RECEPTIONIST/ FRONT OFFICE PERSON (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Receptionist / Front Officer III -One Position

The Murang’a County Assembly Service Board invites application from suitably qualified Kenya citizens to fill the following vacant positions on permanent terms:

(a) Duties and Responsibilities 

(i) Customer care: receiving and directing visitors as necessary;

(ii) Records: maintenance of visitors’ records;

(iii) Any other duties as may be allocated.

(b) Requirements for Appointment 

(i) Diploma in Front Office operations from a recognized institution

(ii) 2 years’ work experience in a multicultural work environment

(c) Salary Scale MCASB6 – Basic Salary House Allowance Other Allowances Total

Minimum Pay 31,910 10,000 5,000 46,020

Maximum Pay 41,590 10,000 5,000 56,590

Application Criteria

1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone contacts; copies of relevant  Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents;

2. In addition, all applicants should submit certificate of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption  Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue  Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;

3. Candidates with Foreign Degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission of Higher Education of  Kenya;

4. All applications should be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly indicate the position applied  for in the reference line and be addressed to:

The Secretary,

County Assembly Service Board,

Murang’a County Assembly,

P.O. Box 731-10200

MURAN’GA

Or be hand delivered to the office of the Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of  Murang’a County Assembly (formerly Municipal Council of Murang’a) opposite Ihura Stadium so as to reach him not later than Friday, 10th January 2014 before 12.00 noon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their day time mobile numbers.

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SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR, CARE KENYA (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Senior Technical Advisor, MWA KIWASH (STA/12/2013).

Based in Nairobi

CARE International in Kenya is looking for a well organized and highly motivated individual who is result oriented to fill the following position:

Reporting administratively to the Chief of Party (CoP) Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) and on Technical aspect s/he will be reporting to Livelihoods Sector Manager CARE Kenya. The incumbent will be in charge of developing, designing and monitoring of strategies towards addressing water sanitation and hygiene structures governance as well as embracing appropriate community based approaches in resilience to climate change related disasters.

Applications

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV and email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to;

The Human Resources & Development Manager,

CARE International in Kenya,

email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than 5th January, 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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PROJECT MANAGER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Position: Project Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi

Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AGMARK) is a not-for-profit development organization with headquarters in Nairobi, and regional presence in Eastern and Southern Africa. Its mission is to improve incomes and food security of smallholder farmers in Africa by facilitating agricultural development through adoption of improved production technologies and effective output marketing in response to identified market opportunities.

AGMARK is recruiting a Project Manager for an anticipated one year USAID/East Africa funded project – “Food Security through Enhanced regional Trade” (FOSTER trade) Project. The project goal is to engender cross border grain trade across the borders of Kenya-Tanzania, Kenya-Uganda and Uganda- Rwanda. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Project Manager will be provide technical guidance and direct all the operations of the project.

The position is available for hire immediately.

Position Summary

The project manager shall be responsible for the full implementation of the project. This includes supervision of field staff, achievement of all project targets as well as preparation and submission of project reports to relevant partners. The position is based in Nairobi with regular travel to the Project area (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall manager and point of contact for FOSTER trade project.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities as required for the full implementation of the project
• Ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with USAID policies and regulations.
• Ensure that project activities are consistent with the project objectives and that objectives can be met with available resources
• Ensure the project meets targets, budgets and timelines
• Finalize and submit all project reports and other deliverables within the required timelines
• Take the lead in the implementation of AGMARK’s innovative approaches in dealing with cross border trade issues.
• Promotion of orphaned crops production and commercialization
• Supervise the development and implementation of an effective Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the project
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to other project staff.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field from a recognized University. A Master’s degree in
• Agribusiness will be an added advantage.
• More than five years’ experience managing a donor funded Agricultural related project.
• Experience managing a regional agricultural related project across Kenyan borders.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate other team members
• Consultative approach to engaging with stakeholders and decision making.
• Excellent report writing skills

Job Conditions:

• The incumbent will reports to the Managing Director
• Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to Project mandate areas
• Employment will be for a period of two years.

Application Procedures

If you are interested and qualified for the job, send your CV and cover letter via email to projectmanager@agmark.org , to the attention of The Managing Director. The e-mail subject should read:Job Ref 1/2013/Foster Trade Project Manager.

