| Intern at Closet 49 Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:15 PM PDT Location: Nairobi
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Intern at Closet 49 in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies Closet 49 provides a LUCRATIVE way for you to clear out FASHION ITEMS (clothes, shoes, accessories) in your closets that have long been RETIRED from being won out but are still in GREAT condition and are now slowly gathering dust and taking up UNNECESSARY space. Earn cash for your idle gems or find a treasure at a great price from another closet. Every day we post pictures of hot items we receive at the closet for Closet 49 members to browse, covet, reserve and to come try on and purchase at the store on Thursday and Saturday. Once your item gets sold, we MPESA you the easiest money you ever made! INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CLOSET 49 We are simply looking for an enthusiastic, open minded and creative person who loves fashion. As well as IT skills to support our blog and website and is willing to learn. We promise to give the person a great experience both in skills and creativity.
Apply for this position: If you’re interested, kindly contact:
Email: sales@closet49.com, serah@closet49.com
Web: www.closet49.com
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| Interns at Population Council Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:06 PM PDT Location: Nairobi
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Interns at Population Council in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies INTERNS The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of regional and country offices. Background
Weak and inefficient health systems sustain inequities in access to and use of essential services. New strategies to improve facility efficiency include alternative healthcare financing (RH Vouchers) and new task shifting practices (Integra). With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Population Council is undertaking a number of comprehensive evaluations to generate evidence for governments and their development partners to decide whether to scale up these programs. Overall aim
The main aim is give the next generation of Kenyan social scientists and researchers early career experience with a world-leading reproductive health research institution. Selected interns will assist with qualitative and quantitative data analysis depending on skills and aptitude. Datasets include interviews, focus group transcripts, household surveys, health facility assessments, and facility utilization data. Interns will be mentored by senior analysts and gain experience in operations research in the social sciences and reproductive health. Interns who have completed their coursework but not yet graduated are invited to use data for a thesis or similar academic research. Interns are expected to report full time to the Population Council. For graduate students:
Objective: To produce a cogent, concise analysis of a public health research question by end of the internship. For undergraduate students:
Objective: to produce a cleaned dataset, analysis plan and preliminary results by end of the internship. Responsibilities:
Interns should be highly computer literate, have solid experience using spreadsheets (undergraduates) and data analysis software packages (graduates). For graduate students, R and Stata are preferred although individuals with SPSS experience will find it helpful when learning Stata. All applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in data management and research methods. Successful applicants will be responsible for reviewing basic Stata commands in the first week, identifying a research topic early in their internship, and work closely with their mentor to identify appropriate research agenda. Qualifications:
Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree from a reputable university or evidence of completed coursework (only the thesis remaining to write) in applied informatics, public health, epidemiology, economics, demography or similar social science program. Apply for this position:
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter to the Population Council at Jobs-nairobi@popcouncil.org (Nairobi office). Deadline: 15 Aug, 2011 Apply to this job 
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| Interns at Alliance Technologies Posted: 09 Aug 2011 11:58 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
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Interns at Alliance Technologies in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies INTERNS (5)
Alliance Technologies, an award-winning Enterprise Business Solutions provider with a young, dynamic and inventive team, is looking for people both on attachment and permanent basis. Of course we want you to have it all: Talent and enthusiasm, a good tolerance for tight deadlines and pressure, willingness to take charge as well as being a good team player, ideas and creativity, good communication and organization skills… and occasionally, the ability to walk on water. Be prepared to be tested. We offer you the opportunity to grow with our company, develop your career, and, last but not least, work in a fun environment. Requirements: - Java or J2EE knowledge
- Linux usage (any)
- Mobile platform – Added advantage
- Javascript / CSS – Added advantage
- Agile development – Eclipse, Ant, Maven, SVN / CVS – added advantage
- Must be a fast learner and a passionate developer
Apply for this position:
Interested candidates please Email; CV and cover letter to interns@at.co.ke. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Recruitment period ends 19th August 2011, or when all positions are taken. Apply to this job 
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| Business Development Manager at Ringier Posted: 09 Aug 2011 11:52 AM PDT Location: Nairobi
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Business Development Manager at Ringier in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER The employer is a Central European media company with operations in over 10 countries. It produces newspapers, magazines, web and mobile platforms, TV- and radio programs with about 8000 employees worldwide. The project: Identify and initiate new business opportunities in Africa The media company is expanding its business into the African market. A strategic hub in Ghana and Kenya have been established as well as an operation in Nigeria. The goal is to start up a modern media company featuring mainly digital and online media products for the African Market. As a Business Development Manager you will be identifying and initiating new business opportunities in East and West African countries. You’re visionary and entrepreneurial with a good understanding of online media. A background in IT/online media as well as a strong sense for trends and networking abilities add to your set of experiences. It's important that you have a good understanding of Africa ideally with living experience. Responsibilities: - Lead new business development by detecting projects, trends, potential partners and products that are locally relevant.
