APHIAplus Kamili Project - Project Officer Job in Nyeri and Meru, Kenya

 The APHIAplus Kamili Project is a five-year project funded by USAID for comprehensive health service delivery to improve the health of Kenyans, the Project is located in Central and Eastern Provinces.  

It focuses on two result areas – service delivery and social determinants of health.  

AMREF Kenya is one of the partners in this Project.

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following positions.

Position: Project Officers 

2 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/APCE/001/2012

Duty Station: Nyeri and Meru, Kenya

The positions report to the Project Manager and are based in Nyeri and Meru
 

Purpose of the Job:-

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

Key Responsibilities:-

• Develop project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed work plans.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Conduct trainings for Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) on care and support for OVC and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Support implementation of the MOPHS Community Health Strategy.
• In liaison with the MOE support the implementation of comprehensive school health activities.
• In liaison with the MOPHS, MOW and the Provincial Administration, support implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• 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 concepts 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 and participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Nursing or relevant Social Sciences with at least four (4) years relevant work experience in health and hygiene activities.  

Must be ICT proficient.  

Must have vast experience in OVC and Home Based Care, WASH and School Health Interventions.  

Knowledge and experience in the implementation of various hygiene approaches/models e.g. SAFE, CLTS, PHASE, PHAST and PEC are essential.  

Must be experienced in the implementation of Community Health Strategy and school health policy guidelines.  

The person must be experienced in project management, operations research, monitoring and evaluation and designing and conducting community based trainings.  

In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and possess the ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.  

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/APCE/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012.  

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

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

Somali Speaking Human Resources Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Human Resources Officer - Dadaab
 

(Somali Speaking Human Resources Officer)
 

Job Ref. MN 5347
 

Our client, a leading global company in its area of specialty wishes to recruit a Human Resources Officer for its Dadaab Operations Office. 

Reporting to the Contract Manager at Dadaab with a dotted reporting line to the Human Resources Director based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will provide generalist Human Resources support to a workforce of about 600. 

Due to the need to work very closely with the local community which is predominantly Somali speaking, it's desirable that the ideal candidate will be able to speak the local dialect.

Job Profile

• Administer and facilitate recruiting and staffing logistics
• Management of day-to-day efficient operation of the HR processes involving
• the staff in the area under coverage
• Administration of union staff compensation, benefits and wages
• Deal with disciplinary matters in line with established procedures
• Participate in maintenance of cordial employee relations

Person Profile

• A university degree from a recognized university or a Higher National
• Diploma in HR Management
• At least 3 years in a busy generalist human resource department
• Somali speaking.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 18th May, 2012. 

Send to: 

Executive Selection Division, 

Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, 

Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance. 

Email to: recruit@mahpowerservicesgroup.com

APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde (Rift Valley) - Project Manager Job in Nakuru Kenya

 APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde (Rift Valley) project funded by USAID with an aim of improving access to health services in 11 of the 14 counties in Rift Valley.  

The APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde’ project is a highly decentralized program with the head office in Nakuru and regional offices in Narok, Eldoret, Kitale, Nanyuki and Ngong.  

The key objectives of supporting health facilities to deliver quality services and enabling communities to play a bigger role in identifying and solving health problems. It works within government priorities to support public and private health facilities to deliver quality services

The Project is being implemented by FHI360 together with partners including AMREF Kenya, Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment (LVCT), the National Organization for Peer Educators (NOPE), and Gold Star Kenya.

AMREF Kenya is the strategic partner responsible for the rollout and coordination of Community Strategy whose overall goal is to enhance community access to health care in order to improve individual productivity and health while reducing poverty, hunger, child and maternal deaths.

We are looking for an individual, who is well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa to fill the position of Project Manager.

Reference Number: KCO/APRV/001/2012

The position is based in Nakuru and reports to the HIV/AIDS & TB Programme Manager.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide managerial guidance and technical leadership in the implementation of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision in the implementation of project activities.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Provide effective leadership in engaging with stakeholders, including consortium partners and external stakeholders.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical reports for donors 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.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to, partners, donors, 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 relevant Social Sciences with at least five (5) years relevant work experience.  

Must have vast experience in implementation of HIV/AIDS programs and Community Health Strategy.  

The person must be experienced in project management, operations research and have knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and advocacy.  

In addition s/he should have good experience in community mobilization and networking at local and national levels.  

The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professional.  

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/APRV/001/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Thursday, 24th May, 2012.  

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

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

Centum - Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure Job in Kenya

 Centum Investment Company Limited (Centum) is a 44 year old leading East African investment company whose shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange.

Centum’s portfolio is valued at approximately Kshs 15 Billion and the target is to grow it to Kshs 30 Billion over the next 2 years. Centum invests across three principal business lines:  

(i) Private equity 

(ii) Real Estate and Infrastructure and 

(iii) Quoted Private Equity.

Centum is seeking a high caliber individual to head its Real Estate and Infrastructure Business Line.  

At present, Centum has invested more than Kshs 3.6 Billion in this business line and will over the next three years deploy an additional Kshs 3.0 Billion, which excludes over Kshs 30 Billion in third party capital that the Company will raise to implement the various Real Estate projects.

The principal Real Estate & Infrastructure projects currently under development include:

The Two Rivers Project which is located on a 100 acres in the diplomatic Blue Zone in Gigiri/Limuru Road area of Nairobi.  Two Rivers will be a mixed use commercial development consisting of retail, leisure, offices and residential development. Phase 1 will be approximately 1.5 million square feet.
 

The Pearl Marina Project which is located on 300 acres in the Garuga peninsular in Entebbe Uganda. Pearl Marina is targeted to be a mixed use water front development with a blend of commercial, leisure, recreation, retail and residential activity that will be supported by an international school and a modern hospital facility.
 

Centum is in the process of making significant investments in the renewable power sector.
 

The Role
 

The Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure is a senior management role that shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of Centum, and work closely with the Board of Directors of the various Project Companies.

A successful job holder shall over the next 24-36 months deliver the following results:

• Working with the Two Rivers and Pearl Marina Project team deliver a successful development that will exceed the expectations of its investors, tenants, residents, visitors, the neighboring community and all the external stakeholders.
• Develop an attractive portfolio of investments in the power sector within the East African region.
• Develop a competent team of professionals that shall deliver on Centum’s strategic goal of becoming the leading real estate and infrastructure developer and investor in Africa.
• Raise sufficient third party capital to co-finance the Real Estate and Infrastructure projects under consideration.
• Successfully manage relationships with investors, regulators and all third parties that are critical to the successful execution of the objectives listed in 1 to 4 above.

The successful job holder shall:

• Be an effective and ethical leader with experience of; successfully leading winning teams in large and complex projects, “no excuses” execution of strategy and delivery of tangible results.
• Be highly professional but with an entrepreneurial mind set and a ‘can do it’ attitude committed to the delivery of tangible results within a relatively short period of time.
• Have experience and knowledge of real estate and infrastructure development. 
• Be an emotionally intelligent individual with the ability to cultivate and manage relationships with a globally diverse group of institutions and individuals;
• Demonstrate  ability to lead the simultaneous execution of multiple large projects across national borders;
• Demonstrate intellectual capacity, experience and appropriate educational and professional education and training to handle the complexities of these projects which include but are not limited to financial, legal, technical, project management issues.
• Be primarily motivated by the desire to deliver successful, value adding cutting edge developments and make a significant difference in the African continent.

Applications are invited through jobs@centum.co.ke and should be received not later than 25th May 2012. 

Applicants who do not hear from us by 15th June 2012 should consider themselves unsuccessful.