Lab Technologist Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Lab Technologist
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Sample collection and processing
• Adhering to professional code of conduct and research ethics
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment
• Laboratory waste management and segregation
• Stock control
• Projection on consumable and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due
• Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected laboratory study documents, results and performing test as per the specific laboratory SOPs

Personal attributes 

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Two years of practical experience
• At least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology recognized by the Ministry of Health and Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists Board council
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists Board is a mandatory requirement
• Good clinical and laboratory practices training
• HIV/AIDS, counseling and management skills an added advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Nurse Job Vacancy in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Nurse
 

Program: Clinic 
 

Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 

Working Hours: Mon- Fri 7.00am - 4.00pm, and varied Saturdays

Key Responsibilities and Duties
 

Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to the KSG students.

Conduct in-take and annual psycho-social assessments of each student.

Manage the two KSG Social Workers.

Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans for high-need students. 
 

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC
• Registered member of nursing council of Kenya
• Updated practicing license
• All original certificates
• At least 2 years working experience

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Pharmacist Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Pharmacist
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
• Provide advice for non-prescription medications
• Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
• Take inventory and track medication and supply orders
• Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
• Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
• Arrange drugs in the required manner
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions
• Monitor storage conditions i.e. expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Personal attributes

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poison Board
• Degree/Diploma holder from a recognized institution.
• original Professional and academic certificates with up to date license
• At least 2 years working experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy hospital set up
• Strong negotiation and customer care skills
• Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Early Childhood Development Social Worker Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Early Childhood Development Social Worker (One)
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: ECD Coordinator and Community Programs Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm and varied Saturdays
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties
 

The Social worker along with key technical staff will be responsible for coordinating caregiver – early child psycho-social program activities. 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Conduct regular home visits for the daycare and preschool children using the home visit tools to ensure the care-giving environment is conducive to help children grow into healthy and happy to harness full development potential
• Organize and  conduct parent/caregiver support group meetings to discuss essence of early child development issues and mobilize them into group savings and loan activities as economic strengthening at household level
• Use a variety of appropriate formal and informal tools and techniques to evaluate the progress and performance of students and families based on child development milestones
• Develop long-term and short-term intervention plans consistent with children’s developmental needs to help children attain full development potential
• Keep proper records of the children in the daycare and preschool programs including family background, health, social and key interventions and follow-up visits forms
• Assist ECD coordinator to carry-out individual child assessment to ensure each child is attaining proper development milestones
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor, community programs officer and programs manager
• Performing other related duties as may be assigned

Personal Attributes

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Must have good counseling skills.
• Key knowledge on Early Childhood Development
• Must have at least 2 years working experience

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Development
• Certificate/diploma in Early Childhood Development is desirable

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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ECD Teacher Job in Kibera Nairobi Kenya

Position: ECD Teacher
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• The jobholder is responsible for childcare duties at on-site daycare center accurately, efficiently, and following all guidelines. Assists in development and execution of plans for the Daycare; performing routine and non-routine tasks.
• Organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program
• Set up and maintain an organized and clutter free environment safe for the children
• Supervising children/infants at all times
• Oversee the assigned daycare attendants
• Responsible for submitting and implementing a weekly themed lesson plan
• Carry out proper child guidance
• Carry out home visits to the respective children’s home to ascertain proper child care and rearing continues within the household
• Cleaning and maintaining a safe environment for children
• Assisting in feeding the children during meals set up
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Coordinate parent partnership plan to ensure effective child care and protection among the caregivers/parents

Personal attributes

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Development
• At least 1 year experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents
• Be respectful
• Child friendly with no previous record of child abuse
• Be flexible
• Team oriented
• Excellent child care

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Lower Primary Teacher Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Lower Primary Teacher 
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Kibera School for Girls Headmistress
 

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30am

Key and Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by KSG, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Minimum Requirements
 

The candidate should have;

• Must have P1 training certificate from a recognized institution
• At least 1 year experience
• Computer Literate
• Patient and understanding
• Good communication skills

