LAB TECHNICIAN JOB IN KENYA - ZINDUKA AFRICA

Zinduka Afrika is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) that has opportunity for a Lab Technician

Reporting Date: Immediately
Reporting to: The Nurse

1. He/ She collect blood and other samples from patients.
2. The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
3. He/she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipments such as centrifuge, analytical balance and PH meter.
4. The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment.
5. He/she will record and compile daily readings on all
temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain
laboratory freezers and fridges.
6. The Officer will prioritize analysis according to customer requirements
7. Maintenance of local stock control records
8. Prioritize samples according to urgency
9. He/she shall comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensure tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.

Minimum Requirements:

Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.

CLINICAL OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

Clinical Officer

Reporting to Primary and Preventive Health Care Coordinator.

Job specification
The job entails:-
1. Patient care and management
Provision of comprehensive and good quality clinical services to patientsOrdering investigation and interpretation of results for diagnosisCoordinating medical examinations tests.
2. Keeping of complete and up-to-date patient records and preparation of monthly and other periodic reports.
3. Carrying out preventive health care of patients.
4. Responding during outbreaks and emergencies in collaboration with public health officers
5. Ensuring availability of required equipment and ensuring continuity in the supply of consumables in the clinic.
6. Provide HIV/AIDS counseling, testing, PMTCT, preparation and adherence to antiretroviral drugs.
7. Undertake minor surgeries and administer drugs.
8. Preparation of reports

Requirements:

Must have :

C+ in KCSE
Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery from a recognized institution
Must be registered with the clinical officer’s council with a current practicing licence.
Must have a certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing from a recognized institution.
At least 2 years experience as a clinical officer position.
Experience working with HIV care and treatment programs.

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR, DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST JOBS IN KENYA

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to
supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in the APHIAPlus Nairobi
Coast project.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR (Re advertisement)
Nairobi

Role Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will have the primary responsibility for the design,
planning, and supervision of the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities that
measure the overall performance of the APHIAPlus Nairobi – Coast project against set
objectives.
S/he will generate and implement annual Performance Monitoring Plans, liaise with USAID
Strategic Information Team and with MOH counterparts in the two provinces in order to
design interventions that support strengthening of monitoring capabilities in the provincial
health system.
The role will include designing and then commissioning consultants to conduct surveys and
special studies.

Job Requirements
• A Masters degree in a quantitatively-related social science, medicine, epidemiology,
or related field with over five years relevant work experience.
• Significant experience in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems
for large scale health sector related integrated health programs, preferably USAIDfunded.
• Experience in overseeing the development of data management systems
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with and building the capacity of
national, regional and district level government partners, NGOs, FBOs and other
institutional partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Kenyan health system at the national, regional
and district levels and experience in scaling-up institutional capacities for planning
and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate and
communicate research findings to policy makers, program managers, donors and
other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing
current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include
daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 16th December 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Re advertisement)
Nairobi

Role Purpose
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, s/he provides the technical expertise to
implement different stages of data and database management in line with the needs of the
overall monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting framework of the project.
S/he manages the integrity of the databases, translates information requirements of program
managers in the desired data architecture, develops processes to link and analyze data from a
variety of data sources.
S/he provides guidance for designing, development and use of data capture tools.
The role will ensure use of standard national and project specific tools to collect, analyze and
synthesize data.

Job Requirements
• A Bachelors Degree in IT or a data management related field with 5-7 years
progressive work experience.
• Proven experience in database design, development, implementation, documentation
and management using a variety of tools including SQL-compliant relational
databases
• Experience with the design and support of high standards for data quality and security
in large, multi-user data management systems
• Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information Systems;
• Working knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK data requirements
• Good planning and organizational skills

PLAN INTERNATIONAL KENYA PROJECT MANAGER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT) AND PROJECT OFFCER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT) JOBS IN NAIROBI, KILIFI AND HOMABAY