- Work closely with the county General Managers and the local teams to start new initiatives.
- Ensure resources are managed, teams are aligned and the communication between the operations is transparent.
- Build up a strong network in East and West African countries.
Requirements: - BA or BS university degree in business; preferably with an advanced degree
- Experience working in online media, IT environment
- Start-up experience is an advantage
- Very good interpersonal and communications skills
- A basic understanding of the East and West African media and online sector
- Understanding of marketing and operations, ideally having demonstrated the ability to successfully launch and scale products and services
- Ability to recruit talents
- Willing to live in Africa (African resident preferred) and extensively travel.
Industry: Media, Internet, Online Minimum Educational Qualification: BA /BS Minimum Experience Required: 3 to 5 years Apply for this position:
If you are interested in this unique position working with a young, diverse team , being part of building up exciting projects in fascinating emerging markets contact Ms. Stefanie Holm at stefanie@ringier.com.vn lease send us your CV and a motivation letter. Only relevant applications will be considered. Deadline: 26 Aug, 2011 Apply to this job 
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| Surveyor Job Vacancy in Dadaab Posted: 09 Aug 2011 11:29 AM PDT Job Title:?Surveyor? Department:?Shelter Project – Daadab? Reports To:?Shelter Project Manager? Supervises:?None? Job Profile:? Under…
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| Camp Shelter/ Malaria Protection Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa Posted: 09 Aug 2011 08:10 AM PDT Organisation:?
MENTOR Initiative Country:?
Kenya Closing date:?
31 Aug 2011 The Services – "Terms of Reference"
Job Title: Camp Shelter/ Malaria Protection Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa
Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions
Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative
Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew
Start date: 1st September 2011
Closing date: until suitable candidate is found
Fee: 2700-4000USD per month depending on experience
Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net
No CV only application will be considered The MENTOR Initiative is a "not for profit", charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad. The Shelter Malaria Protection Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work as part of a MENTOR technical team with other specialism's including malaria case management, vector control, malaria prevention, and IEC/BCC. This post will work with MoH, UNHCR, other UN agencies, NGO and FBO teams to ensure help ensure that all vulnerable IDP and refugee populations in target areas, have access to shelter that provides protection against mosquitoes and other disease vectors or nuisance insects. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and distance technical advice and direction for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia. The responsibilities of this post include the following. • Ensure the compliance of The MENTOR Initiative in Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programmes for all grant contract obligations related to delivering technical and operational capacity building of shelter agencies and camp management teams , and direct interventions for achieving protection from insects (disease vectors and nuisance insects) for people living in temporary shelter using insecticide treated plastic sheeting. Kenya:
• Work with UNHCR and other partners to assess the need for insecticide treated plastic sheeting in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.
• Work with MoH, UNICEF and others to assess the need for ITPS to provide shelter for Kenyan IDPs in the event of flood displacement.
• Provide technical training for UNHCR implementing partners in Dadaab camps; and MoH and others working with IDPs in NE Kenya, to ensure the effective use of insecticide treated plastic sheeting (ITPS) for shelter and latrine construction.
• Manage the donation and distribution of ITPS to partners and provide on site technical support to help ensure co-ordinated and effective shelter construction with ITPS for new refugee camp areas/refugees in Kenya.
• Ensure basic mapping of all ITPS distributed in Kenya.
