Data Entry Internship

Title: Data Entry Internship

We are a start-up I.T company in Kenya looking for serious individuals both male and female who are seeking entry level work and seek to create growth for a tech company.


Qualifications for the Internship

Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology or any related course to apply.
Degree holders or part-time students will not be qualified for this job.
No experience needed, just be open and willing to learn.
Qualified candidates will have undergo a 6 months to 1 year paid internship.
Candidates with any additional skills in either of the following fields will be highly preferred:(Web Design/Web Development/Graphic Design/Motion Design/Video Editing/Marketing)
Must have passion for technology and fashion or both.
Good analytical skills, can be able to deduct technical terminologies easily.
Must possess good writing skills and be very fluent in English (both orally and written).
Great attitude, positive and ready to learn.
Must be able to work with no supervision.
Respecter of authority.
Should be able to engage and work with a team.
Must be available on a full-time basis.
Should be a person of strong moral principle/integrity.
Should be a Christian, firm believer.
Payment :
Salary is Ksh.15,000/=
Working hours: 8-5 Weekdays. 9-1 Saturday

How to Apply:

Write us an original letter in less than two pages. (Do not send us application letters or c.v’s)
Introduce yourself (full names, age). Give us an honest self-assessment about your personality and character.
What are your strengths and weakness you as a person?
Tell us what your passions are in life? What are your talents and skills?
What are your career goals and where do you see yourself in the next two years?

Give us your educational background and what you feel you are lacking in?
Tell us about your previous work experiences, if any.
Tell us why you feel you are the right fit for this job and how you can bring value to us.
Specify your area of interest, if it is in electronics /fashion products
Also send your curriculum vitae. nairobimediaworks@gmail.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Data Manager

Data Manager Job in Kenya

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is an affiliate of University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). 

UMB has a Global Health Program which is delivered through the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and housed by various institutes among them the Institute of Human Virology (IHV).

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Study Co-ordinator (1 post), Data Manager (1 post), Midwife (1 post)

Applications are invited for the following project positions under WHO Multicountry Research – “Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage during Labour in Women Delivering Vaginally’ Study to be conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital Programme:-

 

Study Co-ordinator  

1 Post

 

Applicants must be holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English. 

Applicants must be a Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or hold a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. 

They must have 5 years working experience in a maternity unit preferably in labour ward. 

Applicants must be computer literate and have basic managerial skills as evidenced by a certificate. 

Applicants with experience in research, management and IT will have added advantage

Among other duties, the applicant will be required to:-

• Work closely with the CARBETOCIN Investigators and the Data Manager
• Work closely with the staff of labour ward in issues of :-

1. Training
2. Recruitment off and randomization of study participants
3. Data collection
4. Maintenance of registers of randomized clients

Midwife

1 Post

 

Applicants must be holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English. 

Applicants must be a Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Applicants must have at least two years working experience post qualification in a busy maternity wing.

Applicants with training and experience in research in IT will have added advantage

Among other duties, the applicant will be required to:-

• Work closely with the CARBETOCIN Investigators, Study Co-ordinator and the Data Manager
• Work closely with the staff of labour ward to :-

1. Recruit and randomize study participants
2. Collect Data
3. Maintain registers of randomized clients

Data Manager

1 Post

 

Applicants must be holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English. 

Applicants must be a Diploma or degree in IT and data entry. 

Applicants with training and experience in research will have added advantage

Among other duties, the applicant will be required to:-

• Undergo training for online data entry
• Work closely with the CARBETOCIN Investigators, Study Co-ordinator

1. Enter data online using the Open clinical System

• Perform administrative duties

Note:

 

1. Applicants should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and application letters.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments, and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. 

They should quote post reference code as shown for each post in the advertisement.

Apply To: 

The Principal, CHS.

P.O. Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: January 16, 2016

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Data Processing Clerk (2 positions)

Title: Data Processing Clerk (2 positions)

Vacancy No: IOMKE/SVN/043/2015

Position title: Data Processing Clerk (2 positions)

Position grade: G3

Duty station : Nairobi

Duration of Contract : 6 months

Reporting directly to Head of Data Processing and Mobile Unit

Overall supervision by Regional Health Assessments Coordinator for Sub-
Saharan Africa

Managerial responsibility No

Directly reporting staff n/a

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessments Coordinator for Sub-
Saharan Africa and the direct supervision of the Head of Data Processing and Mobile

Unit, the incumbent will gather data, encode, maintain, update required information

accurately in the MHD Databases, as well as generating reports and coordinating

processes and procedures with relevant units within and outside MRF Nairobi. In

particular, he/she will carry out the following essential duties:

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Print DS forms from either hard copies or on PDF for transmission for new approvals

and re-medicals.

