ICAP Kenyan Jobs - Psychosocial Support Officer and Pharmacist Careers

International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) - Kenya of Columbia University are working with local partners in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at Provincial, District hospital and Health Center facilities.

This program is part of an US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions.

Both positions will be based in Kisumu (Nyanza).

Adherence and Psychosocial Support (APS) Officer

Reporting to the APS Advisor, the APS Officer will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of adherence and psychosocial support activities within ICAP-supported facilities in collaboration with the Ministries of Health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the training of HCW and PLHIV in adherence support using the national training curriculum
• Coordinate the Peer Education Program
• Strengthen HIV community mobilization activities and linkages with community-based organizations
• Assist in defaulter tracing

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 4 year’s relevant experience
• Familiarity with district-level health systems
• Familiarity with HIV community programs including Peer Education

Pharmacist

Reporting to the Program Director, the Pharmacist will provide technical assistance to strengthen drug logistics systems, drug inventory management, distribution and logistics management information system for pharmacy commodities at ICAP supported facilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To formulate procedures and guidelines on forecasting, storage and stock control management and procurement and distribution of drugs at central level, in line with national policies
• To oversee pharmaceutical supply management, including needs estimation, drugs quantification, procurement and distribution systems management
• To ensure adequate, reliable supply of ARVs, OI drugs and commodities at sites
• To assist sites with the development of site specific SOPs for ART pharmacy
• To strengthen logistics management information systems for pharmacy commodities at facilities.
• To provide supportive supervision and mentoring of pharmacy personnel
• To ensure reliable supplies of condoms at pharmacies
• To provide regular updates to program on ARV and OI use in sites to inform planning for need and improvement of quality of care.
• Increase quality of monitoring and evaluation tools for the pharmacy

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the pharmacy and poisons board
• Training in ART and effective commodity management
• At least 3 years’ experience in a HIV Program
• Familiarity with Ministry of Health systems

Application Procedure

All applications including a current CV should be sent to:

The Human Resources Manager
ICAP Kenya
P. O. Box 29840 00202
Nairobi,

or emailed to cip.vacancies@gmail.com before January 15, 2011.

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Product Development Manager Job Vacancy

Main Purpose

To identify, prioritise and develop new products for and drive the NPD process by applying marketing research, market intelligence and information to attain growth objectives; Lead and support the advancement of new product development initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Involved in the development of annual brand budgets, operating plans and forecasting
• Implementation of brand plans and budgets.
• Ensure brand activities are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Take products from concept to commercialization.
• Co-ordinate all relevant departments activities to keep the NPD process going
• Continuous evaluation of brand performance and recommend strategies to respond to market changes and dynamics.
• Maintain high positive image for the Company among key publics.
• Keep abreast of and report on new developments in marketing

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of sales budget by product SKU and value
• Market share
• Achievement of brand objectives
• Cost control
• Evaluation and launch of new products

Qualifications

• Diploma in marketing
• Degree in Veterinary medicine is an added advantage

Key competencies –knowledge and skills

• 3 years experience in brand marketing.
• Experience in the field sales would be an added advantage.
• Experience in the animal health or from mature brands.
• Growth of new products is critical.
• The Company is expanding into regional markets and new product areas (agro-chemicals).
• Good Communication Skills
• Marketing and Selling skills
• Excellent planning & organising skills
• Good project management skills are key
• Good negotiation skills
• Fully competent in computer applications

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Financial Controller Job Vacancy

Company profile:

It’s the leading luxury hotel located at the heart of Kisumu city and is the region's natural choice for quality conscious business and leisure travelers, the Hotel offers personalized service with elegance and style that meet the discerning needs of every individual guest.

Main Purpose

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Control of cash flow of the company
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions.
• Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
• Knowledge of financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.

Qualifications

Five years to ten years of accounting experience and successful completion of ACCA, ACA, MBA

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Programming Officer Job Vacancy in kenya

The Programming Officer’s role is to define, develop, test, analyze and maintain in‐house new software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements.

This includes configuring, developing, writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications.

They will also research, design, document and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle.

