National Survey Communication and Mobilization Specialist

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
 

National Survey Communication and Mobilization Specialist
 

Background
 

The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation together with KNBS, NACC, KEMRI, NCAPD, NPHLS (NHRL) and other development partners is in the process of finalizing plans for a large National population-based survey to inform the HIV response in Kenya. The survey will sample 10,475households in 419 clusters.
 

The Ministry with support from EGPAF is therefore seeking the services of a communications specialist to undertake the development of various IEC materials, planning, and assist in the implementation of the community communication and mobilization strategy for the survey with guidance from the Communication and Mobilization Sub–committee of the National survey.
 

Specific Tasks
 

The specialist to be recruited will be required to undertake the following tasks in consultation with the communication and mobilization subcommittee.

• Understand the community communication and mobilization strategy for the survey.
• Work together with the relevant Communication and Mobilization Sub-committee of the Survey TWG, and other stakeholders to gather information required for the development various IEC materials for community communication and mobilization.
• Review and finalize the Survey communication strategy.
• Develop targeted messages for the survey for various audiences at the national, provincial and community levels.
• Use existing data to determine the appropriate channels that will be used to reach the various audiences before, during and after the National survey.
• Develop a media plan in various media houses before, during and after the survey.
• Design and develop media material (e.g. media briefs& press releases) and IEC materials (e.g. posters, stickers, brochures, banners) for various target audiences to be translated in 12 local languages used in the survey.
• Document and report to EGPAF and the Communication and Mobilization Subcommittee of the Survey TWG on all the community communication and mobilization activities undertaken during the period.
• Monitor media coverage of Survey before, during, and after the survey: to ensure enlisted services are provided by the various media avenues, monitor that communication is appropriate, timely and accurate, and monitor any issues that may disrupt the communication strategy for the survey.
• Support journalists for effective and accurate reporting on the National survey and findings.
• As need arises, provide updates to the Survey TWG.

Duration
 

This is a short-term contract. 

The contract will be for a period of 120 days.
 

Method of application
 

Interested Individuals are encouraged to request detailed terms of reference and scope of work from NASCOP (Strategic Information Management Unit) at 3d@nascop.or.ke
 

The deadline for submission of technical and financial proposal is Monday June 18th, 2012
 

Applications to be referenced “National Survey Communication and Mobilization” and addressed to NASCOP’s Strategic Information Management Unit at 3d@nascop.or.ke

Save the Children - Emergency Health Technical Advisor, Southern Somalia Area Representative and Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 Save the Children (SC) is an international organization with 27 member organizations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from country to country and within countries. 

With the decision by all Save the Children organizations to create an International Programmes Unit (IPU) taken in 2010, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries. 

This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members. Save the Children UK, Denmark and Finland unified in Somalia in January 2010 under the name Save the Children in Somalia which will move to the IPU model by the end of 2012. 

After one year of unification and as a result of an active fundraising strategy the programme budget was over GBP 10m covering thematic areas of protection, child survival (which includes health, nutrition and livelihoods), education, and Child Rights Governance.
 

Emergency Health Technical Advisor
 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24th June 2012.
 

Job Purpose: 

In order to better coordinate and provide an advisory role to the emergency health support programme to Somalia/Somaliland, Save the Children requires a high level technical support, coordination and guidance through provision of guidance to managers and staff involved in managing and/or implementing emergency health project. 

This support includes, among others, identifying opportunities for funding and learning through networking with donors and other agencies.

This is an international post based in Nairobi. 

While working from Nairobi, the post-holder will be required to provide support to the emergency health team remotely and may travel to Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu for the south), for short monitoring and support visits. 

Barring security clearance to travel to central Somalia, the health technical adviser will be requested to travel
to Somaliland on a regular basis for support, monitoring and management meetings with the CSS health team.
 

Area Representative - Southern Somalia
 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24th June 2012
 

Job Purpose: 

The Area Representative has overall responsibility for development, management and delivery of good quality programmes in Southern Somalia (currently Mogadishu and Bay & Bakool). 

