IEBC Vacancies 2012: Assistant Returning Officers, and Voter Registration Clerks Jobs in Kenya

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Temporary Jobs

Voter Registration for Kenyans Residing Outside Kenya

Assistant Registration Officers / Assistant Returning Officers (AROs)

Assistant Registration Officers (AROs) outside Kenya will be responsible to a Returning Officer who will be based in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The registration of all Kenyans residing abroad who hold a valid Kenyan passport;
• Collation, collection of Kenya’s Diaspora voters data by use of BVR and forward to the returning officer in Kenya;
• Link up with other Kenyan authorities in the Kenya’s mission in the identification of legally registered Kenyans residing abroad;
• Linking up with agencies that will be accredited to carryout voter education on voter registration;
• Assisting the Commission in carrying out actual voter education campaigns within the Kenyan Diaspora in the country of residence; and
• Ensuring the safety of the BVR kits and other voter registration materials.

Requirements for recruitment

AROs must be public officers currently on deployment in the Kenyan Mission abroad.

Specifically;

• They should be Kenyans holding a degree or a diploma from a recognized college;
• Three years’ experience in handling tasks related to public relations, community or social work, public administration or information technology;
• Legally residing in the country of residence;
• Knowledge in IT;
• Competent in arithmetic and computations;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons with integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions values, ideals and norms.

Terms and Conditions

AROS will be contracted:-

• For a period not exceeding forty five (45) days during voter registration period;
• For sixty (60) days to the General elections; and
• For a wage of USD. 100 for each day worked for the Commission; and
• No other benefits or allowances will paid to them apart from the expenses the Commission will incur on transport and airfare (economy class).

Currently there exist 47 positions for the AROs abroad and applicants should indicate the Embassy/High Commission they are deployed by the Kenya Government.

Voter Registration Clerks in the Diaspora (VRC-D)

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Voter Registration Officer (ARO) the clerks will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Register voters at the country /mission station within the stipulated period;
• Ensure accurate entry of voter details in the voters register;
• Ensure safe custody of registration material and BVR equipment during the registration exercise; and
• Adhere to the Commissions values and goals

Requirements for recruitment
The VRC-D must be:-

• Legally residing in the country of residence;
• Form four graduates with a C- and above or equivalent;
• Computer literate with IT certification;
• Competent in arithmetic and computations;
• Willing to work for long hours with minimal supervision; and
• Persons with integrity and willing to abide with the Commissions values, ideals and norms.

Terms and Conditions
VRC-D will be contracted:-

• For a period not exceeding forty five (45) days during voter registration;
• For sixty (60) days to the General elections; and
• For a wage of (USD. 60) for each day worked for the Commission; and
• No other benefits or allowances will paid to them apart from the expenses the Commission will incur transport and airfare (economy class) NB.

1. Applicants attention is drawn to Section 30 of the IEBC Act in which Members or Employees of the Commission will be held liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to a fine of not more than one million shillings or both for subverting the process of free, fair elections or interfering with the functions of the commission in discharging its duty.

2. Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website
www.iebc.or.ke/careers and forward to the Kenya’s mission in the respective countries of residence. 

Applications must be received on or before 15th November 2012.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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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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Human Resource Intern Job Vacancy in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Human Resource Intern to aid in the day-to-day activities of the firm.  

This internship will give the intern valuable, hands on experience, as well as provide the Human Resources team with additional administrative support.

The individual will mainly assist with the search and selection activities such as short listing, reporting writing, reference checking as well as performing other additional duties as required.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a Major in Human Resource Management;
• Strong communication skills (both written and spoken);
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Must be proactive and Innovative;
• Attention to detail and a good sense of procedures;
• Able to work to tight deadlines, and deliver accurate, quality work;
• Highly motivated and possess willingness to take on additional duties;
• A great sense of initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments.

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your expected remuneration to recruitment@dpckenya.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

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Human Resource Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Virtual HR Services Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading human resources consulting firms. 

We provide a wide variety of HR services including HR outsourcing, strategic planning, policy and procedure development, performance management and training.
 

Currently serving Kenya’s leading corporates, Virtual HR Services has an exciting employment opportunity.
Human Resource Consultant
 

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya   
 

Basic Function:        
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role holder will design and deliver on various HR assignments including HR policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, job design and grading, performance management, training and development among others.
 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage human resources in some of the leading organizations in this region
• Identify, source and recruit talent requirements in order to deliver the organizations’ objectives
• Provide support and expertise to managers and supervisors on the appropriate courses of action in relation to employee relations issues
• Address queries and provide advice to employees on HR policies, procedures and practices.
• Develop, implement, improve and communicate HR policies, procedures, handbooks and practices in various organizations.
• Co-ordinate the Performance Management system

Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, social sciences or a business related field
• A Post Graduate Diploma in HR
• At least three (3) years working experience in a busy HR office
• Experience in HR consulting will be an added advantage

Competencies:   

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Ability to adapt interpersonal style to suit different people or situations
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 15th November 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

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Treatment Officer Job in Gatina Kenya

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant positions based in Gatina community Nairobi.

