KEMRI-WELCOME TRUST RESEARCH PROGRAMME::KENYAN NGO JOBS::RESEARCH OFFICER

KEMRI-WELCOME TRUST RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Please note that the listed positions WILL BE CLOSED on the closing date. This means the applications must be submitted BEFORE the
closing date.
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Reference Number: HSO5-11
Category: Other
Salary: Dependent on qualification and experience
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya
Summary:
The main job purpose is to ensure the Programme's compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements regarding Health and
Safety in the entire Programme premises.
REPORTING LINES:
The post holder reports to the Chief Operating Officer
JOB DIMENSIONS:
The Health & Safety Officer will work closely with Senior Managers, and establish close working relationships with all members of
staff across the entire Programme, including those working in its satellite research sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinating the implementation of the Health and Safety programmes which are consistent with the Programme’s Health &
Safety Policy.
• Implementing effective safe work control procedures and systems in the workplace in order to comply with legal and other
regulatory guidelines, which will be applied consistently by all employees throughout the Programme’s facilities.
• Carrying out regular workplace health and safety inspections and audits to ensure that Health & Safety policies are being
effectively implemented and followed; maintaining records of the inspection and audit findings and liaising with Senior
Managers in coordinating implementation of the recommendations.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and
Environmental legislation and developments in biomedical and healthcare industry and liaising with regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), etc.
to ensure compliance.
• Liaising with relevant government regulatory authorities and approved Health & Safety Advisers and service providers on
health and safety matters, including statutory OSH trainings (fire safety, first aid etc) and audits.
• Maintaining system for recording, reporting and investigating workplace injuries, accidents/incidents and dangerous
occurrences involving staff and company equipment, providing monthly statistical summaries to Management and drawing
attention to significant trends and occurrences.
• Liaising with the Human Resource Department and Senior Management to identify, coordinate, and conduct Health and
Safety trainings and induction for all employees, students and visitors.
• Liaising with Human Resource Department and the Occupational Health Service Nurse to establish an Occupational Health
Service database, including management of records of staff vaccinations, occupational injuries and illnesses, and statutory
medical examinations.
• Coordinating investigations on workplace health and safety concerns, accidents/incidents, dangerous occurrences, injuries and
ill health as outlined in the OSH Act 2007 and other relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Coordinating the Health and Safety Committee meetings and take minutes of discussions.
• Coordinating Waste Management Program for Programme.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (Biomedical, Environmental Sciences, Health & Safety related, Engineering or
equivalent).
• Postgraduate training in Occupational Safety and Health will be an added advantage.
• In depth knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 2007 and other related regulatory legislation and
requirements.
• At least two (2) years working experience in implementing Health & Safety management systems in a medium to large
institution/company, experience in a research environment or healthcare institution will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computing skills including Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Work planning skills
• A good team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural
teams.
• Good communication (including both oral and written) skills.
• Effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, organize and work independently under minimal
supervision
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/vacancy/health-and-safety-officer
Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 14th
June 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DATA MANAGER
Reference Number: DM-06-2011
Category: Statistics and Data Management
Salary: Kshs. 77, 170 - Kshs. 98, 182
Grade: 4.8 - 4.15

CAPITAL MARKETS AFRICA-JOBS IN KENYA

GENERAL ELECTRIC
STRATEGIC MARKETING LEADER – CAPITAL MARKETS, AFRICA - GG&O JOB
Date: Jun 1, 2011
Location: Other Kenya KE, Kenya
Job Number: 1390171
Business: GE Corporate
Business Segment: Corporate Finance & Operating Components
Posted Position Title: Strategic Marketing Leader – Capital Markets, Africa - GG&O
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Capital Markets
Function Segment: Securitization
Location: Kenya
City: Other Kenya KE
Relocation Assistance: No
Role Summary/Purpose:
This position will report to Farid Fezoua, Capital Markets Leader for Africa/Middle East, and provide Capital Markets strategic
marketing across the regions. Responsibilities will include the leadership of strategic initiatives that cut across businesses, the
compilation of intelligence from various sources and the analysis of key competitors’ financing activities. The position will report dotline
into the Global Strategic Marketing Leader likely to be based in the UK.

Essential Responsibilities
• Strategic projects and initiatives
• Capital Markets Growth Playbook process
• Competitive analysis, relating to financing
• Own process and scorecards for the region’s ECAs and top commercial bank relationship in Cap Markets
• Compilation and analysis of macro-economic data
• Drive process for maintenance of ECA dashboards and pricing trends

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION-PROJECT OFFICER::INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS::JOBS IN NAIROBI

PROJECT OFFICER (COMMUNICATION, REPORTS AND DONOR RELATIONS/FUND RAISING)
Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/FT167
Title: Project Officer (Communication, Reports and Donor relations/Fund Raising) position 327434
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Post of limited duration for one year
Date: 12 May 2011
Application Deadline: 23 June 2011 (19 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM) / EMRO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EM/RGO)
C/o WR SOM (in Nairobi)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
The objectives of WHO's emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare the health sector to deal with
emergencies that improve health during and after crises. Within the emergency programme, the objectives of WHO's emergency
response team are to support Member States by:
• promptly assessing health needs of populations affected by crisis, identifying priority causes of ill-health and death; preparing
damage estimates and emergency response and rehabilitation plans; providing prompt, credible health information and
ensuring the continuity of essential health services;
• coordinating and monitoring emergency health relief efforts under the aegis of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Health
Cluster, of which WHO is the lead agency;
• ensuring that critical gaps in the health response are rapidly identified and filled;
• revitalizing and building the capacity of national health systems to deal with preparedness, mitigation and response.support
all activities strengthening internal and external coordination and communication with donors and other stakeholders
Description of duties:
The incumbent shall support all activities by strengthening internal and external coordination and communication with donors and
other stakeholders.
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include Certified as an accurate
description of the duties/responsibilities assigned and performed (if post is occupied) main achievements expected):
Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Humanitarian Action Coordinator and the overall guidance of WHO Representative of
Somalia with the technical support from the RA/EHA, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Determine policies and procedures to manage information from report to deployment either through the WHO/EHA website
or various media. Enlist co-operation from people at different levels in outside organizations and liaise with various media
representatives.-Assist in the design, development, pre-testing and evaluation of broadcast materials and other culturally
relevant programme communication materials.
• Monitor and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of the programme communication materials to target

CHF INTERNATIONAL::CHIEF OF PARTY::JOBS IN KENYA

CHIEF OF PARTY – KENYA
Date Posted: 02-Jun-2011
Expires On: 16-Jun-2011
Location: Kenya
Organization: CHF International
Reference Number: None given
Job Level: Senior-level
Contact Email: None given
Fax: None given
Description
CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the
world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF International is seeking a Chief of Party for a proposed USAID-funded program which seeks to carry out school and communitybased
HIV/AIDS prevention activities in approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within
Nairobi Province. The project will also support the Ministry of Education to revise the Education Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS. The Chief
of Party will provide overall management and general technical direction of the entire program. S/he will serve as a representative to
the program, liaising with the donor as well as Government of Kenya and other partners. This position will be responsible for the

PEPONI SCHOOL::PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER::JOBS IN KENYA

PEPONI SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Psychology to teach across the age ranqe and lead this very
successful department. Peponi School prepares pupils for IGCSE and A' Level Examinations. Experience' of teaching Psychology to A
Level is essential.
Interested applicants are requested to email a letter of application, an updated CV, along with the name and contact details of two
referees before 17th June, 2011 to:
Email: applicants@peponischool.org
Interviews will be held mid July and only those who are short-listed will hear from us.

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