S/he will work through local partners to ensure all aspects of programming are coordinated resulting in efficiency, high team moral and cost effectiveness. 

As the senior representative of Save the Children in Southern Somalia, s/he will ensure programmes implement key humanitarian principles and that we work in close collaboration with other key stakeholders to promote and advocate for children’s rights. 

The Security environment in Southern Somalia is fragile and requires the post-holder to liaise closely with staff and partners to advise senior management on robust security management guidelines and plans for Southern Somalia. 

Programmes in these areas are new, and started in the last quarter of 2011/first quarter of 2012 and while this expansion was a result of the drought crisis, it is envisaged that Save the Children will plan and work towards a long term presence responding the needs of children.
 

Human Resources Assistant
 

Application Closing Date: Friday 15th June 2012.
 

Job Purpose: 

The position of HR Assistant is responsible for providing quality and efficient HR support to the Somalia / Somaliland Programme team based in Nairobi:
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Be involved in the recruitment and selection process including processing and placement of advertisements, short listing, selection processes including conducting screening test and interviews. 
• In post offering process - Reference checks, offer/appointment letters, and sending out regret letters. 
• Conducting the induction process including the preparation of the induction plan. 
• In liaison with the line manager, manage the medical/group life insurance enrolment and exit process of
  staff. 
• In liaison with the line manager, keep track of all medical bills for both national and international staff and liaise with the administrator in follow up of their payment etc.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org
 

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. 

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org.

Kenya School of Law - HR & Admin Manager, Admin Assistant, ICT / Audio Visual Assistant, Assistant Housekeeper and Support Staff

Council of Legal Education
 

Kenya School of Law
 

Vacant Positions
 

The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya. 

The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. 

For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. 

From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.
 

The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-

• Advocates Training and Paralegal Studies;
• Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research
• Accreditation and enforcement of compliance by legal education and training institutions

In order to effectively meet these expanded functions the School wishes to recruit a full time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond.
 

We are looking for an independent, strategic actor who is in good health, ICT literate; customer oriented, and can lead change. 

Specifically we seek to recruit:-
 

1. Human Resource and Administration Manager 

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/12 

KSL 4 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance & Administration the incumbent will oversee the management of Human Resources and the Administration of the School and will also act as the Secretary to the School Management Committee.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent;
• Have at least 10 years relevant working experience five of which should be at a managerial level in a busy organization;
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Having exposure to or experience in the following areas will be an added advantage;

a. Performance Contracting in the public sector,
 

b. ISO 9001 quality standards,
 

c. Staff performance management using the Balanced Score Card or other management tools;
 

d. Assessment centre approach to selection or any other behaviour-based selection method

• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and present good oral and written reports;
• Have good ICT skills;

2. Administrative Assistant 

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/13

KSL 8
 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the head of unit, the incumbent will perform general office management and administrative duties.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent from a recognized training institution;
• Have a minimum of two years working experience in a busy institution. Experience in Front Office operations and telephone techniques would be an added advantage;
• Holders of relevant certificates with 5 years’ experience in busy institutions will be considered;
• Possess excellent typing skills with the ability to type at least 50 wpm;
• Possess excellent IT skills.

3. ICT and Audio Visual Assistant

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/14
 

KSL 8 

2 Positions
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the ICT Manager the incumbent will assist in the provision of technical support for both ICT users as well as audio visual equipment at the Kenya School of Law
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a diploma in Information Communication Technology or related discipline;
• Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience;
• Have the ability to connect; use and trouble shoot audio visual equipment will be a distinct advantage. 

4. Assistant Housekeeper

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/15 

KSL 8
 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the Administration Officer - Hospitality the incumbent will assist the Housekeeper in ensuring that students and guests have comfortable and clean rooms and that facilities and equipment are available to students and guests at all times.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a diploma in Housekeeping or equivalent from a recognized training institution;
• Have a minimum of three years’ work experience in a busy institution. Holders of relevant certificates with 5 years’ experience in a busy institutions will be considered;
• Possess excellent IT skills.

