Job Title: ICU Nurses
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications;
• ICU Training experience of 2 years
• KRCHN with a certificate in critical Care
• Valid practice license and registered nurse
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing from recognized institution
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their application letter and CV to: jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating respective position on the subject line.
DO NOT attach any certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
Thank you for your cooperation.
Application Deadline: 18th Oct 2013
Sunday 13 October 2013
Logistics Coordinator at Save the Children in Kenya
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Company: Save the Children
Job Location: Dadaab, Kenya
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
Introduction
Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work.
This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed.
As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.
Role
Under the supervisor of the Area Manager, the Logistics Coordinator oversees all logistics functions, including procurement, transportation and fleet management, and warehousing and assets management, in the Dadaab Area, comprising 5 offices in the Dadaab area, and an office in Garissa.
The demands on logistics in terms of fleet and daily transportation within camps and Garissa County, daily procurement of services and goods, and construction are significant. The Logistics Coordinator will manage human and financial resources and capital assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring accountability to beneficiaries and compliance with SCI and donors.
By applying technical expertise to logistics challenges, it is expected the Logistics Coordinator will be able to help programmes to:
Identify reductions in operational running costs through the better utilization and allocation of resources
Help the area programme develop effective recharge mechanisms;
Improve accountability to donors and beneficiaries through implementation of regular reporting and strong control mechanisms;
Improve the quality and timeliness of projects delivery.
The Logistics Coordinator is a senior member of the Dadaab team and sits on the Area SMT.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Programme Manager
Dimensions
Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.
Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.
Reporting to position: Logistics Officer, Procurement Assistant, Transport Assistant, Warehousing Assistant
Responsibilities:
General Logistics Management
• As a member of the Dadaab SMT, demonstrate the behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the Dadaab programme.
• As a member of the Dadaab SMT, ensure a conducive and productive work environment.
• Coordination of programme logistics; implement the country logistics Manual for the management of the supply chain, including one or more of the following areas; procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets.
• Assist in the development of project proposals to ensure appropriate resourcing of logistics team and activities, and advise on:
• The feasibility of project in line with current and/or planned logistics capacity;
• Whether logistics and operational costs have been adequately budgeted;
• Risk management strategies in terms of supply chain planning i.e. lead times, donor compliance
• Whether recharge strategies for logistics costs such as transports, facilities and equipment are appropriate and consistent with SC and donor policies.
• Develop the Logistics component of the programmes emergency preparedness plan;
• Obtain technical or manpower support from Nairobi logistics when necessary;
• Review the monthly logistics reports and advise the Area Manager where there are irregularities or areas of concern that need follow up.
• Ensure weekly reporting systems are implemented in all logistics functions and are in line with financial control mechanisms for Procurement, stock, vehicles and assets.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Procurement
• Manage programmes supply chain, to ensure on time supply of goods to projects.
• Determine sources for supply of goods and services to meet programme needs, overseeing local and coordinating with capital logco on area office procurement.
• Develop procurement plans and schedules with project managers and ensure they are adhered to.
• Transportation of project supplies is reliable, cost effective and timely.
Fleets and Transportation Management
• Manage SC fleet strategically to ensure appropriate access to transportation for programme staff;
• Work closely with security on the management and tracking of staff movement;
• Ensure that vehicles are regularly maintained, comply with national road traffic laws, and are safe for use.
• Plan for and budget the depreciation of vehicle assets to ensure the sustainability of SC’s transportation resources;
Warehousing and Assets Management
• Oversee management of programmes stocks, ensure stocks are well kept, levels are maintenance in line with programme consumption and movements are reconciled with project distributions.
• Ensure the assets tracker is accurate and up to date;
• Plan for and budget the depreciation of SC assets, such as computers, to ensure the sustainability of SC’s programme resources;
• Staff Management
• Manage the performance of logistics staff in compliance with Save the Children policies,
• Ensure precise job descriptions, s clear division of responsibilities and clear performance objectives for each staff member on the team.
