Our client, a medium cost day and boarding mixed primary school situated in the outskirts of Nairobi and teaching 8-4-4 syllabus is looking for a suitable candidate who has a minimum of a Degree in Primary Education and seven years experience three of which must be as a Principal / Head Master in a boarding school.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Directors, the Headmaster will have full responsibility for all activities in the School, assuming a leadership and decision making role in these areas.
We are looking for a natural leader who is a dedicated and resourceful education professional with proven ability to do the following:-
Create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environment
Ensure effective working relationships.
Carry out rigorous school self-evaluation, inspire, challenge and motivate others to achieve exceptional results.
Management of the allocation of duties to teaching and support staff to ensure the effective and efficient performance of the school’s teaching and service functions.
Induction and mentorship of new school staff.
Be the initial contact for new pupils and organize arrangement of academic assessment of new pupils.
Responsible for discipline methods to be used and Counsel parents about student progress, discipline issues etc.
Evaluating and approving the staff lesson plans or schemes of work.
Staff development, working with Management in the organisation of staff training, identifying staff development opportunities both within and without the School.
Advice on resource allocation in respect of the general operation of the School.
Direct development and updating of Student Handbook and associated policies and procedures, as needed.
The position will be available from May 2012 and interviews will be held in the first week of April 2012.
Candidates with experience gained from working in urban areas will have a distinct advantage.
Application Procedure:
Candidates seeking consideration should send an application letter indicating expected salary and attach a CV along with the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees to:-
The Advertiser,
P.O Box 12404-00400,
Nairobi
So as to reach him by 3rd April 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, 16 March 2012
CHF International - M&E Officer, Program Officer, Senior Finance Officer, HR Officer, Office Admin Officer and Driver Jobs in Kenya
CHF International / Kenya Job Advertisement
CHF International is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.
CHF International is seeking candidates for the following positions to support its various Programs.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Lead M&E efforts for a USAID-funded t school and community-based HIV/AIDS prevention program covering approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within Nairobi including developing and implementing the program M&E framework and strategy and reporting.
Qualifications: Advanced Degree in M&E or its equivalent; 8 years experience managing the application of quantitative and qualitative information management methods.
Program Officer - Nairobi
Overview: coordinate and assist in the organization, administration, and planning of programmatic activities for a USAID-funded program which seeks to carry out school and community-based HIV/AIDS prevention activities in approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within Nairobi.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in community or public health or education, Masters degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in HIV programming and prevention strategies in Kenya, experience in working with primary and secondary age-children preferred.
Senior Finance Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Support the general financial operations of CHF’s offices including maintaining accounting systems, financial reporting, financial records management, banking functions, and ensuring donor compliance.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, accounting or related field required; CPA K a plus; 7 years relevant experience.
Human Resource Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Support HR management including employee recruitment, relations, training and development, benefits, compensation orientation.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, accounting or related field required and Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource Management. 5 years relevant experience.
Office Administration Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Organize and coordinate the Nairobi Office operations and offices administrative activities.
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent; 3 years relevant experience.
Office Driver - Nairobi
Qualification: Valid driver’s license (Class BCE) with a clean driving record; 4 years relevant experience.
For the detailed Position Descriptions, please visit the Vacancies section of the CHF website at www.chfkenya.org.
The deadline for applications is 26 March 2012.
Application letters with detailed CV should be sent to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the title of the position being applied for addressed to:
The Country Director,
P.O. Box 1661 00606 Sarit Centre,
Nairobi, Kenya
Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted.
CHF is an equal opportunity employer
CHF International is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.
CHF International is seeking candidates for the following positions to support its various Programs.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Lead M&E efforts for a USAID-funded t school and community-based HIV/AIDS prevention program covering approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within Nairobi including developing and implementing the program M&E framework and strategy and reporting.
Qualifications: Advanced Degree in M&E or its equivalent; 8 years experience managing the application of quantitative and qualitative information management methods.
Program Officer - Nairobi
Overview: coordinate and assist in the organization, administration, and planning of programmatic activities for a USAID-funded program which seeks to carry out school and community-based HIV/AIDS prevention activities in approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within Nairobi.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in community or public health or education, Masters degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in HIV programming and prevention strategies in Kenya, experience in working with primary and secondary age-children preferred.
Senior Finance Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Support the general financial operations of CHF’s offices including maintaining accounting systems, financial reporting, financial records management, banking functions, and ensuring donor compliance.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, accounting or related field required; CPA K a plus; 7 years relevant experience.
Human Resource Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Support HR management including employee recruitment, relations, training and development, benefits, compensation orientation.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, accounting or related field required and Certificate / Diploma in Human Resource Management. 5 years relevant experience.
Office Administration Officer - Nairobi
Overview: Organize and coordinate the Nairobi Office operations and offices administrative activities.
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent; 3 years relevant experience.
Office Driver - Nairobi
Qualification: Valid driver’s license (Class BCE) with a clean driving record; 4 years relevant experience.
For the detailed Position Descriptions, please visit the Vacancies section of the CHF website at www.chfkenya.org.
The deadline for applications is 26 March 2012.
Application letters with detailed CV should be sent to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the title of the position being applied for addressed to:
The Country Director,
P.O. Box 1661 00606 Sarit Centre,
Nairobi, Kenya
Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted.
CHF is an equal opportunity employer
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) TB Care I Country Director Job in Nairobi Kenya
TB Care I Country Director
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Position: International
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is a leading non-governmental organization working in Global Tuberculosis (TB) Control.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has been active in TB control for over one hundred years both in the national and international context.
As a non-profit organization KNCV is active in over 40 countries in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is dependent on subsidies from Government and other sources, as well as private contributions through fundraising. The central office is located in The Hague, The Netherlands.
TB CARE I
The Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) carries out the USAID funded TB CARE I project.
The objective is to “Decrease morbidity and mortality by increasing case detection and treatment success of pulmonary TB patients in USAID priority countries”. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is the Prime Partner of TB CARE I.
Purpose of the position:
The holder of this position will be responsible for providing overall managerial oversight for the implementation of the USAID funded TB CARE I project in Kenya, for which KNCV is the lead partner, and coordinates and works closely together with other technical partners in the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) implementing TB CARE I in Kenya; i.e. American Thoracic Society (ATS), Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and FHI 360.
In this role, the person will ensure timely implementation and reporting of project activities undertaken by the Division of Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Diseases (DLTLD) and other implementing partners.
Main duties:
Is the official spokesperson for TB CARE I project in Kenya and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders including the TB CARE partners, DLTLD and other implementing partners, KNCV and USAID country mission.
Provides strategic leadership and bears primary responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the project performance objectives. The successful applicant will be the leader of the KNCV’s TB CARE I project management team based at KNCV’s office in Nairobi.
Liaises with other USG and non-USG organizations implementing TB and TB/HIV activities to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by such other partners.
Ensures the coordination of logistical support in the implementation of TB CARE I project activities and the timely submission of reports to KNCV, the USAID mission and partners.
Monitors implementation of TB CARE I project activities at all levels ensuring such activities are adequately implemented and ensure timely collection and reporting of required data.
Required qualifications:
An advanced degree in a health related field with qualifications in public health or a related discipline, is required.
Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
Experience with managing a donor funded project, especially a USAID-funded project in the African setting, will be an added advantage.
At least five years of experience working with public health programs in a developing country (preference Africa).
Experience in the functioning of the public health sector and understanding of key TB control, and TB/HIV issues is desirable.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability and availability to travel within Kenya and internationally as needed.
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to
Mrs. Ada Beukelman, HRM Officer,
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation,
Email: beukelmana@kncvtbc.nl
under subject ‘TBCARE I Country Director Kenya’
before 23rd March 2012.
For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.kncvtbc.nl and
www.tbcare1.org.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Position: International
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is a leading non-governmental organization working in Global Tuberculosis (TB) Control.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has been active in TB control for over one hundred years both in the national and international context.
As a non-profit organization KNCV is active in over 40 countries in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is dependent on subsidies from Government and other sources, as well as private contributions through fundraising. The central office is located in The Hague, The Netherlands.
TB CARE I
The Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) carries out the USAID funded TB CARE I project.
The objective is to “Decrease morbidity and mortality by increasing case detection and treatment success of pulmonary TB patients in USAID priority countries”. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is the Prime Partner of TB CARE I.
Purpose of the position:
The holder of this position will be responsible for providing overall managerial oversight for the implementation of the USAID funded TB CARE I project in Kenya, for which KNCV is the lead partner, and coordinates and works closely together with other technical partners in the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) implementing TB CARE I in Kenya; i.e. American Thoracic Society (ATS), Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and FHI 360.
In this role, the person will ensure timely implementation and reporting of project activities undertaken by the Division of Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Diseases (DLTLD) and other implementing partners.
Main duties:
Is the official spokesperson for TB CARE I project in Kenya and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders including the TB CARE partners, DLTLD and other implementing partners, KNCV and USAID country mission.
Provides strategic leadership and bears primary responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the project performance objectives. The successful applicant will be the leader of the KNCV’s TB CARE I project management team based at KNCV’s office in Nairobi.
Liaises with other USG and non-USG organizations implementing TB and TB/HIV activities to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by such other partners.
Ensures the coordination of logistical support in the implementation of TB CARE I project activities and the timely submission of reports to KNCV, the USAID mission and partners.
Monitors implementation of TB CARE I project activities at all levels ensuring such activities are adequately implemented and ensure timely collection and reporting of required data.
Required qualifications:
An advanced degree in a health related field with qualifications in public health or a related discipline, is required.
Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
Experience with managing a donor funded project, especially a USAID-funded project in the African setting, will be an added advantage.
At least five years of experience working with public health programs in a developing country (preference Africa).
Experience in the functioning of the public health sector and understanding of key TB control, and TB/HIV issues is desirable.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability and availability to travel within Kenya and internationally as needed.
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, CV and names of three (3) references to
Mrs. Ada Beukelman, HRM Officer,
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation,
Email: beukelmana@kncvtbc.nl
under subject ‘TBCARE I Country Director Kenya’
before 23rd March 2012.
For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.kncvtbc.nl and
www.tbcare1.org.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
Hospital Administrator Job for a Large Christian Institution in Central Kenya
A large Christian Institution based in Central Kenya with specialization in the various disciplines and a large workforce is looking for a Hospital Administrator.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the key functions will include:
Review and revise the strategic plan.
Development and implementation of the annual objectives.
Ensure smooth running of all administrative and financial matters of the hospital.
Ensuring quality services to clients.
Responsible for marketing the institution.
Ensuring optimum staffing levels.
Development and implementation of sound human resource practices and policies towards enhancement of staff retention.
Ensuring financial viability of all departments and/or sections.
Develop fundraising strategies.
Handle the institution’s legal issues.
Job specifications
Applicants for this position must have at least a Masters Degree in Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized university and must also possess an undergraduate degree with a Major/Minor in Finance or be a CPA (K) holder.
Must have served in a senior management position for not less than 5 years (experience in a hospital setting would be an added advantage).
Should be a mature person above 35 years with the ability to manage and work in a team and should have strong organizational and administrative skills.
Interested applicants should submit application letters, curriculum vitae, and copies of relevant certificates including 3 references by 31st March 2012 to:
Secretary General,
Presbyterian Church of East Africa,
P.O. Box 27573 – 00506,
Nairobi
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the key functions will include:
Review and revise the strategic plan.
Development and implementation of the annual objectives.
Ensure smooth running of all administrative and financial matters of the hospital.
Ensuring quality services to clients.
Responsible for marketing the institution.
Ensuring optimum staffing levels.
Development and implementation of sound human resource practices and policies towards enhancement of staff retention.
Ensuring financial viability of all departments and/or sections.
Develop fundraising strategies.
Handle the institution’s legal issues.
Job specifications
Applicants for this position must have at least a Masters Degree in Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized university and must also possess an undergraduate degree with a Major/Minor in Finance or be a CPA (K) holder.
Must have served in a senior management position for not less than 5 years (experience in a hospital setting would be an added advantage).
Should be a mature person above 35 years with the ability to manage and work in a team and should have strong organizational and administrative skills.
Interested applicants should submit application letters, curriculum vitae, and copies of relevant certificates including 3 references by 31st March 2012 to:
Secretary General,
Presbyterian Church of East Africa,
P.O. Box 27573 – 00506,
Nairobi
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