Location:    Kenya

Department:    Malaria Control

Description:
PSI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Advocacy and Communications Specialist, Malaria for the ACTwatch research project. ACTwatch, which is carried out in partnership with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is a multi-country project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project is designed to provide a comprehensive picture of the anti-malarial market and provide evidence to guide national and international antimalarial medicine policy. ACTwatch is being implemented in six African countries (Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia) and Southeast Asia (Cambodia). The project has been expanded using additional funding from the Global Fund to fight AIDS TB and Malaria for studies in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar as part of the evaluation of the Affordable Medicines Facility for Malaria. The position is based in Nairobi with 40% International travel and reports to the ACTwatch Project Director, Malaria Child Survival Department (MCSD).

This position leads PSI's work on malaria advocacy at both the national and international levels in order to ensure that ACTwatch results are influencing malaria medicine policy to maximum effect. A clear advocacy strategy that enhances antimalarial access will be developed by the incumbent who will also be responsible for developing and implementing a related work plan.

Responsibilities:

• Develop PSI's advocacy strategy for malaria, and ACTwatch in particular, by consulting within PSI (MCSD, Corporate Marketing and Communications, Country Representatives) and with external partners


• Develop an overall work plan and provide technical assistance to countries for the development of country-specific ACTwatch advocacy workplans. This will include the development of a calendar of events that targets strategic groups, organizations and media at both the country and international levels


• Advise the senior and technical staff within the MCSD and at the country level on advocacy and communications issues including approaches, consistency of language and content of publications and press releases


• Proactively identify and build a network of partners, media and stakeholders through which advocacy is channeled, including ALMA and RBM amongst others


• Improve and update the content of the ACTwatch website and relevant sections of the PSI website making them as useful as possible


• Undertake a wide range of writing assignments such as: talking points for national and international events, press releases, reports, fact sheets, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and content for the website


• Participate in writing and editing technical and scientific reports and manuscripts as well as funding proposals


• Represent PSI at international and national meetings and forums, advocating for awareness of and use of ACTwatch and other PSI malaria data, presenting results and facilitating exchanges between partners

Experience:

• Degree in communications, journalism, international relations, public health or equivalent experience


• 5+ years experience in advocacy, communications or public relations of which at least 2 years is within a developing country and one year focusing on a public health issues; knowledge of malaria preferred


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with capacity to work and produce results within a tight timeframe


• Demonstrated experience building a network for advocacy purposes; international and developing country arenas preferred


• Advanced computer skills including using websites for communication purposes, developing graphs and PowerPoint presentations


• Excellent presentation and networking skills


• Fluency in French preferred

Please apply via:

http://sh.webhire.com/jobcart/apply.cart?ACCT_NAME=PSI&SITE=I&CCC_DEST=&TemplateDir=

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments." -Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,200—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Job Summary

To strengthen and lead its Operations Unit, EGPAF in Kenya is looking to recruit a highly innovative and motivated organisational leader to work as the Director of Operations based in Nairobi. This is a senior management position reporting to the Country Director. The position builds teamwork and a collegial and integrated approach, fostering links between Operations and the programmatic functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the country program Operations function, including overall vision and direction, and managing and contributing to the work of HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Logistics, Administration, Contracts & Grants, and field offices.

· Duties will be wide ranging and extend from strategic business planning, performance management and development of key functions, leadership and mentoring of the operations leadership team, leading on budgets preparation, monitoring and reporting on expenditures and preparation and facilitating of audits and compliance reviews.

· Ensure that the country programme is supported by an efficient and effective operations platform, and that a strong culture of compliance is adopted in accordance with organisational/donor policies and procedures.

· Ensure that programme support functions are reviewed and improved where necessary, and that the operations function is adequately equipped to proactively support the growth and development of the country program.

· Influence innovative approaches to Operations management in order to achieve organisational effectiveness while remaining the primary point of contact for all operational matters.

Required Qualifications

· Advanced degree in business administration, finance or any other relevant field.