The deadline for application is on 7th January 2014 , 5pm East Africa time. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further considerations. AGMARK is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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CLERK ASSISTANT I- 4 POSITIONS (KENYAN JOBS 2014, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title; Clerk Assistant I -4 Positions

The Murang’a County Assembly Service Board invites application from suitably qualified Kenya citizens to fill the following vacant positions on permanent terms:

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

The holder of this position will provide services under the direction of the Deputy Clerk and duties to include:

(i) Offering administrative services to various types of County Assembly Committees.

(ii) Research involving search for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources like documents or persons;

(iii) Organizing activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for members of County Assembly and staff;

(iv) Assisting in ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedure, practice, conventions, tradition and etiquette.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Business related field; OR;

(ii) Certified Public Secretaries (K) or equivalent;

OR;

(v) A KNEC Diploma in either Secretarial Studies or Human Resource Management; OR;

(vi) Effectively served as a Clerk Assistant II

(vii) Proficiency in the use of Computer applications.

(c) Salary Scale MCASB8 – Basic Salary House Allowance Other Allowances Total

Minimum Pay 41,590 20,000 8,000 69,590

Maximum Pay 55,840 20,000 8,000 83,840

Clerk Assistant II -Four Positions

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

The holder of this position will provide services under the direction of the Deputy Clerk and duties to include:

(v) Offering administrative services to various types of County Assembly Committees.

(vi) Research involving search for fresh information/facts by consulting appropriate sources like documents or persons;

(vii) Organizing activities pertaining to seminars and conferences for members of County Assembly and staff;

(viii) Assisting in ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedure, practice, conventions, tradition and etiquette.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Business related field; OR;

(ii) Certified Public Secretaries (K); or equivalent;

(iii) Effectively served as a Clerk Assistant III

OR;

(iv) A KNEC Diploma in either Secretarial Studies or Human Resource Management;

(v)  Proficiency in the use of Computer applications

(c) Salary Scale MCASB7 – Basic Salary

Minimum Pay 35,910

Maximum Pay 45,880

House Allowance 20,000, 20,000

Other Allowances: 6,000,  16,000

Total: 61,910,  81,880

APPLICATION CRITERIA 

1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone contacts; copies of relevant  Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents;

2. In addition, all applicants should submit certificate of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption  Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue  Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;

3. Candidates with Foreign Degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission of Higher Education of  Kenya;

4. All applications should be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly indicate the position applied  for in the reference line and be addressed to:

The Secretary,

County Assembly Service Board,

Murang’a County Assembly,

P.O. Box 731-10200

MURAN’GA

Or be hand delivered to the office of the Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of  Murang’a County Assembly (formerly Municipal Council of Murang’a) opposite Ihura Stadium so as to reach him not later than Friday, 10th January 2014 before 12.00 noon.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their day time mobile numbers.

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RESEARCH OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS 2014, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title:  Research Officer – One Position 

The Murang’a County Assembly Service Board invites application from suitably qualified Kenya citizens to fill the following vacant positions on permanent terms:

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Provision of non-partisan professional research assistance and analysis to Members, committees, and staff of the Assembly;

(ii) Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of policy options;

(iii) Providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis;

(iv) Maintain a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and major  public policy issues/questions

(v) Providing back-up to County Assembly Committees.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Bachelor’s degree in specialized discipline including Economics, Agriculture, Environment, Sociology, Science, International Trade or other Social Science;

(ii) Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of professional research with emphasis on public policy analysis.

(iii) Minimum 3 years continuous work experience as a Research Officer.

(iv) Practical competencies in using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPPS).

(c) Salary Scale MCASB9 – Basic Salary House Allowance Other Allowances Total

Minimum Pay 48,190 24,000 8,000 80,190

Maximum Pay 65,290 24,000 8,000 97,290

Application Criteria

1. Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone contacts; copies of relevant  Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, and other relevant supporting documents;

2. In addition, all applicants should submit certificate of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption  Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Criminal Investigations Department and the Kenya Revenue  Authority as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;

3. Candidates with Foreign Degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission of Higher Education of  Kenya;

4. All applications should be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly indicate the position applied  for in the reference line and be addressed to:

The Secretary,

County Assembly Service Board,

Murang’a County Assembly,

P.O. Box 731-10200

MURAN’GA

Or be hand delivered to the office of the Interim Clerk of County Assembly located at the premises of  Murang’a County Assembly (formerly Municipal Council of Murang’a) opposite Ihura Stadium so as to reach him not later than Friday, 10th January 2014 before 12.00 noon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their day time mobile numbers.

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TAX ACCOUNTANT (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Tax Accountant

Industry: Finance

Location: Nairobi

Salary: Competitive

Our client a leading Audit Firm is looking to hire a competent Tax Accountant.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Keep updated on all Tax Laws and all Tax changes
• Submit VAT, PAYE, and Corporate Tax returns
• Lodge and follow up customs duty and VAT refund claims
• Ensure correct procedures and documentation are submitted for importation and exportation of products and equipment
• Do all Tax reconciliation
• Do deferred tax computations and reconciliation
• Follow up on Income Tax returns and payments
• Be able to update the Management on existing and on new Tax regulations
• Ensure adherence to KRA Tax Regulations and requirements
• Liaise with clearing agents and KRA on importation and exportation of products
• Dealing with corporate taxes and custom taxes
• Be able to manage external Audits for both KRA and financial statements Audits

Qualifications & Competences

• A University Degree in Business, Accounting or Commerce
• ACCA/CPA qualifications
• At least 3- 5 years working experience in an Audit Firm, handling Tax
• Thorough knowledge of Taxation Laws and of Tax processing systems
• In-depth knowledge of Customs and Excise Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Acts
• Proactive forward thinking on analyzing Tax Laws and Tax changes and their effects on the organization
• Ability to research concepts and Tax applications effectively
• Ability to advise the organization on Tax effects of all initiatives and projects
• Ability to handle Corporate Tax issues
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and proper documentation
• Good presentation skills
• Confidentiality and high integrity
• Ability to work with minimum Supervision
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally
• Good business acumen, proficiency in accounting, Interpersonal skills
• Time management to meet deadlines for lodging transactions

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Audit Firm Tax Accountant) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 6th January 2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Kindly Indicate Current/Last Salary on your CV

The Recruiting Manager

Corporate staffing Services

Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. (Next to Unga House)

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CORPORATE SALES EXECUTIVE (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Corporate Sales Executive

Industry:  Automotive (Motor Vehicle/ Motor Cycle)

Salary: Competitive

Our client in the Automotive Industry is looking for a Corporate Sales Executive responsible for the Company’s sales including business development

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a business plan and sales strategy that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability-both short and long term

Development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.

Formulate sales policies, practices and procedures.

Ensure that the team provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.

Maintain a good rapport and contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

Sustain rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.

Conduct regular coaching and counseling with Sales Executives to build motivation and selling skills.

Assist the team in preparation of Quotations, proposals and presentations.

Prepare action plans by individuals and team for effective search of sales leads and prospects

Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets

Conducts one-on-one review with the team to build more effective communication

Provide timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.

Maintain accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by the team

Periodic review of Sales performance and taking the necessary corrective measures

Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team..

Any other duties assigned by the management based on skills set.

Qualifications

A University degree or equivalent

At least 3 years’ experience in corporate sales/ client service

Prior experience in Automotive Industry would be an added advantage.

Experience in developing Marketing and sales strategies

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Very presentable

Ability to build rapport with customers and qualify their requirements

Commitment to hitting targets

Strong negotiation skills

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Corporate Sales Executive) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 6th January 2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager

Corporate staffing Services

Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. (Next to Unga House)

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MOTOR VEHICLE SALES PERSON (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Motor Vehicle Sales Person

Industry: Automotive

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 20,000-25,000 plus commission

Our client in the automotive industry is looking for a Motor Vehicle Sales Person. The overall role will be to maintain and develop a customer base and progressively sell units to achieve set targets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Sell units to clients/customers

Offer demonstrations of the product ranges

Handle any customer complaints promptly, efficiently and professionally

Close new business for the client and widen their market

Meet customer specifications on the products ordered.

