MSF Switzerland Hospital Director - Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

Job Title: Hospital Director

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

Start date: as soon as possible

Length of contract: Open

Main Tasks:

• Ensure the quality of medical activities in the hospital.
• Responsible for the coordination of medical activities in the hospital.

Function responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality of medical activities in the health structure more specifically regarding validation and implementation of medical and therapeutic protocols, procedures and standards. Evaluate the different services.
• Elaborate the medical project of the hospital for the year: policy formulation and planning, organisation of services and implementation, evaluation and evolution:
• Participate in the development of the plan of action
• Provide technical support for medical doctors of the hospital.
• Ensure that the referrals from health posts to hospital ,Garsissa and Nairobi are organised .
• Participate in research projects regarding medical activities.
• Be aware of the scope of activities that each function is supposed to be responsible for within the hospital
• Oversee general management of staff related to hospital activities and more specifically work in close collaboration with team supervisors.
• Plan the medical human resources needs and supervise the recruitment process
• Establish the needs for training, propose and implement training schedule for the medical staff.

Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine from a recognised Institution and must be registered with relevant body
• At least 2 years experience in a management position
• Minimum 1 year experience as a medical doctor in-charge of a hospital ward
• Fluent in English, good communication skills, negotiating and organisational skills.
• Humanitarian spirit, flexible and able to work in a demanding and challenging work environment, able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “ Hospital Director” to:

The Medical Coordinator,
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission,
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603,
Lavington, Nairobi

Deadline: 31st October, 2011.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted

CHF International - Procurement & Logistics Officer

CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.

CHF International / Kenya is seeking to hire a Procurement & Logistics Officer for its programs in Kenya.

The Procurement & Logistics Officer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all day-to-day program support activities and effective coordination and integration of all support activities resolving challenges and obstacles through proper logistical planning.

The position holder will oversee procurement of goods, equipment & services, review contracts and leases, conduct annual vendor pre-qualification, maintenance of the office buildings, grounds,
equipment and vehicles.

The Procurement & Logistics Officer is responsible for developing annual department budget, detailed work plans, providing technical assistance & training in procurement, fleet & asset management and logistics to our partners.

The Procurement & Logistics officer will manage hiring, and/or leasing, general use & maintenance of all program vehicles.

Additionally, the Procurement and Logistics Officer will oversee the general safety and security procedures, conduct OFAC checks, maintain and regularly update the security plan and document security related incidents and alerts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, purchasing & supply or a relevant field.
• Minimum three years working experience in procurement & logistics experience preferably with US Government funded projects.
• In depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations will be an added advantage.
• Able to read and interpret contract documents
• Strong communication skills;
• Fluent in both English and Swahili;
• A person of known integrity.
• Willing to travel outside of Nairobi as required to perform duties.

To apply, email to vacancies@chfkenya.org a cover letter, detailed CV documenting work history and current responsibilities, salary history, and educational certificates, and three referencecontacts.

One of the referees has to be an immediate supervisor.

Applications must be received by October 23, 2011 to be considered.

For more details on this position visit our website:www.chfkenya.org/vacancies.php

Kenya Maritime Authority Procurement Officer - Mombasa, Kenya

Kenya Maritime Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following position:

Procurement Officer 

KMAG 4 

1 Post

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Establishing and updating Authority’s procurement policies and procedures;
• Ensuring competitive bidding procedures and that administration of contracts and negotiations are efficiently performed;
• Training user departments on procurement procedures;
• Preparing and maintaining all procurement records;
• Ensuring efficiency in inventory management ;
• Being the secretary to the tender committee;
• Monitoring contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts as per the terms and conditions of contract;
• Preparing a consolidated annual procurement plans as per the Act and Regulations; and
• Ensuring adherence to the Public Procurement & Disposal Act 2005 and the Procurement Regulations, 2006.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in any business field
• Have relevant professional qualification – i.e. Graduate diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
• Be a member of a professional body (KISM or CIPS)
• ICT related qualifications with bias on spread sheet.

Experience

• 5 years experience with at least 2 years at middle management level

Skills

• Excellent planning and organization skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Team player and strong leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CV’s, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees to:

The Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104
Mombasa.

Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Plaza, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than Tuesday 8th November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) - Deputy Director Strategy & Change, Head of Administration and Helicopter Pilot Job Vacancies

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.

The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters and the Airwing.

1. Deputy Director Strategy & Change 

JG ”2”

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Director, the position will drive the business transformation and new product / business across all consumer channels.

It provides intelligence, insight and perspectives on changing landscapes of conservation.

It monitors the activities and the strategic intent of key players and influencers in the arena of conservation & presentation and identifying appropriate response for our strategic focus.

The position will also provide strategic framework, planning processes and intelligence to underpin the formulation of the strategic direction for the Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design both short and long term strategic development plans by identifying benchmark goals for the organization and a clear mechanism for achievement of those goals
• Provide the expertise and objectivity to analyze and evaluate business development opportunities
• Maintain effective corporate intelligence.
• Leads the Marketing and development team.
• Leads the Corporate Communication team.
• Manage the Business strategy and planning processes.

Job Requirements

• MBA degree with a bias in Strategic Management and Organizational Development from a recognized institution.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of brands management, market, business and culture.
• Experience in formulating and driving long term strategic plans, strategies and roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to react quickly, asses and implement solutions.
• At least five (5) years experience in Management position.
• Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

2. Head of Administration 

JG ”3a”

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating and reviewing policies related to administration functions.
• Ensuring insurance policies and related services are acquired.
• Ensuring offices, office equipment/furniture and supplies are provided.
• Ensuring grounds are maintained and utilities provided.
• Coordinating and liaising with service providers in relation to outsourced services
• Developing and implementing disposal plan for obsolete, unusable stores & equipment and recommending appropriate disposal procedures on disposable assets to the Board of Survey.
• Ensuring stores and supplies manuals for all KWS Divisions, Sections and Stations are prepared and supplied.
• Ensuring work plans, budgets and AIE controls are prepared
• Ensuring timely maintenance of Institutional buildings; residential and non-residential.

Job Requirements

• MBA degree with a bias in Administration or equivalent
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• At least five (5) years experience in Management position.
• Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

3. Helicopter Pilot

JG ”5”

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Chief Pilot the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to undertake aerial surveillance for effective provision of wildlife management services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Flying KWS helicopters.
• Participating in security operations.
• Participating in aerial wildlife management activities –darting of animals & census.
• Training other pilots
• Any other duty assigned by the chief pilot.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Must be in possession of Commercial Helicopter Flying License (CPL) or above.
• Minimum 1000 hours Gas Turbine helicopters.
• Minimum of 100 hours in Bell helicopters.
• Must be ready to cope with off base field operations.
• Must be in possession of minimum academic qualification of KCSE –C+ or “O” level KCE – Div. II.
• Must be ready to undertake a mandatory paramilitary conversion course if not an ex-uniformed officer.
• Additional advantages if;

1. Rated in both 206 and 407 models
2. Training in Air Operations safety
3. Basic degree will be an added advantage

• Possession of valid certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 1st November, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi