HelpAge International Health, HIV and Social Protection Regional Programme Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. 

The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa (EWCA) Regional Office is looking for a Regional Programme Coordinator who will work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries.

Job Title: Regional Programme Coordinator - Health, HIV and Social Protection

Grade: NS2

Location: East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre (EWCARDC), with regional travel

Responsible to: Regional Programme Manager, Secure Incomes and Social Protection

Reporting to: Sweden-Norad Grant Manager and Regional Programme Manager for Secure Incomes and Social Protection 

Relations with Others:

• Affiliates, partners, Country  Development Programmes - to support, train, monitor and evaluate in the implementation of a Sweden-Norad supported project and keeping in line with the wider Health, HIV & AIDS and Social Protection strategy of the EWCARDC;
• Regional Development Centre staff – to ensure synergy and linkages across HelpAge thematic areas, Advocacy and Communications and promote donor compliance, build the knowledge base at the EWCARDC and ensure consistency of approach in HelpAge International’s work  in the region and to ensure the development of complementary activities;
• Development  organizations working on HIV and Social Protection – to share  information  and influence  changes in policies  and practices;
• Relevant national and regional Health, HIV and social protection networks, forums and working groups, the media and associations of PLHIV to ensure  that we are building appropriate  alliances in our quest for inclusive  policies and programmes;
• Staff and volunteers of NGOs, INGOs and Governments to ensure maximum coordination, disseminate learning and sharing of experiences.

Overall Purpose of the Job: To work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries. 

Job Activities

• Provide ongoing daily support to HelpAge partners in the project for its effective and timely implementation within the framework of the donor and project contracts;
• Support the Programme Manager to consolidate narrative reports from partners in five countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to Sweden-Norad;
• Support the Programme Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations;
• Support the implementation of Traditional Healers’ and Practitioners component within Sweden-Norad project;
• Build the capacity of partners to develop and implement sound HIV & AIDS and SP programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring;
• Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Programme Officer to ensure consistency in data for learning, advocacy work and preparation of report;
• Lead on the research on LGBT that is planned under the Sweden-Norad programme;
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and Social Protection work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally;
• Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV & AIDS and SP, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes;
• Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Centre’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.

Extent of Authority: The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree level of education in Social Sciences for Development Studies
• A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes;
• Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this;
• An in-depth understanding of HIV & AIDS and Social Protection related issues in Africa;
• Extensive experience in programme development;
• Experience in institutional strengthening and partner capacity building;
• Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming;
• Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt;
• Experience in the operation of an international development organization;
• Fluent spoken and written English;
• Ability to write narrative of a standard required by international donor organizations and interpret financial reports;
• Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed upon deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
• Familiarity with social science research

National Position based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Salaries will be in Accordance to HelpAge Salary Structure

Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and all applicants must have the existing right to work in Kenya.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs.ewca@helpage.org

Closing Date: 26th September 2014

HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Lutheran World Federation Social Worker Job in Kakuma Regugee Camp, Kenya

The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.
 

Social Worker 
 

Reporting to the Senior Community Services officer, the Social worker will provide support to people who have been socially excluded, experiencing crisis, violence, strenuous relationship or a challenging situation with guidance, counseling, giving direction for access to various services and social support

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect data of survivors from incident recorder GBIVIMIS Gender Based Violence, traumatic incidences, social excluded persons, pregnant/ teenage mothers, persons with disability and elderly.
• Debriefing, reassurance and maintaining confidentiality of all data gathered from the client.
• Carry out interviews with the identified client and if need be with the family for referral to the most appropriate service.
• Provide professional and confidential debriefings for identify cases requiring psycho-social support.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of clients served and referred to various services.
• To follow-up cases that have been referred for other services/agencies.
• Have empathy, tact and patience in dealing with clients especially those that are slow to change or do not accept to be helped.
• Generate a report on case by case progress.
• Continue debriefing support to the client for full healing process.
• Continuous assessment of social welfare of the client and any additional referrals.
• Create awareness on the existing SGBV referral pathway and carry out family/couple based group therapy.

Professional qualification & Experience

• Background education degree in Social work with skills in counselling and communication skills
• Diploma in Social Work with 5years of work experience in handling community and social welfare programmes.
• With a wide experience in handling various groups that require social welfare support, survivors of SGBV, traumatic incidences, women at risk, single parent, vulnerable families and persons with disability.
• Experience in working within refugee context will be an added advantage.