Post Title: Treatment Officer
 

Reporting To: Program Manager
 

Contract Period: Two Years Contract
 

Duty Station: Gatina (with frequent visit to Isiolo and Marsabit)
 

Closing Date for Applications: 16th November, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the clinics pharmacy staff in their pharmacy care service provision
• Coordinate the pharmacy services among the FH supported Clinics
• Provide comprehensive monthly report for the three clinics for the pharmacy and send it to the treatment coordinator
• Ensure the three clinics have all their enough supplies for pharmacies and laboratories
• Coordinate between FH and different suppliers
• Provide monthly visits to the FH supported Clinics
• Help in building the capacity of the other partners according to the need
• Ensure that the assigned pharmacy staff are able to provide pharmacy services as expected of them.

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

• Diploma and above in Pharmacy technology.
• Basic Training on HIV and Aids
• Two years working experience in Comprehensive care Centre.
• Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms.

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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Treatment Coordinator Job in Isiolo Kenya

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant positions in Isiolo Office.

Post Title: Treatment Coordinator
 

Reporting To: Program Manager
 

Contract Period: Two Years Contract
 

Duty Station: Isiolo (with frequent Visit to Tumaini clinic Marsabit and Gatina clinic in Nairobi)
 

Closing Date for Applications: 16th November, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support Supervision to the FH supported clinics staff in their medical care service provision.
• Provide comprehensive Monthly and quarterly reports for the FH supported clinics.
• Ensure the FH supported clinics have adequate regular medical  supplies.
• Maintain regular communications and meetings with FH supported clinics donors and report on the progress and achievements of the clinics.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings between FH and other partners.
• Coordinate linkages and referral between the FH supported clinics and community projects in FH.
• Participate in building the capacity of the FH partners according to the need.
• Provide on Job mentorship to clinical officers in the FH supported clinics to provide care and treatment services.
• Complete Medical Screening form for every new patient enrolled in Tumaini Isiolo clinic.
• Complete Medical Follow-up form for every return patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinic
• Order appropriate lab tests for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinic
• Prescribe antiretroviral medications for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinic
• Manage adverse effects due to medications for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinic
• Manage second-line antiretroviral therapy for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinic

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Basic Training on HIV and AIDs
• Two years working experience in a comprehensive Care centre.
• Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms.

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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NGO Nursing 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: Nursing Officer 

(Based in Tumaini Medical Clinic - Marsabit)

Reporting To: Clinical Officer In-Charge
 

Specific Duties

• Assess patients and clients and establish health care needs daily and as necessary.
• Plan health care interventions daily and as necessary, and implement.
• Diagnose simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.
• Provide appropriate healthcare service; e.g. immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care, administration of treatment, dispensing drugs, etc.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and clients on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.
• Refer patients and clients appropriately.
• Evaluate healthcare outcomes to patients/clients and write individualized report.
• Maintain records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care data.
• Keep clinical environment tidy and safe.
• Ensure efficiency and safety of assigned nursing commodities.

Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)

• Hold a Diploma or a Degree in Registered Nursing/ midwife from a recognized nursing training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Is in good professional standing with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least two years’ experience working in and HIV and AIDS comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).
• Additional training as VCT/HTC counselor, Nutrition and Computer literacy will be added advantage.
• Ability to speak any of the local languages within Marsabit County is a must.

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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SEO Writers Careers in Kenya

We are a medium sized company looking to fill five positions of SEO writers.

If you have a passion for writing and can creatively display your passion, then this is the perfect position for you.

Requirements:

• Must have excellent grammar. If you cannot write good English do not bother to apply
• Must have a reliable internet connection
• Must be willing to write a minimum of five to eight articles per day
• Must know how to write plagiarism free content. If you have no experience in doing so do not bother to apply
• Must have knowledge and working experience on SEO and keyword research.
• Must be ready to start immediately
• Must have a Gmail account
• Must be ready to do a sample test

Remuneration is: Kshs 200 per 500 and 700 word article and is due review. Payment will be done weekly on Thursday via M-pesa for the approved articles. Candidates with more than 30% of their articles rejected will be immediately discontinued.

Please note that a 25% bonus per article will be given to those that get special requests from our clients

NB: Those who have done English and Literature in the University will have an added advantage

Send your application to wkate621@gmail.com

Looking forward to have a smooth working relationship

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Senior Clinical Officer Jobin Kisumu Kenya

Position: Senior Clinical Officer
 

Company Profile: Our Client is one of the leading Health Care providers in the country. 

The Hospital provides general medical services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services, and has a well-equipped 24-hour Emergency Department
 

Location: Kisumu
 

Main Purpose of the Job
 

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing consultation and quality clinical judgment to patients in Ambulatory, Emergency Medicine and In-patient care settings in the hospital or it’s Outreach Health Centers (OHCs).
 

Main Responsibilities
 

SHOs will work under guidance and supervision of Resident as well as Affiliated (Visiting) Specialist and Consultant Staff with Privileges in the institution.
 

Their responsibility includes performance of procedures and treatments within their competency as approved by the institution, and active participation in the hospital continuing education programs.
 

Skills

• Prioritizing
• Motivation
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• Cost conscious

Required Qualifications

• MB, ChB or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Must be registered/ licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Competency in emergency procedures e. g.  ACLS, ATLS etc will be an added advantage
• At least one year working experience

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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