Front-End Web Developer Job in Kenya

We are seeking a talented front-end web developer to build web sites. 

Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive XHTML/CSS development experience, and will be able to get up to speed quickly.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment, from making pixel perfect sites that meet the design requirements to integrating code with the back-end development team.
• Strong working knowledge of Photoshop / Illustrator; able to cutup comps from the design team.
• Strong XHTML skills; knowledge of how to use appropriate hooks in XHTML to limit the amount of classes and ID’s required on a page.
• Deep understanding of CSS inheritance and how to use it to your advantage.
• Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
• Ability to make responsive websites i.e. those that are adaptable to any device such as mobile, tablet, etc
• A good ideology for managing maintainable, scalable and cross-browser code across large sites.
• In-depth knowledge of IE quirks and how to address them.
• Experience working with jQuery and/or other JavaScript libraries.
• An understanding of the popular Content Management Systems (CMS's)

Experience Required

• 2 yrs of experience as a front-end web developer

Contact Person: Edna Kariuki

Add to run for: One month

Resume to be sent to: jobs@creative.co.ke

Telephone: 020-375063

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Negotiable

Merlin Nutrition Information Systems Officer Job in Lodwar, Turkana Kenya

Position: Nutrition Information Systems Officer
 

Location: Lodwar, Turkana
 

Department: M&E
 

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

Relationships internally: All programme and support staff
 

Relationships externally: MoMS/MoPHS personnel, other governmental, UN agencies counterparts.
 

Contract Period: 10 months
 

Salary: Kshs 65,000 per month
 

Benefits: Insurance cover, house allowance at 15% of basic salary, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Merlin Objective
 

Merlin is a British humanitarian Non Governmental Organisation providing health care to populations in crises. Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies throughout the world.

Overall Objective of the Position

The HIS Officer based in Lodwar, will have overall responsibility for collection, collation, compilation, analysis, maintaining and dissemination of data on Health, Nutrition, Safe motherhood, Disability and other project related areas.
 

S/he will assist the Senior M&E Officer in establishing and strengthening a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system to measure programme progress and impact as well as establish effective lesson learning and beneficiary accountability mechanisms in the project area.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement a series of desk reviews, surveys and analyses that provide Merlin with understanding of its contribution to wider impacts on health and health seeking behaviours.
• Contribute to creating an evidence base on which to track and demonstrate progress against Merlin Kenya country targets and Merlin’s global outcomes
• Ensure data collection and entry of relevant data related to Merlin projects in a timely manner, and feedback is given to the source of the data such as DHMTs, health facilities and communities in collaboration with other departments
• Perform detailed analysis of collected data, make necessary visual presentation and give feedback to each service delivery point
• Ensure the database in Merlin M&E department and MoH(DHIS) are functional, updated and in use
• Ensure data is segregated by gender and flag any gender disparities so as to entrench gender mainstreaming in programming.
• Ensure MoH data tools (registers, forms etc) are correctly utilized, kept and updated within Merlin project areas including health facilities and communities
• Ensure availability of relevant data collection tools within the Merlin supported health facilities.
• Foster ownership of data collection tools and related data by health facilities.
• Assist M&E Officer in identifying training needs on data for records officers and other MOH personnel on data collection, entry, analysis and report writing.
• Work with programmes and M&E staff to ensure that Merlin’s regular internal and external reporting includes analysis of contributions to outcome and impact.
• Assist the M&E Officer with the preparation and presentation of data for internal and donor reports in a timely manner
• Developing protocol for sharing data and ensuring the organization activities meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree/Diploma in Health Records & Information Systems, Medical statistics, Health Information Management or equivalent.
• Experience of over 2 years in managing health information systems support in an NGO
• Experience in designing and implementing evaluation, operational research using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Computer literacy with possible advanced Ms word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms access
• Knowledge in computer databases, statistical and analytical software (Epi Info,SPSS and Stata)
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills.
• Willingness to live and work in hardship areas

To apply for this position
 

All applications including cover letter and cv should be sent to:

HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya

OR

Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org

Application deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 23rd April 2013. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Data Protection

Please note that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purpose of recruitment and employment. This information can be stored in manual and/or electronic form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act.  In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

Fund Raising & Communication Manager Job in Kenya

Scope:
 

Our client in the Health Care Industry is looking for a Fundraising & Communication Manager who will work with the CFH Trust management team to monitor the progress of the Trusts Fundraising Agenda and to ensure the smooth operation of the Trust in Kenya.
 

Job Title: Fund Raising & Communication Manager
 

Reports to: Executive Director and Board of Trustees
 

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Set and deliver funding forecasts and budgets
• Pursue grant-giving and fund-raising generation opportunities for the Trust
• Actively market the Trust, do presentations and maximize on Donor involvement opportunities
• Ensure the development and deepening of existing funding income streams and identify new ones
• Implement fund raising activities to expand the donor base
• Develop and manage implementation of Marketing & Communication strategies, plans and budgets
• Be the key liaison with all stakeholders including the management team, project implementation teams such as the:
• Volunteers, trustees and other service providers
• Represent the organization with key supporters and funders
• Manage reporting and relationships with funding partners
• To prepare regular management information reports

Candidate Profile

• Flexible individual with ability to multitask, exercise initiative and pay strong attention to detail
• Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal, supervisory and customer relations skills
• Demonstrable organizational, analytical, problem-solving and negotiating skills
• Experience/potential to engage with Senior management - Board level
• A focus on Business Development, Marketing or Communications backgrounds
• Access to an existing network of potential Donors (local or international) will be an added advantage

Other Details

• Industry: Health care facility with a Trust Fund
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Gender: No preference
• Domiciled: Nairobi

The individual must be open to travelling to Mombasa occasionally

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com
 

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Customer Relations and Sales Trainer Job in Nairobi Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

About the position

Successful candidate will be based in our Nairobi Centre as a Customer Relations and Sales Trainer. 

Successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Nairobi. 

The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.
• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.
• Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
• To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.
• Developing, customizing and Delivering Sales and Marketing curriculum.
• Assist students get internships and placements.
• Link the youth with potential employers.
• Adequately equipping the students with Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.
• Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.

Competencies required

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Excellent Presentation skills.
• Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.
• Networking skills a must.
• Must be flexible.

Requirements

• One (1) year working experience in Sales/Marketing, Customer Relations, PR.
• Past experience as a Trainer is desirable.
• Must be mature and with the right attitude.
• Must have relevant training in Sales/Marketing/Customer Relations.
• Aged 25 to 33 years.
• Must be passionate about working with young people.
• Degree in PR, Marketing, Mass media, Customer relations.

How to apply
 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 15h April 2013.

Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. 

Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.