• Support capacity development and career progression opportunities for logistics staff
• Support adherence to child safeguarding policy.
• Provide training to teams and programmes managers/teams on logistics procedures, developing logistics strategies and managing logistics within their technical areas.
Core Behaviours
• Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles
• Participates in the development of an organisational response based on an understanding of the contexts
• Achieving results effectively
• Accountability – ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in line with Save the Children policies and procedures
• Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Maintains focus on delivery of timely and appropriate results using available resources; identifies and acts on issues and problems in area of responsibility
• Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships
• Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals, and monitors progress and performance
• Operating safely and securely
• Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency
• Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities
• Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation
• Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
• Keeps oneself emotionally stable when helping others
• Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct
• Plans prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own work and impact of actions
• Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others
• Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in mind
• Anticipates current and future needs
• Tailors communication style to certain audiences
• Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
• First degree in logistics management, business administration or related area
• Prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
• Experiencing in managing and supervising others in logistics
• Ability to synthesise and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English, both written and oral; Somali language skills a major advantage.
• Desirable
• Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Child protection, Education, construction
How to Apply:
Please send a short cover letter and CV to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.
Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013
Company: Save the Children
Job Location: Dadaab, Kenya
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.
Introduction
Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work.
This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed.
As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.
Role
Under the supervisor of the Area Manager, the Logistics Coordinator oversees all logistics functions, including procurement, transportation and fleet management, and warehousing and assets management, in the Dadaab Area, comprising 5 offices in the Dadaab area, and an office in Garissa.
The demands on logistics in terms of fleet and daily transportation within camps and Garissa County, daily procurement of services and goods, and construction are significant. The Logistics Coordinator will manage human and financial resources and capital assets efficiently and effectively, ensuring accountability to beneficiaries and compliance with SCI and donors.
By applying technical expertise to logistics challenges, it is expected the Logistics Coordinator will be able to help programmes to:
Identify reductions in operational running costs through the better utilization and allocation of resources
Help the area programme develop effective recharge mechanisms;
Improve accountability to donors and beneficiaries through implementation of regular reporting and strong control mechanisms;
Improve the quality and timeliness of projects delivery.
The Logistics Coordinator is a senior member of the Dadaab team and sits on the Area SMT.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Programme Manager
Dimensions
Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.
Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.
Reporting to position: Logistics Officer, Procurement Assistant, Transport Assistant, Warehousing Assistant
Responsibilities:
General Logistics Management
• As a member of the Dadaab SMT, demonstrate the behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the Dadaab programme.
• As a member of the Dadaab SMT, ensure a conducive and productive work environment.
• Coordination of programme logistics; implement the country logistics Manual for the management of the supply chain, including one or more of the following areas; procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets.
• Assist in the development of project proposals to ensure appropriate resourcing of logistics team and activities, and advise on:
• The feasibility of project in line with current and/or planned logistics capacity;
• Whether logistics and operational costs have been adequately budgeted;
• Risk management strategies in terms of supply chain planning i.e. lead times, donor compliance
• Whether recharge strategies for logistics costs such as transports, facilities and equipment are appropriate and consistent with SC and donor policies.
• Develop the Logistics component of the programmes emergency preparedness plan;
• Obtain technical or manpower support from Nairobi logistics when necessary;
• Review the monthly logistics reports and advise the Area Manager where there are irregularities or areas of concern that need follow up.
• Ensure weekly reporting systems are implemented in all logistics functions and are in line with financial control mechanisms for Procurement, stock, vehicles and assets.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Procurement
• Manage programmes supply chain, to ensure on time supply of goods to projects.
• Determine sources for supply of goods and services to meet programme needs, overseeing local and coordinating with capital logco on area office procurement.
• Develop procurement plans and schedules with project managers and ensure they are adhered to.
• Transportation of project supplies is reliable, cost effective and timely.
Fleets and Transportation Management
• Manage SC fleet strategically to ensure appropriate access to transportation for programme staff;
• Work closely with security on the management and tracking of staff movement;
• Ensure that vehicles are regularly maintained, comply with national road traffic laws, and are safe for use.
