Management Sciences for Health
(MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades
of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability,
lasting impact, and sustainability.
Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and
most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in
public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join
its team based in Nairobi, Kenya in the following positions.
Driver – Fanikisha Project
Working under the Country Operations Management Unit, the Driver serves as a
chauffeur for project staff, consultants and other visitors. He or she provides
for or performs maintenance for assigned vehicle, and perform administrative
tasks as assigned.
The Driver will; provide safe and customer focused transportation to staff
& others as assigned, from/to the office, airport, hotel, project sites,
and other location, maintain a record of trips, including kilometers traveled,
fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to established
procedures.
He /She will also pick up and deliver shipments / documents as assigned.
He/ She will arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the
vehicle as per manufacturer’s suggested schedule and be able to perform minor
repairs as needed.
He / She will ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations/ licensing
and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant driving experience as a
Chauffer driving in Nairobi and familiar with rural terrain and roads of Kenya.
He / She will possess a valid Kenya driver’s license. Ability to provide proof
of good driving record will be required. Previous auto mechanic and
administrative experience is desired.
Applicants will be reliable, able to demonstrate punctuality, attention to
detail, patience, good humor, flexibility and customer service.
He / She will also project a neat and professional appearance and be able to
communicate in English language.
This position requires applicants who have the flexibility to work during the
weekends.
Procurement Assistant – CDC Lab Project
Under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement specialist, the
Procurement Assistant will provide procurement services to MSH in Kenya Country
office in compliance with MSH procurement policies and procedures.
S/he will among other duties support the procurement processes, sourcing, asset
and stock management and support knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
The Procurement Assistant is cognizant of, and adheres to, MSH’s Code of
Business Ethics and Procurement Integrity Standards.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a professional Degree in procurement with
at least 3 years relevant experience in procurement preferably in an
International NGO Set up.
Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of USAID procurement rules and
regulations will have a distinct advantage.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability
to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and
consultants.
To apply for these positions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section
of our website at www.msh.org by 10th February
2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an
explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org Management Sciences
for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin,
citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam
Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.