5. Support Staff

Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/16  

KSL 10
 

1 Position
 

Overall purpose of the job
 

Reporting to the Assistant Administration Officer the incumbent will be required to ensure a clean and organized School environment.
 

Person Specification
 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a valid certificate of medical fitness;
• Possess a valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Some relevant experience in cleaning and general maintenance. Skills in crafts such as plumbing, carpentry, masonry, driving or possession of a certificate in any craft would be an added advantage.

In addition to the above specifications candidates for the above five positions will:-

• Have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
• Have excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Have good customer care and public relations skills;
• Have the ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be a team player.

Note that all candidates will eventually be required to produce Certificates of Good Conduct.
 

Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.
 

All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates. 

Send your application to:-
 

The Director / CEO,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.
 

So as to reach him not later than 21st June 2012.
 

Applicants can also email PDF copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.
 

Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Kenya School of Law is ISO 9001: 2008 certified institution

I-TECH - Implementation Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Implementation & Interoperability Mgr, and Technical Advisor

Background:

The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is a US government-funded project that supports the development of HIV/AIDS care and treatment training initiatives in 25 resource-limited countries acutely impacted by the global AIDS epidemic. 

With an international annual budget of approximately $50 million, I-TECH currently supports 10 international offices and approximately 250 international and domestic staff.

Mission:

The Kenya office is committed to providing technical assistance and support for the development of capacity for the use and maintenance of Electronic Medical Record Systems in Kenya. 

The office works in close collaboration with the Kenya Ministry of Health and other stakeholders, the US Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Global Aids Program (CDC/GAP).

Implementation Coordinator

Management & Supervision: None
Department: I-TECH Kenya – Technical
Supervisor: Implementation and Interoperability Manager
Duty Station: Field Office
Reporting & Supervision: Direct Report/Primary Supervisor: Implementation and interoperability Manager

Summary:

1. The implementation coordinator will be responsible for the hands-on implementation of Electronic Medical Record Systems, in collaboration with the Ministry Of Health and other implementing partners. 
2. Under the guidance of the Implementation and Interoperability Manager, he/she will be charged with working with MoH to develop and operationalize the regional support structures for EMR Systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise with the implementing partners, regional teams and health facility leadership to execute the implementation plans developed for EMR systems’ roll out.
• Work with the regional teams and health facilities to identify and understand their needs.
• Administer the assessment, prioritization and preparation of health facilities.
• Administer the installation of EMR systems at health facility level.
• Together with the Ministry, monitor the implementation plans developed for each region and health facility and document progress.
• Participate in regional Ministry activities that relate to the use of EMR systems
• In collaboration with the Ministry and Training team, develop and execute plans for building capacity at facility and regional levels to use and administer EMR systems.
• Develop additional functionalities required in the EMR systems.
• Conduct system training and provide onsite and remote support and troubleshooting.

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information technology
• Experience working with programming languages (especially Java)
• Experience working with SQL Databases
• Experience deploying information systems

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Kenya Health information system
• Ability to travel nationally
• Ability to manage time well and handle multiple installations simultaneously
• Experience implementing systems in the health sector
• Command of an open source EMR

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: I-TECH Kenya – Technical
Supervisor: Country Director

Summary:

1. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will lead the overall M&E strategy for the project.
2. The M&E advisor will provide technical assistance to the project in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategies that help monitor the extent to which the project is meeting its objectives and delivering intended outcomes. 
3. S/He will promote learning and the dissemination or key lessons and findings to all relevant stakeholders including Government of Kenya and the CDC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with I-TECH Kenya Country Office and HQ teams to develop and implement the project Monitoring & Evaluation plans.
• Serve as M&E technical expert in working groups and other meetings.
• Contribute to overall project work plan and budgeting processes
• Prepare briefs and reports to the project management team on progress of project implementation to strategically inform decisions making.
• Participate in evaluation of project outcomes
• Collect relevant data to measure progress against the Strategic Outcomes and periodic reporting requirements
• Coordinate with HQ Quality improvement team
• Prepare high quality program progress reports in line with donor requirements, highlighting achievements, milestones and challenges.
• Document best practices and success stories and prepare documentation for publication purposes.
• Based on continued expansion of the I-TECH program, revisions may be made to the above job responsibilities