2. Assist in data entry of DS forms including to MiMOSA when required.

3. Data reconciliation, data quality control and timely reporting including CDC TB

indicators for the TB Treatment Module.

4. Encoding of data and information, update the PDMS database, and generate regular

and ad-hoc reports

5. Maintain and update the Incidents and Events Databases.

6. Coordinate with responsible colleague the timely updating of the quality control of all

X-ray re-reading reports in databases and generate monthly reports.

7. Update MiMOSA for “mailout” of cleared DS forms that are returned to RSC and

generate the related list

8. To verify data entry of Canadian, Australian in eMedical and in MIMOSA.

9. To enter data from all other resettlement countries including UK gateway and other

resettlement countries in MIMOSA.

10. To enter PDMS report in MIMOSA

11. Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

IOMKE/SVN/043/2015

Data Processing Clerk (2 positions)

G3

Nairobi, Kenya,

6 months, with possibility of extension

Band IV

Migration Health

Migration Health Department

Yes

No

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IV. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural

competencies

Behavioural

Accountability

 Accepts and gives constructive criticism

 Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies

 Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

 Monitors own work to correct errors

 Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Client Orientation

 Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

 Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients

 Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors,

 governments, and project beneficiaries

Continuous Learning

 Contributes to colleagues' learning

 Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

 Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas

 Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

Communication

 Actively shares relevant information

 Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and

 procedures

 Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience

 Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative

 Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation

 Convinces others to share resources

 Presents goals as shared interests

Performance Management

 Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

 Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

 Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures

Planning and Organizing

 Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

 Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others

 Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers

 Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

Professionalism

 Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

 Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

 Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes

 equal gender participation

 Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

 Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity

 Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural

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 contexts

 Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Teamwork

 Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

 Contributes to, and follows team objectives

 Gives credit where credit is due

 Seeks input and feedback from others

 Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate

 Actively supports and implements final group decisions

 Takes joint responsibility for team's work

Technological Awareness

 Learns about developments in available technology

 Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

 Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to

 appropriate work

Technical

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at

appropriate level

V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Secondary school diploma from an accredited educational institution. A Diploma

in Information Technology will be desirable.

2. At least 3 years of professional experience in data encoding and reporting, data

capturing and data management especially in health/clinical setting.

3. Knowledge in data processing and analysis especially SPSS, SQL and Access

4. Knowledge of programming is an advantage

5. Good writing skill desirable

6. Good knowledge of IOM system (Mimosa) and other data management systems

a plus.

VI. LANGUAGES

Required

English and Kiswahili

Mode of Application:

Submit cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-

International Organization for Migration (IOM), Human Resources Department, P.O. Box

55040 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int

CLOSING DATE: 22nd October, 2015

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

NOTE

NO FEE:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any

stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or

training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank

details.

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Nutrition and Data Management Officer (1 post) and Nutrition and HIV Officer (1 post)

Title: Nutrition and Data Management Officer

Vacancy Announcement No:OMN/001/2015

Grade: Service Contract SC10 (NOC equivalent)

Duty Station: WFP’s Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi

Salary: As per UN Salary Scale

(VA issued on 18 February 2015 closing date 3 March 2015)

 

This vacancy is open to both male and female Kenyan Nationals. 

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. 

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Nutrition and Data Management Officer, in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda,

Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Nutrition Officer,

the Nutrition and Data Management Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provide technical advice to Country Offices on nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive programme and policy issues including assessment and data analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and commodity choice for nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive programming in line with WFP standards and processes;
• Support the strengthening of national nutrition initiatives, including the development of national government policies related to nutrition as well as nutrition strategies, action plans, protocols and guidelines in line with the SUN Movement and international guidance and current evidence;
• Work with staff in procurement, logistics, finance, other programme units and other divisions to ensure effective design and delivery of WFP nutrition programming;
• Provide support for operational partnerships, including inter-agency collaboration, to ensure a strong multi-sectorial response to nutrition in both emergency and non-emergency settings;
• Prepare accurate and timely reporting and learning, contributing to a knowledge base that informs decision making of WFP and other stakeholders;
• Design and conduct nutrition assessments and communicate the nutrition situation clearly and effectively to nutrition stakeholders;
• Represent WFP at regional, national and international meetings to contribute in technical discussions, exchange experiences, advocate for nutrition interventions and identify areas of potential collaboration;
• Build capacity of WFP staff, partners and national governments to assess and respond to nutrition problems;
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, provide technical analysis, and interpretation;
• Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them on more complex analysis and queries;
• Contribute to emergency preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations on contingency planning, risk analysis and early warning related to nutrition risks;
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs;
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other Specific Job Requirements:

• Support the design, implementation and analysis of assessments in collaboration with Nutrition, VAM and M&E units at WFP Regional Bureau and Country Offices;
• Support in designing formats for the collection of data from the fields;
• Support WFP Country Offices in in data management including database development, statistical analysis and the production of nutritional maps;
• Production of various data related maps for trends analysis;
• Develop regional data base on regional internal and external capacity within the area of Nutrition;
• Conduct training for country-based staff on nutrition data collection, nutrition indicators and data analysis including multi-causal pathways.

Qualifications and Experience

 

Education: Advanced University degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology,

Medicine or other relevant field.

Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience within the area of food security, public health, or nutrition.

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role:

• Experience working with governments on developing nutrition policies and/or implementing a nutrition programme (within food security or health);
• Experience conducting nutritional assessments, data analysis and recommendations for programme;
• Experience working in multiple countries;
• Experience working in both emergencies and development context.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of statistical analysis and database management, including experience with SPPSS, ENA or other statistical software;
• Successful track record in planning, conducted, and dissemination results of nutrition surveys;
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English essential. Proficiency in a second official WFP language, preferably French is desirable.

Application Procedures:

• Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017483
• Step 1: Create your online CV.
• Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 3 March 2015. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: wfp.omnhr@wfp.org

Post Title: Nutrition and HIV Officer

Vacancy Announcement No:OMN/002/2015

Grade: Service Contract SC9 (NOB equivalent)

 

Duty Station: WFP’s Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi

 

Salary: As per UN Salary Scale

(VA issued on 18 February 2015 closing date 3 March 2015)

 

This vacancy is open to both male and female Kenyan Nationals. 

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. 

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Nutrition and HIV Officer, in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa (OMN), based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

The Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Nutrition Officer,

the Nutrition and HIV Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Contribute to the development of nutrition and HIV projects and activities, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider nutrition policies and guidance;
• Provide the Nutrition and HIV unit with support to specific and defined nutrition and HIV projects and activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes/projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures;
• Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring/assessment systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained;
• Track and analyze data to provide input into reporting activities and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on nutrition and HIV activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders;
• Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency, and highlight potential risks to project delivery;
• Support the identification of potential partners and partnership negotiations to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to meeting nutrition needs;
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to nutrition needs for vulnerable groups, including HIV/TB clients, for example the production and review of training materials;
• Guide more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries;
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs;
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other Specific Job Requirements:

• Identify funding opportunities for Food and Nutrition in HIV and TB, including support around strengthening Governments and Country Offices’ capacity to raise funds, and COs participation in national planning & budgeting mechanisms (including identification of unit costs, appropriate financing mechanisms, grant application etc.);
• Assist on enhancing recognition of the role of food and nutrition within the HIV and TB responses by mapping and actively engaging in on-going HIV-related task teams and working groups with the following stakeholders;
• Support the regional effort to ensure available data for HIV and Nutrition interventions in the region is updated and contribute to drafting/disseminating the Regional HIV/TB and Nutrition Strategy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Advanced University degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology,
• Medicine or other relevant field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in public health and nutrition. Good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Nutrition and good understanding on the role of nutrition on human health

Desired Experiences For Entry Into The Role:

• Experience and exposure to implementation of national/international development programmes;
• Experience working in public health/food security/nutrition and HIV related activities;
• Experience in conducting nutrition and food security assessments;
• Experience in writing funding proposals for nutrition and HIV/AIDS response;
• Ability to work autonomously and to take an idea from theory to practice;
• Ability to motivate others and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working in developing countries and in building partnership with ministries of health, national AIDS programs, or national and local organizations;
• Successful track record in advocacy, networking and inter-agency collaboration and management;
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English essential. 

Proficiency in a second official WFP language, preferably French is desirable.

Application procedures:

• Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017484
• Step 1: Create your online CV.
• Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 3 March 2015. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: wfp.omnhr@wfp.org

WFP does not charge fees at any stage during the recruitment process.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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