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 14th March, 2014:

Human Resource Officer , 

P.O. Box 48 Kakuma, 

Or e-mailed to: lwfkak@gmail.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Social Workers, HR Officer, Pediatric Counselors, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and Procurement Officer

An agency seeks to hire qualified and experienced personnel to fill the following positions:
 

Social Workers

• Degree in Social Work from a recognized University
• At least 3 years experience as a Social Worker
• Ability to work with children from all backgrounds
• Self driven, mature, confident and has integrity

Human Resource Officer

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Minimum 3 years experience HR Management functions
• Working Knowledge in HRMIS management
• Age, 28 years and above.

Pediatric Counselors

• Degree or equivalent in counseling psychology
• At least 3 years experience child counseling
• Age 30 years and above

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

• Degree in Social Sciences(preferably Sociology or Dev’t studies)
• At least 2 years in participatory assessments, monitoring, data analysis, M&E design.
• Must have strong reporting skills

Procurement Officer

• Diploma or Degree in Supplies management and or Diploma in Chartered institute of Supplies management
• Minimum 3 years as a procurement officer
• Conversant with Gov’t procurement procedures

Send your application, together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates and contacts of 3 referees to:
 

D/NA 1593
P.O Box 49010-00100,
Nairobi

so as to reach us not later than 1/11/2013

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IAT Buru Buru Career Counselor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Exciting Career Counselor Position
 

IAT is seeking to recruit a Career Counselor who will be stationed at our IAT Buru Buru Centre Branch.
 

Get connected to an Exciting career.

We are looking for a mature, honest, reliable and responsible individual who is very customer centered, is able to effectively sell our courses to prospective students, and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

The successful individual should be able to keep clean student records, should be self-motivated, time conscious, and meticulous about his/her work, must be a team player and able to work without close supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a graduate, preferably in Business Administration with a strong inclination towards sales 
• Be computer literate (preferably completed ICDL) 
• Have at least 1-year experience in an aggressive sales environment. 
• Be able to demonstrate ability to meet set targets 
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills

If you strongly believe that you are competent to do the above job, deliver or e-mail your curriculum vitae with copies of your certificates and your covering letter clearly stating “Application for Career Counselor Position” to reach The HR Department not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday 06th September 2013.

Address applications to: 

HR Director
IAT,
P.O. Box 14201, 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email: HRD@symphony.co.ke
 

Phone 4455000/ 0716 793 954

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IAT Buru Buru Career Counselor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Exciting Career Counselor Position
 

IAT is seeking to recruit a Career Counselor who will be stationed at our IAT Buru Buru Centre Branch.
 

Get connected to an Exciting career.

We are looking for a mature, honest, reliable and responsible individual who is very customer centered, is able to effectively sell our courses to prospective students, and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

The successful individual should be able to keep clean student records, should be self-motivated, time conscious, and meticulous about his/her work, must be a team player and able to work without close supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a graduate, preferably in Business Administration with a strong inclination towards sales 
• Be computer literate (preferably completed ICDL) 
• Have at least 1-year experience in an aggressive sales environment. 
• Be able to demonstrate ability to meet set targets 
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills

If you strongly believe that you are competent to do the above job, deliver or e-mail your curriculum vitae with copies of your certificates and your covering letter clearly stating “Application for Career Counselor Position” to reach The HR Department not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday 06th September 2013.

Address applications to: 

HR Director
IAT,
P.O. Box 14201, 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email: HRD@symphony.co.ke
 

Phone 4455000/ 0716 793 954

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Nyanza Reproductive Health Society Divisional Mobilizers Job in Kisumu Kenya

Job Vacancy: Divisional Mobilizers

The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women in Kenya. 

NRHS has several projects researching on HIV prevention; it runs support groups for PLWHA and MARPS, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention in various parts of Nyanza Province.
 

NRHS is seeking to hire Divisional Mobilizers in Rachuonyo South and Rachuonyo North Districts.   
 

Duties will include:

• Ensure that set targets for his/her team in the area of operation are shared out to the teams and ensure the same is met.
• Coordinate all social mobilization activities in the division which include organizing for all the divisional social mobilization activities in coordination with the District Social Mobilization Coordinator and the clinical teams.
• Enhance teamwork amongst the Divisional Peer Educators under his/her jurisdiction.
• Carry out mapping of the Division of operation together with the District Mobilization division, number of males in the target group, number of circumcised males, identification of all upcoming activities as per the community calendar the project may need to take part in within the division.
• Community liaison officer in the District/Division of operation. Divisional Mobilizers will be expected to be key contact people for NRHS in their areas of operation. They will strive to build goodwill between NRHS and the community. As such, they must have contacts of the county administration and in their districts/division and continuously cultivate good relations with them.
• Participate in the process of identifying the Peer Educators to review strategies and share on best practices.
• Ensure tracking and reporting of all mobilization activities in the Division, including number of materials supplied, targets set, challenges experienced and best practices noted.
• Ensure follow ups on agreed activities/strategies.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the District Mobilizer.

Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to lead, motivate and work in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Diploma-level qualification in social work and community development or related studies
• 2 years experience in community mobilization or Ministry of Health community structures
• Preferably a resident of the division

Applications Should Include:

• A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
• A current CV
• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Applications are submitted electronically to humanresources@nrhskenya.org stating the job title on the subject of the email. Submission deadline: 25th May, 2013 at mid night.

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Senior Social Workers, Pediatricians, Clinical Officers and Lab Technician Jobs in Kenya

A children’s agency seeks to hire qualified and experienced personnel to fill the following positions
 

County Coordinators / Senior Social Workers

• Degree in Social Work from a recognized University
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management.
• Three to five years experience as a Senior Social Worker or a Probation Officer

Pediatricians

• M.med. in pediatrics or Pediatrics Clinical Officers from recognized institution.
• Experience in management of programs and or institutions.

Clinical Officers

• Degree/Diploma in Clinical Medicine with a bias in Pediatrics from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years post qualification practice.

Lab Technician

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a government institution.
• Minimum Three years working experience gained in a busy medical laboratory

Send your application, together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates and contacts of 3 referees so as to reach us not later than 25th February 2013 to P.O Box 43982-00100 Nairobi.

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NGO Social Worker Officer Job in Marsabit Kenya

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) and Christian Community services Mt. Kenya (CCSMKE) are both Christian organizations partnering to offer Care and treatment to PLWHIV in Marsabit and Isiolo districts. 

Both organizations have established a comprehensive care centers in Marsabit – Tumaini Medical Centre and in Isiolo - Tumaini Isiolo Clinic that are giving care and treatment to PLWHIV while offering affordable medical services to general population in Marsabit and Isiolo.
 

Through this partnership CCSMKE seeks to fill in the following vacant position.
 

Position: Social Worker Officer (Based in Tumaini Clinic -  Marsabit)

Reporting To: Senior Nurse

Specific Duties

• Screen patients for HAART protocol  and social support
• Complete Social Work Screening form for patients in the HAART Protocol
• Conducts home assessments for patient’s lost to follow up and those requiring a home visit.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of lost follow up, in coordination with the data officer.
• Responsible for the management and tracking of all cases which are lost to follow up for the purpose of reducing the amount.
• Identify and build relationships with various HIV/AIDS support, home based care and social service organizations throughout Kenya, maintain records of such relationships and make patient referrals accordingly.
• Work with Nutritionist to identify most needy cases for supplemental nutritional support
• Write reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as required
• Coordinate posttest club activities and facilitate weekly meetings, in coordination with counselors.

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

• Diploma in community health, social worker, community worker, counseling, or above
• Minimum of 2 years in community work especially on HIV and AIDS programs
• Trained on HIV  and AIDS Management, VCT/HTC,
• Computer literate especially MS Word and MS Excel
• Must be able to speak any of the local languages in Marsabit county.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), day telephone contacts to:  

Human Resources Manager, 

FH Kenya, 

P.O Box 14978 – 00800 

Nairobi 

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org.  

Closing date is 16th November, 2012. 

Short listing will be done as CVs are received.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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Nairobi Women's Hospital Vacancies in Kenya

Nairobi Women’s Hospital is trusted with the healthcare of Women in Africa, and with passion, we deliver healthcare.

We are recruiting for the following high caliber individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals.

ERP Administrator 

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The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
• Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users;
• Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline;
• Considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
• Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model; further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
• Installing and testing new versions of the database management system (DBMS);
• Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Policies and Procedures;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and disaster recovery plans; ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
• Commissioning and installing new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Configuration and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics AX – including Financials, CRM, and Inventory

Qualifications and Skills

• 3 years relevant experience
• Bachelor Degree in Technology
• Certified Oracle administrator or Microsoft Certified System Developer (MCSD) or
• Microsoft ERP Administrator certification Microsoft Dynamics Certification

