AMREF Assistant Accountants Jobs in Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the positions of Assistant Accountants (3) – Ref: CHR/11/08-12 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reporting to: Accountant

Main Purpose of Job

To safe guard all monies paid to the foundation and ensuring that direct collection through other departments is remitted regularly to the cash office for banking.

Range of Service Provided (Area of Operation)

For External Customers

• Reconciling/handling debtors and creditors accounts
• Communication with bank
• Communication with donors confirmations for wired funds
• Donor reporting

For Internal Customers

• Reconciliation of staff accounts
• Maintaining of country accounts

Key Responsibilities

Payments

• Preparing and issuing receipts for all payments
• Banking all cash and cheques paid
• Preparing and issuing cheques as per laid down procedures
• Ensuring cheques are signed by signatories as per existing mandates

Record Management

• Filing bank statements, bank credits and debit slips
• Maintain cheque register
• Maintaining debtors and prepayment files

Data entry

• Daily data entry from payment vouchers, petty cash voucher, surrender journal entries and receipts against banking credit slips

Petty/Cash management

• Maintaining Head office petty cash float
• Maintaining payment of all Petty Cash Vouchers (PCVs)
• Preparing petty cash reimbursement and requisition for replenishment
• Reconciling all cash accounts, coordination and reconciliation of all cash collection points and receipt books in various units and banking for all the units

Managing Creditors

• Maintaining up to date creditors status (matching invoices to LPOs and GRNs, checking correctness and accuracy of the invoices, preparation of payments of creditors
• Reviewing of the creditors accounts

Managing Debtors

• Maintain an up to date debtors status (print statements and circulation, verify
• Verifying that staff qualifies for imprest before passing the requests for approval
• Follow-up staff with receipts/invoices for deposits paid
• Reviewing debtors accounts

Managing Ledgers

• Preparing inter-ledger reconciliation statements

Operational Control

• Control and custody of cheque leaves, petty cash, receipt books and banking slips

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• CPA II

Experience

• 1 years accounting and or Cashiering exposure
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions

Skills

• Numerical
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to accounting

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s Financial policies and procedures, corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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KEMRI Research Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya (KShs 105,174)(Malaria parasite detection by PCR)

Research Officer - Malaria parasite detection by PCR

Reference Number: RO-09-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The purpose of this appointment is to establish a system for high throughout PCR detection of malaria.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible overall to the Scientific Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and optimise DNA extraction procedure using high-throughput machines.
• Perform high-throughput DNA extraction.
• Test and optimise real-time PCR assays for malaria parasite detection.
• Perform high throughput PCR assays.
• Manage the data and samples from these assays.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• BSc in Biological Sciences
• An MSc in Biological Sciences.

Experience and Competencies:

Post holder will have:

• Prior experience of working in the Laboratory and performing PCR assays
• Good computer skills and familiar with database management.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good team player as well as able to work independently.
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated.

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 26th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KEMRI Research Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 105,174) (Analysis of Human Resources for Health Data)

Research Officer - Analysis of Human Resources for Health Data

Reference Number: RO-08-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The job holder will develop work analysing the Kenyan Human Resources informatics System data. The post will require someone with data handling skills and statistical or epidemiological training and ideally, analysis experience who has an interest in human resources for health work.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to the Principal Investigator also liaising with collaborators in CDC and Emory University, USA.

Job Dimensions:

1. Liaison with senior personnel in government and professional associations
2. Database handling and documentation
3. Data analysis using statistical methods and software
4. Report writing and scientific reporting for presentation and publication
5. Development of proposals for future work and continued funding
6. Planning and supervision of fieldwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structured literature search approaches and carry out literature searches of major Liaison with Ministry of Health, Nursing and Clinical Officer Councils and Medical Practitioners Board
• Evaluation of existing database, creation of appropriate data dictionaries (meta-data) and data cleaning.
• Descriptive analyses of data on: nurses, clinical officers and doctor.
• Report writing for MoH, professional councils and collaborator.
• Writing of scientific reports for presentation and publication
• Development of proposals for cohort analysis to describe migration / retention etc with support from supervisors
• Conduct of fieldwork to verify components of the HRIS database
• Liaison with Dr. A Noor to develop geographic information platform for HR database

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree in health related subject (eg. BSN) or epidemiology / statistics / surveying / geography
• MPH or MSc in Epidemiology / Statistics / Informatics or geography
• Good computer skills in basic office programmes
• Good report writing skills
• Good presentation skills (use of powerpoint or other media) and communication skills
• Understanding of health system and interest in HRH
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to supervise staff in field work

Experience:

Post holder will have:

• Data management skills – experience with large databases
• Use of statistical software and conduct of prior analyses (e.g. use of R, STATA, SAS, SPSS etc)

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 105,174) KEMRI Research Officer (Qualitative Research on Human Resources for Health)

Research Officer - Qualitative Research on Human Resources for Health

Reference Number: RO-08-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The position holder will be expected to plan, carry out and manager research studies in areas of human resources research beginning with work on absenteeism and instructed by their line manager.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to the Principal Investigator.

