Nursing Job in Kenya With MSF

Main tasks:

Help to organize and carry out patient care and treatment according to Doctors’ and/or medical assistants’ prescriptions and MSF guidelines

Participate in surveillance of patients regarding alimentation, hydration, elimination and general health status

Be proactive in identification of emergency situations.
Requirements:

Nurses with diploma/degree recognised by the government.

Must be a registered community nurse

2 year experience working in a busy hospital setup

MSF experience an added advantage
Due to the nature of the work, person with the right to work in Kenya and with ability to speak Somali will be highly advantaged.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter outlining HOW you fulfill each of the requirements in bullet points, copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents on or before 17th January 2014, to msfchkenya@gmail.com or by mentioning on the envelope the position applied for to:
The Medical Coordinator - MSF-Switzerland,
Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603 - Lavington,
Nairobi
or deliver the application to:
Deputy Field Coordinator
MSF Office – Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Pact seeks a Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Advisor for an anticipated Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) program in Kenya, focused on strengthening governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources, in addition to institutionalizing catalytic models of sustainable service delivery.

S/He will be responsible for advising on the technical activities of the program related to hygiene and sanitation promotion and behavior change communication (BCC).

This may include assisting in the design of the program, monitoring of the program, liaison with local partners and building local partner capacity, documenting and disseminating lessons learned, and advising in-country staff on technical and implementation issues related to hygiene and sanitation promotion.

S/he will ensure the project’s hygiene and sanitation components are meeting technical quality standards. Key responsibilities will include:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop hygiene and sanitation promotion strategies, including behavior change communication strategies, as well as tools and methodologies.
• Design formative research to identify and prioritize current barriers to behavior change and inform BCC hygiene and sanitation promotion campaign development;
• Review local partners’ strengths in hygiene and sanitation promotion
• Create and/or advise on the creation of BCC materials and review content for hygiene and sanitation promotion utilizing both mass media and interpersonal communication channels
• Using best practices in Kenya and abroad, design integrated strategies to address key barriers to behavior change; 
• Work with Community Development Specialists and others to garner community buy-in for promotion campaigns and liaise with relevant local stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach others in best practices for hygiene and sanitation promotion design and implementation, including Communty Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and handwashing.
• Effectively communicate hygiene and sanitation promotion activities to all relevant stakeholders, staff, and partners
• Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting.

Jobs Qualifications

• University degree required, masters preferred in health, social sciences, communication, or other related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience with WASH programs, with at least 3 years focused on hygiene and sanitation promotion.
• Experience with USAID funded programs and behavior change communication
• Experience integrating gender considerations into hygiene and sanitation promotion activities, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in designing hygiene and sanitation strategies and campaigns, utilizing various communication channels in rural settings
• Knowledge of international best practices in hygiene and sanitation promotion.
• Strong facilitation and mentoring skills, and evidence of their application. 
• Strong demonstrated experience to manage staff to deliver on time. 
• Work experience in rural settings preferred.

For more information and job application, see: Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Advisor Jobs in Kenya 

Ministry of Health Project M&E Officer, ICT Officers, Epidemiologists and Statisticians Jobs in Kenya

The ministry of Health through Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung disease unit whose mandate is to control and manage TB, Leprosy and Lung Disease in the country has been implementing the Global Fund Grants for a number of years.

1. Project M and E Officer

1 Post

The M&E officer reports to project manager and works in consultation with DLTLD M&E unit officer.

The M&E officer is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the project and providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience required

Masters degree in statistics, Biometry, Biostatistics or Project management.

At least 3 years of proven experience in M and E logical framework approach, planning, information analysis and report writing

Post graduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation is mandatory

Solid understanding of health programming and planning

Good knowledge in MS office, SPSS, STATA or EPI Info

Excellent Leadership qualities, personnel and team management (including mediation and conflict resolution)
2. ICT Officer
2 Posts
Reports to Head of Policy Planning and Research Section with guidance from Head IT, collaborates with M&E and DLTLD staff, in design, analysis and management DLTLD Information management systems.
Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from a recognized university.

Certifications and experience in the PHP, Linux operating system environment and groupwise mail server is an added advantage.

He/She should also have excellent skills in network and mail server configuration and experience in trouble shooting the same, setting up necessary firewall and maintaining the networks integrity.

At least experience in development and management of health information systems, and should demonstrate experience in providing training on such system.