• Plan for and budget the depreciation of vehicle assets to ensure the sustainability of SC’s transportation resources;
Warehousing and Assets Management
• Oversee management of programmes stocks, ensure stocks are well kept, levels are maintenance in line with programme consumption and movements are reconciled with project distributions.
• Ensure the assets tracker is accurate and up to date;
• Plan for and budget the depreciation of SC assets, such as computers, to ensure the sustainability of SC’s programme resources;
• Staff Management
• Manage the performance of logistics staff in compliance with Save the Children policies,
• Ensure precise job descriptions, s clear division of responsibilities and clear performance objectives for each staff member on the team.
• Support capacity development and career progression opportunities for logistics staff
• Support adherence to child safeguarding policy.
• Provide training to teams and programmes managers/teams on logistics procedures, developing logistics strategies and managing logistics within their technical areas.
Core Behaviours
• Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles
• Participates in the development of an organisational response based on an understanding of the contexts
• Achieving results effectively
• Accountability – ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in line with Save the Children policies and procedures
• Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Maintains focus on delivery of timely and appropriate results using available resources; identifies and acts on issues and problems in area of responsibility
• Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships
• Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals, and monitors progress and performance
• Operating safely and securely
• Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency
• Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities
• Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation
• Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
• Keeps oneself emotionally stable when helping others
• Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct
• Plans prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own work and impact of actions
• Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others
• Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in mind
• Anticipates current and future needs
• Tailors communication style to certain audiences
• Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
• First degree in logistics management, business administration or related area
• Prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
• Experiencing in managing and supervising others in logistics
• Ability to synthesise and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English, both written and oral; Somali language skills a major advantage.
• Desirable
• Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Child protection, Education, construction
How to Apply:
Please send a short cover letter and CV to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.
Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013
Programme Manager - Health & Nutrition Jobs at Save the Children in Kenya
Job Title: Programme Manager - Health & Nutrition
Company: Save the Children
Job Location: Wajir Kenya
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
• To lead in the management of all Save the Children work in the health & nutrition sector in Wajir East.
• The incumbent will be required to ensure the implementation of emergency preparedness and response interventions while strengthening maternal and child health services.
• The post holder will also ensure that Save the Children maintains a substantive influencing strategy amongst key players in the area.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Manager
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014.
We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None.
Key Areas of Accountability
• Manage all aspects of the health and nutrition programme to meet programme objectives.
• Provide direct line management to health & nutrition Coordinators
• Manage all human resources within Save the Children’s work in the health & nutrition sectors through a consultative and transparent team approach.
• Ensure performance management is undertaken regularly of all staff working within the health & nutrition sectors.
• Manage all finances dedicated to the health & nutrition sectors in compliance with Save the Children and donor regulations through the development of detailed budgets, the production of monthly variance reports and monthly re-phasing.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly programme plans together with the health & nutrition teams
• Compile, analyse and document technical reports from Programme Coordinators and submit them in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the health & nutrition programmes adhere to reporting requirements of Save the Children and funding agencies.
• Liaise with government offices to present and discuss strategies and issues regarding Save the Children health & nutrition programs.
• Carry out frequent field visits to programme areas (districts) to provide technical guidance to programme teams
• Supervise the procurement and supply of drugs and equipment necessary for programme implementation regularly
• Organise and facilitate health & nutrition programme review meetings and other experience sharing forums.
• Help in the identification of resource persons and consultants for workshops, trainings and evaluations
• Liaise with the provincial/district MOH, UN agencies and other international organizations in for coordination, linkage and information sharing
• Assist the Health & Nutrition Advisors during designing and planning of health & nutrition programmes.
