Monday, October 24, 2011

KEMRI - WELLCOME TRUSR POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT CAREER IN KENYA

POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT. - STATISTICAL OR MATHEMATICAL MODELLER -INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS
Reference Number: PDRA-10-11
Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology
Salary: Kshs.240,148 – 305,536
Grade: 7.2 - 7.9
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:
The Viral Epidemiology and Control (VEC) group at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme
in Kilifi, Kenya (http://www.kemri-wellcome.org/home)is looking to appoint two individuals to
investigate a set of questions relating to human respiratory virus transmission. In particular this will
focus on intra- and inter-virus species interactions, using individual and population level approaches
and drawing from a wealth of community study data collected in Kilifi. The successful candidates are
likely to come from within the disciplines of statistics, physics, engineering, or applied mathematics
and will have complementary statistical and mathematical skills in the use of transmission dynamic
and statistical inference models.

PROJECTS TO INCLUDE:
Viral interactions explored through deterministic multi-type transmission dynamic models.
Based on a RAS (realistic age-structured) compartmental model now set up in our group, develop a
suite of models to investigate the transmission of multiple strains of a single virus species or multiple
virus species, within age-structured populations. This will require inclusion of cross-immunity
matrices, and should be generalized to "n" strains. The model should, in the first instance, be used to

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PRINCIPAL BUDGET AND FINANCE OFFICER JOB

PRINCIPAL BUDGET AND FINANCE OFFICER - ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA
Grade: PL 4
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/11/TA012
Publication date: 04/10/2011
Closing date: 05/11/2011

Objectives
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) is a forum for policy dialogue on
education. It acts as a catalyst in promoting innovative policies and practices through the pooling of
ideas, experiences, learning and knowledge. Its overall goal is to contribute to the development of
equitable and high quality education through the concerted efforts of African governments and their
partners. The main components of ADEA are: the Steering Committee, the Executive Committee, the
Bureau of Ministers, the Secretariat and the Working Groups. The Secretariat administers ADEA’s
work programs and budget, implements major activities including the Triennales, organizes statutory
meetings, manages communication and knowledge management and coordinates the work of ADEA’s
Working Groups.

Duties and responsibilities
The Budget and Finance Officer will report to the Executive Secretary and manage a budget of over
USD9, 000,000 per annum. He/she will be de facto head of both budgets and accounting functions of
ADEA.

Budget Planning
• Prepare on the basis of ADEA’s workplan the annual budget for presentation to ADEA’s
Executive Committee and Steering Committee for review and approval;
• Prepare and obtain approval of detailed budgets for specific activities, based on the annual
budget;
• Supervise annual funds allocations according to the approved budget;
• Follow up on contribution agreements with development partners and as delegated,
negotiate with agencies renewals of such agreements;
• Coordinate the preparation of new grant agreements in collaboration with the Executive
Secretary and AfDB;
• Forecast ADEA’s cash flow;
• Set up and update ADEA’s budget system within SAP, in collaboration with AfDB;
• Set up guidelines for ADEA staff and Working Groups in the preparation of detailed budgets
for their activities.

Financial Management
• Maintain ADEA’s accounts in full compliance with financial regulations in accordance with the
Memorandum of Understanding signed with

COMMISSION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION (CIC) JOBS IN KENYA

COMMISSION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
SECRETARY/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO THE COMMISSION

The role:
Reporting to the Commission, the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer is the Commission’s Accounting
Officer responsible for the day to day management of the Secretariat and ensuring the
implementation of the Commission’s decisions, policies and strategies. This is a strategic job
requiring the holder to have the foresight and ability to adapt infrastructure and organizational
culture to accommodate change within a very fast paced and complex work environment.

Key results areas:
Leadership:

Provide leadership to a fresh team of highly qualified professionals in the various key functions so as
to meet the operational and strategic objectives of the Commission;
Strategic planning:
Facilitate the strategic planning process for the Commission including the preparation and
implementation of the Commission’s annual work plans and budgetary requirements as per the
Strategic Plan;
Annual fiscal and operational planning:
Develop and implement tight performance and financial management controls so as to ensure cost
optimization and resource utilization by the Secretariat;
Program coordination:
Co-ordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the various Commission’s programs;
Reporting: Development and delivery of constitutional and statutory reports by the Secretariat to the
Commission in line with the CIC Act 2010 and the Constitution;
Asset Management:
Prudent procurement and management of the Secretariat’s assets in line with the procurement and
asset care policies and procedures;
Stakeholder management:
Oversee the design and implementation of a robust communication capability necessary to forge
good relations/linkages between the CIC’s constitutional partners, relevant line ministries and other
stakeholders and the people of Kenya generally so as to create unity of purpose in the
implementation of the Constitution;
Secretarial:
Provide secretarial services for the Commission so as to ensure timely and accurate recording and
custody of the Commission’s proceedings;
People leadership:
Promote a culture in which staff feel supported through best in class people practices so as to
motivate them deliver exceptional results;
Culture and governance:
Champion a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability so as to align Secretariat staff
behaviors to the vision, mission and values of the Commission and role model for the Nation the
values embedded in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and Performance management: Ensure
implementation of a results based management process so as to monitor Key Result Areas and
outcomes both internally and externally.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Hold a Bachelors Degree in any Social Science and a Masters Degree in Management and/or
Administration from a university recognized in Kenya; At least fifteen (15) years transferable
experience, ten (10) of which should have been in a leadership position at senior
management level in a Public Service or Private Sector organization;
• Has knowledge of policy development, legislation, institutional reforms and the development
and application of administrative procedures;
• Has demonstrable strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as financial
management skills;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Demonstrates good understanding of the social, political and economic situation in Kenya;
• Has demonstrable understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Should not be involved in active participation in affairs of any political party; A creative and
astute planner, innovative in work flow design and management; and
• Effective communicator with excellent negotiations and people-leadership skills;
• Is self-motivated and has tenacity to work in a demanding, dynamic and fast paced work
environment.
Each applicant must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, have an understanding of
the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and not be active in any political party. Each applicant must be
results-oriented, have ability to effectively deliver quality work under very tight deadlines and work
long hours under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision. They should be willing to
selflessly and impartially serve the people of Kenya under the new dispensation of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010. Additionally, their work ethic must continuously be informed by the national values and
principles of Article 10 of the Constitution and apply a human rights based approach to work.
CIC is committed to respect the national values and principles and, the Bill of Rights of the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with respect to recruitment of staff. CIC is further committed to
implementing affirmative action measures and to this end encourages women, minorities and persons
from historically marginalized areas and groups with the requisite qualifications to apply for the
advertised jobs.
If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write in confidence quoting the
job title on both the cover letter and envelope, before 4th November 2011. Enclose your Curriculum
vitae containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, experience, present
position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and send to:
The Chairman,
Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution,
Delta House, Chiromo Road,
P.O. Box 48041-00100, Nairobi
E-mail: chairapplications@cickenya.org

HEAD OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Reporting to Director, Programs the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation will be responsible for the
development and implementation of sound monitoring and evaluation systems in line with the
Commission’s objectives and the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key result areas

OPEN SOCIETY INITIATIVE FOR EASTERN AFRICA (OSIEA) KENYA PROGRAMME OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

KENYA PROGRAMME OFFICER
COMPLEMENTARITY PROJECT
Search Closes: November 1, 2011
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
We seek a dynamic, creative and committed programme officer to lead our complementarity project
in Kenya.
The project seeks to strengthen domestic accountability for international crimes arising from the post
election violence, including through strategic litigation.
This is a joint project of the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) and the Open Society
Justice Initiative (OSJI).
The position reports to the OSIEA Kenya Programme Manager and the OSJI Director of Litigation and
OSJI Project Director, Complementarity.

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the
region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society
leaders and groups.
The Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) uses law to protect and empower people around the world
through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic vision to develop and implement a program to promote complementarity in
Kenya, including through strategic litigation, policy analysis, and law reform

MERIDIAN MEDICAL CENTRE MEDICAL OFFICERS, NURSES, PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS, CATERING, HUMAN RESOURCE INTERNS JOBS IN KENYA

Meridian Medical Centre is looking to fill the following positions countrywide;

MEDICAL OFFICERS
A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree, Registered as Medical Practitioner by the
Medical Practitioner and Dentists Board, Professional Medical Indemnity Insurance certificate,
Minimum KCSE AInterested
candidates should submit an application letter indicating current and expected salary,
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional certificates to hr@meridianmedicalcentre.com or
hromedicalcentres@gmail.com before 31st October 2011

NURSES
Nurses: KRCHN registered with the Nursing council of Kenya and posses a valid license.
Specialization in either ICU, theatre, pediatrics nursing will be an added advantage. Minimum KCSE C+
Interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating current and expected salary,
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional certificates to hr@meridianmedicalcentre.com or
hromedicalcentres@gmail.com before 31st October 2011

PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
Diploma (pharmacy), Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Minimum KCSE C+,
Interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating current and expected salary,
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional certificates to hr@meridianmedicalcentre.com or
hromedicalcentres@gmail.com before 31st October 2011

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
Diploma (Medical Laboratory Technology), Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technicians & Technologist Board, Minimum KCSE C+,
Interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating current and expected salary,
Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional certificates to hr@meridianmedicalcentre.com or
hromedicalcentres@gmail.com before 31st October 2011

CLINICAL OFFICER/ REGISTERED NURSE JOB IN KENYA

CLINICAL OFFICER/ REGISTERED NURSE
Coast farm requires the services of a Clinical Officer or a Registered State Nurse to run their clinic.