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Adherence Nurse Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Adherence Nurse (One)
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Triaging patients attending HIV Clinic and taking the necessary action.
• Counselling of patients i.e Couple and individual counseling
• Post Pharmacy counseling
• Offer PWP services
• Initial counselling of patients visiting the Clinic for the first time
• Adherence counselling
• Psychological counselling especially to mothers whose children turn positive after intervention
• Assist the Clinical Officer in updating MOH tools, refill of drugs when needed,
• Performing other nursing procedures which includes:-
• Intravenous fluids, dressing, injections, and ordering of drugs.
• Performing VIAL Villi including biopsy, pap smears and referrals if needed.
• Assisting nurses in ANC/PNC, TB Clinic when need arises
• Infection prevention including dumping, dusting, disinfection, making sure instruments are well cleaned and sterilized, cough triage, room ventilation
• Monitoring HIV Clinic patients attendance by
• Adhering to the diary system.
• Inform the Community Health Workers to follow up patients who need priority home visits. This means documenting promptly the missed appointment book.
• Initiating priority home visits where need arises.
• Encouraging all patients to be seen with their partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities to preserve patients dignity.
• Preparing equipment and ensuring examination rooms are clean and stocked with required supplies and materials;
• Assisting the CO in updating MOH tools, refills of drugs when needed;
• Administering prescribed medications, injections and treatments in accordance with nursing standards;
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts and other pertinent information;
• Maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.

Personal attributes

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Must have good counseling communication skills.
• Key knowledge on CCC.
• Be familiar with fxn of CTX/ARVs/Multi-vitamins in both paediatrics and adults.
• Had knowledge on ARVs S/E and mode of action.
• Knowledge on POP and PMTCT mandatory.
• Well conversant with evaluation of drug adherence i.e. pill count and visits.
• Routine baseline investigation.
• Knowledge of 1st line regimen and 2nd line regimen drugs.
• Must have 2 years working experience and above working in a busy CCC set up.

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing from registered institution.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Have a valid practicing license.

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Clinical Officer Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Clinical Officer 
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Clinic Medical Coordinator
 

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 4pm, and varied Saturdays
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clerking, examination, diagnosing and treatment of patients;
• Prescription of medications;
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts and other pertinent information;
• Maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Responding to enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription requests, etc.;
• Coordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays lab testing, etc and conveying pertinent instructions and information to the patient;
• Attending to CCC patients and managing opportunistic infections;
• Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.
• Conducting continuous medical education and health educations as may be required
• Work as a team member with staff of other cadres  in ensuring quality service provision
• Being accountable for any equipment assigned and reporting to the line manager as may be required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Registered clinical officer  preferably trained at KMTC
• 2 years’ experience in a busy health facility
• Current Practicing license is mandatory
• Basic HIV training/ experience will be an added advantage
• Must carry all original professional and academic certificates
• National ID/Passport
• The candidate should be readily available
• The ideal candidate must be passionate about working in the slam

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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Community Health Workers Jobs in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Community Health Workers (2)
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Health Services and Program Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:00am to 4:00pm and one Saturdays a month
 

Job Scope: The primary responsibility of the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Health workers is following up on selected patients in their homes to ensure treatment adherence and recovery and report to any complications to physicians. 

CHWs are also responsible for clinical outreach and active case finding, conduct relevant health talks/topics will be scheduled by the CHW supervisor and performed by the CHWs in the clinic and throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the triage, patient escorting and provide general assistance as needed
• Accompany patients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites
• Following up on selected patients in their homes to ensure treatment adherence and recovery and report any complications to physicians
• Recruitment of patients for health talks and support groups
• Recommended referral facilities to community members
• Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threat to relevant authorities
• Carry out community outreach as needed(in schools, community groups, individuals or families)
• Assist in identifying patients who need immediate health attention through acting as a liaison person between the clinic and the community
• Organize and run regular health talks and monthly support groups
• Perform home based care/visits to patients to patients and assess their needs
• Recommend to health services providers information on acceptability of services offered
• Distribute brochures, flyers or any other educational document to inform targeted community members on outreach activities e.g. Vaccination campaigns
• Daily, weekly and quarterly reports filed on patients and performed activities 
• Updates on clinic activities

Performing other related duties as may be assigned

Personal attributes

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Communications skills
• Capacity building ability
• Good reporting skills

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.

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High Commission of India Marketing Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

High Commission of India in Nairobi seeks to recruit: One Marketing Assistant

Starting monthly pay approx. US$ 540.
 

Candidate should have a Master’s degree in Economics, Commerce or MBA
 

With at least three years of experience in International Trade and Marketing.
 

Please apply with bio-data at hoc@hcinairobi.org and hcoffice2@hcinairobi.org by November 10, 2014.

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Call for Expression of Interest for Food Processing Business Opportunity

Call for Expression of Interest for Food Processing Business Opportunity

The International Potato Center (CIP) invites qualified and experienced private sector food processing companies to participate in an exciting opportunity with a major retailer for the supply of processed sweet potato products. 

We are interested in hearing from companies and entrepreneurs willing to engage in producing an additional product line in Nyanza Province. 

This will be a Public-Private Sector Partnership, with CIP and its partners providing technical backstopping. 

To make an application please provide us with relevant information on your current business, e.g. nature of business, product focus and range, management structure, quantified records of business achievement including records of your outputs over the last 5 years and major challenges you have faced in the last 5 years and how you overcame them, by 5 November, 2014. 

