REA Vipingo Plantations - Pharmaceutical Technologists and Nurse Jobs

REA Vipingo Plantations Ltd, the leading Sisal Producer in East Africa invites applications from suitable qualified Kenya Citizens to fill the following positions in its Kenyan Estates:

1. Pharmaceutical Technologists

2 Positions

Reporting to the Clinical Officer ¡n charge, he or she will:

Duties:

• Effectively manage the dispensing of all drugs.
• Liaise with and advise the Clinical Officer on the kind and level of drugs for the clinic.
• Check and advise on the expiry of the drugs and disposal of the same.
• Ensure proper management of Pharmacy Records.
• Ensure effective stock controls.
• Prepare Comprehensive Monthly report to the Management.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a valid practising licence from the same board.
• Aged 26 and above.
• Must have worked in a busy environment for at least 5 years.

2. Nurse

1 Position

Reporting to the Clinical Officer in-charge, he or she will:

Duties:

• Perform general nursing duties.
• Assist in filtering of patients in the outpatient.
• Work in MCH/FP clinic
• Participate in health education for employees and their dependants.
• Attend night calls.
• Be able to work at odd hours.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• At least KCSE certificate with C plain.
• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized Institution.
• Aged at least 25 years and above.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Should possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council Of Kenya with a valid practising licence from the same council.
• Training on PMTCT and ART will be an added advantage.

Applications with detailed CV’S, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to the:

Estate Manager,
REA Vipingo Plantations Ltd
P.O. Box 1-80119
Vipingo
Kilifi County

So as to reach him before 20.12.2011

PCEA Eastleigh Community Centre - Project Manager, Administrative Assistant and P1 Teacher

Position: Project Manager (Vocational Training Center)

Job site: PCEA Eastleigh Community Centre

Duration: 1 year renewable performance contract.

Report to: Director.

Purpose/objectives:

The candidate will be involved in coordinating, implementing and monitoring all of the activities planned for PCEA ECC VTC.

In particular he/she will be;

• Maintaining contact with the various parties involved, as well as the donors of the project, in connection with, and on the instructions of the Director.
• Contributing, elaborating and setting up ECC’s strategies, and contributing to the elaboration of possible new intervention projects.
• Management of the VTC instructors assigned to the Centre. Identify capacity building needs of the instructors, develop plan and ensure that the identified needs are addressed.
• Provide support to partners and project staff in applying appropriate project implementation approaches as indicated in the action of the project, utilizing appropriate and relevant skills training curricula and linking training with employment opportunities.
• Reviews and interprets sate vocational training compliances to ensure that the program conforms to legislation.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in any one of the following or a related field from a recognized university: Education, Social Sciences, or Business Administration.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct baseline surveys, develop work plans, design monitoring tools and prepare regular project reports.
• 3 years Management experience in a recognized educational institution preferably a Vocational/Technical Training Center.

Administrative Assistant

Rev. Kareri Primary School would like to invite applicants to apply for the position of an administrative assistant.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a reputable institution with KNEC and/or Pitman

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
• Minimum 1 year experience.

P1 Teacher

Rev. Kareri Primary School is looking for a competent and qualified P1 teacher.

The applicant should meet the following requirements:

• Kenya National Examination Council P1 Certificate.
• Highly competent and demonstrate ability to teach computer studies.
• Ability to teach other subjects, especially mathematics and Kiswahili.
• Managing a class as a class teacher.
• Demonstrate capacity to work in a challenging environment.
• Must have served in this position for a period of not less than three years.
• Must be a committed Christian.

Detailed job descriptions for the above posts can be viewed from the Centre’s website, www.pceaecc.or.ke

Interested applicants for the above posts are requested to send copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and detailed current curriculum vitae indicating working experience and desired salary by 16th December 2011 to:

Human Resource & Administration Manager,
PCEA Eastleigh Community Centre,
P.O. Box 77176 – 00611, Nairobi.
Email: hr@pceaecc.or.ke

Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) - Administrative Assistants (Admissions and Examinations) - Arusha, Tanzania

The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute [ESAMI] seeks the services of suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions at its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania

1. Administrative Assistant – Admissions

Qualifications

A holder of University degree in Secretarial and management studies or any other relevant field with not less than three (3) years’ relevant experience in a Training Institution, private sector or donor funded organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all Secretarial and Administrative support services in the Admissions Office for effective management of the Business School admissions including;

• Provision full Secretarial and Administrative services
• Preparing student admission letters, related documentation;
• Handling student registration and IDs and filling
• Record keeping and maintenance;
• Organizing stationery for classes;
• Handling attendance registers, application and evaluation forms;
• Handling lecture notes and other classroom management related issues
• Preparing DSA and travel requests for ESAMI Lecturers and Adjunct Lecturers;
• Preparing imprest requests for Field Offices;
• Manage the office mail and correspondences
• Administration of Faculty and Academic Board meetings, Summer School, Thesis Defense, Graduation, and Conferences;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Competence and Skills

