation, taking into account the applicable laws and regulations.
Facilitates local analysis and interpretation of PME information as an input to regular narrative reports covering progress of the TdH NL programme. This includes ensuring regular updates of the PRIMAS system.
Oversees quality assurance of feedback and complaint mechanisms and sharing of accountability findings with programme teams and senior management.
Exchange of PME expertise and experience between the countries and partners and within the TdH NL organisation.

Result: PM&E system supported in such a way that standards, regulations and instruments have been developed, data have been analysed and the KCO project/program activities can be accounted for in a timely and accurate manner.

Strategic research support (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
Supports identification of CE issues in Kenya
Guided by the strategic plan, provides support on research, evidence generation and use of research products in lobby and advocacy
Supports identification and on-boarding of strategic research partners including academia, research think tanks, policy institutions, research NGOs and other local research partners
Coordinates strategic research components with TdH NL Regional Office research and advocacy teams, providing the contextual elements
Supports research activities, including advising on methodology, sampling and tool development for relevant research initiatives aligned to TdH NL’s policy and project needs.
Supports identification of research activity spinoffs from ongoing projects
Contributes to program development by monitoring the changing research, identifying opportunities in line with TdH NL strategy and monitoring international best practices and development trends
Monitors and follows up on utilisation of recommendations from researches and surveys including establishing key learning and recommendations to inform future research work.

Result: High quality research in line with the 2021 – 25 strategic plan is generated and informs the strategy phases and actions. Interventions are developed informed by high quality data and evidence.

Evidence based Learning and Reflection (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
Promotes evidence based learning through undertaking assessments, baselines and evaluations including operational/action research and documentation at country level in compliance with TdH NL’s evaluation policy.
Supports the programme teams and partners in extracting lessons learnt and good practices, and documenting case studies which demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes.
Analyse and provide monitoring data generated from PMEL systems and used for management purposes in line with appropriate decision making, course adjustments and future designs through reflection and learning forums, events and periodical reviews organised on a regular basis.
Supports Kenya Country Office in documenting and disseminating innovations and new research findings in line with TdH learning framework
Synthesises and summarises trends in country monitoring data and data generated from evaluations that can be used to inform global level programming
In consultation with the Regional R&PMEL Coordinator takes lead in disseminating Evaluation and Outcome Level findings and track Programme/Project utilisation of Evaluation findings
Identifies, tests and rolls out approved innovative MEARL approaches and methods.

Results: A system for evidence based learning and reflection is in place and utilised by staff and partners to craft and steer interventions. Knowledge generations well anchored in the country and with clear links to the TdH NL research and knowledge hub.

Give advice and provide information (including utilising about 80% LoE on the Child Labour project )
Is the point of contact for substantive questions regarding the own focus area.
Provides solicited and unsolicited advice, information, and support regarding the policies pursued and programs/projects within the organisation and their accountability.
Generates (management) information for annual plans, the budget, and budget monitoring.

Result: Advice given and information provided in such a way that those involved have been informed and advised in an expert manner.

Maintain contacts
Maintains internal and external contacts associated with the function.
Builds and maintains a network of stakeholder organisations.
Initiates and develops information and knowledge transfer in the applicable policy area and provides information and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Result: Contacts have been maintained in such a way that the organisation is well represented in external MEARL circles.
Knowledge and skills

A degree or equivalent in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, Demography, or a related field is required. (Masters degree will be an added advantage)
At least 4 years practical experience with an INGO/child rights agency in managing data intensive programs and designing, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
Knowledge of designing and managing PMEL systems at a national level for effective generation of monitoring data used in tracking programme and improved service delivery and support related to development programming
Experience in designing and guiding high level research and evidence based advocacy with ability to translate knowledge into practice is desirable.
Good understanding of implementing results based monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, results frameworks and theory of change methodology.
Skills in developing, implementing and evaluating policies.
Experience in designing PMEL methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use is desirable.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative PMEL data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators, is desirable.
Experience measuring change in lobby and advocacy and campaigning work is desirable
Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities
Proven conceptual and analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programming.

Competence profile
Analytical capacity
Understanding the essence of complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes, separation of key messages from the mass of detail and acknowledgement of their interdependence.

Supports and involves others in the immediate vicinity in issue analysis while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.

Driving for quality
Setting stringent requirements for the quality of your own or other people’s work; striving for continuous improvement.

Sets high standards for the quality of work within the organisational entity and encourages continuous quality improvement.

The power of persuasion
Expressing opinions convincingly, demonstrating interaction and debating effectively, thereby generating acceptance of viewpoints and ideas.

Defends and argues points of view with tact and in a clear and convincing manner while taking another opinion into account.

Networking
Builds relationships and networks that are helpful when realising objectives and utilises informal networks to get things done.

Actively builds relationships and maintains contacts related to the achievement of personal objectives.
Contract Period: One year contract with a possibility of extension

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Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae by e-mail to:- recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than by Monday, 28 February, 2022 1500hrs (EAT). The application email subject should be: MEARL Officer Kenya. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.Note that due to the expected large response, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The selection procedure will also include an assessment test, and checking of recent professional references.

Apply via :

recruitment.africa@tdh.nl

October 28, 2024