Jobs at RCTP Nyanza - Costing Health Officer

Job Title: Costing Health Officer

Organisation: RCTP Nyanza

Location:  Suba / Rongo Districts



Reports to: Study manager and the SEARCH SE/C (Socioeconomic/Costing) Team based mainly in the US

Duration: One year Renewable

Vacancy No. FN-093-2013

Duties: (Working closely with the Costing Finance Officer)
• Coordinate and conduct the costing exercise for the community health campaigns (CHC) including but not inclusive:
• Gathering the CHC cost data in each study community once a year, which involves quantification of resources and unit costs;
• Entering the CHC cost data in uniform Excel data sets and perform basic quality checks;
• Reporting to the SE/C team on the data collection progress
• Conduct the time and motion (T&M) exercise at each study clinic including but not inclusive:
• Providing training on the time and motion (T&M) exercise to the clinic staff;
• Coordinate and conduct the T&M exercise at each study clinic once a year
• Conduct the micro-costing exercise at each study clinic including but not inclusive:
• Working in close consultation with clinic staff and administrators to quantify resources used to provide ART services under standard expenditure categories (e.g., personnel, capital goods, ARV drugs, etc.);
• Gathering expenditure data from various sources (e.g., administrative records, study budget and expenditure, etc.);
• Identifying other information sources when cost data is not available (e.g., donated items);
• Completing the uniform cost data collection protocol retrospectively in 12-monthly intervals for each study clinic;
• Assuring accuracy of data entry and resolving discrepancies in data in consultation with the SE/C team;
• Collecting monthly patient data (e.g. number of patients on ART) at each clinic
• Liaison with other local SEARCH teams (e.g., CHC team), study sites, and off-site administrators
• Communicate (e.g., Skype calls) with the SE/C team weekly on the overall data collection progress and other issues

Key Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in public health.
• Demonstrated time management skills, planning and prioritization skills and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of and strong interest in HIV/AIDS cost-effectiveness issues
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings
• Competent in MS Excel (including formatting, formulas, and auditing) and MS Word
• Comfortable with frequent emails, SMS, and Skype IM chats and calls
• Demonstrated effective presentation skills and the ability to motivate others
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
• Bilingual in English and Dholuo
• HIV/AIDS experience in clinic setting/research projects preferred

Applications should include the following:
• A cover letter stating the current position (if applicable),current salary and date available
• A current CV
• At least two letters of recommendation
• Copies of official certificates
• Copy of the latest pay slip
• Names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
• An email address and a telephone number

How to Apply

All applications must be sent electronically quoting the vacancy number and position on the envelope and subject line of email to the address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 2nd Jan 2014:

hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Closing Date: 2nd January 2013

Jobs at Nairobi Hospital - Laboratory Services Manager

Job Title: Laboratory Services Manager

Organisation: Nairobi Hospital

Location:  Nairobi

Responsibilities

• Providing effective leadership to the Laboratory team on all operational aspects of the unit including diagnostics and the patient service experience.
• Developing and maintaining effective channels of communication between the Laboratory, other clinical departments and all users of the Laboratory Services.
• Managing and organising all technical and operational activities of the Laboratory to ensure accurate diagnosis for treatment of patients.
• Defining and facilitating the implementation of high standards of quality.
• Reviewing the technical performance of test procedures.
• Preparing and managing Laboratory budget.
• Providing adequate linkages with Consulting Doctors, Pathologists and Scientists.
• Facilitating research and development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine or related field
• PhD will be an added advantage
• Continuing Medical Education in sub-specialities in Laboratory Medicine
• 10 years progressive working experience in Laboratory Management
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals

How to Apply:

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application quoting the reference.

Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:

The Human Resources Manager

The Nairobi Hospital

P.O. Box 30026

Nairobi – 00100

or hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than 27th December 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Closing Date: 27th December 2013

Administrative and Academic Staff Wanted at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Organisation: Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Location:  Nyeri County



Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a rapidly growing institution situated along the Nyeri-Mweiga road in Nyeri County with a student population of about six thousand students.