Counselor

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Providing psychosocial care to the counselee and their families, in the specific areas assigned, through group or one-on-one therapy interventions, which meet the recognized criteria of counseling credentialing associations
• Providing VCT services to the counselees who need this service.
• Networking with stakeholders: implementing partners, counselees and Nairobi Women’s Hospital, to discuss clinical and administrative issues relevant to counseling the counselees undergoing psychosocial challenges/issues.
• Developing necessary stress management literature, brochures, visual and audio-visual materials to the counselees and their caregivers.
• Creating awareness on GBV through sensitization campaigns, media  and trainings
• Developing a counselors` manual on effective psychosocial care programs to be used in GVRC
• Preparing and share psychosocial care service periodic report of work done once every month.
• Submitting timely feedback to Management through weekly, monthly, annual reports or as and when necessary and/or as required.
• Facilitating and   participating in group debriefings periodically.
• Participating in personal therapy at least monthly.
• Providing a comprehensive, quality assurance plan that assists in assessing psychosocial potential problems, offering assistance to existing problems and ensuring that service is provided in a professional and ethical manner.
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to both Internal and External Customers

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 3 years relevant work experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology, or its equivalent
• Masters degree will be an added advantage

Social Worker

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Developing, collecting, analyzing and maintaining a detailed and updated case management record (data) for each GVRC client.
• Conducting social assessment for all beneficiaries and document the findings.
• Monitoring of the beneficiaries’ psychosocial progress to determine their individual performances and refer to appropriate institutions to respond to client specific needs.
• Consulting for hospital based patients.
• Fostering networks with other organizations, health institutions and the business community to strengthen collaboration.
• Promoting quality care to clients by working with hospital personnel.
• Coordinating all social and community related activities undertaken by GVRC.
• Ensuring Superior Customer Experience to both internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or an equivalent

Medical Records Technologist

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Processing patient’s documents.
• Ensuring security and confidentiality of medical records.
• Maintaining patient’s files (medical records) and documenting their condition and treatment.
• Following up on discharged patients, their families and physicians. i.e. patients with terminal illnesses.
• Preparing statistical, narrative and graphic presentations of information for use by the hospital staff and researchers.
• Maintaining and operating a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store and analyze information.
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1 years relevant experience
• Diploma in Medical Records and Information Systems

Stores Assistant

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Receiving and verification of goods received or issued.
• Short listing of items due for ordering and confirm expiries.
• Maintaining updated stock movement records.
• Processing of departmental requisitions.
• Pricing and labeling of goods.
• System entry of the invoices.
• Compiling monthly reports.
• Participating in physical inventories by counting stock.
• Managing incoming and outgoing goods.
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1 year relevant work experience
• Certificate in Purchasing and supplies

Rider / Messenger

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Executing messengerial duties both internal and external as advised.
• Maintaining   accurate, fully authorized and updated records as required
• Ensuring the appropriate maintenance of vehicles in liaison  with the Administrator and other staff
• Ensuring equipment and mail safety
• Ensuring optimal equipment performance and utilization through daily and routine checks and adherence to the vehicle PPM schedule and carry out minor vehicle maintenance processes (checking tyre pressure, oil levels) and repairs as required.
• Maintaining mail delivery records.
• Reporting promptly any defects or problems detected in the vehicles
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicles at all times
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years experience accident free driving
• ‘O’ level certificate
• Clean valid driving license (BCE & Class G) and PSV
• Valid certificate of good conduct

Artisan

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-

• Ensuring cost effective repairs as per required standards and  instructions
• Producing the bill of quantities for all repairs for approval
• Maintaining up to date and accurate records of all the repair undertaken
• In liaison with the Maintenance excellence, advise and inspect on the equipment and materials to be purchased
• Ensuring quality of third party service providers for outsourced work.
• Communicating any defects of building, and fittings to the supervisor and follow up with maintenance
• Cost reduction through ensuring all unnecessary lights are turned off, report power outages to facilitate quick resumption by KPLC and checking that vacant electric beds are disconnected
• Augmenting the security of the hospital through documentation and safekeeping of all spare keys and ensuring all rooms are locked
• Providing support in delivery of goods to the unit and other auxiliary duties
• Testing fire and emergency alarms weekly and maintain the test register
• Ensure Superior Customer Experience to both Internal and External clients

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 3 years relevant work experience
• Certificate in mechanical engineering
• Grade 1 trade test  in masonry or carpentry
• Grade 3 trade test in plumbing

Interested applicants are invited to send their applications detailing current and expected salary and CV with contact details of three referees to the 

General Manager Human Resource 

P.O. Box 10552-00100 

Nairobi, 

clearly marking the application with position applied for. 

Applications can also be emailed to vacancies@nwch.co.ke with the position applied for as the subject line by Friday, May 11th 2012. 

DO NOT attach your certificates.

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