AMREF - Water & Sanitation Officer Job Vacancy in Garissa, Kenya

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: Water & Sanitation Officer

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/008/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Garissa.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support to the WASH Team in the planning and implementation of WASH and environmental management activities within the Project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning, implementation and management of WASH activities in the entire project sites.
• Spearhead environmental impact assessments and audit assessments and monitor respective mitigation measures.
• Conduct operations research in WASH, document and share best practices and new lessons related to WASH.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure timely reporting as per project work plans.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in WASH Engineering or Environmental Health.
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO.
• Basic training and registration as NEMA registered and approved 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/008/2012) 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 - Assistant Project Accountant Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir Kenya

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: Assistant Project Accountant

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/009/2012

The positions report to the Project Finance Manager and are based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job: To provide management, financial and accounting support for the project in line with policies and procedures and donor grant agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of proposal and operational budgets.
• Assist in treasury management and cash flow planning.
• Support Managers in budget implementation and monitoring.
• Ensure accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
• Reconcile all control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clear all reconciling items periodically.
• Prepare relevant invoices to various clients for payments and maintain debtors’ accounts.
• Reconcile suppliers’ statements against ledger statements monthly and liaise with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls through adherence to the accounting policies and procedures.
• Review field returns to ensure that they are in line with the budgets as well as policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a first Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) with at least CPA (K) or its equivalent.

Must be ICT proficient, experience in SUN System will be an added advantage.

At least three (3) years relevant work experience in busy NGO.

The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.

Be an excellent communicator and a team player.

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/009/2012) 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 - Administrative Assistants Jobs in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir Kenya

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: Administrative Assistants

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/010/2012

The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job:To provide administration and logistics support through effective co-ordination, planning and monitoring of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support and information flow: In charge of receiving and dispatching correspondence (including letters, faxes, email, telephone calls).
• Communication and correspondence support: Receives and reviews correspondence, provides the relevant case history, and prepares routine responses.
• Planning: Co-ordinates the project’s calendar of events with the relevant offices both internal and external. This includes annual planning, ad hoc planning of activities and project work-plan.
• Organizing: Manages the execution of events including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings.
• Reporting: In charge of processing and distribution of a variety of reports including minutes of various meetings, project monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Information Management: Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts.
• Responsible for and custodian of all project assets, and maintains an up-dated inventory at all times.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Business Management or its equivalent; a first degree is desirable.

Minimum of three (3) years work experience in busy environment; experience in the NGO health sector would be an added advantage.

Must be ICT proficient.

In addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to prioritize duties and work under minimal supervision.

This is a challenging opportunity 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/010/2012 ) 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.

Data Supervisor Job in Kenya

Context:

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

Data Supervisor Job Description (non-exhaustive):

General:

• Supervise the physical organization of the Data Department
• Give technical support to the data management in the Homa Bay Project
• Provide quality data to improve quality of care to the patients in the Homa Bay Project
• Ensure ongoing development of the tasks carried out by the Data Team

Duties:

• Ensure correct data entry
• Participate in required meetings
• Structures data department routine data support activities
• Oversight of data integrity
• Provide basic dara support to the medical staff
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of back up copies of the database
• Coordinate project reports
• Ensure that the data collection and management tools are appropriate
• Coordinate the patient monitoring systems
• Coordinate the patient file flow
• Supervision of the Data Team

Required Skills and Conditions:

• Must have computer skills (Database and MS•Office)
• Previous experience with FUCHIA desirable
• Good comprehension of written and spoken English
• Previous experience at a medical NGO desirable
• Sense of rigor and organization
• Relevant educational background
• Work Location: Homa Bay District Hospital
• Contract: Defined term, 1 year
• Probable start date: 01 May 2012

Applications:

Interested applicants should submit their application containing a letter of motivation, a CV (either handwritten or printed out) and, if possible, a telephone number in a sealed envelope, to the

MSFF/Homa Bay administration,
P.O Box. 881,
Homa Bay.

The deadline for submitting applications is: 05 April 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Please ensure reliable contact information