The university is offering a variety of programmes at diploma, undergraduate, masters and PhD levels and is currently operating in three main centers namely the Main Campus along the Nyeri-Mweiga Road, Nyeri Town and Nairobi Town.

Plans are underway to establish centers in other regions with an aim of catering for the unique needs of the identified areas.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is looking for suitable personnel who will support this expansion as outlined below.

1. Academic Division : Academic Staff

The positions available are in the School of Engineering, School of Business Management and Economics, School of Computer Science and Information Technology, School of Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Institute of Food Bioresources Technology, Institute of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management and Institute of Geothermal, Energy training and Research (GETRI), Institute of Geomatic, Geospatial Systems and Remote Sensing,
Professor DeKUT/ACA38/11/13
Associate Professor DeKUT/ACA/39/11/13
Senior Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/40/11/13
Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/41/11/13
Assistant Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/42/11/13
2. Non-Teaching Staff
Registrar (RTMCL) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/43/11/13
Deputy Registrar (RTMCL) Grade 14 DeKUT/NAC/44/11/13
Registrar (AA) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/45/11/13
Registrar (Administration& Finance) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/46/11/13
E-learning Manager Grade 11 DeKUT/NAC/47/11/13
E-Leaning content Developers Grade 8/9 DeKUT/NAC/48/11/13
System Administrators Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/49/11/13
Webmaster Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/50/11/13
Senior Administrative Assistant I Grade 11 DeKUT/NAC/51/11/13
Senior Administrative Assistant III Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/52/11/13
Assistant Accountant I Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/53/11/13
Registry Supervisor Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/54/11/13
Procurement Assistant Officer II Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/55/11/13
Procurement Assistant I Grade 6 DeKUT/NAC/56/11/13
Clinical Officer Grade 10 DeKUT/NAC/57/11/13
Drivers Grade 6 DeKUT/NAC/58/11/13
Interested applicants should visit the University website www.dkut.ac.ke for detailed description of the requirements and responsibilities for each of the positions.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit three (3) applications and curriculum vitae giving details of their academic and professional qualifications, research, publications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certified certificates and testimonies to:

The Vice Chancellor,
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology,
Nyeri-Mweiga Road,
P.O Box 657-10100,
Nyeri - Kenya.

Applications and referees' confidential reports on the applicant's suitability for the post should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 2nd January, 2014.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

DeKUT is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified
Better Life Through Technology

Closing Date: 2nd January 2014

Security Guard Jobs in Kenya at WRAP

Job Title: Security Guard (KES 11,500)

Organisation: WRAP

Location:  Nairobi

Women’s Right Awareness Programme is a non-governmental organization with a client base of women and children committed to the institution for protection and care.

We are urgently seeking to recruit a person for the position of security guard with the following qualifications:

Qualifications

• KCSE D+ and above
• At least 2 years working in a similar position
• Must be physically fit with strong stature
• Must be above 35 years of age
• Excellent communication skills (English and Kiswahili)
• Reference letter from previous employer
• A valid certificate of good conduct
• Chief’s and/or Religious Leader introduction letter
• Valid driving license will be an added advantage
• Gender sensitive and child friendly(Experience working with women and Children an added advantage)

Note: Salary is Kshs 11,500 p.m

If you meet these requirements please send your detailed CV to;

The Chairperson

Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP)

P.O. Box 3006-00200

Nairobi.

Email address: wrapkenya@hotmail.com

Closing date for applications: 12th December 2013

Availability: Immediately

Jobs at Danya International in Kenya

Job Title: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Organisation: Danya International

Location:  Nairobi

Summary Scope of Work: The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will support the Regional M&E Advisor to provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for all of Danya’s monitoring and evaluation initiatives in the region.

