Swiss and Czech Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2012/2013

Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Education

Advertising for Scholarships

Swiss and Czech Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2012/2013

The Swiss and Czech Governments have offered scholarships to Kenyans in postgraduate studies as shown below:

Country: Swiss
Number: Unspecified
Financial Support: Partial
Level: Master / Research Fellow
Area of Study: Open (except for studies in Art and Music)

Country: Czech
Number: One(1)
Financial Support: Full
Level: Masters, PHD
Area of Study: Agriculture, Economics(Trade), Information Technologies

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be employed in the public sector including research institutions and parastatals.
• Be under the age of thirty five(35) for Masters and fourty four (44) years for PHD
• Must have worked for at least Two (2) years since completing their last degree.
• Have graduated within the last Ten (10) years.
• Applicants for PHD Programme must attach a proposal and those for the Masters/fellowship must attach a detailed study plan.

Additionally applicants for the Swiss Government scholarship must:

• Have proof of contact with a professor of an accredited University of Switzerland and.
• Have a good and documented knowledge of French, German, or Italian language.

Application Procedure

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology at Telposta Towers, 27th floor or Provincial Technical Training offices.

The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website
www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke

All application forms must be forwarded by the respective Heads of Department. Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, Academic/ Professional Certificates, Transcripts, Birth Certificates, other Testimonials, a proposal and study planshould be sent or delivered to:

Director of Higher Education
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
P. O Box 9583-00200
Nairobi

The application forms should reach the ministry not later than 7th November 2011.

Director of Higher Education
For: Permanent Secretary

Clinical Officer, Community Nurse and Teachers - Narok South District (Maasai Mara)

Are you looking to use your career to make an impact in your country?

Free the Children an NGO based in Narok South District is looking to hire the following positions:

1. Clinical Officer

Able to consult, examine, report, diagnose and give treatment without supervision

Registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya

At least 4 years of experience working in rural setting.

2. Community Nurse

• Diploma in community health nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least 3 years of experience in rural setting
• Able to work in both clinical and community setting.

3. Teacher English Literature/ History

4. Teacher Maths / Business/ Physics

• Bachelor of Education Degree from a recognized university
• Educated in engaging teaching techniques
• Looking to work in a rural setting

Send CV and a cover letter only indicating your current salary to hrkenya@freethechildren.com by 7th November 2011.

All positions are based in Narok South District (Maasai Mara).

Visit website: www.freethechildren.com for more information

USADF Financial Officer and Administrative Specialist Job Openings in Kenya

United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in partnership with Cezam and Associates Limited (Accountants and Business Development Consultants)

Vacancy Announcement

USADF in partnership with Cezam and Associates Limited on the Turkana Food Security Program are seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the positions of financial officer and administrative specialist.

Financial Officer

Major responsibilities: Assist prospective grantees to prepare pre-funding financial analyses, including cash flow and profit/loss assessments to determine the potential profitability and financial sustainability of proposed projects; provide accounting and financial management training to USADF grantees; conduct visits to monitor and advise grantees in their activities etc.

Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting, financial management or related business discipline, or CPA equivalency; and with high computer literacy.
• Five (5) years or more of professional work experience in an accounting or financial management position;
• Demonstrated skill and experience in conducting financial analysis of projects.

Administrative Specialist

Major responsibilities: Assist prospective grantees to prepare grant application documents; provide administrative management training to USADF grantees; conduct visits to USADF funded projects to monitor and asses the activities, records and capabilities of grant recipients.

Qualifications:

• University degree in development, business, financial management or related discipline; high computer literacy
• Three (3) years or more of professional work experience in a financial management or community development organization;
• Demonstrated experience supporting small groups and community organizations with project organization and administrative processes.

Eligible individuals from the Turkana County are encouraged to apply.

Please email your applications attaching updated CYs, including contact emails and telephone contacts of three referees, to zmuchunguzi@czmkenya.com not later than 10th November 2011.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their original certificates during the interviews and successful applicants will be based full-time in Lodwar, Turkana County

Medical Doctor – ITFC Department - Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

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

Job Title: Medical Doctor – ITFC Department

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp

Start date: as soon as possible

Length of contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Main Tasks:

• Ensure and organize medical activities for patient population in accordance to the context.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of the team.

Function responsibilities:

• Supervision of the ITFC and ICU Wards with a bed capacity of 200 beds
• Participate in the organisaion of the ward in collaboration with nurses/team supervisors
• Ensure the good course of medical activities within the ward (prescription correctly applied, necessary follow-up done)
• Organise and work in collaboration with other wards and departments
• Supervise, motivate and train a multidisciplinary heath team and more particularly staff carrying out medical activities.
• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnosis and prevention
• In-charge of new needs identification, in terms of drugs and medical equipment, in line with

Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine from a recognised Institution and must be registered with relevant body
• At least 2 years experience in a ITFC Ward
• Fluent in English
• Good communication, negotiation 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 “ Medical Doctor – ITFC Department” to:

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

Deadline: 4th November, 2011