ICAP Program Officer Job in Embu Kenya

International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) of Columbia University is working with a consortium of partners led by Jhpiego and the Ministries of Health to implement activities in support of the USAID-funded APHIA Plus Service Delivery Program in Central and Eastern Provinces. 

The APHIA plus Program is designed to contribute substantively to the United States Government (USG) and Government of Kenya goals in HIV and AIDS, TB, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, malaria and maternal and child health.
 

Applications are invited for the position of Program Officer to be stationed in Embu.
 

Overall Function
 

The Program Officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV and care and TB/HIV treatment services at Aphia plus facilities, in collaboration with the Ministries of Health. 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at supported facilities 
• Provide on-going supervision of HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV programs 
• Co-ordinate mentorship of facility staff 
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of HIV and TB/HIV programs 
• Assist in program monitoring and evaluation 
• Preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers

Minimum Requirements: 

• Diploma or Degree in medicine 
• At least three years’ experience in program planning 
• Experience with HIV/AIDS programming 
• Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya 
• Clinical experience in HIV management 
• Strong supervisory and management skills

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number and referees ( one who should be your current/former supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 10th August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

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NGO Program Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following position:
 

Program Officer
 

Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza
 

Overall Job Function:
 

The officer will plan and perform day-to-day implementation of HIV care and TB/HIV treatment services at facilities
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementation of HIV care and treatment services and TB/HIV activities at facilities 
• Provide on-going supervision of HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV programs 
• Co-ordinate mentorship of facility staff 
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of HIV and TB/HIV programs 
• Assist in program monitoring and evaluation 
• Preparation of budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers

Requirements: 

• Degree or Diploma in Medicine 
• Experience with HIV programming 
• Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya 
• Clinical experience of HIV medicine

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 10th August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Finance & Admin Assistant Job in Kenya - Forum Syd

Vacancy for Finance & Admin Assistant
 

Background
 

Forum Syd is a Swedish democracy and rights organization with 183 Swedish member organizations and thousands of partner organizations and networks worldwide. 

Founded in 1995, Forum Syd strives for fair and sustainable global development based on the equal value of all people, their right to reasonable life circumstances, and the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. 

Forum Syd’s vision is “A just world that is free from poverty” while its mission is "To contribute to the democratic organisation of women and men in order that they can solve common problems, claim their rights and exert democratic influence.”
 

Forum Syd perceives civil society as a decisive force in bringing about change and works to help strengthen the role of civil society in Sweden and the rest of the world in its efforts to bring about global justice and sustainable development.

Forum Syd has over the years worked in civil society strengthening, social accountability and citizen participation issues and has already developed a methodology from experiences in Africa, Latin America, the Balkans, Kosovo, Belarus and Cambodia.

Forum Syd head office is based in Stockholm-Sweden and has seven country offices in the different countries including Kenya.
 

Forum Syd anticipates commencing implementation a Social Accountability project funded by DFID through DAI Europe. 

The overall objective of the project is that communities that are voice-poor and marginalized have improved democratic influence and good governance at county government level. 

The Project will be implemented through a collaborative effort of 2 organizations, with Forum Syd being the lead partner.
 

Title: Finance & Admin Assistant

Reporting to: The Finance & Admin Assistant will report to Finance & Admin Officer
 

Contract Period: 24 months with possibility of extension
 

Key Responsibilities for the position:-

• Preparation of timely and accurate report for project
• Preparation of payment vouchers, cheque & disbursements
• Handling of petty cash
• Bank reconciliation
• Co-ordinate and manage financial aspects of project to ensure compliance with contract obligations
• Work closely with project officer in ensuring successful implementation of project
• Provision of admin support and coordination of project procurement
• Other duties as maybe prescribed by Finance & Admin Officer

Desirable knowledge, Skills & attributes

• A degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA/ACCA certification
• 3 years progressive experience with an INGO
• Excellent skills in spreadsheet and computerized accounting systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team player
• High level of Integrity
• Knowledge of working with EU and DFID funded projects will be an added advantage

Duty Station: Based in Nairobi office with occasional travels within Kenya
 

Qualified applicants are invited to send their covering letter and C.V. (Maximum 3 pages) indicating current and expected salary to:-
 

Country Manager
Forum Syd, Kenya
P.O. Box 1419-Karen, 00502, 

Nairobi
 

Email: info.africa@forumsyd.org and david.munyasia@forumsyd.org
 

Copied to: stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org
 

Indicate “Finance and Admin Assistant” in the e-mail subject line.
 

Deadline for application is 14th August, 2012 at 1600 hours EAT. 

Application received after the deadline will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Programme Manager and Finance & Operations Manager Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 The Brooke is the UK’s leading overseas welfare charity for working horses, donkeys and mules. 

The Brooke is establishing an East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi to develop and implement country and regional strategies, support and monitor partners and represent the Brooke within Kenya and the wider region.

We are seeking to recruit well-organized, highly motivated and result-oriented individuals for the following positions which will be based in Nairobi with regular travel within the region and occasional wider international travel for meetings.

Programme Manager 

Ref: PM/07/2012
 

National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension

Job Summary
 

Reporting to the Regional Representative, the Programme Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing the country strategy. The Programme Manager will be responsible for
 

1. Programme and Partnership management, 

2. Programme Development, Expansion and Networking, 

3. Coordination and Communications.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• First Degree (Bachelors) in a relevant animal health discipline such as a veterinary degree or in development studies, social sciences, management or other related areas of international development
• Minimum 5 years working experience with an international animal welfare/ humanitarian/ development NGO with strong programme development, implementation, management monitoring and evaluation experience – especially at the field level

A Job Description and Application form for this position may be obtained from www.peoplefitafrica.com/vacancies.php


Finance & Operations Manager 

Ref: FM/07/2012

National appointment: Two years with possibility of extension

Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional Representative, the Finance and Operations Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing financial systems for the regional office alongside ensuring  sound financial management practices for partners.

This role will also manage the development of operational structures and processes to support the effective running of the regional team.

Summary of Qualifications

• First Degree (Bachelors) in Finance and Accounting or other related area of studies
• Minimum 5 years working with an international NGO, with strong financial and operational management experience.

A Job Description and Application form for this position may be obtained from www.peoplefitafrica.com/vacancies.php

How to Apply:
 

Please complete the application form and submit your application by including the relevant reference number in the subject heading to the email: recruitment@peoplefitafrica.com. 

CVs by themselves will not be accepted. 

Closing date for all applications is Friday 10th August 2012.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

www.peoplefitafrica.com : Innovative Recruitment and HR Solutions

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