This position calls for strong organizational and communication skills among others;

• Computer literacy especially in MS-office applications, email and internet
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning skills
• Record keeping and retrieval skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Strong team player and orientation towards teamwork

2. Administrative Assistant – Examinations

Qualifications

A holder of University degree in Secretarial and management studies or any other relevant field with not less than three (3) years’ relevant experience in a Training Institution, private sector or donor funded organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all Secretarial and Administrative support services in the Examination Office for effective management of the Business School Examinations including;

• Provision of full secretarial and Administrative services and general office management
• Receiving exam scripts, projects and theses and recording them
• Distributing exams, projects and theses to Lecturers
• Receive electronic student Projects and distribute electronically to the Lecturers for marking and maintaining a register of the e-Projects received;
• Receiving and filing marked exams, projects and theses
• Dispatching exam papers to Field Offices and other Centre’s, and maintaining a register of the same
• Handling student records and filling system
• Handling stationery for examinations
• Handling student certificates and transcripts;
• Handling administration related issues;
• Manage office mail and correspondences
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Competence and Skills

This position calls for strong organizational and communication skills among others;

• Computer literacy especially in MS-office applications, email and internet
• Planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Record keeping and retrieval skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Strong team player and orientation towards teamwork
• High level of confidentiality

Mode of Application

Applications together with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, and three (3) referees should be addressed and emailed to:

The Director General
ESAMI
P.O. BOX 3030
Arusha, Tanzania

Email: odg@esamihq.ac.tz, esamihq@esamihq.ac.tz

Closing Date: Applications should be received within two (2) weeks from the date of the Advertisement

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) - Nutritionist and District Coordinator (Community Liaison)

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS, working to eradicate pediatric HIV infection through research, advocacy, and the delivery of comprehensive HIV services to women, children, and their families in 17 countries globally.

Since 2000, the Foundation in Kenya has expanded from a small HIV and AIDS initiative to a large prevention, care, and treatment program covering several regions in Kenya.

EGPAF in Kenya is looking to recruit for the following positions based in Nyanza:

• Nutritionist

• District Coordinator – Community Liaison

Contract length: 3 months (Renewable)

Nutritionist

Reporting to the Project Officer, the Nutritionist will seek to improve the quality and impact of nutrition interventions, by providing additional technical support in the most affected districts in Nyanza.

The role

In collaboration with the District Nutritionist and stakeholders, you will develop a district nutrition plan.

You support the DNO in facilitating monthly nutrition coordination meeting with key stakeholders.

You will ensure that nutrition issues are adequately represented in district level coordination forum and that related nutrition interventions are linked with Health, Food/Agriculture, Water and Education sectors.

You will support DNOs to coordinate and monitor partners’ support to nutrition related interventions, including coverage of key interventions, performances of programs, supply/stock.

You will provide technical support to MOPHS and NGOs to effectively plan, monitor and implement nutrition interventions, including management of acute malnutrition, in order to reach planned targets.

You will compile monthly nutrition situation update, using all anthropometric and non-anthropometric related data sources as well as key factors influencing and/or likely to influence the nutrition situation.

You will support district level planning and development of concepts that aim to address causes of malnutrition and sustainable means to address them, also promoting coordination and collaboration among partners.

You will support district nutritional assessments (e.g. planning, training, supervision, analysis of data) and facilitate nutrition information sharing between district and national levels.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will require a minimum of Diploma in nutrition or public health coupled with minimum two years relevant nutrition experience. Awareness of community-based approaches to improving nutrition and food security and to design and deliver training activities in the nutrition sector is essential.

You will have experience in emergency nutrition and familiarity with latest developments in nutrition. Awareness of community-based approaches to improving nutrition and food security and able to work well with local authorities, communities and stakeholders is key.

District Coordinator – Community Liaison

Reporting to the Project Officer, the District Coordinator- Community Liaison provides technical expertise in designing and implementing interventions to sensitize and engage community, create community-facility linkages and implement psychosocial support activities.

The Role

You will provide on the job training to field officers , volunteers and MOH staff. You will ensure project activities comply with national guidelines and policies for HIV/AIDS and ART.

You will implement evidence-based techniques and strategies to ensure quality programming in adherence and psychosocial support. You will develop and distribute appropriate job aids and education materials.

You will work with communities to sensitize them on services available at facility level. You will facilitate partnership meetings.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will require a Public Health, Community health. Epidemiology, counseling or a health related field Diploma coupled with background in community development activities. HIV/AIDS knowledge and related experience in addition to experience in capacity building, such as planning and facilitating trainings and providing technical assistance is essential. Teaching and counseling skills and Willingness to travel are a prerequisite.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application attaching current resume to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org.

The closing date is 16th December 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted