AMREF - Regional Team Leaders Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir, Kenya

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Regional Team Leaders

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/002/2012

The positions report to the Deputy Chief of Party and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir.

Purpose of the Job:To provide technical and managerial leadership of project implementation at regional level and act as the key contact for the Project at the regional level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision of project activities.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical and financial reports as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
• Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
• Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
• Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to donor, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in Country Office and Program meetings.
• Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Represent AMREF in partners’ and collaborators’ consultative meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or related discipline with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS and/or MNCH will be an added advantage.
• In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/002/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy

AMREF - Country Health Co-ordinators Jobs in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River Kenya

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Country Health Co-ordinators

8 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/003/2012

The positions reports to the Regional Team Leader and the incumbents will be based in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River respectively.

Purpose of the Job:To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison between the project and district/county health teams.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities with regularly reviewed detailed work plan.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
• Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
• Participate in operations research within the project.
• Participate in concept development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health or its equivalent.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO in the field of health promotion.
• Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS and/or MNCH will be an added advantage
• Should be a team player, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/003/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

AMREF - Monitoring & Evaluation Officers Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa and Wajir Kenya

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health.

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officers

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/004/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job: To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in strengthening M&E systems in the project, program and AMREF Kenya Country Office levels.
• Take lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators.
• Provide technical input in the review of reports and participate in field assessments.
• Take lead in project surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and annual project review meetings with project staff and partners and giving feedback on M&E activities.
• Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences.
• Participate in operations research and documentation.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• Professional training in M&E and at least four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.
• Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Must be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/004/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy

Institutional Consultants Limited - Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Chief Executive Officer

Job Reference: ICL/MD/01/2012

The Institutional Consultants Limited (ICL) is a Company wholly owned by the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).

The Company was established in 2007 under the Companies Act CAP 486.

Its mandate is to offer training, provide consultancy services in training, capacity building, Executive Selection and Organizational development and offer business development solutions in the public and private sectors.

The ICL Board of Directors invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with strong leadership and transformational qualities to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer who is ready to lead this Company to higher level of operation and recognition in the market as a leading service provider.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To explore, formulate strategies and business plans and expound on the company’s business venture and bring in new creativity and innovation for the Company.
• To provide visionary leadership, business innovation and direction to the organization and to ensure that the company’s mandates and policies are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan and ensure that it responds with market demand and expectations.
• To oversee the company’s operations to ensure internal efficiencies, outstanding quality of service to ICL’s customers, and cost effective management of resources.
• To market the company’s products and services countrywide and beyond.
• Oversee the management of the company’s training and Consultancy assignments
• Oversee the preparation of Annual training programmes, company budgets and the execution thereof.
• To initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships for the realization of the company’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the company, preparation and at intervals, present the company reports to the Board on the operations of the Company.
• To perform any other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

The candidate aspiring for this post of Chief Executive Officer shall

• have a Masters degree in Business or any other field from a recognized University;
• At least 4 years relevant work experience in a similar environment providing training and consultancy services;
• Proficiency in Computer Application;
• Strategic Leadership and management skills;
• Successful startup experience andSales-and-marketing experience.

Knowledge, skills and Personal attributes

• Willingness to work in a challenging environment; Client focused and ability to integrate business development strategies;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Effective communication and presentation skills;
• Familiarity with the management of training and consultancy service;
• Strong project-management skills.

The successful candidate will be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit a cover Letter together with updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration. Also provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees to the following contact:

The Chairman
Institutional Consultants Limited
CPS Governance Centre
Upper Hill, Kilimanjaro Road
P.O. Box 46935-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail:icl@icpsk.com

Applications must be received on or before Monday 16th April, 2012.

NB: Institutional Consultants Limited is an equal opportunity employer