Job Dimensions:

• With senior scientists undertake literature review on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health
• With senior scientists develop approach to collect new data on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health
• With senior scientists develop reports and publications on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structured literature search approaches and carry out literature searches of major scientific databases and grey literature if appropriate
• Identify relevant literature, archive searches and literature, abstract key findings summarise / provide feedback on findings based on narrative review.
• Write in scientific formats systematic / narrative reviews as required, provide support in the preparing related presentations and disseminate and communicate findings.
• Update literature searches / archive / reviews as required over time
• Prepare and submit research papers, reports etc as may be required and with support from senior scientists.
• With more senior scientists develop and submit proposals and research protocols and ensure all approval requirements have been met.
• Prepare work plans linked to proposals and budgets, review against requirements and monitor to ensure research progress.
• With more senior scientists develop appropriate research tools and methodologies and train field/ data collection teams on their use/application.
• Identify, screen and engage potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
• Collect, collate and analyse/ interpret data and present reports on results/ conclusions addressing research questions (prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets etc as required).
• For quantitative date help oversee data entry and cleaning activities including undertaking accuracy and validity checks and initiating correction of errors.
• Actively participate in and attend scientific/departmental meetings and conferences and initiate in-house seminars, workshops and discussion forums to present and discuss research findings, breakthroughs etc
• Maintain up to date and accurate records of all studies and results.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• An MSc in Public Health or Social Science or equivalent

Experience:

Post holder will have:

• At least 1 years experience in research using various research methodologies and tools and in a health or health related environment
• Sound theoretical knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and protocols
• Experience using basic statistical analyses

Competencies:

• Analytical skills, ability to develop a new area of research with more senior scientists and capacity for follow through
• Attentive to detail
• Proactive, initiative, flexibility and willingness to help, learn and take on additional roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, punctual and high integrity.

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Plan Baseline Survey on Wash Project (Machakos Pu Water Facility EC Grant) Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest

Baseline Survey on Wash Project (Machakos Pu Water Facility EC Grant)

Background

Plan is an international child-centred community development organization without political, religious or governmental affiliations. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization.

Overall objective: Children in Masinga and Matungulu Districts realize their rights to safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation in a clean environment

Specific Objective: Improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and improve hygiene practices of 180,000 people in 54 rural communities in Masinga and Matungulu.

Scope of work

The interested consultancy firm will be expected

1. Produce an inventory of existing water and sanitation infrastructure at household and institutional level.
2. Determine the condition of the existing sanitation and water systems including levels of operation and maintenance.
3. Determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of communities in respect to hygiene, defecation habits, disease and waste management.
4. Identify any retrogressive cultural and/or socio-economic practices that may hinder effective utilization of resources.
5. Determine the level of community involvement, with specific emphasis on women and children, in managing water resources and of existing measures to manage resources in a sustainable way, i.e. including willingness to pay.
6. Assess the effects of inadequate access to water and poor sanitation on different community groups.

Terms of reference

The ToR will include qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, tools development, and assessment of the Water and sanitation project - to include relevance, expected impact, sustainability and recommendations.

Interested consultancy firms are requested to obtain a copy of the full terms of reference upon payment of a non- refundable fee of Kshs. 5,000. Payment and collection point for the quotation documents will be the Plan International Kenya Country Office at Dennis Pritt Road Next to Gracia Gardens, Nairobi.

You may contact the email address lilian.munyi@plan-international.org for information.

Requirements

Plan Kenya invites eligible consulting firms or research institutions to forward their Expressions of Interest in providing these services. The consulting firms are expected to submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal, separately. The technical proposal should include an interpretation of the TOR, detailed methodology; elaborate work plan and Gantt chart.

The financial proposal should include a detailed budget proposal; proposed terms and schedule of payment; organizational capacity statement, past experience and activities related to the situation analysis; CVs for the consulting team; names, addresses, telephone numbers of three professional referees; detailed contact addresses and copy of registration certificate, VAT and
PIN.

The consulting firm must have undertaken similar works in East and Southern Africa in the last four years and the team must be well-grounded in social science, Public health, water and sanitation with excellent skills in research, design, monitoring and evaluation of rights based and child centered community development programs.

It must have proven experience in conducting participatory qualitative and quantitative assessments with superior literature review and analytical skills. The consulting team will sign and adhere to Plan Kenya’s Child Protection Policy (CPP).

The completed expression of interest documents in writing must be delivered to the address below or deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Reception of Plan Kenya, Machakos PU (located in Matuu town) so as to be received on or before 13/09/2011 at 1200 hours Kenyan local time. The expression of interest must be in blank sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘’TENDER FOR BASELINE SURVEY-EC GRANT’’ and addressed to:

The Tender Commitee,
Plan International Kenya
Machakos PU,
Thika-Garissa Road,
P.O. Box 194-90119, Matuu

We thank all consultancy firms for the responses to this tender advertisement.

However, we regret that only qualified consultancy firms will be contacted.

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