The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and national government partners, designing and leading high impact M&E strategies and implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading M&E technical approach across multiple projects
• Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout the Africa region
• Contribute to annual work planning
• Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, project staff and community groups for smooth implementation
• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently
• Work collaboratively with project staff and US-based headquarters staff to assure proper financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions.
• Contribute to ensure projects meets set targets
• Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant bachelor degree with Master’s or PhD level training in public health or agriculture preferred
• A minimum of 6+ years of senior level experience in designing and implementing M&E strategies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present materials in meetings, at conferences and to write project documents (including research and evaluation design plans, logic models, data collection and data analysis plans, and final reports) and proposals with minimal revisions from the supervisor.
• Knowledge of research and evaluation (process, outcome, impact) concepts and principles, and the ability to apply them during the implementation of project tasks; ability to design large evaluation and health communication or food security studies and product development plans.
• Data collection (key stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys, and secondary data analysis techniques), data management, and data analysis skills, experience with SPSS and good working knowledge of SAS and Nud*ist a plus.
• Demonstrated experience providing training and technical assistance to public health or food security projects of over $1,000,000 US per year in developing countries
• Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects
• Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities
• Solid publication record in area of M&E
• A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Fluency in English
• Experience and understanding of Global Health Initiative or Feed the Future frameworks
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

How to Apply

Interested applicants please email CV together with a covering letter which explains how you meet the criteria in this job description to: recruitmentafrica@DANYA.com with copy to lwoldu@danya.com

Important: Please entitle your email subject line with: Your name, position title and save letter together with CV in one attached file.

Closing Date 5^th January 2014

Billing Planning Engineer Job Vacancy in Kenya at Safaricom Limited

Job Title: Billing Planning Engineer

Job Ref: TECHNOLOGY_BPE_DEC_2013

Company: Safaricom Limited

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Responsibilities:

• Create KPI for new products/services, Marketing proposals, products & services vendor evaluation process - weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Analyze billing infrastructure on a weekly basis against the KPI;
• Design Convergent Billing System to integrate new elements;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change;
• Scheduling all the planned works;
• Using RACI model to share responsibilities and information in cross-functional teams;
• Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware installation or upgrade;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer;
• Create/adopt necessary work instruction for existing systems;
• S.W.O.T analysis of projects on regular basis;
• Provide recommendation reports to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing services;
• Create tools/identify method(s) to obtain statistical data from the system;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after implementation;
• Setup internal training to update teams on new changes;
• Transfer knowledge to billing planning engineers;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Degree in one of the following: Telecommunications; Electronic Engineering; IT (Computing) – Operating systems, databases, system development, LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP or equivalent from recognized institution;
• 3 years working as an engineer in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator)
• Experience of GSM Intelligent Networks or billing systems an advantage
• Experience of Huawei Convergent Billing System (CBS) will be an added advantage
• Analytical & innovative problem solving skills;
• Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules, attend meetings and implement action plans;
• Proactive in support & being self-motivated and collaborating with other teams to achieve common objectives.

How to Apply:

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Application Deadline: 13th Dec 2013

Receptionist Careers at Hilton Worldwide Kenya

Job Title: Receptionist (Front Desk)

Job No.:  OPE01XDL

Company: Hilton Worldwide Kenya

Job location: Nairobi, Kenya

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose: To offer guests friendly and efficient service at all times, taking account of the established brand standards and management guidelines such as memos, training and policy guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Offer guests friendly and efficient service at all times, taking account of the established brand standards and management guidelines.
• Ensures smooth operation of the shift and adherence of the laid down procedures.
• Ensure team members are aware of ongoing hotel communication and policies.
• Carry out updating of profiles and registration cards as per laid down standards.
• Ensures all messages are promptly delivered to respective guestrooms.
• Performs rebates and paid outs as per laid down policies and procedures.
• Ensures highest level and achievement of Brand Service Standards.

Qualification Standards:

• Front Office Operations Course from a certified college.
• Ideally a recent graduate from the tourism industry.
• Excellent command of the English language and either Basic French, Italian, Arabic.
• Must be conversant with Opera PMS.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to access, read and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to effectively deal with both internal and external customers, some requiring high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy. This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Friendly personality.
• Meticulous/Attention to detail.
• Good organizer.
• Adaptable to a multicultural and multiracial working environment.

How to Apply:

Excellent future career opportunities are available within the organization. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with background and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to apply through: www.hiltonworldwide.com/careers

Hilton Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

  

Application Deadline: 16th Dec 2013