AMREF Project Assistant and Project Driver Jobs and Careers in Kenya

AMREF is the largest indigenous 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.

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, South 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

Career Opportunities

AMREF Kenya is looking for qualified and highly motivated individuals to join the Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Project in Samburu County.

The purpose of the project is to strengthen community health systems to improve maternal, newborn and child health outcomes, with the aim of reducing poverty through accelerating MNCH interventions contributing to MDGs 4 & 5.

The project is partnering with a local CBO, Samburu Aid in Africa (SAIDIA).

Project Assistant – MNCH Samburu Project

Ref. No: KCO/HR/061/2011

The position is based in Samburu and reports to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job: To assist in technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in co-ordinating and participating in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project.
• Assist in operations research and documentation.
• Assist in organizing and conducting field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in development of new proposals and concept development for fundraising.
• Assist in control and account for the use of project resources and assets.
• Assist in managing relevant project financial transactions.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the project.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• At least two (2) years work experience in a busy NGO.
• Must have excellent ICT skills.
• Experience in the implementation of Community Strategy and working with nomadic communities will be added advantage.
• In addition the ideal candidate must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and networking skills and should be able to work under minimal supervision.

Project Driver – MNCH Samburu Project

Ref. No: KCO/HR/062/2011

The position is based in Samburu and reports to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job: To provide safe and reliable transportation to AMREF staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody.
• Ensuring the vehicles assigned is well serviced and maintained as required.
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles work tickets.
• Safeguarding all the contents in the vehicles.
• Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.

Qualifications and Competencies

• The ideal candidate should have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT proficient with three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Must have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses.
• Should be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct.
• Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is 20th November 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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