Doctors Job Vacancies in Kenya at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of The Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital forms part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include clinics, general hospitals and the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.

It provides medical care to the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist cases.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has achieved acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 accreditation and is moving towards higher standards of quality and clinical excellence.

The hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions

Resident Paediatrician

Overall Responsibilities

To provide quality Paediatrics services to both outpatients and inpatients.

He/She will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and contribute to the continuing professional development programs of the hospital.

Requirements

• M. Med in Paediatrics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent recognized institution.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Knowledge of PALS and experience/ interest in Neonatology will be an added advantage.
• Recently qualified Paediatricians may apply

Resident Surgeon

Overall Responsibilities

To provide quality surgical services to hospital clients; participate actively in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education. Be available to be consulted and supervise junior medical staff.

Requirements

• Basic qualification in medicine.
• M. Med or equivalent in General Surgery.
• At least two years post qualification experience.
• Experience and certification in Endoscopic Surgery would be an advantage.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Good PR and communication skills are essential.

Applications and detailed curriculum vitae should be addressed to:

Chief Operating Officer
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100 Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org

Applications to be received by: 10th December, 2011.

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Program Manager Job in Kenya Episcopal Conference / Catholic Secretariat

The Kenya Episcopal Conference- Catholic Secretariat announces the vacanncy of Program Manager (Tuberculosis)

The Kenya Episcopal Conference has recently been awarded a grant by AMREF for implementation of Tuberculosis activities under the Global Fund Round 9.

These activities will work towards achieving the following National Objectives for a period of two years in 74 Districts in Kenya:-

National Objective 2: Reduce Tuberculosis diagnostic delays in special and vulnerable populations by the end of the project period

National Objective 5: Community systems strengthening to ensure communities play a pivotal role in Tuberculosis control interventions by end of the project period.

National Objective 6: Provide coordination and management support for effective project implementation

The KEC advertises for the position of Program Manager (Tuberculosis) to provide technical leadership in achieving KEC program objectives.

The program administration is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to all parts of the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the overall programme work plan, work procedures and strategies for implementing the programme activities
• Develop and manage programme planning, monitoring and evaluation to enhance organizational development and project cycle management
• Represent Kenya Episcopal Conference in Tuberculosis Programme meetings with Division of Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (DLTD) and other stakeholders
• Ensure that project activities comply with national guidelines and policies
• Participate in support supervision activities
• Maintain open lines of communication with Provincial and District DLTD Coordinators

Professional qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing or Clinical Medicine Diploma
• Masters in Public Health or a related field an added advantage
• 3 years experience in Program Management preferably with Global Fund funded programs
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Personal Attributes

• A committed Catholic with a recommendation from a Parish Priest
• A person of Integrity, self driven, innovative, resilient, results and detail oriented.
• A team player and leader with excellent analytical, Monitoring and Evaluation, conceptual, problem solving and report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel, often to remote areas in harsh conditions

Refer to www.catholicchurch.or.ke jobs and careers for a detailed job description.

Send your detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees to the address below not later than 7th December, 2011.

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800,
Nairobi.

or Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.

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Self Help Africa Finance Officer Kenyan Job

Self Help Africa is an International NGO supporting rural development projects in nine African countries in order to reduce poverty among rural communities through local demand-driven initiatives in agriculture.

Our goal is to support smallholder farmers to improve their livelihoods in a viable and sustainable manner.

We work with rural communities to bring sustainable solutions to the causes of hunger and poverty; enables local people to tackle challenges in ways which are practical, cost effective, and sustainable.

Self Help Africa seeks to recruit suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Finance Officer

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, the Finance Officer will be directly responsible for timely and accurate monitoring, recording and reporting of all financial transactions.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Monitoring, recording and reporting all financial transactions in field projects and support offices
• Guided by the Head of Finance, ensure compliance to Government of Kenya, SHA and donor financial policies and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and revision of annual budgets
• Assist project teams and partners in preparation and monitoring of project budgets
• Prepare budget comparison to expenditure and report on variances
• Prepare monthly bank and ledger reconciliations
• Prepare project cash-flow forecast
• Management of petty cash
• Preparation of monthly payroll and timely remitting of all statutory deductions to the respective authorities
• Maintaining an efficient and transparent filling system
• Assisting with procurement to ensure conformity to government of Kenya, SHA and donor requirements
• Maintaining and updating the fixed assets register and inventory management

Pre-requisites:

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option)
• Fully qualified accountant – CPA or ACCA
• A minimum of 3 years experience in accounting and finance preferably in the NGO sector
• Knowledge of accounting principles and hands on experience of using computerized financial accounting systems
• Proficiency in IT applications such as word, excel, power point and internet
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Dynamic, hardworking, result oriented and able to work with minimum supervision
• A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of SHA programme in Kenya
• High level of integrity and high standards of personal conduct

Self help Africa is committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity

How to apply

The Job Description with Person Specification and the Application Form can be downloaded at: www.selfhelpafrica.com (Go to Rest of the World, then About us Column and click on the Recruitment section)

Please send a covering letter and completed application form by E-mail only to pauline.mungo@selfhelpafrica.org

(Do not send certificates and testimonials at this stage)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th December, 2011

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Kitengela International School Jobs for Teachers, Nurse / Matron and Drivers Vacancies in Kenya

We wish to recruit dynamic and result oriented professionals to fill the following positions

Head Teacher KISC School - Msa Road Campus {Great wall Estate} and Head Teacher Shalom Girls High School

Minimum requirements: B. Ed., 3 yrs work experience as a head teacher or 5 yrs as a senior teacher in a leading High. For the Primary School-Candidates with Dip. Or P1 with 5 yrs experience as senior teachers may also apply. Age 30 – 45. Knowledge of the British National Curriculum is an added advantage

Teachers – Kindergarten to Std 6 - Mombasa Road and Main School

Minimum requirements: P1 certificate, 3 yrs work experience in similar position.

Kindergarten teachers must have a diploma in ECDE/KHA

School Nurse / Matron

Minimum requirements:Must be KRN/KRCHN, Age 30 – 45, 3 yrs experience in the
same position. The successful candidate should be an all round mature lady, able to live
within the school compound.

Drivers

Minimum requirements: O-level education, Driving license class ABCE, PSV, Certificate of good conduct, 3 yrs experience preferably in an educational institution.

Shalom Girls High School - Teachers

Minimum requirements:, B Ed . Form 1 – 4 with the following subject combinations
Geography/Maths, Biology/Chemistry/Agriculture, English/ Literature, Kiswahili/History/
CRE, Physics/Maths,

Admissions are going on in all schools:

Pre school-std 6 and Form 1- 3.

Applications with detailed CV including three (3) referees, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Manager,
Kitengela International School,
P.O Box 473-00204, Athi River

OR email to kiscshalomschsprincipal@gmail.com

To reach us not later than 10th December 2011

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