Nursing Jobs in Kenyan NGO and other Vacancies

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URGENT  POSITIONS
FH/Kenya (Food for the hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development NGO  seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office:  This is a short term program funded by WFP and running from 15th August to 31st December, 2011



BSFP PROJECT COORDINATOR (1 POSITION)
The BSFP (Blanket Supplementary Feeding Project)  Coordinator will supervise the entire operation of BSFP Project.
Responsibilities
Compile distribution reports and monthly reports
Coordinate BSFP activities with other Nutrition activities
Work closely with DHMT for systematic treatment
Attend meetings -  DSG Coordination meetings


Qualifications
Degree in Nutrition, Nursing or any Health related field
Diploma in Nursing, Nutrition with 3 years experience in Community Nutrition
Experienced in food distribution preferably BSFP
Committed and hardworking person -  ready to work overtime and meet strict deadlines.

SITE  SUPERVISORS (7 POSITIONS)
The BSFP Supervisor will oversee the entire BSFP distribution in different sites.
 Responsibilities
Update the project Coordinator regularly on distribution
Make sure that all the protocols are observed during distribution days.
Compile site distribution reports and monthly reports
Work closely with facility incharge for acquiring vaccines and any other materials/equipment for systematic treatment.


Qualifications / Experience
 Diploma in Nursing/Nutrition with 3 years experience

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Health Systems Strengthening Advisor::NGO jobs in Kenya::Public Health Vacancy

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
We are currently looking for a Health Systems Strengthening Advisor for an anticipated project. Appointment to this post is subject to Jhpiego winning the grant.
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Health Systems Strengthening Advisor will provide technical leadership in strengthening medical training systems in Kenya. S/he will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans and quality implementation of the program and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners.
 
Responsibilities: 
Provide technical and programmatic leadership in program design and implementation. Strengthening of health training systems and processes that support primary clinic health care and community health service delivery including management of health facilities, equipment, human resources, management of health commodities, patient records etc. Improving delivery of quality primary health care according to evidence-based standards

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Health Systems Strengthening Advisor::NGO jobs in Kenya::Public Health Vacancy

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
We are currently looking for a Health Systems Strengthening Advisor for an anticipated project. Appointment to this post is subject to Jhpiego winning the grant.
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Health Systems Strengthening Advisor will provide technical leadership in strengthening medical training systems in Kenya. S/he will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans and quality implementation of the program and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners.
 
Responsibilities: 
Provide technical and programmatic leadership in program design and implementation. Strengthening of health training systems and processes that support primary clinic health care and community health service delivery including management of health facilities, equipment, human resources, management of health commodities, patient records etc. Improving delivery of quality primary health care according to evidence-based standards

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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

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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

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KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-KENYAN JOB VACANCY

The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
The Quality Assurance Manager will be the overall in charge of quality assurance function in the Hospital. He or she will be
responsible to the Deputy Director (Clinical Services) for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that
quality systems are maintained in accordance with the Hospital quality assurance policies. Specific duties will include:
• Developing quality assurance plans and programmes to ensure delivery of quality services in the Hospital
• Formulating quality assurance policies and procedures for the Hospital
• Preparing reports on quality related matters and activities in the Hospital
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the department and ensuring proper utilization of allocated funds
• Ensuring availability, proper utilization and maintenance of equipment and other supplies in the unit
• Participating in research related to quality assurance
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications
• Master degree in Public Health or Health Management with a sound knowledge in quality health
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in a management position in a large organization
• Must be a qualified Lead Auditor of Quality Management System
• Must be registered by a recognized ISO certifying body
• Degree or post graduate certificate in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
Salary Scale - Job Group K4: Kshs. 77,527 - 94,235

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202
To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-KENYAN JOB VACANCY

The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
The Quality Assurance Manager will be the overall in charge of quality assurance function in the Hospital. He or she will be
responsible to the Deputy Director (Clinical Services) for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that
quality systems are maintained in accordance with the Hospital quality assurance policies. Specific duties will include:
• Developing quality assurance plans and programmes to ensure delivery of quality services in the Hospital
• Formulating quality assurance policies and procedures for the Hospital
• Preparing reports on quality related matters and activities in the Hospital
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the department and ensuring proper utilization of allocated funds
• Ensuring availability, proper utilization and maintenance of equipment and other supplies in the unit
• Participating in research related to quality assurance
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications
• Master degree in Public Health or Health Management with a sound knowledge in quality health
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in a management position in a large organization
• Must be a qualified Lead Auditor of Quality Management System
• Must be registered by a recognized ISO certifying body
• Degree or post graduate certificate in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
Salary Scale - Job Group K4: Kshs. 77,527 - 94,235

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202
To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

Consultant Data analyst

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO based
in Kisumu and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), the Bernard van Leer Foundation, among others.

Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate research and
intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and
local communities.

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill the position
of Data Analyst to be based in Kisumu, Nyanza Province.

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Consultant Data analyst

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO based
in Kisumu and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), the Bernard van Leer Foundation, among others.

Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate research and
intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and
local communities.

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill the position
of Data Analyst to be based in Kisumu, Nyanza Province.

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Business Development Advisor

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management.

Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities.

By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Business Development Advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya.


Position Responsibilities:

As a part of the FHI’s Business Planning and Strategy (BPS)department, the Business Development Advisor will work with FHI headquarters and Country Offices to lead and support a wide range of business planning and development activities.

S/he will contribute to the leadership and support of business planning activities in a way that complements and adds strategic value to teams in FHI’s headquarters, other technical staff in the Africa Regional Technical Hub and Country Offices in order to maximize FHI’s global business development presence and expertise in the region.


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