PROJECT MANAGER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT)
Based in Nairobi
(Four years fixed term contract)
Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization,
without religious, political or government affiliation.
Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives and
futures of poor children through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit a Project Manager for a fixed term period of four years for
testing modified Community-led Total Sanitation for scalability Project.
The purpose of this job is to support and supervise The Testing Modified CLTS piloting,
monitoring and evaluation, and the dissemination of the results of the project.
The Testing Modified CLTS for Scalability is a four-year multi-country project with funding
from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that Plan International Kenya will implement with
support from Plan International USA and The Water Institute at the University of North
Carolina.
This is a rigorous, research-based project with the overall goal of advancing global sanitation
efforts by improving the cost-effectiveness and scalability of the CLTS approach.
This goal will be pursued by implementing CLTS pilot interventions in Kenya, Ethiopia and
Ghana, while collecting, evaluating, and disseminating practical lessons learned about
overcoming common challenges to implementing CLTS at scale.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the field staff to facilitate the design, work planning and management of the
project.
• Also ensure that project staff, partner agencies, natural and local leaders deliver
respective activities
• Initiate and finalize the development of data collection tools and facilitate data
collection when necessary for the project to support timely Monitoring, Evaluation
and Research (MER) activities
• Ensure that all the reviews, studies, researches and the evaluations planned for the
project are implemented to support the project
• Set up and maintain an appropriate information management system for the project
while ensuring it is aligned with GOK Health Management Information System.
• Ensure timely reporting according to the donor and Plan International USA
guidelines and procedures
• Contribute to the collection and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt
from the program implementation and to disseminate results to local stakeholders
according to the Plan International USA and UNC guidelines.
• Responsible for updating Plan’s Programs and Project Module (PPM/PALS) to ensure
it is up to date at all times and supports in MER activities for the project

Required Skills or Experiences
• Bachelors Degree in a related technical or management discipline (Environmental
Sanitation, Public Health or other relevant degree with specialization in
rural/urban/water supply, sanitation and hygiene service provision)
• At least 3 years’ experience in program planning, monitoring, evaluation and research
position
• At least 3 years working with International NGOs and managing a donor funded
project
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitude required for the position:
• 3 years experience in rural development with a focus on community led CLTS
approaches, water resource management, sanitation, and health and hygiene
promotion.
• Knowledge of maternal, neonatal and child health and the health sector is an added
advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the project cycle, project planning, management, research,
monitoring and evaluation.
• Good knowledge of research using quantitative and qualitative principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other
applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet.
• Good knowledge of data management software (SPSS, Word, Excel)
• Good report writing skills
• Driving experience with valid driving license

How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter and
updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three
professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@planinternational.org to be received latest by 12th December 2011.
Your email should bear the job title for the position applied for i.e. “PROJECT MANAGERCLTS”
as the subject.

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all
children.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate
background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

PROJECT OFFCER (CLTS RESEARCH PROJECT)
Duration of the employment: Four years
Location: Kilifi and Homa Bay

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization,
without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in
1982 and is committed to improving the lives and futures of poor children through a childcentered
community development approach.

BIBLE SOCIETY OF KENYA PROGRAM OFFICER JOB VACANCY

PROGRAM OFFICER – HIV/AIDS

The Bible Society of Kenya is a non-sectarian, non-denominational organization that serves
all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian individuals by
providing them with the Word of God. Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus
Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.
To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs,
we are looking for a mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of
Program Officer – HIV/AIDS.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop and schedule HIV/AIDS program work plan in accordance with
specifications and funding limitations.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of proposal for funding and/or funding continuation
from outside sponsors in liaison with the Bible Advocacy and Scripture Use and
Resource Mobilization Managers.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on HIV/AIDS activities,
progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinates logistics,
scheduling and participant communications.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS program areas, including current issues
and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit
into the Society’s interests.
• Develop proposals in HIV/AIDS program area and formulate recommendations for
funding.
• Conduct site visits to donors and potential donors.