Saturday, 13 August 2011

ICF International Monitoring and Evaluation Associate - Nairobi

CF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs.

Position: HIS Technical Advisor

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Technical Advisor Health Information Systems (HIS) to join our team. The HIS Technical Advisor will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:

Provide HIS technical inputs and oversight to systems requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation
Provide technical inputs and oversight in the integration and use of data management information into one unified integrated system
Provide technical, management and leadership oversight to USG partners PEPFAR reporting
Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integration of a Community Health Information System
Provide technical support to the Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and toots for ensuring the quality of routine health information
Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties
Manage client and stakeholder relationships
Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed
Basic Qualifications:

Advanced University degree (PhD or MD, MPH or MPH) and experience in health informatics, computer science or social science field (international health, biostatistics, and epidemiology).
10 years professional experience working in health information systems (health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems, design, development, roll out and/ or use
Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities
Excellent English oral ad written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001661 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26th August, 2011

Procurement Officers - University of Nairobi

University of Nairobi

Applications are invited for the following positions:-

Procurement Officer
Grade EF

Procurement Department
AD /8/382/11

5 Posts
R&T

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration (At least 2nd Class Honours, Lower Division).

They must also be in possession of a CIPS Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution.

They must be members of a professional procurement body.

They must have a least five (5) years experience in a middle level management position in a large organization.

They must possess outstanding management and administrative skills in procurement and Supplies and management and must also be well-versed in Public Procurement and Disposal Law and proven integrity record. They must be computer literate.

Under the direction of the College Principal, the successful candidates will be expected
to-Coordinate preparation and consolidation of Annual Procurement Plan Provide secretariat services to the College Procurement Committee Ensure that all procurement transactions are as per the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (2005) and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations (2006) Advise on Public Procurement Law, among other duties.

Note:

1. Applicants should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

R&T
The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Friday, 12 August 2011

Chief Accountant and Administration Officer/ Executive Secretary

Kenya Water for Health Organization (KWAHO) seeks to recruit for the positions of the Chief Accountant and the Administration Officer/Executive Secretary.

KWAHO is a registered national NGO facilitating various communities and institutions in Kenya to have access to safe water, sanitation and Hygiene promotion for improved health and economic well- being.

Currently KWAHO is implementing a wide array of projects that cut across various counties traversing from Nairobi informal settlements, to Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley, Eastern and Coast counties.

Chief Accountant
The Chief Accountant’s tasks will include among others financial management and reporting, cash flow & bank reconciliations, management of floats, budget control, Donor Contract management etc,

Qualifications: At least a B.Com Accounting from a recognised university, CPA (K)
with at least five years’ work experience in handling varied donor funds, preferably in
an NGO setup.

Administration Officer / Executive Secretary
He/She will perform the organization’s administrative functions, personnel issues for the organization etc

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Degree in Social Sciences/Business Administration/Secretarial Studies or other related fields from a recognized university, minimum 3 years experience as an Administration Officer or Executive Secretary, preferably in an NGO. Experience in project management will be an added advantage.

Qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names and, addresses of three work-related referees including emails and a telephone contacts to:

The Executive Director,
Kenya Water for Health Organization,
Off Dunga Road,

National Water Corporation Compound, Industrial Area,
P O Box 61470 00200, Nairobi or by email to jobs@kwaho.org

Detailed profiles for these positions can be found on our websitewww.kwaho.org.

The closing date for applications is Friday August 19th, 2011.

Jobs - Copy Cat Ltd - Kenya

The Copy Cat Ltd the leading System Integration Company, offering a comprehensive range of IT services to clients across Eastern Africa.
As part of our technology enhancement and software initiative, we are looking for talented, energetic and enthusiastic persons to join our team.
Job Title: Project Manager (Oracle e-Business Suite)
1 Position
Position reports to: Head of Software Solution Business
Qualifications
§ Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Engineering / Information Technology / Business Management / Accounting / CPA.


§ Minimum 4+ years of Functional experience in Oracle E-Business Suite of Applications
Skills
§ Oracle Financials
§ Project Management
§ Excellent Leadership and Team player
§ Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
Job Title: Oracle e-Business Financial Functional Consultant
Modules: Financials (2 Positions)
Module: Supply Chain (1 Position)
Position reports to: Head of Software Solution Business
Qualifications:
§ Bachelors / Master’s Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Engineering , Minimum of 3+ years
§ Oracle e-Business Suite (11i/R12) Experience.
Job Title: Oracle Applications Technical Consultant
2 Positions
Module: Oracle Financial Suite
Module Oracle Supply Chain
Position reports to: Head of Software Solution Business
Qualifications
§ 1 Bachelors /Master’s Degree in Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Engineering
§ Minimum of 3+ years Oracle e-Business Suite (11i/R12) technical experience .
Job Title: Oracle Applications DBA Consultant
1 Position
Position reports to: Head of Software Solution Business
Qualifications
§ Bachelors /Master’s Degree in Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Engineering, Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Oracle Application and Database Administration.
Application Procedure:
A detailed job description is available at our website on careers page;www.copycatltd.com/careers.php.
If you believe that you have the talent we are looking for, your experience and qualification matches the above and that you would like to build your career in the fastest growing a promising organization, then you are asked to apply by email detailing the following as a compulsory: your qualifications, experience, contacts of at least three referees (their email and mobile phone), your current salary and expected salary to: hr@copycatltd.comThe applications for the above positions will close on 19th August 2011

You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.comto visit our sister website for more vacancies.

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