Additionally, they will maintain databases to ensure they are running efficiently and with minimal downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developers, programmers and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications
• Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems
• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures
• Assist in the definition, development and documentation of software’s business requirements, objectives, deliverables and specifications on a project‐by‐project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments
• Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling and implementation
• Research, identify, analyze and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users
• Consistently write, translate and code software programs and applications according to specifications
• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as necessary
• Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement and general debugging
• Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas
• Generate statistics and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process
• Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines
• Train end users to operate new or modified programs
• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Liaise with vendors for efficient implementation of new software products or systems and for resolution of any adaptation issues
• Recommend, schedule and perform software improvements and upgrades

Responsibility and Decision Making Authority:

• Act independently; Decision making within Company policy
• Ensure end user functionality needs met, system and design integrity and documentation in accordance with IT directives and strategy

Qualifications/Competencies/Position Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices
• Relational database and operating systems experience
• Understanding of platforms such as Windows, UNIX and Linux
• Knowledge of Microsoft CRM, or equivalent CRM software
• Prior experience interviewing end‐users for insight on functionality, interface, problems and/or usability issues
• Able to communicate effectively with non‐technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams
• Hands‐on experience developing test cases and test plans
• Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to conduct research into software‐related issues and products
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem‐solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‐pressure environment
• Experience working both independently and in a team‐oriented, collaborative environment

Education and Experience

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, software engineering, or commerce a related field
• Ability to development systems in 4GLs, oracle, java or .net.
• Minimum 2 years working experience
• Certification in IT‐related fields like Oracle, SQL, and Java a MUST.

Please send your CV and remuneration details to: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Community Health Nurse Job in Kenya - Chosen Children of Promise (CCP)

Chosen Children of Promise (CCP) is a Christian-based non-governmental organization that helps people in poverty situations by empowering them with services and trainings that focus on their spiritual and physical needs. CCP was started as a Kenyan organization in 2004.

Our current focus areas are Kawangware and Ngando.

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Requirements:

• A born again Christian with a desire to see Jesus’ glory spread
• Experience in Evangelism and Discipleship with a passion for the growth of His Kingdom
• H.N.D. in nursing and experience in the medical and community fields
• Counseling skills required
• Administration skills required
• Experience working in the slums
• Have excellent English skills in writing and speaking with a proficiency in Swahili

Specific Responsibilities:

• Understand the sponsorship families’ current health condition and needs
• Offer personalized medical care for the sponsorship children and guardians through home visits / referrals to medical facilities.
• Assist the social workers in case studies from the medical aspect completing all necessary medical case study forms
• Maintenance of the family medical records.
• Assist in the organizing of the medical camps.
• Manage all medical specific programs / groups
• Monitoring and overseeing of CCP medical referral centers.
• Counseling of children and guardians from a medical perspective.
• Support the site manager in purchasing all medical items for the children and families.
• Organizing, facilitating and/or participating in the health trainings as needs arise for CCP’s clients and staff.
• Assist in the Evangelism—with focus on the assigned families.
• Assist in the Discipleship and/or Mentoring—of the children and families who desire to further develop their relationship with Christ.

Personal Skills:

• Problem solving skills, able to assess a problem and make wise recommendations
• Be a person of integrity; trustworthy and honest, one that others look up to as a leader
• Demonstrate quality leadership skills
• Be cooperative as a team member
• Must have a positive attitude, able to work under pressure
• Be flexible, able to adapt to change
• Be reliable; time conscience and dependable
• Be trainable and organized
• Reflect upon and evaluate own performance
• Self-Motivated with a high work ethic, proactive in approaching tasks
• Computer skills in typing, MS Word and MS Excel

Starting Range: 20,000 – 25,000 Kshs

If you meet these requirements please forward your complete CV, “Attention: Community Health Nurse” to the above address or send it via email to jobs@ccpnow.org

We will be accepting CV’s until January 28th, 2011.

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Information Systems Support Internship Opportunity - Chosen Children of Promise (CCP)

Chosen Children of Promise (CCP) is a Christian-based non-governmental organization that helps people in poverty situations by empowering them with services and trainings that focus on their spiritual and physical needs. CCP was started as a Kenyan organization in 2004.

Our current focus areas are Kawangware and Ngando.