At least experience in storage area network environment and data centre management with remote support capabilities
3. Epidemiologist
2 Posts
Reports to the head DLTLD through the section head Policy, Planning and research.
The holder of this post is expected to document the epidemiological evidence of disease burden and works in collaboration with the Division of Health information systems.
Education and Experience:

A Masters degree in public health (MPH) or a Master of Science degree in public health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or analysis and assessment.

3 years work experience in epidemiology and/or public health programs, includes analysis of epidemiologic data and/or research studies.

Skill in providing technical expertise and guidance in the development, implementation and evaluation of epidemiological studies and projects and the analysis of epidemiologic data and data collected from program results and operational studies.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners.

Must have computer skills and the ability to use office software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, and basic statistical software packages, SPSS, STATA and EPI Info.

Fluency in English and good communication and inter personal skills
4. Statistician
2 Posts
Reports to the head DLTLD through the section head Policy, Planning and research.
The holder of this post is expected to document the epidemiological evidence of disease burden and works in collaboration with the Division of Health information systems.
Qualifications and Experience

Masters degree Statistics, Biometry or Biostatistics.

At least experience in statistical work at the professional level.

1 year hands on experience in use of STATA, SPSS, R or any other statistical software.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training and management skills.

Database knowledge in access and SQL.

Longitudinal and nonlinear data modeling experience will be desirable.

Research experience will be an added advantage.

The individual must be, a self-motivated professional, dynamic and innovative, capable of working independently towards the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

Previous experience working in Health programs is an added advantage.
More information on the posts can be obtained from the Ministry’s Website: Ministry of Health Website
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates using PSC 2 forms which can be downloaded from PSC Website (www.publicservice.go.ke) to:
Head, Human Resource Management Department,
Ministry of Health
Afya House, Cathedral Road
P.O Box 30016-00100
Nairobi
NB: Deadline for application is 15th January, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Health & Nutrition Graduate Jobs

Health & Nutrition Graduate Jobs: Chemonics seeks long- and short-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Nutrition and Health Plus Project, which will support management of malnutrition and nutrition and health risks among people living with HIV.

We are seeking specialists in the following areas:

Nutrition

Nutrition and health training/capacity building

Clinical training and capacity building

HIV/AIDS

Behavior change communications

Production and distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic foods

Health supply chain management

Health accountability and advocacy

Procurement

Health program monitoring and evaluation

Human capacity development and quality improvement
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in public health, nutrition, or related field

Minimum four years of experience working in health and development programs with substantial expertise in HIV/AIDS interventions and food and nutrition support

Experience working at the county level in health delivery

Successful record in delivery of technical assistance

Strong understanding of the nutrition and HIV/AIDS situation and challenges in Kenya

Experience working collaboratively with the government of Kenya, international donors, and local organizations

Proven managerial/supervisory experience

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Experience with USAID highly preferred

Experience working with gender, development, and vulnerable groups a plus

English fluency required
Job Application Instructions
Send electronic submissions to chemonicsnhprecruit@gmail.com by January 27, 2014.
Please include the name of the position in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries, please.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics' equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only 'Technical specialists - PLHIV' in the subject line.
If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check 'I do not wish to complete the information requested.'
Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Health & Nutrition Graduate Jobs
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Care International Job Vacancies

1. Jobs for Proposal Writers

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include managing the development process in collaboration with the country office program department, developing and managing a timeline and outline for the technical and cost proposals, managing team communications through meetings and email, collect and track all proposal related information, and disseminating information to all core team members, attending strategy meetings and writing sections of the proposal as needed; Working with Proposal Development Team, Technical Staff and Consultants to ensure proposals are developed in accordance with CARE proposal development process; Communicating with partner organizations about CARE proposal policies, procedures, standard forms, and requirements for the RFA/P and facilitating communications within the proposal team.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in winning USAID proposals with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, PEPFAR and other social sector services.

Demonstrated experience in winning USAID proposals with emphasis on Economic Development/Good governance sector in four main areas
1. Income generation,
2. Municipal planning
3. IDP housing
4. Disaster preparedness)

Familiarity with major US donor procedures and document expectations for RFA/RFA, IOCs, Task Orders, etc

Working experience with international organizations.

Demonstrable writing and oral communication skills.

Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality.

Fluency in English - Multiple languages a plus.

