Save the Children Canada - Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator Job in Kenya

Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs.

Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs operate in Eastern, Nairobi and Central Counties.

We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

As a key member of the programme support team, the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator will support delivery of Save the Children’s strategy in Kenya.

Key Accountabilities

The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of project monitoring systems to provide reliable information for reporting and planning purposes.

Specifically, the Coordinator will undertake proper data collection, analysis and management to ensure transparency and accountability in tracking project results; assist in design of new projects; conduct assessments, baselines and end lines to measure project outcomes; and give oversight to project monitoring systems.

The DM&E Coordinator will work closely with field programme staff and technical advisors as well as head office DM&E staff.

The DM&E Coordinator will be based in Meru Area Office while supporting visits to other project sites.

Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Population Studies or related fields; solid understanding and interest in M&E systems
• At least five (5) years work experience on M&E systems in international development
• Experience in participatory assessment methodologies (PRA/PLA, RRA)
• Expert proficiency in MS Access, Excel, SPSS, Epi Info; proven data analysis; report writing skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Proven people management skills, a team player who is a self-starter; adaptable to changing program priorities; responsive to emergency situations

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi no later than 17th February 2012

Kenya Medical Training College - Lecturers, Senior Lecturers and Science Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts tenable at the various campuses of the Kenya Medical Training College:

1. Lecturer II

Job Group MI0

10 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS.1/2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties at this level will include: -

• participating in teaching and evaluating relevant subjects in their discipline areas;
• assessing students in clinical areas;
• organizing extra-curricula activities in the college/training Center;
• assisting senior lecturers in research and development of teaching materials;
• planning, designing and developing relevant teaching materials;
• identifying health problems prevalent in the country and conducting surveys; and
• supervising students in clinical areas.

Requirements for Appointment

Direct appointment to Lecturer II will be made from candidates who are in possession of a Bachelors Degree in a non-clinical field e.g. physiology, Biochemistry, Parasitology, Microbiology, Chemistry etc.

or

At least a Higher Diploma in the relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in the case of Lecturer II (Clinical Medicine and Health Records & Information Technology).

2. Senior Lecturer

Job Group M12

2 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS.2/2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties at this level will involve: -

• participating in teaching and evaluating relevant subjects in their discipline areas;
• assessing students in clinical areas;
• organizing extra-curricula activities in the college/training Center;
• planning, developing and evaluating relevant and usable teaching materials;
• identifying health problems; planning and conducting relevant research;
• planning, developing and evaluating curricular in the specific area of specialization;
• guiding and counseling students in matters of their academic and social welfare;
• evaluating teaching and learning activities; and
• directing and coordinating courses assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For Direct appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Professional Degree in any of
the following fields: - Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, or any other relevant qualifications from
a recognized institution.

3. Science Laboratory Technologist III

Job Group M8

2 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS.3/2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Work at this level is of limited scope and complexity and is performed under the guidance of
senior officers.

The Laboratory Technologist III is expected to be conversant with the basic principles of laboratory work and should assist senior officers in accomplishing specific assignments.

Duties will include simple analytical work and media maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi or other laboratory animals.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must:-

(i) be in possession of at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade “C” with at least C in the relevant science subjects or an approved equivalent qualification; and

(ii) have successfully completed a prescribed three (3) years institutional/departmental course and have been awarded the Ordinary Diploma in Applied Sciences by the Kenya National Examinations Council or be in possession of other recognized equivalent qualification(s).

Successful applicants will initially be posted to the following constituent training centres of the College:

Position / Area of specialization: Snr. Lecturer (Pharmacy)
JG: M12
Stations: MTC Kisumu and Mombasa
No. of posts: 2

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Clinical Medicine)
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Mombasa, Meru, Homa Bay and Siaya
No. of posts: 4

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Nursing)
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Mombasa, Lodwar & Kilifi
No. of posts: 3

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Nutrition)
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Lodwar and Homa Bay
No. of posts: 2

Position / Area of specialization: Science Laboratory Technologist III
JG: M7
Stations: MTC Mombasa and Kisumu
No. of posts: 2

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Health Records & Information)
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Siaya
No. of posts: 1

Applicants who meet the requirements may apply, quoting the vacancy and Reference Number, enclosing an updated curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional Certificates, names of two (2) referees and a daytime telephone contact to:

The Director
Kenya Medical Training College
P.O Box 30195 – 00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Thursday, 1st March 2012

KMTC is an equal opportunity employer

Resident Engineer / Water / Sanitation Job in Nairobi Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full -Time

A consulting engineering firm wishes to hire experienced Resident Engineer specializing in Water and Sanitation with the following requirements:

• Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering, with an overall 12 years post qualification experience.
• 5 Years in Water related projects
• 4 Years experience in Construction Supervision
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Registration with Professional Bodies is Mandatory and/or
• Must be eligible for registration by ERB and be a member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya, IEK
• Those with a Masters degree in the related field will have an added advantage

Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 22nd February, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.

APEC Consortium Ltd,
Consulting Engineers
P.O. Box 3786- 00100,
Nairobi

Email: hr@apecltd.co.ke

Hope World Wide Kenya - Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Team Lead and Officer Jobs

Hope Worldwide Kenya

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Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Team Lead

General Description of Role: The Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Team Lead will oversee the implementation of the M&E component of CDC funded HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs in Nairobi and Rift Valley.

Working closely with the Program Technical Team Lead, and other senior staff members, the Monitoring and Evaluation Team Lead will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all M&E activities in HWWK.

S/he will work towards translating M&E and other strategic information into improved PEPFAR programming and delivery of HIV prevention activities; contribute to a single national M&E system in Kenya; strengthen systems and capacity among HWWK sub-grantees receiving PEPFAR funding to collect, manage, and use quality M&E data to inform program and policy in the national response to HIV Prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalize the M&E framework designed for the HIV prevention programs including and not limited to: designing program M&E tools for data collection, verification, and management and reporting as well as data audits.
• Supervise M & E Officers based in Nairobi and Rift Valley Programs
• Support sub-grantees in setting up functional data management systems and processes, support the assessment processes of Sub recipients and implement actions emanating from assessments.
• Assist program staff to develop systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on all indicators in Sub Recipients program;
• Work closely with GOK counterparts to revise/ develop new M&E tools and review existing ones.
• Facilitate on the job M & E training for capacity development, especially in the area of using data for decision making.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving M & E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activity undertaken.
• Assist in gathering, summarizing and disseminating relevant technical updates on program planning monitoring, evaluation and operations research within the project.
• Coordinate mid-term reviews and evaluation of program activities and ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination and sharing experiences to promote repeat applications or scaling-up in different community settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve HWWK programming effectiveness.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors’ degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation or a numerate subject is required; those with Masters Degrees have an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as an M&E officer in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program, preferably in developing countries is required.
• Knowledge of MOH systems and experience working in donor funded programs
• Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will function as part of HOPE worldwide Kenya’s M & E Department and work with staff to develop and implement the M&E components of the PEPFAR funded HIV prevention and other programs.

Working closely with the M & E Technical Team Lead the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for providing leadership for M & E activities in HWWK and among sub-grantees.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors’ degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, demographic studies, or a numerate subject is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an M&E Department in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program
• Knowledge of MOH and KePMS systems and experience working in donor funded programs
• Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.

For more details on both the above positions, visit www.hopewwkenya.org

Send your CV and cover letter with 2 year salary history, and three professional referees to hr@hopewwkenya.org.

The closing date for applications is 15th February 2012.

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Only short listed candidates will be contacted