PEPFAR Public Health Specialist Job in Kenya

1.    The United States Embassy – The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has a vacancy for Public Health Specialist - Strategic Information Advisor in Nairobi.

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-Kenya Strategic Information Advisor will provide high-quality technical assistance to the United States Government (USG) PEPFAR country team and technical workgroups, implementing partners, and Government of Kenya counterparts to ensure that the portfolio of program activities contributes to the national HIV/AIDS strategic goals and targets.

The incumbent will generate accurate data analyses and reports to inform national policy, and respond to the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) reporting requirements.

Requirements:

 

• Masters degree in public health, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, or related field is required.
• A total of five years work experience managing public health or other social sector programs – i.e., three years managing an HIV/AIDS program, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa and two years related to monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and/or health programs.
• Experience working in close collaboration with high-level government and other counterparts required.
• Level 4 (fluent) English is required.
• Thorough understanding of USG process, procedures and polices related to the PEPFAR initiative; Government of Kenya’s policies and guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment; Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in Kenya; USG/PEPFAR program activities on HIV/AIDS.
• Must have strong computer skills and ability to analyze data and produce well written reports and presentations using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should fill an Application for Employment Form found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf and submit their application together with a detailed CV, and supporting documentation e.g. certificates via mail before June 29, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya

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Financial Job in Kenya at CDC

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy for Finance Assistant in Nairobi.

The incumbent reports to the Division of Global HIV/AIDS, Finance Analyst and is responsible for carrying out necessary administrative and liaison actions to execute tax exemptions for HHS/CDC DGHA Kenya.

Incumbent maintains tracking system for all Donor Assistance (DA)-1 forms with relevant Government of Kenya officials to ensure timeliness in securing tax exemption.

Also assists with budgetary analysis of CDC Kenya implementing partners’ program budgets.

The job requires high organizational skills to ensure that records for all partners’ tax claims are well documented and easily accessible for update reports on tax exemption status.

The work is highly complex and can be of high stakes to implementing partners in terms of what will be considered as allowable costs and unallowable cost in their award funds.

Requirements:

 

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is required.
• Five (5) years progressive responsible experience in dealing with national, international or non-governmental financial management system, customs work, clearing and forwarding or national tax policies.
• At least 3 years experience as a supervisor in financial or accounting work is also required.
• Level IV (Fluent) English ability is required.
• Level III Kiswahili ability also required.
• Must possess standard word processing and spreadsheets skills.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should fill an Application for Employment Form found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf and submit their application together with a detailed CV, and supporting documentation e.g. certificates via mail before June 28, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market 00621
Nairobi, Kenya

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Kendu Adventist Hospital Latest Jobs in Kenya

Kendu Adventist Hospital is looking for highly skilled and dynamic individuals to fill the positions below

1. Head of Department, Clinical Medicine

School of Medical Sciences

1 Position

The successful candidate will work in the school of Medical Sciences as the head of department, clinical medicine.

Reporting to the director, she/he will be responsible for curriculum implementation.

Qualifications

 

• Must have a degree or higher diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must be duly registered and licensed by the clinical officers Council of Kenya
• Three years experience in a busy teaching position
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

2. Tutors, Clinical Medicine
5 Positions

The successful candidates will work at the School of Medical Sciences as tutors.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a higher diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized institution
• Must be dully registered and licensed by the clinical officers Council of Kenya
• Three years experience in a busy teaching position
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

Applications should reach the address below on or before June 30, 2011;

Human Resource Manager,
Kendu Adventist Hospital,
P.O Box 20
Kendu Bay

Tel:0716614028

Email: kendunursing@yahoo.com

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Digital Media Technologist Job at Aga Khan University

Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international, not-for-profit University that offers an exceptional education experience and empowers graduates to be catalytic leaders.

Focused on small classes, specialised learning, relevant research and applied community service, AKU aspires to build a vibrant intellectual community that taps indigenous knowledge and established international expertise to benefit East Africa.

AKU has 13 campuses in 8 countries.

The University invites applications for the following position:

Digital Media Technologist

Reporting to the Regional Librarian, the Digital Media Technologist will lead in production of a full range of multimedia products including video productions and other multimedia services.

S/he will be responsible for planning and implementing the multimedia activities for the University library and will maintain a database of medical images, photographic archives and any other digital repository as well as an inventory of both software and hardware for multimedia resources held in the library.

S/he will coordinate library contribution towards the adoption of e-learning within the University.

The incumbent will be responsible for drafting policies for multimedia related activities and will be part of the training team on ICT/Multimedia services for AKU user groups and will therefore participate in the development of multimedia technology training programmes among others.

Applicants should hold a degree in Media Science or Multimedia Technology (or equivalent) and at least 3 years working experience preferably in a training institution.

S/he should demonstrate competency in scanning, photo manipulation, digital video production and editing as well as the ability to technically handle the relevant equipment.

In addition s/he should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and for long hours.

S/he should demonstrate proficiency in web design and in using web development tools like Dreamweaver, CMS, FrontPage/HTML, and Flash etc.

Candidates meeting the above requirements, and seeking professional growth and an excellent work environment should forward their applications, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to the

Regional Manager,
Human Resources and Administration,
Aga Khan University,
P.O. Box 39340 - 00623,
Parklands Nairobi,

by June 30, 2011.

Email:hr.ans@aku.edu.

Tel: 3747483, 3745808,

Fax: 3747004

Please visit www.aku.edu for more details on application procedure.

 

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Scholarship for Masters and PhD 2011/2012 - HELB

The Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation mandated to finance Kenyans pursuing higher education in recognized institutions through provision of loans, bursaries and scholarships.

It is also charged with the responsibility of recovering loaned out funds to university students to create a revolving fund which will enable it meet its mandate.

Postgraduate students enrolled in Kenyan public or private universities recognized by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), are invited to apply for consideration for Masters and PhD scholarship for the 2011/2012 academic year.

Masters students will qualify for a scholarship worth Kshs 200,000 tenable over two academic years, while PhD candidates will qualify for Kshs 450,000 tenable over three academic years.

Requirements for Scholarship

 

• Minimum of second class upper division;
• Admission to a local public or private university recognized by CHE;
• Reporting for 1st year of study in 2011;
• Age 30 years below for Masters;
• 40 years or below for PhD.

Students interested in scholarships may apply online and print the application form from our website, www.helb.co.ke.

The deadline for submission is 31st July 2011.

For more information, contact:

The Board Secretary/CEO
Higher Education Loans Board

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