The successful candidate for the job vacancy must be a Kenyan Citizen, holding all relevant Ministry

of Health documents and be a paid up member of the Kenya National Nurse Register.

Applicants should forward a detailed CV to:

P.O. Box 18488-00500 Nairobi

By latest 31st October 2011

AGA KHAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL INTERNS, ULTRASONIGRAPHER, RADIOGRAPHER JOBS IN KENYA

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, a premier teaching and tertiary care referral hospital,
invites applications from appropriately qualified individuals for the following positions:

MEDICAL INTERNS – 2012
Applications are invited from medical graduates who have successfully completed their MB ChB (or
equivalent) undergraduate degree and have been recommended to do their rotational internship.
Foreign candidates must have passed the Internship examinations administered by the Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Successful candidates are expected to commence their internship from January 2012 for a period of
one year.
Interested Candidates should submit the following documents as part of their application:
• Personal statement that includes future interests
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of reference
Incomplete documentation will automatically disqualify a candidate from the interview process.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews slated for the week of 5th December 2011.
Applications for this position should be submitted by 8th November 2011 to the address provided
below.
To Apply:
Applications should be sent to,

The Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
P. O. Box 30270-00100,
Nairobi
Or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu
For further details, please visit our website www.aku.edu.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ULTRASONOGRAPHER
Reporting to the manager, Radiology, the Ultrasonographer will be responsible for provision of
efficient and timely ultrasound imaging services within the laid down standard operating procedures
and protocols.

CGIAR GEOINFORMATICS SENIOR SCIENTIST JOB IN KENYA

VACANCY: Geoinformatics Senior Scientist

About this position


If you can provide scientific leadership of geoinformatics research and lead a new Geoinformatics Unit into a global centre of excellence to support implementation of the Centre’s research agenda, then you are the person we are looking for. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and may require travel to international locations.

You will be required to:  

Provide scientific leadership and coordination of geoinformatics research in the World Agroforestry Centre, especially in the context of the Centre's contributions to the CGIAR Research Programme CRP6 on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry, CRP5 on Water, Land and Ecosystems and other CRPs. Emphasis will be on spatio-temporal research on agroforestry in the context of natural resource management, climate change, and human well-being.
Head the Centre's Geoinformatics Unit in support of the above programmes and build up its pan-tropical regional nodes. This will include establishing the Unit as a global centre of excellence and further development of a strategy and business plan for the Unit. The Unit will also closely link to the Centre's Research Methods Group and Soil-Plant Spectral Diagnostics Laboratory.
Oversee the development of a comprehensive modelling, visualization and dissemination framework for monitoring and mapping local to continental environmental conditions in CGIAR regions, with initial emphasis on Africa.
Contribute to the development of agro-ecological spatio-temporal databases of land and water health and human well-being metrics across CGIAR sites and regions, and contribute to the design of a pan-tropical network of sentinel sites and landscapes for long-term monitoring of natural resources and human well-being.
Contribute to the development and capacity building of regional geoinformatics hubs in CGIAR regions and produce training materials to assist staff and stakeholders in use of the Centre’s spatial data platform.
Lead the development of information products based on sound scientific workflows and spatial models, including linking remote sensing and GIS data with systematic ground survey data on land condition and soil spectral libraries; including in the context of the Africa Soil Information Service, and mapping of trees and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes.
Publish results in journal articles, assessment reports, electronic atlases and web-based forms.
Lead and participate in funding proposals to extend the above areas of research and build up the geo-informatics unit into a sustainable business model.
Develop external collaborative links and projects with centres of excellence in the area of geo-informatics for natural resources management and represent the Centre at major geo-informatics fora.

You should have:

UNDP DRIVER VACANCY IN KENYA - OFFICE OF THE RESIDENT AND HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Driver
UNDP Kenya would like to recruit a driver on FTA (G2).
The Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator United would like to recruit a driver to provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Familiarity with other office operations like use of office machines and computer literacy will be an added advantage

Qualifications
1. Completion of Secondary School Education.
2. Possession of a valid national driving licence.
3. Certificate of Good Conduct.

Experience
1. At least 2 years’ work experience as a driver, preferably with a recognized NGO, an international organization or government
2. Safe driving record;

UNDP / UNCRD DRIVER VACANCY IN KENYA

United Nations Development Programme
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Driver
UNCRD Kenya would like to recruit a driver on SB1

United Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) would like to recruit a driver to provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent
knowledge of security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and
ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Familiarity with other office
operations like use of office machines and computer literacy will be an added advantage

Qualifications
1. Completion of Secondary School Education.
2. Possession of a valid national driving licence.
3. Certificate of Good Conduct.