Management Sciences for Health (MSH) - Communication Specialist, Internal Auditor and Program Associate (Malaria)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decade of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.

MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact and sustainability.

Our Mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team based in Nairobi, Kenya on the Health Commodities and Services Management (HCSM) program

Communication Specialist

The Communication Specialist will lead the development of communications system for the HCSM program activities in Kenya.

She / he will provide strategic communications leadership and direction to key constituencies of the program through effective communication systems and initiatives.

She / he will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various HCSM Kenya health communication and marketing activities designed by the program to impact positive health outcomes and increase Program visibility.

The candidate will also organize activities that identify supporters and harness their energy to pass on important program related messages and reports to the varied stakeholder groups and ensure information is properly being captured, synthesized and shared at all levels.

Applicant will possess a Master’s degree in communications, public health, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Background in pharmacy or other medical sciences is an added advantage.

Candidates will demonstrate success in developing communications campaigns and programs, preferably with international public health programs

Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor functionally reports to the Director of Internal Audit and is responsible for conducting internal audits for the HCSM Program in Kenya.

He/she plans and conducts the audits and submits reports to the Director Internal Audit.

He/ she will review internal controls, test financial transactions and assets, and check compliance with funding agency regulations and contractual requirements.

Audits are conducted in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and MSH’s Internal Audit policies and procedures.

Applicants must have a minimum of undergraduate qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent and be fully qualified accountants holding CPA (K) or its equivalent and be registered members of the Institute of certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

Candidates who possess relevant postgraduate qualifications will have a distinct advantage.

At least 10 years working experience 3 of which will be at senior – level auditing and financial in a busy office.

Experience with US government contract auditing, preferably USAID is an added advantage. Kindly apply through this link for internal Audit position

https://job-msh.icims.com/jobs/4509/job

Program Associate - Malaria

The Program Associate will provide technical assistance to improve pharmaceutical management systems in Kenya as a malaria team member working under the supervision of the Supply Chain Specialist.

The Program Associate will support the provision of MSH/HCSM technical assistance to the Division of Malaria Control (DOMC) and other Roll Back Malaria stakeholders in planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating activities, with special attention to pharmaceutical management Malaria diagnosis and care management.

Applicants must possess a relevant academic degree or equivalent; relevant, professional training with significant experience in public health.

Qualification in health sciences, public health, epidemiology or pharmacy is preferred.

He / She must have strong familiarity and experience with pharmacy, health commodity logistics, and/or pharmaceutical management systems.

Knowledge of and/or experience in Malaria interventions and public health management issues in developing country context is required.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and willingness to travel periodically within Kenya.

Thorough understanding of the Kenya public and private pharmaceutical sectors is required for this position.

For further detail and to apply for either of the positions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by December 16, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org

British High Commission - Generator Service Technician Job Vacancy

Office Notice No 40 – Vacancy – 2 x LE IV

Generator Service Technician

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission (BHC), Nairobi for two Generator Service Technicians. The Technical Works Group provides technical support on property issues, health and safety issues, and provision of routine maintenance to BHC and its large residential estate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Generator Service Technician should be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines and staff expectations.

He/She should have proven experience in the generator industry, specifically in the mechanical and electrical servicing and repair of generators up to 500KVA.

Must be qualified in either mechanical or electrical engineering and experienced in both disciplines. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate good self-management and organisational skills. There will be on an out of hours on call rota.

For more information about the job and the requirements visit: www.ukinkenya.fco.gov

Application:

The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya

Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked – “LE IV Generator Service Technician Vacancy” should be forwarded to the following address:

Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
Upper Hill Road
P.O Box 30465 – 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk

Applications should be received on or before 9th December 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

Save the Children - Regional Compliance Manager - Nairobi, Kenya

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organisation.

We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this.

Regional Compliance Manager

Position based in Nairobi

We are currently looking for a Regional Compliance Manager for the East and Southern Africa Regional Office based in Nairobi with regular travel to the field.

The purpose of this role is to work alongside Save the Children UK’s Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia country teams and in close co-operation with the donor compliance unit and global audit team based in London to minimise operational risks in relation SCUK’s Horn of Africa emergency response operations.

Requirements

• Practical know-how at operational level of implementation, reporting and record keeping.
• Fluent practice of the grant management cycle, logical frameworks, and M&E concepts.
• Ability to provide advice on donor compliance issues raised in donor proposals and reporting, and on how to integrate compliance management at operational level.
• Knowledge of grants and contracts regulations and reporting requirements of major donors such as EU, DEC, DFID, ECHO, UN agencies, CIDA and USAID.
• Strong understanding of key financial and management accounting concepts including preparing complex, multi-donor emergency budgets and of analysing and commenting on variances between actual and budgeted expenditure.
• Willingness to travel, often at short notice to remote and insecure locations.
• Familiarity with internal audit processes and risk management approach.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website to submit your application no later than 9th December 2011.

For a full job description and details of how to apply please visit:

www.savethechilden.org.uk/jobs

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse

NGO Safety Program, Nairobi Office - Senior Administrative and Financial Officer Job Vacancy

The NGO Safety Program, Nairobi Office, is recruiting for the following position:

Senior Administrative and Financial Officer

Commencement: Immediate

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to Somalia (non-family duty station)

Contract: 1 Year renewable, subject to funding

Purpose of the position:

The Senior Administrative and Financial Officer is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the financial, human resource, logistics, IT, procurement and administrative functions of NSP and the NGO Consortium, a sister organization which shares the same office.

He / She is also responsible of the compliance of all NSP systems to DRC procedures.

Qualification:

• At least a Bachelor in Finances, Business administration or other relevant sector. Master is preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.

Experience:

• At least 2 year of specific experience as a Senior Finance / Administrative officer with managerial responsibilities. Experience in such a position within an INGO will be a strong advantage.
• At least 5 years of general experience as a Finance / Administrative officer with increasing responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience of complex budget management and multi-donor grants and funding
• Demonstrated experience of Human Resources management
• Demonstrated experience in building budgets for new project proposal, as well as preparation of Donors’ financial reports.

Application procedure

For more information on this position, application procedure and detailed job description please refer to our website: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Senior Administration and Finance Officer - NSP

Applications should be sent no later than 17th December 2011

Only short-listed applicants will be notified