Vihiga County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
Vihiga County Assembly
 

Office of the Interim County Assembly Clerk

Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No.17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board. 

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, then the County Assembly of Vihiga wishes to invite applications from suitable and qualified persons to be considered for the position of a Member of Vihiga County Assembly Service Board.
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the services.
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy, and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the member and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by National legislation.
 

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of the County Assembly as the chairperson, the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and one person resident in the County, appointed by the County.

How to Apply
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum Virtae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonial and letter from the area chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within the Vihiga County.
 

b) All applicants should be clearly marked “application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board” on an envelope and can be addressed or hand delivered to the office of:-
 

The interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly of Vihiga
Vihiga County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Box 90 – 50300
Maragoli

Email: countycouncilofvihiga@gmail.com
 

So as reach him not later than 10th May, 2013 before 1700 hours
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

MSF Switzerland Supply Officer Job in AGOK, South Sudan

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.
 

MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH) is currently seeking to employ a qualified candidate for the following
position:
 

Function: Supply Officer
 

Location: AGOK / South Sudan
 

Scope of responsibilities:
 

The Supply Officer is responsible for co-ordinating and guaranteeing an effective and efficient project supply chain management and for the implementation of all the defined standards in accordance with the MSF CH policy and standard.

• Monitor and organize the reception of international and local freight
• Propose different options of an adapted Supply Chain Management strategy to the Project Team
• Implement, monitor and evaluate the validated Supply Chain Management strategy under the Project Log and Supply Manager responsibility
• Manage Project supply HR setup and provide an adequate technical support and a continuous HR reinforcement (training, coaching, etc)
• Follow up the performance of the Project supply teams according to their role of responsibilities (as stated in job description)
• Ensure the implementation of the current supply tools and system, propose new tools if necessary
• Ensure the general functioning of the project for stock management. Collaborate with the MTL for drug supply issues (e.g.: drug rupture)
• Ensure the general functioning of the transport and purchasing activities according to the mission supply guideline and donors requirements
• Ensure the stability of supply activities within regular and emergency intervention within the project
• Manage client’s visits on regular basis to offer a permanent support to the direct and indirect supply chain actors

Recruitment criteria:
 

Education:  

• Diploma in logistic management and/or supply chain management is a plus
• Any logistic course

Experience:

• 1 year experience in the area of humanitarian logistics
• Experience in industrial logistics is a plus

Languages: English (fluent written and spoken)
 

Knowledge:

• Good technical knowledge in stock management (equipment, consumable with or without expiration date)
• Good technical knowledge in management of items, description and codification
• Good technical knowledge of procurement (quotation system, tender, etc...)
• Good technical knowledge on transport procedures (truck checking, loading, break of loading…)

Personal qualities:

• Ability to manage a team, good communication skills, negotiating and organisational skills,
• flexibility, resourcefulness, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment,
• pro-active attitude, open-mindedness. 
• Able to train and coach, diplomatic.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and a detailed CV to the HR department at MSF Switzerland via email to msfch-jubahospital-hrmanagernbo@geneva.msf.org by 8/05/2013
 

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview.

KEMRI / CDC Program Data Clerk Job in Nairobi Kenya

KEMRI / CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration
 

Vacancy No: K41/04/2013
 

Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. 

The Program wishes to fill one position for Data Clerk in the Global Disease Detection Program (GDD) to work for the International Emerging and Infections program (IEIP).
 

Position: Data Clerk (MR 4) 

1 Position
 

Reporting to: Data Analyst
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Minimum Requirements: Education: High School Certificate KCSE Minimum C- Or its Equivalent Certificates in computer Operation packages (Ms Word, Ms.Excel, Ms.Power point Access) One year’s experience in data using Microsoft Access, Excel, Office, and PowerPoint
 

Desirable Qualities:

• Understanding of importance of quality and timely data.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records and observe good clinical practice.
• Good typing and data entry speed.
• Ability to work well with others in a team.

Position Summary: The incumbent will work as a member of the Data Management Team and will be responsible for retrieval, organizing, entering and cleaning of data into computer systems and filling data for the Influenza program in Nairobi.
 

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensuring timely and accurate data entry into the databases.
2. Cleaning and ensuring completeness of electronic and hard copy data.
3. Support with data scanning and verification.
4. Assist in setting up and management of the databases.
5. Assist in the compilation and ad hoc analysis of data.
6. Ensue all data (soft and hard copy) is documented and filed appropriately.
7. Maintaining data security and confidentiality.
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment: Contract for 1 year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
 

Applications are due no later than: 9th May 2013 to: 

Human Resource Manager, 

KEMRI/CDC Program, 

P.O. Box 1578, 

Kisumu. 

Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org 

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
 

Applications MUST include the following: Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER) Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses Copies of Certificates
 

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates/Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.
 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
 

The KEMRI/CDC Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

KEMRI / CDC Program Data Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

KEMRI / CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration
 

Vacancy No: K42/04/2013
 

Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. 

The Program wishes to fill one Data Specialist position in the Global Disease Detection Program (GDD) to work for the International Emerging and Infections program (IEIP).
 

Position: Data Specialist

MR 7 

1 Position
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Reports to: Data Manager.
 

Essential Requirements: Diploma in Information Technology, IMIS, Database Management, Health Records or related field One year’s experience in data Management
 

Desirable Qualities

• Proficiency in SQL database management and visual Basic.net application tools. 
• Experience with performing data capture and performing data checks especially with scannable software. 
• Excellent knowledge of database programs such as MS Access, Excel and Epi-info. 
• Must be able to type 25 wpm. 
• Experience in the use of electronic data capture tools including Smartphones, PDAs etc 
• Ability to trouble shoot Smart-phones, PDA data collection software. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of Research medical records and observe good clinical practice (GCP) 
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili both written and oral.

Specific Responsibilities
 

The incumbent will work as a member of the Data Management Team, reporting to the Data Manager with the following responsibilities:

1. Ensure an efficient Data collection, collation, verification scanning within the IEIP program in Kibera.
2. Ensuring a smooth work relationship between data department and other IEIP-Nairobi departments including the Field team.
3. Preliminary data cleaning and validations before uploading on a server.
4. Performing data entry whenever necessary as advised by supervisor.
5. Documentation including both physical and electronic filing.
6. Assure data quality is maintained throughout.
7. Ensure by-weekly upload of data from the field to the office servers.
8. Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Applications are due no later than: 9th May 2013 to: 

Human Resource Manager, 

KEMRI/CDC Program, 

P.O. Box 1578, 

Kisumu. 

Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org 

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
 

Applications MUST include the following: Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number) Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses Copies of Certificates
 

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates/Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.
 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
 

The KEMRI/CDC Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145