Manage customers’ accounts with the company.

Ensure timely delivery of the customer’s orders as planned and agreed with the customer.

Actively participate in all promotional activities carried out by the client.

Establish and maintain regular client list

Keep contact with relevant offices within the company

Maintain full awareness of current trade activity within the industry.

Understand any industry regulations and ensure strict adherence

Other as duties assigned

Knowledge, Qualifications

Minimum of a diploma in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution

Minimum 1-2years working experience in motorvehicle sales especially car bazaars

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Very presentable and neat

Ability to build rapport with customers and qualify their requirements

Commitment to hitting targets

Team player, Strong negotiation skills

Confident when communicating to clients on phone and face to face

Outgoing personality, confident and able to make sales pitches

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Motor Vehicle Sales Executive- Thika 20-25K) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 6th January 2014

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

Indicate Current/Past Salary on the CV

The Recruiting Manager

Corporate staffing Services

Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands. (Next to Unga House)

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TOURISM MARKETING/BOOKING OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Tourism Marketing/Booking Officer

The Gallmann Memorial Foundation is seeking a Tourism Marketing and Booking officer to be based in Nairobi.

Requirements: Education: Degree in tourism or related course.

Experience: Two years work experience in tourism industry doing reservations and/or marketing.

Personality: Highly creative and organized team player with excellent communication and reporting skills.

Send CV and Cover letter to projects@gallmannkenya.co.ke ASAP. CVs evaluated on continuous basis.

Apply to: 

The Gallmann Memorial Foundation

in Ol Ari Nyiro, Laikipia Nature Conservancy.

P. O. BOX 63704 – 00619, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: +254 (0) 735 943 008

email: projects@gallmannkenya.co.ke

Web: www.gallmannkenya.org

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FACILITATORS (24 POSITIONS) (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Shuga – Facilitators (24 POSITIONS) – Kisumu, Bondo, Migori, Maseno, Kakamega

Action Research and Development (ARDO) is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya. ARDO works in remote locations, under the most difficult conditions, serving the most vulnerable people. We collaborate with Governments, NGOs, Community and Faith-based organizations to make contraception available and provide the quality care needed to ensure safe childbirth and healthy families. Working in regions with high prevalence of HIV and AIDS, we provide a continuum of HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment services and are expanding the integration of these services into reproductive health and family planning programs.

ARDO has supported reproductive health and family planning services and training in Migori, Kakamega, Bungoma and Kisumu and Nairobi counties since 2010

We are seeking to recruit Shuga Facilitators for our Chagua Maisha Program. The successful candidates will be based in Kisumu, Bondo, Migori, Maseno, Kakamega or Bungoma. This is a field job, and you will be required to relocate to several stations within the target community.

Job Summary:

A shuga Facilitator is a counselor and Peer educator who is required to:

1.     Show at least three screenings of MTV’s – Shuga staying alive series

2.     Carry out interactive educative sessions with the viewers

3.     Refer the viewers for VMMC, VCT and counseling services

4.     Give feedback to the Team Leaders on current progress and challenges

5.     Remunerate the viewers as guided

6.     Report daily to the field offices

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·         Fluency in English and Swahili (Knowledge of Dholuo and Abaluhya an added advantage)

·         At least 18 – 26 years of age

·         Able to stand before an audience and discuss sexual topics

·         Ability to work independently, to pro-actively identify and address problems and to meet strict targets

How to apply;

Candidates who are interested and meet the above requirements should;

·          Send a detailed CV and cover letter illustrating their suitability for the position

·          Send their application to recruitment.ardo@gmail.com

Female applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates who can join immediately are encouraged to apply. Please note, due to urgency to fulfill the positions, applications will be reviewed as they come in.

Closing date for receiving applications is 31^st December, 2013. 