• Work from “within” to provide technical leadership to the district/county health teams to ensure quality assurance of project deliverables and ensure value for money programming while remaining responsive to the needs of the beneficiaries
• Ensure all projects are complementary to each other and are contributing to SC overall goals
• Engage with the county health sector actors to strengthen the local health systems including leadership and governance, health financing and resources allocation, human resources management system, supplies and logistics system, health management information system and the quality of care
• Identify capacity-strengthening needs of partners, DHMTs, health workers and project staff and develop widely-accepted capacity building strategies and plans.
• Undertake Stakeholders’ coordination and representation while ensuring the involvement, participation and support of all stakeholders (including the beneficiaries) in project planning and implementation
• Provide on-going training and mentorship to project staff both within Save the Children and partner organizations
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities in liaison with DHMTs, ALDEF, WASDA
• Liaise with Thematic Advisors to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans for projects.
• Comply with and promote all Save the Children global policies e.g. Child Safe Guarding, whistle blowing, fraud and other relevant policies
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in public health with experience in delivering primary health care in developing countries preferably with an INGO
• Minimum five years’ experience in delivering emergency health programmes with a focus on primary health care including reproductive health, through the whole project cycle (from needs assessment, planning, developing programmes, managing, M&E).
• Proven ability to manage a programme including management of human and material resources.
• Proven experience in staff & partner training/capacity building
• Experience of exercising financial responsibility and budget control.
• Ability to produce analytical and well-presented project reports and proposals.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
• Understanding rights based approaches and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context.
• Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standards and other principles of humanitarian work
• Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in health & nutrition programme design, implementation and evaluation
• Experience in data management including data collection, data quality checks and analysis.
• Experience of living and travelling in remote and insecure place
• Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child Safe Guarding policy.
How to Apply:
Please send a short cover letter and CV to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.
Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013
Company: Save the Children
Job Location: Wajir Kenya
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
• To lead in the management of all Save the Children work in the health & nutrition sector in Wajir East.
• The incumbent will be required to ensure the implementation of emergency preparedness and response interventions while strengthening maternal and child health services.
• The post holder will also ensure that Save the Children maintains a substantive influencing strategy amongst key players in the area.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Manager
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014.
We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None.
Key Areas of Accountability
• Manage all aspects of the health and nutrition programme to meet programme objectives.
• Provide direct line management to health & nutrition Coordinators
• Manage all human resources within Save the Children’s work in the health & nutrition sectors through a consultative and transparent team approach.
• Ensure performance management is undertaken regularly of all staff working within the health & nutrition sectors.
• Manage all finances dedicated to the health & nutrition sectors in compliance with Save the Children and donor regulations through the development of detailed budgets, the production of monthly variance reports and monthly re-phasing.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly programme plans together with the health & nutrition teams
• Compile, analyse and document technical reports from Programme Coordinators and submit them in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the health & nutrition programmes adhere to reporting requirements of Save the Children and funding agencies.
• Liaise with government offices to present and discuss strategies and issues regarding Save the Children health & nutrition programs.
• Carry out frequent field visits to programme areas (districts) to provide technical guidance to programme teams
• Supervise the procurement and supply of drugs and equipment necessary for programme implementation regularly
• Organise and facilitate health & nutrition programme review meetings and other experience sharing forums.
• Help in the identification of resource persons and consultants for workshops, trainings and evaluations
• Liaise with the provincial/district MOH, UN agencies and other international organizations in for coordination, linkage and information sharing
• Assist the Health & Nutrition Advisors during designing and planning of health & nutrition programmes.
• Work from “within” to provide technical leadership to the district/county health teams to ensure quality assurance of project deliverables and ensure value for money programming while remaining responsive to the needs of the beneficiaries
• Ensure all projects are complementary to each other and are contributing to SC overall goals
• Engage with the county health sector actors to strengthen the local health systems including leadership and governance, health financing and resources allocation, human resources management system, supplies and logistics system, health management information system and the quality of care
• Identify capacity-strengthening needs of partners, DHMTs, health workers and project staff and develop widely-accepted capacity building strategies and plans.
