Hijra Public Health Engineer - Mogadishu, South Central Somalia

Date of issue: 13th December 2011

Deadline for application: 21th December 2011

Job Title: Public Health Engineer

Duty Station/Mission: Mogadishu South Central Somalia

Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).

The Organization

Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn of Africa.

Our work involves provision of clean and accessible water supply, sanitation facilities and promotion of health/hygiene and food security programs. HIJRA is dedicated and committed to reconstruction of community livelihoods through its direct contacts with communities.

Job Purpose

The Public Health Engineer is expected to provide Public Health technical input to all HIJRA programs in Somalia.

These duties include but not limited to designing, planning and implementation of large water supply systems in Mogadishu and Afooye to effectively complete the humanitarian program interventions of HIJRA Somalia.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• The Public Health Engineer will conduct rapid and detailed needs assessment in the camp(s) and the host communities.
• H/She will support pipeline survey, design technical drawing, bill of quantities for water distribution facilities and organize logistics supports to supply materials at site.
• The person will ensure that minimum standards of technical quality in all engineering activities and interventions are technically appropriate, realistic and budget sound.
• H/She will also prepare agreement/procedures documents for labor contract or sub-contract relevant works.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Water engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian work and significant understanding of building materials, construction and integrated Watsan and hygiene promotion Programme for IDPs in camps, urban and rural situation.
• Practical experience of technical project implementation and ability to work within deadlines and independently in difficult environment is essential.
• Good knowledge and experience in working with local communities with a capacity of providing technical training. Involvement in emergency relief programs in Africa would be an asset
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and in response to ever changing needs
• Knowledge and understanding of the NGO humanitarian sector
• Experience of working with Sphere Standards and Guideline
• Must have experience in Proposal writing and fundraising
• Must have the ability to travel and work in difficult circumstance
• Should have assessment, analytical and planning skills
• Should be diplomatic, and have negotiating skills
• Must have team work experience

Desirable

• Somali language would be an advantage

Application Process

Applications should be submitted by 21st December 2011.

All applications including Motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae and references should be sent to HIJRA- vacancies@hijra.or.ke in the subject line of the e-mail, kindly state the job title..

HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Hijra Public Health Program Manager - Mogadishu, South Central Somalia (with frequent visits to Nairobi)

Date of issue: 13th December 2011

Deadline for application: 23rd December 2011

Job Title: Public Health Program Manager

Duty Station/Mission: Mogadishu South Central Somalia (with frequent visits to Nairobi)

Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).

Background of the position:

The Public Health Program Manager will contribute to the technical development of HIJRA’s current public health initiatives in Banadir and Lower Shabelle, and support the implementation of technically sound, and locally appropriate public health programming, including Health.

The selected candidate will provide technical support and expertise in the areas of public health sector program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

The Public Health Program Manager will also play a lead role in providing training and capacity building of Health team at the field level, as a key contributor to HIJRA commitment to ongoing improvement of quality and impact of our public health initiatives in Banadir and Lower Shabelle region.

