ICAP Psychosocial Support Advisor and Senior Program Officer Jobs in 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 positions:

Adherence and Psychosocial Support Advisor

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job Function:

As a member of the ICAP Senior Technical Team, the Adherence and Psychosocial Advisor provides technical support to ICAP programs in Kenya, in the planning and implementation of adherence and psychosocial support activities required for HIV care and treatment services and strengthening linkages with the communities within ICAP-supported facilities in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation.

The appointee will work closely with the in-country Director of Programs and the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• To plan and oversee the initiation and implementation of adherence and psychosocial support package at ICAP-supported sites
• Ensure training of HCW in Adherence support using the national training curriculum
• Provide leadership in the design and coordination of the training activities in adherence support for community health workers and PLWHA.
• To provide technical assistance to health care facilities for planning, implementation and evaluation of patient tracing systems and related data management, data quality assurance, data summarization and analysis
• To liaise with Adherence and Psychosocial Support Officers to strengthen adherence, psychosocial support and defaulter tracing activities
• Work closely with the Adherence and Psychosocial Support Officers to strengthen HIV community mobilization activities and linkages with community based structures
• To work with the NASCOP APS working group in coordinating implementation of APS activities as per the national guidelines

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 4 year’s relevant experience
• Familiarity with district level health systems
• Familiarity with HIV community programs including Peer Education

Senior Program Officer
Location: Kisumu

Overall Job Function:

The Senior Program Officer is a member of the senior regional management team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality services.

Based in Kisumu, the position reports to the Program Director, ICAP Nyanza, and works in close collaboration with the Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities in the region
• To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of TB/HIV activities at ICAP supported facilities
• To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of provider-initiated counseling and testing activities at ICAP-supported facilities
• To provide on-going supervision of ICAP-supported HIV care and treatment programs
• To participate in training and mentorship of site facility staff
• To participate in designing programs to assist in monitoring and evaluation and ensuring quality assurance of HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs
• To liaise with Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in coordinating implementation of the program
• To prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers

Requirements:

• Degree in Medicine, MPH, or an advanced relevant degree
• 5 years of experience managing donor-funded health and/or HIV programs in the public sector

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 6th May 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Spencon Civil Infrastructure Company Jobs in Kenya

A leading Civil Infrastructure Company operating in East Africa and Zambia for over 31 Years with a Corporate Office in Kenya, wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the Kenya Region as follows:-

Project Manager:- Should be a Registered Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering and preferably Post Graduate qualification in a management discipline. Should have 12-18 years experience with at least 5 years experience in a similar position or deputy and experience in road projects.

Site Agent:- Should be a Registered Engineer with a Degree in Civil Engineering and preferably Certificate in Project management. Should have 10-15 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and 10 years experience in road projects.

Planning Engineer:- Should have a Degree in Civil Engineering and preferably Certificate in Project management. Should have 3-5 years experience with at least 2 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Quantity Surveyor:- Should have a Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. Should have 3-5 years experience with at least 2 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Foreman Asphalt Laying:- Should have Diploma or equivalent in the concerned discipline. Should have 8-10 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Foreman Crusher:- Should have Diploma or equivalent in the concerned discipline. Should have 8-10 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position 3nd experience in erection and operation of stone crusher.

Foreman Asphalt Plant:- Should have Diploma or equivalent in the concerned discipline. Should have 8-10 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in erection and operation of asphalt plant.

Foreman Earthworks:- Should have Diploma or equivalent in the concerned discipline. Should have 8-10 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Plant Foreman:- Should have Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent. Should have 8-10 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Plant Manager:- Should have Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent. Should have 10-15 years experience with at least 8 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Plant & Machinery Engineer:- Should have Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent. Should have 10-15 years experience with at least 8 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Lab Technician:- Should have Diploma in Engineering or equivalent. Should have 5-8 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Administrator / Office Manager:- Should have a Degree in Business Administration /Commerce or equivalent. Should have 10-15 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

Materials Engineer:- Should have a Degree in Engineering or Material Science. Should have 5-8 years experience with at least 3 years experience in a similar position and experience in road projects.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

Send us your application letter, passport photograph and detailed CV indicating your current salary to :

hrkenya@spencon.net

or to

Human Resource Manager P.O Box 14294,00800 Nairobi

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Coffee Development Fund Latest Jobs in Kenya

Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture vested with the responsibility of providing sustainable, affordable credit to coffee farmers.