• Undertake Stakeholders’ coordination and representation while ensuring the involvement, participation and support of all stakeholders (including the beneficiaries) in project planning and implementation
• Provide on-going training and mentorship to project staff both within Save the Children and partner organizations
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities in liaison with DHMTs, ALDEF, WASDA
• Liaise with Thematic Advisors to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans for projects.
• Comply with and promote all Save the Children global policies e.g. Child Safe Guarding, whistle blowing, fraud and other relevant policies
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in public health with experience in delivering primary health care in developing countries preferably with an INGO
• Minimum five years’ experience in delivering emergency health programmes with a focus on primary health care including reproductive health, through the whole project cycle (from needs assessment, planning, developing programmes, managing, M&E).
• Proven ability to manage a programme including management of human and material resources.
• Proven experience in staff & partner training/capacity building
• Experience of exercising financial responsibility and budget control.
• Ability to produce analytical and well-presented project reports and proposals.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
• Understanding rights based approaches and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context.
• Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standards and other principles of humanitarian work
• Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in health & nutrition programme design, implementation and evaluation
• Experience in data management including data collection, data quality checks and analysis.
• Experience of living and travelling in remote and insecure place
• Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child Safe Guarding policy.
How to Apply:
Please send a short cover letter and CV to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.
Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013
Senior Engineer -Transmission Configuration & Support at Safaricom Limited
Job Title: Senior Engineer -Transmission Configuration & Support
Ref: TECHOLOGY-SETCS-OCT 2013
Company: Safaricom Limited
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Network Operations Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Configuration & Support - the holder of the position will handle the following roles;
Troubleshooting and Resolution of faults & failures in the access transmission network;
Providing technical assistance to field engineers in fault resolution process;
Providing long term transmission system configuration and support;
Providing second line to transmission system faults escalated from first line maintenance;
Follow up with the vendors of the transmission equipment for resolution of escalated faults;
Perform transmission upgrades and major network configuration changes;
Develop tools for automation and speed up the support processes.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain high transmission systems and service availability to support customer services;
• Ensure high quality transmission systems to support customer services and better user experience;
• Provide 2nd line support for faults and failures and ensure fault resolution within SLAs;
• Follow up with equipment vendors to ensure resolution of faults and failures within SLA;
• Perform transmission systems upgrades and service provisioning to support network KPIs;
• Ensuring all newly integrated equipment follow & adhere to the laid down acceptance criteria;
• Analyze network KPIs, logs and warnings and initiate corrective measures to resolve complaints and faults.
Role Requirements:
• University degree in Electrical & Electronics engineering;
• 3 years working experience in Telecommunications with at least 2 years of experience with a busy mobile Operator;
• Good working practical knowledge & understanding of transmission systems (TDM, Hybrid & IP);
• Good working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, Windows, Oracle and database systems;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools;
• Analytical & problem solving skills necessary when handling faults;
• Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules;
• Presentation skills required occasionally when initiating the use of new procedures & long-term Network fault solutions;
• Proactive & self-motivated;
• Good public relations, communication & interpersonal skills when coordinating with contractor /other departments & suppliers.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
Ref: TECHOLOGY-SETCS-OCT 2013
Company: Safaricom Limited
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Network Operations Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Configuration & Support - the holder of the position will handle the following roles;
Troubleshooting and Resolution of faults & failures in the access transmission network;
Providing technical assistance to field engineers in fault resolution process;
Providing long term transmission system configuration and support;
Providing second line to transmission system faults escalated from first line maintenance;
Follow up with the vendors of the transmission equipment for resolution of escalated faults;
Perform transmission upgrades and major network configuration changes;
Develop tools for automation and speed up the support processes.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain high transmission systems and service availability to support customer services;
• Ensure high quality transmission systems to support customer services and better user experience;
• Provide 2nd line support for faults and failures and ensure fault resolution within SLAs;
• Follow up with equipment vendors to ensure resolution of faults and failures within SLA;
• Perform transmission systems upgrades and service provisioning to support network KPIs;
• Ensuring all newly integrated equipment follow & adhere to the laid down acceptance criteria;
• Analyze network KPIs, logs and warnings and initiate corrective measures to resolve complaints and faults.
