Wednesday, October 19, 2011

MINISTRY OF MEDICAL SERVICES JOBS IN KENYA - PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, ICT MANAGER, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER, NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR RECRUTIER

National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) is a Government Department in the Ministry of Medical
Services responsible for ensuring safety and availability of blood in all hospitals throughout the
country.
The Government under the PEPFAR project, (NBTS is funded under PEPFAR while C.D.C offers local
oversight and technical support), seeks to recruit a team of dynamic, highly motivated, well exposed
and competent candidates to fill the below advertised vacancies on one year renewable contract,
subject to performance and availability of funds.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head NBTS, the incumbent will provide administrative assistance to the
implementation of the blood safety component of the PEPFAR supported National Blood Transfusion
Service (NBTS) in the Ministry of Medical Services in Kenya.
In addition will support policy and health system development, planning, training programs on blood
transfusion services together with the line managers.
Minimum Qualifications
• Post Graduate degree in social sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or related
field.
• 3 years experience in managing development and/or donor projects, proposal development
and managing donor commitments. Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be
an added advantage.
• Analytical and strategic planning skills, coordination, influencing and negotiating skills with
diverse audiences as well as confident representation skills.
• Excellent team abilities to build good relations both internally and externally.
Applications:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, copies of certificates and other
testimonials and a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contact.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Medical Services, 00100-30016, not later than 25th October 2011.
Canvassing for these posts directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A.A. Nyanchoga
For: Permanent Secretary

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head NBTS, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for providing
technical leadership for all M&E activities in NBTS and the broader Blood Safety program.
S/he will work towards translating M&E and other strategic information into improved PEPFAR
programming and delivery of Blood Safety services; contribute to a single national M&E system in
Kenya; strengthen systems and capacity among CDC Blood Safety partners receiving PEPFAR funding
to collect, manage, and use quality M&E data to inform program and policy in the national response to

Blood safety.

Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelors degree in Planning, Economics, Statistics or its equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as an M&E officer in a Public Sector or
health/medical research organization, university or public health program implementing
agency
• Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.
Applications:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, copies of certificates and other
testimonials and a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contact.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Medical Services, 00100-30016, not later than 25th October 2011.
Canvassing for these posts directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A.A. Nyanchoga
For: Permanent Secretary

ICT MANAGER
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head NBTS, the Incumbent will provide technical support in Information Technology
to staff by analyzing, installing, establishing, maintenance, usage and update of new technology and
Software for data processing and communication.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
• 3 years working experience in an IT positions in a busy environment
• A+ certificate is an added advantage
Applications:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, copies of certificates and other
testimonials and a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contact.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Medical Services, 00100-30016, not later than 25th October 2011.
Canvassing for these posts directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A.A. Nyanchoga
For: Permanent Secretary

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR RECRUITER
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head NBTS, the incumbent will plan and implement effective strategies to recruit and
retain a safe blood donor pool so as to meet the national blood donor requirements and manage other
blood mobilizing partners to achieve established blood collection goals.
Responsible for implementing evidence based approaches so as to reach all potential blood donors
while incorporating HIV prevention and healthy lifestyle interventions. Lead, evaluate and coordinate
voluntary blood donation in the country.
Minimum Qualifications
• Masters Degree in marketing, public relations or related field
• 3 years working experience in marketing or public relations with proven results
• Computer literacy in office packages
Applications:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, copies of certificates and other
testimonials and a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contact.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Medical Services, 00100-30016, not later than 25th October 2011.

Canvassing for these posts directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A.A. Nyanchoga
For: Permanent Secretary