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Degree in Public Health or a related field
• Relevant training with focus on monitoring and evaluation
• At least 5 years direct experience in designing and implementing M&E Activities for health programs in Kenya, preferably USG funded
• Demonstrated technical skills for designing and evaluating health projects

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record Systems
• Proficiency in computer use: MS Word, MS Excel and statistical packages including SPSS, EPI info or STATA
• Experience of working within a project environment( USG Funded) and Ministry of health

Implementation & Interoperability Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: I-TECH Kenya – Technical
Supervisor: Deputy Country Director &Senior Technical Advisor
Management & Supervision: Implementation and Interoperability coordinator

Summary:

1. The Implementation and Interoperability Manager will play a critical role in the coordination and management of the implementation of information systems used in the Kenyan Health Sector. 
2. S/he will serve in a team leadership capacity while guiding technical input from various resources to a team of developers and implementation coordinators implementing integrated system projects. 
3. S/he will work with MoH in designing plans, workflows and providing solutions to challenges experienced during implementation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects focusing on health information system development, implementation and evaluation,
• In liaison with MoH, manage implementation of Electronic Health Record systems in health facilities, complete with interoperability amongst facility based and national health information systems.
• Directly supervise up to four implementation coordinators to ensure implementation of systems in health facilities meet work plan objectives and timelines.
• Provide technical support as required to the Ministries of Health and other partners in implementing standards based health systems.
• Provide technical support as required to the documentation and implementation of interoperability protocols
• Ensure strong communication and coordination with technical resources in the U.S.
• Provide technical oversight to constant improvement to electronic health record systems.

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Masters Degree in Information Systems (or a related field.)
• Extensive knowledge or information technology concepts and principles, theories and functions of computer systems.
• Experience with multi-site deployment of technologies or information systems
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, including developing and managing work plans
• Knowledge of electronic medical records and system interoperability.
• Training in project management.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Health information systems (experience in the Kenya setting will be an added advantage)
• Command of an Open source EMRS systems (knowledge of Open MRS will be an added advantage)
• Five years of experience in Java development
• Ability to solve difficult technical and operational problems where solutions may be of a precedent-establishing nature
• Ability to work with distance-based teams

Technical Advisor – Standards

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: I-TECH Kenya – Technical
Supervisor: Deputy Country Director & Senior Technical Advisor - I-TECH Kenya
Management & Supervision: none

Summary:

The Technical Advisor – Standards will be responsible of coordinating the efforts towards the development of standards for health information systems, specifically standards for Primary Health Care systems, Laboratory Information Systems, Pharmacy Information System and DHIS interoperability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between I-TECH, Ministry Of Health and implementing partners in the development of standards for PHC, LIS, PIS and DHIS.
• Liaise with Ministry Of Health, stakeholders and I-TECH’s technical team in defining the technical specifications, format and content of Information Systems standards.
• Review a wide scope of literature relating to health information standards and incorporate relevant knowledge into evolving documents.
• Work with Ministry Of Health to apply the developed standards into policy and develop systems for the enforcement of health information system standards.
• Recommend and repackage the standards into usable formats that promote conversion from technical documents into end user-friendly formats.
• Together with Ministry Of Health, guide the dissemination and use of standards by the end users.
• Review published standards and documentation materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format and content
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Masters Degree in Information Systems / Technology (or related technical degree)
• 5 years experience in developing technical documents for information systems
• Experience working with health information systems
• Knowledge of terminologies used in Health and Health informatics

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Kenya Health information system

Application Procedure: 

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee. 

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to: 

The Recruitment Team, Preferred Personnel Africa, Saachi Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Road, Opposite Radar Security, Block A5 email address: cvs@preferredpersonnel.co.ke. 

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject matter of the email. 

Applications should be received by 18th June 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.