Meridian Medical Centre

Meridian Medical Centre is looking to fill the following positions Countrywide;

Medical Officers: A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree, Registered as Medical Practitioner by the Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board, Certification in emergency courses (ATLS/BLS/ACLS), Minimum KCSE A. Experience working in private sector setting and any management courses undertaken will be an added advantage.

Nurses: Diploma in KRCHN, registered with the Nursing council of Kenya, Minimum KCSE C+.Emergency courses and experience in private sector will be an added advantage. Must be competent in computer application.

Pharmaceutical technologists: Diploma (pharmacy), Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Minimum KCSE C+ and competent in computer applications.

Laboratory technologists: Diploma (Medical Laboratory Technology), Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologist Board, Minimum KCSE C+ and computer competent.

Caterer & catering assistants: Diploma/Certificate (Hotel management/ Catering), Minimum KCSE C.

Marketing assistants: Degree in marketing, experience in healthcare marketing will be an added advantage, Minimum KCSE C+.

Customer Service Officers: Computer Literate, Diploma in business admin/front office operations C+.

Office Assistants: Minimum KCSE C- Computer Literate, Minimum Certificate Course, Certificate of good conduct

Para-medics: EMT training, Valid driving licence, Certificate of good conduct, and relevant experience B +.

Experience: 2-3 years

Interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating current and expected salary, Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional certificates to hr@meridianmedicalcentre.com before 15th January 2012

Oxfam - Deputy Programme Coordinator Turkana Integrated Programme - Lodwar, Kenya

Deputy Programme Coordinator Turkana Integrated Programme

Based in Lodwar

Kenya Programme

Fixed Term Contract for 4 Months

Who we are

Oxfam is a worldwide organization that works with over 1,000 partners in more than 70 countries to overcome poverty and suffering. Oxfam’s programme in Turkana has evolved considerably and seeks to maximise impact through significant interlinked sectoral elements in livelihoods and food security

The role

In close liaison with the Programme Coordinator, successful incumbent will be responsible for the coherent and effective delivery of Oxfam’s programme work while ensuring that operational planning and effective implementation of the required standards in Turkana District are in line with the agreed strategy.

S/he will work closely with the programme team, local agencies and local government department officials in achieving programme goals.

To be successful, candidates should possess a minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences or related field coupled with proven practical experience in managing development and/or humanitarian projects and staff teams of at least 4 years.

Along with proven leadership and management skills, they should have the ability to manage and support team members. Experience in proposals development and donor report writing is required as is the ability to plan and monitor the use of human and financial resources

How to apply

To apply, candidates should e-mail applications and CVs detailing their experience for the post including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably their current line manager to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting Ref: DPC-Turkana.

The closing date for applications is 20th January 2012

Free the Children - Community Alternative Income Mobilizer - Narok South District, Kenya

 Free the Children NGO is looking to recruit a Community Alternative Income Mobilizer.

Position Involves:

• Community empowerment and Alternative income training for community members
• Financial Literacy training for community members
• Bee keeping
• Position based in Narok South District.

Qualifications:

• Background in Community Development or Social Development.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a rural environment
• Must be Computer literate and good communication skills
• Team player
• Experience in VSLA is an added advantage
• Bee keeping experience
• Must have a valid riding licence

Send your Cv only indicating your current salary to infokenya@freethechildren.com by 20th January 2012.

For general information on the NGO, visit website: www.freethechildren.com

Free the Children - Community Health Nurses - Maasai Mara, Kenya

Free the Children is looking to recruit a Community Nurses to work in their Health Centre in Maasai Mara.

Job description:

• Plan for and participate in field research related to community health nursing.
• Seek and encourage input from community members, local leadership, and other community health workers in determining health care needs throughout the community.
• Set health care priorities, implement the prevention, health promotion, and other programs identified in the community health nursing plan.
• Assess community health needs using local knowledge and information, morbidity, mortality, and general health status statistical information.
• Deliver approved health care services through planned home visits, clinics, and workshops.
• Counsel parents of infants, preschool, and school children including prevention, normal growth and development, and illness management.
• Knowledge of public health issues in Kenya.
• Please note that this is not an exhaustive Job description for this position.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized College.
• At least 5 years in Community nursing experience.
• Must be Registered by the Nursing council of Kenya
• Must have rural background working with Communities.

Are you passionate to work with communities first hand and make a difference?

Send your resume and a cover letter only indicating your current salary to infokenya@freethechildren.com by 13th January 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For general information on the NGO, visit website: www.freethechildren.com