The Fund invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

Legal Officer

We seek a legal professional to join the Fund’s Management Team; advising the Fund on legal matters; ensuring appropriate interpretation of CoDF legal safeguards & rights at all times; ensuring safe custody of legal records; carrying out research on legal matters related to the Coffee sector and will be the Principal legal advisor to the Fund.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, vet and negotiate contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down stipulations for execution, participate in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect Funds interests.
• Conduct legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
• Keeping safe custody of the Funds Instruments and documents such as organisation seal, charged documents & suit papers.
• Advising the Fund on all legal matters related to its activities and mandate.
• Arrangement for Board meetings and coordination of the preparation of agendas and Board papers for Board meetings.
• Authenticate documents issued to the Fund as collateral, securities or support documents for loans & Undertake conveyance.
• Advising the Fund on all legal matters relating to employee relations & contract appointments for its entire staff.
• Ensure full compliance with Law, legislative issues, policies and procedures as stipulated by the statutes.
• Ensure that the loaning and the financial procedures and rules developed are compliant with legal requirements.
• Represent the Fund in any litigation or legal suits filed by the Fund or against the Fund, handle court assignments in the Lower and High Court involving legal process and procedures on civil and criminal matters.
• Maintain an up to date record of gazzetted matters which relate to the Fund
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Managing Trustee.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate,
• Must not be having a pending disciplinary case.
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K) or its equivalent.
• Have proven interpersonal skills, management and leadership qualities.
• Excellent business communication and report writing skills.
• Good appreciation of strategic planning processes.
• At least four years hands-on experience in commercial law in a busy law firm or a large corporate organization.
• Computer literate.

Human Resources & Administration Assistant

The Fund seeks to recruit a Human resources & Administration assistant to provide support regarding human resource matters and administrative co-ordination.

Key Competences:

• Good teamwork, interpersonal, communication skills
• Good personal organization skills, accuracy and attention to detail required
• Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Support to administrative and logistical services
• Support to office maintenance and assets management
• Good knowledge of Human Resources & Administration rules and regulations

Duties and responsibilities

• Performing Human resources & administrative duties for the Fund.
• Handle procurement for the Fund.
• Ensure proper maintenance of office facilities and equipment e.g. equipment, telephones, vehicles, furniture and conservancy.
• Co-ordinate the management of office services.
• Administrative support to meetings, conferences, workshops, retreats.
• Maintain an efficient document management system.
• Assist with compilation of reports and other communication material.
• Ensure proper local transport management.
• Maintenance of files and records relevant to office maintenance.
• Promote cordial industrial relations, values and work ethics in the management of the Fund, and
• Participation in staff recruitment & training for the operations/projects staff on administration.
• Establish and maintain a mechanism for developing an accurate database necessary for staff training needs, assessment and manpower planning,
• Handle staff matters including but not limited to; leave management, reward systems, staff training, staff medical scheme, Gratuity management and advise the Fund on disciplinary issues

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Human resources) or social sciences from a recognized university.
• At least two years experience of Human resources, administrative support and office management experience in a busy organization.
• Demonstrable experience in organizing meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Capacity to take initiative, demonstrates good judgment, and work under minimal supervision.
• Good written and communication skills.

The successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year renewable contract.

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed resume indicating education and qualifications, work experience, copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials, your current position, remuneration level, day time contact phone numbers, E-Mail and three referees to reach us not later than 4th May 2011 addressed to:

The Managing Trustee
Coffee Development Fund
P.O. Box 52714 – 00200
Nairobi

Coffee Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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IT Sales & Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

We are an IT company established in 2007 and currently looking for Sales and Marketing Executives

Description:

Responsibilities

• Generating leads by executing the marketing strategy through sales and marketing strategies including but not limited to organizing presence at general real estate events, advertising, website, Organizing dedicated sales events, etc.
• Following up the leads generated and closing sales.
• Attending Sales and Marketing meetings and be contributing in the preparation of annual and monthly sales and marketing budgets.
• Contributing to the company’s sales and marketing strategy.
• Co-managing the communications and PR strategy of the projects.
• Managing the relationship with real estate agents the Company works with.
• Supervising the production of sales and marketing material, the creation of which will be outsourced.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a Diploma in marketing is a must.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position with proven sales skills.
• Have a sales background where products or services sold have been a ‘hard sell’.
• Experience in Real Estate would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the real estate industry and players
• Ability to network and communicate comfortably with all cultures and nationalities.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems to achieve desired results.

Closing Date: 27 April 2011

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our us; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Close of Business Wednesday 27th April 2011 to careers@versatelsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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