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Requirements:

• Training in Information Technology or related field
• In College or fresh from college and about to do internship as a requirement by college or looking for experience.
• Knowledge in web design and script writing
• Knowledge in Microsoft Windows 2003 server based Network system
• Knowledge in wireless networking setup, maintenance and trouble-shooting
• Ability to use and facilitate computer education in Microsoft Office 2010 suite
• Good writing and typing skills needed
• Ability to take videos and photos as well as edit will be an added advantage
• Ability to liaise & support other departments within the organization
• Passion to work in the community on a regular basis
• Ability to evangelize and disciple people to grow in their walk with God
• Basic Data Input

Personal Skills

• Interact effectively and respectfully with others
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Be reliable and dependable
• Time management and time awareness
• Trainable, flexible and willing to learn
• Be organized, including the maintaining of clear and accurate records
• Problem solving skills, able to assess a problem and make wise recommendations
• Reflect upon and evaluate own performance for improvement
• Self-Motivated with a high work ethic
• Be a person of integrity; trustworthy and honest (core value – Integrity)
• Demonstrate quality leadership skills (core value – Value people)
• Be cooperative as a team member, a team player (core value – Unity)
• Maintenance of a positive attitude, proactive in approaching tasks (core value – Positive Attitude)
• Encourager, working for the success of others (core value – Empowerment)
• Being ‘Christ like’ (core values – Evangelism & Discipleship)
• Be respectful of private personal or confidential items (core value – Confidentially)

We are looking for a one year solid commitment of inclusive of a 2 months’ probation period.

If you meet the above requirements please forward your CV, “Attention: Information Systems Support Intern” to the above address or send it via email to jobs@ccpnow.org

We will be accepting CV’s until, 28th January 2011.

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Child Rights Organization Advocacy Officer Job in Nairobi

A Child Rights Organization based in Nairobi is looking for an Advocacy Officer.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Be a graduate of Social Sciences from a recognized University, with a bias in Communication Studies
• Professional experience of working on disability rights, preferable on child rights sector or deaf education
• Experience of working within the Rights Based Approach framework
• Professional experience of undertaking regional and national advocacy and lobbying including development of action plans and strategies
• Demonstrable understanding of local decision making processes.
• Experience of identifying capacity building gaps and working with partner / Parents Groups organizations in an advisory capacity
• Experience in delivering coaching, training and facilitation as appropriate to different situations
• Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels ranging from parents to Government officials
• Knowledge of sign language and experience of working with deaf children
• Ability to coordinate, liaise and negotiate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Self driven with capacity to mobilize and motivate groups
• Computer literate with proven knowledge on use of several packages e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Must be not less than 28 years old and possess a driving license

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CVs, names of three referees and daytime telephone contacts to: recruitment.bsn@gmail.com.

To reach us not later than 18 January, 2010.

N/B: Only short listed applicants shall be contacted.

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Safaricom Senior Systems Administrator Job Vacancy in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Infrastructure Department within the Information Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Systems Administrator
Ref: IT_SNA_JANUARY_2011

Reporting to the Principal System’s Administrator, the job holder will be required to provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of system administration and design.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage based on UNIX (AIX, HP-UX and Sun Solaris), Linux, Storage (IBM, HP, EMC) and SAN. Problem resolution and escalation of server, storage and SAN issues.
• Analysis of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
• Trouble shooting and resolving HACMP, GPFS, storage, firmware, operating system, HBA issues on high end servers in a complex environment.
• Implementation of tactical service improvements, upgrades and system patching.
• Liaise with users, hardware and software vendors and internal systems owners to fine tune systems hardware and software for all systems.
• Operations of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems. Prompt restoration of lost data for the business.
• To provide backup, hardware and software assurance.
• Maintenance of systems documentation and procedures.
• Technical support for assigned company initiatives and projects. Participation in feasibility studies and testing for new IT infrastructure components
• Implement and maintain system standards and procedures on system related issues.
• Monitor, administer and maintain system security.
• Use system management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve system problems within service level agreements.
• Conduct proper documentation inventory of the system hardware and software.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AIX, RedHat, SAN, NAS, TCP/IP networking and other UNIX certifications.
• 4 years experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business environment with integrated/mixed UNIX and Linux server environment preferably in a telecommunication environment.
• System Administration Techniques – understanding Operating Systems Performance, AIX, Linux, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
• Attention to details and analytical thinking.
• Good communication and project management skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses 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 to the address below.

The deadline for application is 13th January 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

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

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