· Minimum of 8 years senior leadership experience in a similar role, preferably with a multi-national non-profit organization.

· Proven track record in operations leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

· Proven people management and communication skills.

· Proven strategic, planning and implementation ability.

· Expert knowledge of the USG funding environment and experience working with other donors.

· Well developed-networking and influencing skills to bring a diverse range of stakeholders on board to achieve common aims.

Please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org

The closing date is: 3rd August 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF.

SAIDIA, a Kenyan NGO, provides healthcare, assistance in improving livelihoods and education support to communities in Samburu county, Northern Kenya.

SAIDIA seeks a new Director and/or a new Senior Program Coordinator for challenging and rewarding positions in northern Kenya. To head and manage the organisation, we are looking for two excellent leaders/managers with proven strategic and implementation abilities.

1. The Director will be based in Nanyuki, with key responsibilities: • Providing strategic direction to the organisation • Managing the various development programs: planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting • Supervising and coaching of the SAIDIA team • Overseeing the finances • Represent SAIDIA, ensuring views and experiences from the communities are given voice.
   
   
2. The Program Coordinator will be based in Maralal /Nanyuki with key responsiblities: • Implementing and managing two large health programs.
   • Manage all field-based human and financial resources
   
   

Other responsiblities as outlined in job descriptions – available from saidia@africaonline.co.ke

Approximate requirements for both positions: 
• BA/BSc degree in relevant field 
• A mininum of five to eight years working experience in development organisations, 
• Leadership and communications skills with a strong emphasis on HR/financial management 
• Experience of managing development programs at community level 
• Knowledge of pastoralist communities, and ki-Maa language a plus 
• Ability to travel 40% - 60%

Applications (1 cover letter and 1 CV with names of three referees) to be sent to saidia@africaonline.co.ke, or P.O Box 741, Nanyuki, with subject either “director” or “senior program coordinator”, before 4th August 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job—Closing date: 14 Aug 2011

Futures Group

About Us

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Project Summary

The USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation Project is a global project that provides assistance to USAID countries in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs including reproductive health. The overall project goal is to build the sustainable capacity of individuals and organizations to identify data needs, collect and analyze technically sound data, and use that data for health decision-making. The Futures Group is a partner on the project. In Kenya, MESURE Evaluation is working to build national capacity to improve the availability and increase the use of reproductive health information for evidence-based program planning.

Position Summary

The Data Demand and Use Specialist will focus on building national, regional and district level demand for and ability to use reproductive health data and information for evidence-based programming in collaboration with a wide-array of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with other project staff develop appropriate strategies and tools for strengthening the use of reproductive health data with direction from key stakeholders, including DRH data dashboards; • Facilitate the use of DRH data through the application of tools and approaches at the national, regional, district levels; • Identify data needs at all levels for DRH data; • Provide guidance to MOH/HIS on DRH routine data requirements for entry into DHIS; • Build regional capacity to implement tools and approaches through training and workshops; • Provide technical assistance to regions to apply data use tools and approaches, trouble shoot and tailor implementation as needed working with region-specific M&E advisors; • Identify and mentor national champions and further develop their capacity as leaders for improving M&E systems and data-informed decision making; • Follow up on activities to determine effectiveness, make mid-course corrections, document project results and best practices; • Build capacity of national DRH M&E and program staff to address M&E challenges and lead in implementing solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in M&E systems, especially in reproductive health • MA or above in public health, economics, sociology or a related field • Knowledge and experience in family planning and other reproductive health programs • Proficiency in developing data communications tools and approaches • Knowledge and experience of the health policy and programming process • Knowledge and experience of data informed decision making and advocacy • Ability to communicate technical data to non-technical audiences • Excellent writing and communication skills • Excellent inter-personal skill • Ability to work as a team member • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with the use of databases • The ability to work well under moderate pressure and skilled in trouble shooting, crisis management, and problem solving • Must be available for domestic travel • Local candidates strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment:

• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Job—Closing date: 07 Aug 2011

Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world. Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights. Save the Children UK in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera areas) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.

Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Operations Director, the Area Manager will ensure efficient and proactive operations of Save the Children UK Area Office. The Area Manager is responsible for supporting Save the Children UK area office teams in achieving their workplans in an efficient and timely manner.

Key accountabilities:

1. Representation and Advocacy • Represent Save the Children UK at district and sub-district level and maintain relationships with district / provincial administration and NGO partners • Ensure that external stakeholders and NGO partners have a clear understanding of Save the Children UK vision, mission, goals and guiding policies and strategies
   
   
2. Working with Partners and Providers • Participate in identification of potential partners within Area Office and in assessing their capacity to work with SC in our work with and for children. • Ensure that all new partners, suppliers and agents of any sort with whom SC UK might engage have been properly vetted according to SC’s procedures and requirements • Oversee that local implementing partners are discharging their responsibilities, live up to stipulations stated in the partnership agreement and take appropriate action • Ensure that all agreements with partners include a section of their agreement to abide by the SC Child Safeguarding policy. • Ensure that no agreements are signed with any partners or providers without the prior consent of the Country Director and Operations Director.
   
   
3. Planning, Co-ordination and Reporting • Take the overall responsibility in guiding and coordinating programming activities in area offices • Initiate and contribute to discussions on the formulation of new program ideas and assist in project proposal development ensuring that logistics, HR and financial considerations are fully taken fully into account. • Ensure that programme managers adhere strictly to donors’ and SC’s compliance requirements and in particular in relation to procurement, the management of assets secured though donor grants and in producing acceptable narrative and accurate financial reports in a timely manner. • Maintain effective communications with key SC colleagues including finance, grants, HR, managers and thematic advisors as required. • Ensure that all programme activities are undertaken in a transparent manner particularly in the identification of partners and beneficiaries • Ensure that the quality of the programs is maintained through an effective monitoring system and that accurate data and information documented and reported according to requirements. • Ensure that project reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner using donor reporting requirements. • Submit to the Operations Director internal monthly management reports on activities undertaken in the region
   
   
4. Financial, Budget and Assets Management • In close collaboration with the Finance Director/Grants/Finance Manager, ensure that all budgets (donors and SC’s own resources) provided are managed in line with SC UK’s minimum standards and donor requirements. • In this to chair monthly finance meetings held on the prescribed date involving all budget holders operating from Puntland and the appropriate support staff , and that a report providing a detailed variance analysis of each budget is submitted to the Operations Director, Finance Director, and Finance and Grants Managers by the prescribed time. • Establish and maintain a two-way supportive relations between finance staff and budget holders through joint programme and financial progress monitoring; and establishing effective communication between them • Responsible for the safety and maintenance of all SC’s assets in Area office ensuring that an up to date asset register is maintained and that the logistics officer. All assets issued to staff must be recorded and recovered from staff upon termination of their employment. • Ensure the application of SC’s guidelines on procurement promote transparency and highlights that failure to adhere strictly to these, apart from causing a loss of funding through disallows from donors, is a serious disciplinary offence. • Ensure that effective financial control systems are in place to deter and avoid fraud and take actions to address suspected fraud immediately. • Ensure that project financial reports are prepared and submitted to the Operations Director and Finance Director.
   
   
5. Leadership, HR Management and Development • Ensure that personnel policies and guidelines for national staff are adhered to in executing human resource management activities: recruitment, induction, placement, promotion, training/development and separation/termination • Promote a motivating working environment through teamwork approaches and ensure that staff members are regularly communicated on developments within SC UK through emails, updates, announcements and regular staff meetings • Ensure that all staff employed with Save the Children have contracts, hold an up to date copy of the terms and conditions of services and have access to a copy of the more detailed HR Policies manual. • Ensure that all staff employed through the area office have signed up to and adhere to the Save the Children Code of Conduct. • Ensure that the Area office clearly displays an up to date guideline to staff for reporting on breaches of the Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children policy. • Ensure that all other SC minimum standards are met • Ensure bi annual performance review process is in place and that programme managers (whether in programmes or support) review the technical performance of staff and that this is included in the assessment made of their performance by the Area Manager. • Support the HR/Admin Officer in consolidating the Human Resource Training and development requirements of staff in the Area office and submit them to HR • Ensure staff responsibilities are well-defined and understood; performance objectives are set against work plans and regularly monitored • To chair meetings of the senior management team that meets monthly to discuss program and administrative matters pertaining to the area office and ensures that the minutes of the same are shared with the Operations Director.
   
   
6. Administration • Oversee the introduction and application of appropriate administrative systems and procedures for office management, services, etc. • Ensure that clear and effective communication system and procedures are in place and are adhered to by all staff.
   
   
7. Security • Responsible for the security safety of all staff attached to the Area office • Responsible for maintaining an up to date understanding and analysis of the political and security situation in the area office region and for reporting on this to the Operations Director and Safety & Security Manager as requested • Immediately communicate to the Operations Director and the Safety & Security Manager all security incidents (as defined in the security guidelines) that affect Save the Children UK Kenya Programme – directly or indirectly • Take necessary measures to ensure the safety of all staff of SC UK in the region. This includes ensuring the adherence to SC’s security policies and guidelines and ensuring that plans are in place in the event of the need to close the office as a result of insecurity.
   
   
8. General statement of responsibility • Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, the Code of Conduct, Health and safety, fraud, whistle blowing, equal opportunities and other relevant policies • Comply with the Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and other established policies, plans and procedures within the criteria set • Account for SC’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak administration and poor value for money • Ensure that all transactions that might have a financial consequence are legal and transparent, taking professional advice where appropriate • Perform other tasks as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
   
   

Working Contacts Internal: All members of the Nairobi office SMT and all Area office staff External: Appropriate government authorities/offices, NGO partners and other stakeholders.

Code of Conduct Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

Person Specification: Essential • Preferably a Masters degree in project management, public/ business administration, social sciences or other related fields with a minimum of 7 years experience in a senior management role with a leading NGO, INGO or Donor. • A thorough understanding of children’s rights and of child rights programming. • Experience of working collaboratively with local and national government, with NGO partners and a commitment to working through systems of community participation. • High levels of initiative coupled with diplomacy and tact; demonstrated capacity to work independently and meet deadlines • Proven ability to develop and lead a high performing team. • Excellent written communications skills including proposal/report-writing and experience in representation. • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children UK vision, mission and values. • Finance management and strong budget management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Willingness to work and live in a hardship area

How to apply
Please apply online via the website: www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/jobs.htm 
Job reference number: 6572

Aga Khan University is pleased to invite applications for the following Nairobi and Dar es Salaam based programmes for the year 2012 admissions:

Master of Medicine (MMed) in:

1. Anaesthesiology
   
2. Anatomic Pathology (Histopathology, Cytopathology, Forensic Pathology, Immunopathology, Molecular Pathology)
   
3. Clinical Pathology (Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology, Immunopathology, Molecular Pathology)
   
4. Family Medicine (offered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
   
5. General Surgery
   
6. Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology
   
7. Internal Medicine
   
8. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
   
9. Paediatrics and Child Health
   

These are four (4) year approved Residency Programmmes leading to an MMed Degree awarded by the Aga Khan University. There are no tuition fees applicable to these programmes. However, an examination and graduation fees will be charged. These are salaried positions at Senior House Officer Level with appropriate annual incremental changes.