USAID and USG experience is a plus.
Desired:
Highly qualified candidates will have a Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in international development field or public health. If interested, provide writing samples as attachments (EXCERPTS of winning proposals you have developed are preferable).
Please be aware that there may be job advertisements and offers that falsely state that they are from CARE. CARE does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other such fees).
Finance Manager Jobs - FHI 360, Nairobi Kenya: FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology--creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Manager in Nairobi, Kenya. Minimum Requirments: BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field, and 5-8 years combined experience in accounting/budgeting management; or MS/MA/MBA with 5 - 7 years combined experience in accounting/budgeting management. Must be a CPA (K).Strong working knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Experience managing US government funds. Experience working with an international organization an added advantage. Good planning and organizational skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. EOE/M/F/V/D.Jobs for Proposal Writers
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs
CHAMP-Cameroon is a five-year project for a total cost estimate of $18.8 million. CHAMP will achieve the 3 following main, and interconnected, results:

Technical competence of partners in key populations program design and management using CoPCT is increased;

Enabling environment for key populations HIV/AIDS programming is strengthened;

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, Monitoring and Evaluation systems in CoPCT is strengthened.

The project, built on current USAID support in Cameroon, aims to increase access and use of quality HIV prevention care and support services for key populations.
These efforts will expand service coverage in the country from five to ten regions, and generate data for evidence-based programming.
The project will use a continuum of care approach to service provision, and will link clients with community-and facility-based interventions.
It will also strengthen the capacity of existing health systems including the policy environment and networks for a well-coordinated response.
It is anticipated that at least 140,000 beneficiaries including 16,000 MSM, 66,000 CSW and 58,000 other clients will be reached with quality HIV prevention, care and support services over the five years.
The successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of all M&E components project.
The M&E Specialist will be responsible of the development and oversight of the PMP, annual work plans (including targets), quarterly reports, and annual reports.
The M&E Specialist will also play a large role in assisting the capacity building efforts of the applicant to develop, standardize, and utilize standardized data collection and reporting forms for key populations in Cameroon.
Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Development, or related degree required

Demonstrated experience managing USAID projects

Significant experience in service delivery for key populations and sensitivity to implementation of programs that serve key populations

At least 10 years of experience in M&E, ideally in francophone West and Central Africa

Experience in basic M&E concepts including indicator development, tool development, reporting systems strengthening, and data quality assessments

Experience in building capacity in M&E

Experience in data collection, aggregation, analysis, and report writing Please be aware that there may be job advertisements and offers that falsely state that they are from CARE. CARE does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other such fees).
Cameroonian and international applicants encouraged to apply.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs
3. Jobs for Local Capacity Development Experts
The Local Capacity Development Expert (LCDE) will be responsible for managing capacity building at various levels within the program. The LCDE should have experience in any of CARE’s regions including the following: Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
The LCDE will perform capacity building support CSOs, associations and or coalitions to in the following areas:

Civil Society Strengthening

Strengthen overall organizational capacity of local NGOs

Strengthen capacity of local NGOs to receive direct funding from USG

Strengthen technical capacity local NGO & CBOs in specific sectors

Bring together existing models, tools, and best practices for monitoring and strengthening local organizations from current CARE programs.

Work with technical advisors to create models for capacity building in priority technical areas.
Qualifications Include:

Advanced degree (graduate level: doctorate, master’s, etc.) in a relevant field (business, management, etc.)

Experience in the capacity development of local institutions using state of the art practice, and ability to demonstrate the sustainability of those institutions as a result of capacity development efforts.

Past experience working in SME development and experience integrating at-risk and marginalized groups (including women and youth) into private sector development initiatives is highly desirable.

Spoken and written fluency in English and another language such as (French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, etc...) with working ability in both languages.

Proven ability to conduct training needs assessments and apply other methods to assess gaps in institutional capacity.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Experience working on governance issues. Position Specifics:

Number of Positions: Ongoing search

Location: Various locations

Expected Travel Percentage: 35%

Schedule: Full-time and Part time

Status: Unaccompanied and Accompanied

Anticipated start date: Ongoing search
Please be advised that you are applying to an ongoing, global, open search for applicants seeking Local Capacity Development Experts opportunities.
These positions are at various stages of development, pending donor approval.
The timeline for recruitment will remain ongoing until the funding is in place.
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Jobs for Local Capacity Development Experts

WASH Officers Jobs

Due to recent emergencies, UNHCR is looking for WASH officers in SEVERAL locations to hold a professional management position responsible for provision of expert technical support and advice as well as strategic planning and policy making on activities within the areas of WASH and related technical sectors as an integral part of UNHCR programmes.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Strategy and Policy:

• Support the implementation of UNHCR’s Strategic Plan for WASH 2014-18.
• Adapt internationally accepted standards, policies, and guidelines for WASH accordingly to the unique situation of UNHCR’s persons of concern and the country context.
• Represent UNHCR in relevant meetings and conferences when requested.

