Thursday, January 12, 2012

KEMRI / CDC DATA ANALYST JOB IN KENYA

 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT KEMRI/CDC RESEARCH PROGRAM
Opening date: 3/01/11 

Vacancy number: K152/12/11

Program description:

This program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV, TB, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) branch has a vacancy to fill.

Position: Data Analyst III (1 position) MR 7
Location: Kisumu District Hospital (DVBD) and Kisian
Reporting to: Study Co-ordinator, Kisian


Essential Requirements:

Diploma in Computer Studies or Information Technology.
KCSE minimum C- (Minus) or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year working in data management preferable within the research set-up
Knowledge in use, handling and care of PDAs and smart phones is essential
Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills.
Experience with handling qualitative data and software

Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

Experience in Data Cleaning
Experience in working with PDAs and smart phones is an added advantage
Attention to detail and good work ethics

HR ADVISOR CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA

Summary
Our client, a large independent oil and Gas exploration company with interests across many
continents, is recruiting HR Advisor-Kenya. Reporting to the HR Business Partner- Cape town, South Africa, the HR Advisor will;

Responsibilities
· Co-ordinate recruitment and selection processes
· Co-ordinate and plan training and development
· Ensure compliance with legislation and company policy and procedures
· Administering, monitoring and evaluating the provision of service benefits and act as first
line of support to all employees
· Managing the staff mobility process for internal, external and intra-office staff transfers
· Provide guidance and coaching to Kenya staff in employee relations, reward, recruitment,
training.
· Co-ordinate key HR activities including salary surveys, performance bonuses, share options
· Produce MIS data and liaise with external suppliers where appropriate

KEMRI / CDC ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER JOBS IN KISUMU (2)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT KEMRI/CDC RESEARCH PROGRAM

Opening date: 3/01/2012
Vacancy number: K148/12/11

Program description:
This program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV, TB, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) branch has a vacancy to fill.

Position: ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER (2 positions) MR 9
Location: Kisian
Reporting to: Principal Investigator, Kisumu

Essential Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in public health or related field.
Previous experience of research activities in a field setting.
Previous experience with qualitative research methods
Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience in qualitative research and community mobilization.
Knowledge of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths
Experience with data collection and entry using smart phones

PROGRAMMES MANAGER JOB IN KENYA GENDER VIOLENCE RECOVERY CENTRE

The Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) of the Nairobi Womens Hospital (NWH) is the centre of excellence in the prevention and management of gender based violence in Africa, while NWH is trusted with the healthcare of Women in Africa. We are recruiting a high calibre individual to join our team as:

PROGRAMMES MANAGER
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for programme development and leadership including planning, resource mobilization, implementation, coordination and evaluation of all GVRC programmes.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
Resource Mobilization for GVRC programmes; grant management and reporting to donors and partners.
Planning, implementing and coordinating all GVRC programs – Administration, Monitoring and evaluation and advocacy.
Ensuring budget management
Training & Capacity building on gender based violence, human rights,  HIV/AIDS and other related areas

FREELANCE BUSINESS JOURNALISTS OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA, KENYA AND SOUTH AFRICA

Wanted: Freelance Business Journalists in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa Hi members,

For the expansion of the Africa Business Communities Team we are looking for:


Freelance Business Journalists

in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa with a PAN-African specialisation in Oil or ICT/Telecom or 

Banking or Import/Export Trading

We are looking for experienced top journalists with proven track record who are available for 10
hours per week (2 hours per working day).

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS VACANCIES TI KENYA

Transparency International, a premier good governance institution is seeking to create a national database of research assistants.

The assistants will be recruited on need basis for different short term projects.

We invite applications for interested persons.

To be considered applicants must meet the following minimum requirements-
  • Be a second or third year university student in a recognized local university studying Arts / Social Sciences.
  • Able and willing to be deployed on various research projects by TI-Kenya sometimes on short notice.
  • Conversant with the geography of the areas around the university/ college and / or region of residence.

KEMRI CLINICAL OFFICER JOB VACANCY IN KILIFI

Clinical Officer

Reference Number:
CO-01-12

Category: Clinical Healthcare and Research

Salary: Kshs.77,170

Grade: 4.8

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The Clinical officer will be attached to the maternity and paediatric departments with particular responsibilities for the INTERBIO and GBS studies.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator (s), Dr Jay Berkley, Dr Anna Seale (maternal-perinatal study/GBS) and Dr Bryn Kemp (INTERBIO Study).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the recruitment, coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for the INTERBIO study.
  • Responsible for coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for GBS stillbirths and controls
  • May include on-calls for sample collection out of hours
  • Responsible for the collection and submission of clinical data required by INTERBIO and GBS studies
  • Responsible to assist with newborn checks and neonatal care in maternity to the standard required for the study
  • Responsible for taking neonatal surface swabs on all babies 1-2 hours after delivery
  • Assist with training in neonatal resuscitation and newborn examinations.
  • Clinical care as CO according to allocation in maternity and paediatric departments
  • Liaise with the other maternity/ paediatric study MO and COs as necessary
  • Contribute to seminars, educational activities in maternity and paediatrics
  • Any other duties that may be required by the study or clinical team.
Skills and Competence:

Essential Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
  • Registered Clinical Officer