Role Requirements:
• University degree in Electrical & Electronics engineering;
• 3 years working experience in Telecommunications with at least 2 years of experience with a busy mobile Operator;
• Good working practical knowledge & understanding of transmission systems (TDM, Hybrid & IP);
• Good working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, Windows, Oracle and database systems;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools;
• Analytical & problem solving skills necessary when handling faults;
• Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules;
• Presentation skills required occasionally when initiating the use of new procedures & long-term Network fault solutions;
• Proactive & self-motivated;
• Good public relations, communication & interpersonal skills when coordinating with contractor /other departments & suppliers.
How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to:
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi
E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013
Operations Manager at AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Job Title: Operations Manager
Company: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF – Kenya)
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities
• Manages the operational implementation & oversight for the country program, including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial management.
• Ensure efficient operations of the program’s finance, human resource and administrative systems to support and facilitate the attainment of program goals among other duties.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management or Full Professional qualification
• Additional qualification in leadership and management
• Minimum 5 years experience at the national level in office management, finance, budget, accounting, human resources, supplies/procurement or administration at senior level
• Experience working in healthcare delivery systems is an added advantage
• Proven leadership, supervisory and team management skills
• Proficiency in use of information technology
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time
How to Apply:
All interested Candidates should apply by email to:
Country Director
Aids Healthcare Foundation – Kenya
Email: globalhr@aidshealth.org
The application must include cover letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates, contacts of 3 referees not exceeding 3MB
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
Company: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF – Kenya)
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities
• Manages the operational implementation & oversight for the country program, including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial management.
• Ensure efficient operations of the program’s finance, human resource and administrative systems to support and facilitate the attainment of program goals among other duties.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management or Full Professional qualification
• Additional qualification in leadership and management
• Minimum 5 years experience at the national level in office management, finance, budget, accounting, human resources, supplies/procurement or administration at senior level
• Experience working in healthcare delivery systems is an added advantage
• Proven leadership, supervisory and team management skills
• Proficiency in use of information technology
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time
How to Apply:
All interested Candidates should apply by email to:
Country Director
Aids Healthcare Foundation – Kenya
Email: globalhr@aidshealth.org
The application must include cover letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates, contacts of 3 referees not exceeding 3MB
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
Medical Officer Jobs in Kenya at AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Job Title: Medical Officer
Company: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF – Kenya)
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities
• The medical officer is a combination of leadership and clinical care position including:
• Provides clinical care in conjunction with other team members
• Ensures provision of high quality care and service delivery at the center
• Responsible for patient chart review and peer review
• Serves as AHFs advocate at the site level
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
• Medical Degree MBchB, KMPDB Licence
• Minimum of at least 3 years experience providing clinical care including CCC and TB management
• Experience in leading a team and building capacity in resource-limited settings, an added advantage
• Leadership, supervisory and team management skills
• Proficiency in use of information technology
How to Apply:
All interested Candidates should apply by email to:
Country Director
Aids Healthcare Foundation – Kenya
Email: globalhr@aidshealth.org
The application must include cover letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates, contacts of 3 referees not exceeding 3MB
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Company: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF – Kenya)
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities
• The medical officer is a combination of leadership and clinical care position including:
• Provides clinical care in conjunction with other team members
• Ensures provision of high quality care and service delivery at the center
• Responsible for patient chart review and peer review
• Serves as AHFs advocate at the site level
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
• Medical Degree MBchB, KMPDB Licence
• Minimum of at least 3 years experience providing clinical care including CCC and TB management
• Experience in leading a team and building capacity in resource-limited settings, an added advantage
• Leadership, supervisory and team management skills
• Proficiency in use of information technology
How to Apply:
All interested Candidates should apply by email to:
Country Director
Aids Healthcare Foundation – Kenya
Email: globalhr@aidshealth.org
The application must include cover letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates, contacts of 3 referees not exceeding 3MB
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 25th Oct 2013
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