The Public Health Manager will be based in Mogadishu with frequent field travel to HIJRA program sites to respond to field needs, conduct assessments for program expansion in our emergency response, and represent HIJRA in technical meetings and on working groups.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical guidance and supervision to HIJRA health and wash team, WASH Program officer and Medical Coordinator based in Mogadishu, as well as WASH field officers in charge of project locations.
• Support the health and WASH staff in needs assessment, development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to donors from a technical public health perspective
• Take the leadership in conducting needs assessments to respond to new development in program opportunities
• Coordinate and conduct training of national health team staff to maintain and develop awareness and understanding on international standards in public health (including WASH) program implementation and incorporating context specific and culturally acceptable approaches at the local level.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance through visits to project sites and compilation, consolidation, analysis and presentation of program outcome and impact data
• Advise on adjustments to ongoing programs in response to changing health and WASH needs of beneficiary populations over time
• Contribute to the development of an HIJRA specific public health model that guides field staff on the minimum operating standards and best practice approaches in Public Health programs worldwide
• Act as a liaison with local and regional officials, and UN and NGO agencies in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing emergency and development of HIJRA projects with public health components;
• Work closely with Area Manager to ensure programs are implemented according to best practices and in line with HIJRA policies.
• Supervise HIJRA health field staff including staff based on outreach centers
• Assist with training programs, workshops, and other participatory activities that will broaden knowledge and practice of effective monitoring and evaluation of HIJRA public health programs.
• Build the capacity of HIJRA program staff to conduct day-to-day public health program tasks
• Assist with supply chain procurement and distribution
• Lead in the preparation for and assistance in implementation of public health and general program management trainings
• Write program updates reports
• Work one-on-one with HIJRA partners to troubleshoot and assist with public health program issues.
• Work with partners to coordinate and standardize public health programs across agencies.
• Keep abreast of current international standards, best practices, and new developments related to public health and capacity building
• Other duties as assigned by the Area Manager/Country Director.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in public health or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 10 years working with water and health related programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including presentation and negotiation skills
• Good knowledge and experience in working with local communities with a capacity of providing technical training. Involvement in emergency relief programs in Africa would be an asset
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and in response to ever changing needs
• Knowledge and understanding of the NGO humanitarian sector
• Experience of working with Sphere Standards and Guideline
• Must have experience in Proposal writing and fundraising
• Must have the ability to travel and work in difficult circumstances

Applications should be submitted by 23rd December 2011.

All applications including Motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae and references should be sent to HIJRA - vacancies@hijra.or.ke

In the subject line of the e-mail, kindly state the job title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Training Manager

Our client undertakes activities that increase human and systems capacity for provision of healthcare.

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Training Manager will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of high quality capacity building activities.

Responsibilities

• Work in consultation with the Ministry of Health in defining capacity building needs and strategies
• Manage development of curriculum and training materials

1. Manage ongoing curriculum development projects, including planning, time management and electronic file management
2. Work collaboratively with the Ministry of Health and the organization’s HQ Training Team to develop, adapt, and revise curricula and other training materials in support of Kenya project’s objectives
3. Coordinate curriculum development and review with partner organizations and training institutions
4. Facilitate meetings discussing capacity building initiatives
5. Ensure curricula meet the organization’s Program Standards and instructional design principles
6. Maintain regular communication via email, phone and in person local and global staff and partners

• Provide technical assistance and skill building to faculty of training institutions, in-service trainers and curriculum developers
• Integrate quality improvement approaches in I-TECH’s training efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Health Education, Education and/or related field
• Experience in training and instructional design
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing training materials for adults
• Experience with health and/or technology related subject matter
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
• Strong editing skills and familiarity with the use of a style guide
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Experience in delivery of training using participatory methodologies, preferably training in information technology or health domains
• Experience working with health information systems (electronic and paper based)

Application Procedure: Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to:

The Recruitment Team,
Preferred Personnel Africa Limited,
P.O. Box 53385-00200
Nairobi,

email address: cvs@preferredpersonnel.co.ke.

Applications should be received by 21st December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Finance Officer (Nairobi), Branch Manager (Kwale) and Credit Officers (Coast & Central Kenya) Vacancies

Vacancies:

Finance Officer - Nairobi

Branch Manager - Kwale

Credit Officers - Coast & Central Kenya

About the Organization:

We are a well established microfinance institution operating in Kenya; we require the services of smart, self-motivated, hard working and productive individuals to fill the following positions.

Finance Officer Minimum Requirements

• A bachelors degree in a business related field preferably Accounting/Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Banking options
• Professional qualification in accounting (CPA K) or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience in a busy accounting environment in a financial institution, one of which must be at supervisory level.
• Ability to carry out financial analysis, financial projections and budgeting

Branch Manager Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Microfinance/Social Studies with a minimum of three years experience inmicrofinance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of basic package such as word, excel, power point.

Credit Officers Minimum Requirements

• A diploma in business Administration, social studies, cooperative, community development, banking, 2 to 3 years working experience.
• A degree will be an added advantage.
• Be fluent in writing and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Be computer literate with working knowledge of basic packages such as excel.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please email your application and a detailed CV, stating your current and expected salary with contacts of 3 professional referees, on or before 23/12/2011 to hrea.recruit@gmail.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted