Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in Bondo, Nyando, Rongo, Migori, Nyatike, Homa Bay, Suba and Pokot North. Offices in other parts of the country will open up from October 2012.

Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities.

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following Kenyan Jobs positions

Project Coordinators

To oversee the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention related activities within designated districts in Nyanza Province.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or related field. Masters degree in Public Health or Project Management an added advantage.
  • Good understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS.
  • 3 years’ experience coordinating large HIV/AIDS prevention programs especially among the in and out of school youth an added advantage.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proof of professional writing is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.
Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Provide technical support in the planning, designing and implementation of a M&E system that will enable the
organization track accomplishment of activities and their impact on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields is required.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in a busy organization.
  • Good writing and analytical skills. Proof of writing is required.
  • Training in and experience with quantitative data analysis software specifically SPSS; Knowledge of Ms Access, SPSS, SAS, STATA or EPI INFO and qualitative data analysis software is a must.
  • Ability to multi-task and attention to details; and possess excellent communication skills.
  • Good understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS.
Clinical Officers

Provide Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services, screen and treat STIs, provide care and treatment to HIV positive youth.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
  • Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
  • Should have training and practical experience in Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision.
  • Knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment is an added advantage.
  • Ability to diagnose and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections.
  • Must be pleasant, have good communication and leadership skills; and willing to work under pressure.
  • Pokot language speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
Nursing Officers

Assist in surgeries, screen and treat STIs, provide VCT/PITC, provide care and care to HIV positive youth.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Nursing.
  • Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
  • Should have training and practical experience in Male Circumcision.
  • Knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment added advantage.
  • Ability to diagnose and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections.
  • Training and experience in VCT and PITC
  • Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under pressure.
  • Pokot language speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
HTC/VMMC Counselors

Provide HIV Testing and Counseling, Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling and Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision counseling services.

Minimum Requirements
  • Must have VCT training from NASCOP accredited institutions.
  • Must have PITC training from a recognized institution.
  • Must have training and practical experience on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision.
  • Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
  • Pokot language speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
Field Coordinator (Injecting Drug Users)

Coordinate intervention activities specifically targeting Injecting

Drug Users (IDUs) in Nyanza Province.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or health related field.
  • Certificate training on Drugs and Substance Abuse from a recognized institution.
  • Must have 3 years’ experience in HIV prevention among Injecting Drug Users
  • Experience in addiction related (medical) care and IDU contact.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, proven supervisory skills,
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, report writing and presentation skills.
Accountants

Manage funds for the program, prepare bank reconciliations.

Handle financial expenditure and report on the same, and prepare budgets etc.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Commerce - Accounting or Finance Option.
  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in an NGO setting.
  • Good knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office Packages.
  • Experience with preparing budgets for proposals is an added advantage.
ERP Administrator
  • Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security; 
  • Configure, monitor, maintain and backup of the ERP system; 
  • Ensure maximum availability of systems; 
  • Prepare ad-hoc and repeat reports requested by users; 
  • Commission and install new applications and 
  • customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Technology or Computer Science
  • 3 years relevant experience in a highly active national or international NGO
  • Certified Oracle administrator or Microsoft Certified System Developer (MCSD) or
  • Microsoft ERP Administrator certification Microsoft Dynamics Certification
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st August, 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171, Kisumu.
E-mail: careers@impact-rdo.org

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