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MONITORING, EVALUATION and LEARNING OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) officer (REF: CFK 027/2013)

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Kibera, Nairobi

Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is a Non-­‐‑governmental organization based in the informal settlements of

Kibera in Nairobi. CFK has expanded its programming to promote youth leadership, ethnic and gender

cooperation, women’s empowerment, education, and health services. CFK has the following vacancy;

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the CFK program teams to develop and implement M, E & L plans for CFK programs;

• Monitor, evaluate and document results from various program activities for effective

implementation, reporting and learning;

• Work with the program teams to set procedures and to ensure data quality through the Quarterly

Indicator Performance Tracking tools and forums in accordance with the M&E plan;

• Propose and develop program evaluation designs and coordinate the implementation of surveys,

special studies and research as needed for the programs;

• Work with program teams to develop and ensure databases of all projects are kept up to date and

are accessible for effective use of the information.

• Ensure that information/findings for all evaluations are prepared for disseminations to staff,

donors & partners as appropriate and the process documented.

• Ensuring that all relevant progress reports are prepared and submitted to donors in a timely

manner.

• Provide technical support to the identification and management of internal & external resources

to carry out or support MEL activities.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Degree in Social sciences, Statistics or development economics;

• Certificate/Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation;

• At least 2 years of progressive working experience in MEL;

• Adequate exposure to Microsoft Office and statistical packages e.g. SAS, SPSS, Epi Info &

STATA;

• Strong communication skills;

• Strong writing skills.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@carolinaforkibera.org by

3th January 2014.

NB: RESIDENTS OF KIBERA ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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M&E OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Project M and E officer (1 Post) 

The ministry of Health through Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung disease unit whose mandate is to control and manage TB, Leprosy and Lung Disease in the country has been implementing the Global Fund Grants for a number of years. The Ministry seeks to recruit seven (7) project officers PMU is responsible for the overall planning, execution, coordination, evaluation and monitoring TB Global fund grant work plans and budgets, under the Ministry of Health.

Project M and E officer (1 Post) 

The M&E officer reports to project manager and works in consultation with DLTLD M&E unit officer.

The M&E officer is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the project and providing timely and relevant information to project stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience required 

i. Masters degree in statistics, Biometry, Biostatistics or Project management.

ii. At least 3 years of proven experience in M and E logical framework approach, planning, information analysis and report writing

iii. Post graduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation is mandatory

iv. Solid understanding of health programming and planning

v. Good knowledge in MS office, SPSS, STATA or EPI Info

vi. Excellent Leadership qualities, personnel and team management (including mediation and conflict resolution)

More information on the posts can be obtained from the Ministry’s Website (http//www.health.go.ke)

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates using PSC 2 forms which can be downloaded from PSC Website:(www.publicservice.go.ke to:

Head, Human Resource Management Department,

Ministry of Health Afya House, Cathedral Road

P.O Box 30016-00100

NAIROBI.

NB: Deadline for application is 15th January, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

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EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (2 POSITIONS) (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Epidemiologist (2 Posts) 

The Ministry of Health through Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung disease unit whose mandate is to control and manage TB, Leprosy and Lung Disease in the country has been implementing the Global Fund Grants for a number of years. The Ministry seeks to recruit seven (7) project officers PMU is responsible for the overall planning, execution, coordination, evaluation and monitoring TB Global fund grant work plans and budgets, under the Ministry of Health.

Epidemiologist (2 Posts) 

Reports to the head DLTLD through the section head Policy, Planning and research. The holder of this post is expected to document the epidemiological evidence of disease burden and works in collaboration with the Division of Health information systems.

Education and Experience: 

i. A Masters degree in public health (MPH) or a Master of Science degree in public health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or analysis and assessment.

ii. 3 years work experience in epidemiology and/or public health programs, includes analysis of epidemiologic data and/or research studies.

iii. Skill in providing technical expertise and guidance in the development, implementation and evaluation of epidemiological studies and projects and the analysis of epidemiologic data and data collected from program results and operational studies.

iv. Ability to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners.

v. Must have computer skills and the ability to use office software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, and basic statistical software packages, SPSS, STATA and EPI Info.

vi. Fluency in English and good communication and inter personal skills

More information on the posts can be obtained from the Ministry’s Website (http//www.health.go.ke)

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates using PSC 2 forms which can be downloaded from PSC Website:(www.publicservice.go.ke to:

Head, Human Resource Management Department,

Ministry of Health Afya House, Cathedral Road

P.O Box 30016-00100

NAIROBI.

NB: Deadline for application is 15th January, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

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