HealthRight International Operations Research Manager Job in Marakwet, North Rift Valley, Kenya

Title: Operations Research Manager
Reports To: PMNH+ Project Director
Based In: Marakwet, North Rift Valley, Kenya
Classification: Full Time Employee
 HealthRight International is a global health and human rights organization working to build lasting access to health for excluded communities. Since its founding in 1990 by the late Dr. Jonathan Mann, HealthRight has worked in over 30 countries with current projects in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the United States. HealthRight works closely with communities and establishes local partnerships to deliver health services, while providing training and equipment to improve systems and enable our partners to deliver services on their own. Our goal is to build lasting access to health, helping to realize the right to health for excluded communities.
 The Operations Research Manager (ORM) is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, monitoring, and dissemination of the PMNH+ Operations Research in the field, in collaboration with the HQ Technical Backstop and the Principal Investigator (PI). The ORM will provide technical oversight in the field of all stages of the operations research and will ensure the quality of the research design and implementation.
Required Skills and Experience:MPH, or Masters of relevant health field4-years experience implementing community or facility-based research in KenyaPrevious experience leading at least one quantitative and qualitative research studyTechnical expertise in maternal and neonatal healthAbility to write research briefs for publicationAbility to live and work in Elgeyo Marakwet County, KenyaExcellent English writing skills required.Proficiency in MS Office Word, MS Excel, SPSS or SASS or other relevant data analysis software.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Elgeyo / Marakwet County Government Legal Advisor, Public Relations Officer and Information Communication System Manager Jobs in Kenya

County Government of Elgeyo / Marakwet
Pursuant to the constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012, the County Government of Elgeyo / Marakwet invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
 Be a Kenyan CitizenBe a holder of at least a first degree in law from a recognized university in Kenya.Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten years as a legal practitionerSatisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Providing legal advice to the Governor.Representing the Governor on civil matters as need arises.Keeping abreast of legal and policy developments.Providing legal support to the Governor including briefs on legislation as well as preparing amendments where appropriate.Identifying strategic priority areas that require Law Reforms.Undertaking legal research.Salary Scale: KSh.138, 501-195,000 p.mHouse Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.mCommuter Allowance Ksh: 16,000 p.mTerms of Service: ContractBe a Kenyan CitizenBe a holder of at least a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences from a recognized university in Kenya.Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five years in Public Communication; andSatisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Development and distribution of Press Releases and other materials to the media.Coordinating and organizing press teams for prompt and effective coverage of the Governor’s functionsDrafting speeches and talking notes for the Governor; andAny other duties as May be assigned.Salary Scale: KSh.48, 190 -65,290 p.mHouse Allowance: Ksh.17, 000p.mCommuter Allowance Ksh: 8,000 p.mTerms of Service: Contract3. Information Communication System ManagerBe a Kenyan Citizen.Be a holder of at least a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related disciplines from a recognized university in Kenya.A Masters Degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related disciplines from a recognized university in Kenya.Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work; andSatisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the ConstitutionDeveloping and managing Information Technology policies and programmes within the County.Planning, developing and implementing the IS budget.Researching and installing new systems, benchmarking state-of- the-art practices and adhering to legal regulations including software licensing laws.Providing strategic operating systems and hardware direction for the CountySustaining information systems results by defining, delivering, and supporting systems and   auditing application of systemsEnhancing information systems results by identifying information systems technology opportunities and developing application strategiesMaintaining staff by facilitating recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees; andAccomplishing information systems staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.Note: Possession of relevant professional qualifications in ICT such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Analyst (CISA), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), or Cisco, Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) shall be an added Advantage.
 Salary Scale: ksh.138, 501-195,000 p.mHouse Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.mCommuter Allowance Ksh: 16,000 p.mTerms of Service: ContractNote: Candidates wishing to apply for the above positions should seek clearance from the following agencies:Kenya Revenue AuthorityHigher Education Loans BoardEthics and Anti-corruption CommissionCriminal Investigation DepartmentCopies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.
All applications should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents.
The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Applications should be submitted to:
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 220-30700
Iten
All applications should reach this office on or before 31st July, 2013.