To be considered for admission, applicants will hold an MBChB, degree or equivalent from an accredited / recognized university and have satisfactorily completed a year of internship at an institution recognised by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board (MP&DB) of Kenya or its equivalent in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

Accompanying documentation MUST include; Letter of application supporting intention to enter the programme, detailed Curriculum Vitae, two color passport size photographs (Name on the back and firmly stapled on letter of application), CERTIFIED COPIES of:

• Medical School transcripts and degrees held
  
• Certificate of internship
  
• Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board License or temporary License where applicable
  
• Annual Retention Certificate or Receipt as proof of upfront payment for a four-year retention
  
• The original bank slip as proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 3,000 or its equivalent in USD payable to the account below:

Account: Aga Khan Health Service-Medical Education
Account No.: 0500556005
Bank name: Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited
Branch: Parklands Branch, Nairobi, Kenya
All applicants meeting the required criteria will be expected to present themselves to a selection process including interview boards in the respective specialties. Successful candidates will be expected to join the Programmes on January 3, 2012. For further details, please visit www.aku.edu

Applications should be forwarded to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, P.O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi, Kenya, or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu by July 31, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For further inquiry, please contact:

The Academic Administrative Officer
Postgraduate Medical Education, East Africa
Aga Khan University
P.O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Pgme.enquiries@aku.edu

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary: Client Profile

Our client manufactures and sells cement as well as mining and processing industrial minerals and chemicals and trading in other building products in Kenya Tanzania andSouth Africa.


Job Summary

Reporting to the Marketing Manager the Marketing Executive will be responsible for execution of the global marketing strategy of the organization.

Description:
§         Implementation of the annual marketing strategy and plans in a timely manner.

§         Monitor and ensure that all marketing and promotion programs/activities are implemented within the time and resource parameters.

§         Day to day liaison with the advertising agencies

§         Keep track of all marketing expenses and ensure maintenance of records for the same.

§         Supervision of in store promoters engaged and follow-up their timely reporting.

§         Advice the management on development within the media

§         Corporate market segmentation and implementation of the different marketing and promotional strategies for each segment.

§         Identify corporate needs and develop a plan to approach them

§         Represent the company at various Corporate Social Responsibility events.

§         Assisting the distributor to take up identified market gaps and opportunities.

§         Ensure market channels  are developed

Requirements:

§          Education of a University Degree preferably in a marketing discipline

§          Minimum 3 years marketing experience preferably in an FMCG environment

§          Proven success in timely project execution and within the set budgets

§          Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

§          Team working and analytical skills

§          Attention to detail and organizing skills


Closing Date: 08 July 2011

Contact Info:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Close of Business Friday 8th July 2011 to: 

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Web: www.adeptsys.biz

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary: Client Profile

Our client manufactures and sells cement as well as mining and processing industrial minerals and chemicals and trading in other building products in Kenya Tanzania andSouth Africa.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Commercial Director the Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing marketing and PR Strategies for the organization.

Description:
§         Develop and implement an innovative and creative marketing strategy with equivalent advertising value

§         Designing strategic communication campaign that gives the Company’s our products a competitive edge in the market place

§         develop and implement innovative and creative marketing drives that will create market share growth

§         Carry out market research so as to learn and understand the market and its potential clients

§         To gather, analyze and apply data to give feedback on what the customers want and how well our product is responsive

§         To ensure that the score card impact measurement of communications and activities are timely achieved and reported.

§         Responsible for developing and maintaining close relationships with partners and selected clients, liaising with any external public relations agency, developing national and sector specific media campaigns, writing press releases and monitoring press coverage

Requirements:
§         Marketing qualification – a degree or equivalent or the Professional Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing

§         Strong Relationship Management skills: building internal and external relationships at all levels

§         Experienced marketing and communications professional who can demonstrate a successful track record within an FMCG background.

§         Experience working with agencies and advertising companies (newspaper/magazines/designs etc) is an added advantage

§         Excellent writer, experienced in a wide range of communications tools, including press releases, speeches, reports, newsletters Etc.

§         Strong media relations expertise, ideally with business/financial media

Closing Date: 08 July 2011

Contact Info:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Close of Business Friday 8th July 2011 to: 

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Web: www.adeptsys.biz