Advocacy:

• Advocate on all issues relating to WASH and refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR both within and outside of UNHCR.
• Work with others in UNHCR to advocate for access to refugees and other persons of concern to WASH services in national and regional plans and proposals.

Technical Assistance:

• Consolidate and provide technical guidance and support to partners on all WASH-related issues to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and environmental soundness in their implementation.
• Act as a focal point on water, sanitation and hygiene promotion issues within UNHCR and liaise with UN related agencies and governmental and nongovernmental counterparts.
• Review performance, monitor development and evaluate approaches adopted by partners in WASH and related sectors (e.g. natural resources management, environment assessment) and formulate appropriate designs and corrective measures as deemed necessary.
• Review on a regular basis the quantity and quality of water and sanitation services offered in the camps and host communities and ensure the maintenance of records of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion performance indicators for all locations.
• Put measures in place to ensure that regular and accurate reports that analyse the challenges encountered in providing water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services for beneficiaries are prepared and circulated and that periodic reports required by UNHCR at all levels are submitted in a timely manner.

Capacity Building:

• Facilitate capacity strengthening activities of UNHCR and its implementing/operational partners to address key areas of WASH importance to refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Build the capacity and competence of UNHCR’s Public Health and WASH staff.
• Ensure WASH is adequately addressed in in-house capacity building activities of the agency such as emergency and operations training.

Emergency response:

• Being deployed for the first emergency response, to carry out needs assessment and support the country to develop a WASH strategic plan of response.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

Academic:

• Advanced university degree in water and sanitation engineering/water resources development or postgraduate degree in one of the civil engineering disciplines (water supply and/or hydrology) or sanitation/hygiene engineering.

Experience:

• Five to eight years progressively responsible functions in water/sanitary engineering or a related field in developing countries dealing with large scale water/sanitary activities. Of the 8 years, at least 3 years experience should be in a capacity directly relevant to the current position in an international humanitarian organization dealing with large scale emergencies or displaced/refugee situations.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in a courteous and service-oriented manner in a demanding working condition that often has short deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH is essential.
• Demonstrated experiences in organising and conducting training activities and information campaign in the areas of environmental sanitation, natural resources management, water quality, bore-hole drilling, vector control and appropriate technologies are other important elements for this post.
• Proven technical expertise in the area of WASH assessment including survey, programme implementation, monitoring and coordination is required.
• Exposure to UNHCR mandate, its priorities and principles.
• Knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training.

Skills:

• Ability towards analytical and creative thinking for rapid solutions.
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiations skills to deal with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Strive to live up to high ethical and professional standards.
• A team player with service oriented attitudes.
• Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, excel, powerpoint, word, water modelling sofware, GIS.
• Languages: Excellent knowledge of English or French (written / oral / comprehension) is essential. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic).

Desirable:

• Experience and professional training in irrigation, site planning, or shelter with a good understanding of the main issues in the other two sectors. To this end, an advanced degree and additional training in one or more of the above sectors would be useful.
• Applied knowledge in UNHCR programme management, project formulation, its programme cycles and reporting standards.
• Previous exposure to cluster approach, preferably both at the global policy level and at field implementation approach.
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations.
• Proficiency in the languages spoken in the region.

Duration:

We would like the person to start as soon as possible for 3- 6 months with possibility of extension

How to apply:

Interested candidates can send their CV and/or P11s to the following email address: hqwash@unhcr.org quoting: WASH officer

Program Officer Jobs - Health in Nyanza

Program Officer Jobs - Health in Nyanza: PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation.

PATH is looking for a Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Reproductive Health Advisor who will be responsible for coordinating and implementing programmatic activities in the aforementioned areas of integration for a service delivery capacity building project.

S/he must be experienced in integrated MNC/RH facility and community level programming and will work in six districts of Nyanza province (Homabay, Rachuonyo, Gucha, Borabu, Masaba and Manga).

Required Skills

Team focused with the ability to facilitate strong working relationships between partners, NGOs and CBOs, governments and the community.

Demonstrated collaborative skills in working with communities, partners, and donors in international MNC/RH community.

Programmatic ,theoretical and philosophical grasp of technical areas pertaining to primary health.

Technical knowledge of clinical, public health, and programmatic aspects of MNC/RH integration issues.
Required Experience

Masters in MPH, minimum of five years experience in public health, preferably with maternal or child health and experience working with communities is preferable.
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Program Officer Jobs - Health in Nyanza