We will need proof of ISO or HACCP food safety certifications, certificate of company registration and access to at least US$30,000 in working capital for start-up.

We will be selecting several applicants who will be invited to attend an orientation meeting in early November and subsequently be invited to submit a business plan by the end of November 2014. 

Additional information can be requested via email from Dr. Penina Muoki at p.muoki@cgiar.or

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Jacaranda Health Maintenance Associate Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position:  Maintenance Associate
 

Background: Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women. 

We have launched two clinics which are on operational in Nairobi, and are currently expanding to other locations in the region. 

We strive to be a data-driven company which improves its operational efficiency through informed decision making on the costs and pricing mechanisms in the health care market. 

Job Summary: To provide an effective and responsive maintenance service, by means of carrying out skilled duties and manage contractors to ensure repairs are done on a timely basis within agreed budget allocation.

Support the provision of a reliable, high quality, flexible, proactive customer orientated service to allow the hospitals to carry out its core business. 

This will enable the hospital to provide a well-maintained, clean, physically safe, accessible and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Meet with contractors at various hospital locations in order to disseminate site-specific knowledge to enable works to be carried out.
• Monitor contractors working within Jacaranda sites.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and safe systems of work, reporting of any defects immediately to the Director of Business Operations.
• Assess and diagnose faults on complex building services plant and equipment
• Organize daily work patterns around identified demands and priorities.
• Use all relevant and appropriate tools and equipment including those specialized to specific duties or trades.
• Drive the company vehicles on a need on need basis.
• On a daily basis work on wards and other healthcare properties in order to provide a well-maintained, clean, physically safe, accessible and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Formulate and implement preventive maintenance policies
• Carry out maintenance routines both general and planned on a wide range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment which will include:
• Lights and lighting systems including cleaning and lamp replacement
• Kitchen and catering equipment
• Domestic appliances
• Portable appliances including tests and basic repairs
• Heating systems
• Domestic hot and cold water services
• Ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Firefighting equipment
• Generator testing and monitoring
• Work overtime as and when requested and participates in an out of hour’s on-call scheme if required.
• Complete log sheets, report sheets and test certificates for legislative and statutory requirements as necessary

Qualification & experience

• Able to demonstrate good general knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and basic Building skills either by holding Diploma level qualification in building construction, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, or have the equivalent knowledge gained though experience.
• Awareness of safe working procedures and Health and safety requirements.
• Should have 2 - 4 years working experience. Experience working in a Healthcare facility is a plus.
• Previous experience of Electrical/Mechanical or Buildings

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Working at heights
• Upholds integrity as a core value
• Working in confined spaces
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Problem solving skills
• Very good communication skills
• Full valid driving license
• Must be willing to participate in an out of hours on call system.

To Apply;
 

Interested candidates should send their application cover letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with the subject line Maintenance Associate 

Preference will be given to candidates who will send their applications by or before November 28, 2014. 

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all applications.

Please visit www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.

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Administrative / Personal Executive Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 30K - 40K)

Position: Administrative / Personal Executive Assistant 
 

Salary: 30K - 40K
 

Report To: Managing Director
 

Location: Nairobi
 

We are well known events company in Kenya whose main is to deliver great service to our customers/clients. 

We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional team. 

The successful candidate should have strong ethic, good communication skills and ensuring our high standards level are met. Should be presentable and smart.

Duties

• Maintain proper filing of sensitive and confidential information in electronic and paper form and must have the ability to extract, analyze, interpret and display data as required.
• Manage and maintain the MD’s dairy-appointments, meetings and events.
• Managing and maintaining effective, efficient and effective communication channels between the office of the MD and other parties including support units and external customers.
• Handle MDs correspondence on email, paper mail and phone calls.
• Coordinate meetings that involve the MD and take minutes when required.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the MD.
• Action all directives given from the MD as and when necessary.
• Supervise the office messengers and assistants.
• Responsible for responding to all online requests for quotation from clients through the company’s website.
• Act as office manager and respond to the clients inquiries
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Make reminder calls to clients.
• Basic maintenance of office equipment and stationery.
• Carry out office duties including reception duties for the CEO in a professional manner.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirement

• At least 2-3 years’ experience 
• A diploma in Secretarial, Business Administration
• Diploma or certificate in Customer Service will be an added advantage
• Prior experience as Personal Assistant a must
• Computer literate
• Presentable and smart with pleasant personality
• Fast learner
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Able to multitask and attention to details
• Able to work for long hours with minimum supervision

Interested and qualified candidates to send in their detailed resume to hresource099@gmail.com by 7th November, 2014 and quote the expected salary on the subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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