NGO Drivers Jobs in Kisumu Kenya (APHIAplus)

Drivers, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Tracking Code: 5157
Job Description
 

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
 

USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country. The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). 

PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. 

In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
 

PATH seeks to recruit four Drivers who will be responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the APHIAplus project.
 

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive project staff for project-related trips and activities and assignments as requested.
• Facilitate the transfer of project visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request.
• Maintain project vehicles in clean and serviceable condition.
• Manage vehicle fuel cards and maintain proper logs of trips made.
• Pay office bills, run office errands, collect and deliver packages/mail from the post office.
• Assist in maintaining motor vehicle insurance record

Required Skills

• Proven ability to perform general maintenance as required on the vehicle.
• Conversant with all traffic regulations and the highway code.
• Willing to make long distance trips.
• Track record of acting with integrity.
• A certificate of good conduct from the police.
• Basic skills in office operating systems preferred.

Required Experience

• A minimum of four years of driving experience in the zone 1 region and successful completion of a driving course are required. 
• Must also have a clean and valid driving license, proven ability to drive vehicle classes BCE and minimum O level qualification, aggregate of D+. 
• Intensive driving training from NYS is an added advantage.

Job Location: Other Kisumu, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org

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NGO Procurement Officers Vacancies in APHIAplus Western Kenya

Procurement Officers, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
 

Tracking Code 5156
 

Job Description    

Interested candidates must have legal authority to work in Kenya
 

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. 

PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country. 

The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015.

It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
 

PATH seeks to recruit two Procurement Officers who will handle, coordinate and manage procurement of goods and services for the APHIAplus project activities in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining high standards of accountability. S/he will be in charge of ensuring that procurement documentation is used in accordance with USAID and PATH guidelines and procedures.
 

The main responsibilities include:

• Manage the procurement process and ensure it is carried out in accordance with both the donor and PATH requirements.
• Coordinate annual evaluation of suppliers.
• Facilitate the management of relationships with major suppliers for timely performance of the procurement process in the acquisition of quality assured commodities.
• Work closely with the procurement team and assist in the preparation and execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders.
• Contribute to the preparation of requests for approvals and/or waivers, ensuring timely placement of orders for goods and services.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of current local and international procurement methods
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in word and excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related studies and a minimum of five years of project procurement experience. 
• Post graduate qualification in purchasing and supplies management and procurement experience from a USAID funded project are preferred.

Job Location: Other, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org

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PATH Procurement Assistant Job in Kakamega Kenya

Procurement Assistant, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
 

Tracking Code 5155
 

The successful candidate must have legal authority to work and reside in Kenya.
 

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. 

PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country. 

The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). 

PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. 

In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
 

PATH seeks to recruit a Procurement Assistant for the APHIAplus Western Kenya project who will be responsible for procuring, monitoring and maintaining general supplies and updating/maintaining the vendor database in the electronic system.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Evaluate quotation and bids through bids analyses
• Maintain and keep all procurement records while ensuring high level of confidentiality
• Ensure proper maintenance and servicing of office equipment
• Dispatch bids documents to the potential suppliers and monitoring timely response of the opening dates
• Receive and submit invoices to finance for payments
• Issue contracts and purchase orders in line with award decisions
• Expedite deliveries and ensure timely receipt of goods or performance of services

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Computing skills in Microsoft Office
• Self motivated, disciplined, organized and reliable with ability to work under pressure

Required Experience

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies plus a minimum of three years of project procurement experience are required.
• Professional qualification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (level four or above) and relevant experience working on USAID funded projects are preferred.

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org

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NGO Operations Officer Job in Kenya (APHIAplus Western Kenya Project)

Operations Officer, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
 

Tracking Code 5154
 

Interested candidates must have the legal authority to work in Kenya
 

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country. 

The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. 

In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
 

PATH seeks to recruit one Operations Officer to serve as key members of the APHIAplus Zone 1 project’s administration and finance team. They will be responsible for functions in the Kisumu offices associated with property management including IT, equipment and transportation.
 

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage all office facilities, equipment, vehicles, housekeeping services, improvements, repairs for county offices in Kisumu, Homabay,Migori and Kisii.
• Oversee the leases and subleases in the respective offices.
• In-charge of vehicle, motor cycles and motor boats use, including coordination of daily drivers and coxswains duties.
• Oversee maintenance and mileage log books for all of the above transport means.
• Support the IS Officer to oversee hardware maintenance.
• Manage the APHIAplus inventory assets in designated offices. Ensure that the master database inventory is updated.
• Coordinates duties and activities of Drivers, Office Assistant, office support staff and Receptionist.

Required Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams as a team member, player and leader and supervise team members.
• Ability to plan and work independently and make decisions without close supervision.
• Organized, accurate, efficient and capable of thoroughly handling detailed work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office computer packages.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, office management, social sciences or related area.
• Two years experience working for a national or international NGO in an administrative capacity .
• Proven experience in managing a variety of office functions including procurement, management of property, equipment, vehicle fleet, information technology, insurance and security issues.

Job Location: Other, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
 

The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org

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