• Provide technical information and advise to partners concerning general vector control management in camp settings (including surface water and waste management, latrine design etc). Somalia:
• Work with UNICEF, Global Fund, MoH implementing partners (NGOs, community groups and others) to assess local information concerning emergency protective shelter needs in Somalia in the event of population displacement resulting from flooding, conflict or other causes.
• Work with UNICEF and other international logistics partners to manage the air or ground delivery of ITPS to displaced communities, for their use in shelter construction.
• Ensure basic mapping of all ITPS distributed in Somalia. Ethiopia:
• Work with Ethiopia based partners (operational agencies and donors) to help assess temporary shelter needs for Somalia refugees or Ethiopian IDPs displaced by the HoA emergency.
• Provide technical information and advise to shelter agencies and camp management organisation concerning the procurement, handling and use of ITPS and other camp management approaches for vector and nuisance insect control.
• Where needed, provide technical training support to camp partners planning on using ITPS or other recommended vector control interventions. General IRS Logistics:
• Responsible for ensuring (working with the programme logisticians) appropriate handling and storage of all ITPS, related shelter materials and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that logisticians are trained in the safe handling and transportation of ITPS.
• Responsible for ensuring that targeted shelter programmes receive adequate logistical support for transport.
• Work with the logistics team to ensure that storage, loan and provision of MENTOR equipment and materials to health partners in related programme areas is supervised and recorded. General: • Manage related human resources in co-ordination with the PM.
• Work with the IEC/BCC co-ordinator to ensure a package of simple and clear IEC is provided to all ITPS recipients.
• Work closely with the IRS Co-ordinator to plan any combined activities for camps.
• Become competent with IRS planning, implementation and monitoring activities and where needed work under the guidance of the IRS co-ordinator to manage additional IRS campaigns (in agreement with the PM) when needed.
• Ensure that ITPS shelter/camp partners are trained in ITPS IEC and basic monitoring of ITPS acceptability amongst displaced communities.
• Represent The MENTOR Initiative at relevant interagency camp shelter meetings.
• Assist in the creation of viable new proposals and budgets in liaison with the HoA PM.
• Maintain up to date information on the status of all relevant programme areas, particularly with respect to statistical information demonstrating progress towards programme goals.
• Preparation of relevant medical sections for weekly, monthly, and other ad hoc reports
• Participation of relevant medical sections in weekly or more frequent planning meetings.
• Development of relevant medical sections in other reporting required by grant contracts.
• Support the HoA PM in assessment missions when required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM and agreed with the Director. Job Specification
• Essential:
• Masters in subject area
• At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment
• Experience of distributing and handling insecticide treated materials
• Proven capacity to train others
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Practical, hands on approach More here:
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| IEC/ Communications Coordinator Posted: 09 Aug 2011 08:06 AM PDT Organisation:?
MENTOR Initiative Country:?
Kenya Closing date:?
31 Aug 2011 The Services – "Terms of Reference"
Job Title: IEC/ Communications Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa
Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions
Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative
Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew
Start date: 1st September 2011
Closing date: until suitable candidate is found
Fee: 2700-4000USD per month depending on experience
Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net
No CV only application will be considered The MENTOR Initiative is a "not for profit", charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad. The IEC/ Communications Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work as part of a MENTOR technical team with other specialism's including malaria case management, vector control, malaria prevention, and camp /shelter malaria protection. This post will work with MoH, UNHCR, other UN agencies, NGO and FBO teams to ensure help ensure that all vulnerable IDP and refugee populations in target areas, have access to shelter that provides protection against mosquitoes and other disease vectors or nuisance insects. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and distance technical advice and direction for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia. The responsibilities of this post include the following. • Ensure the compliance of The MENTOR Initiative in Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programmes for all grant contract obligations related to delivering technical and operational capacity building of MoH, NGO and community teams in, and delivery of, malaria and related IEC and behaviour change strategies. This person will work with the teams malaria intervention specialists to co-ordinate and standardise the IEC tools and approaches related to each of their intervention areas. In addition this role will be responsible for handling outside media enquiries and will work with the PM on various representation assignments to ensure partner, authority and media understanding of the HoA MENTOR emergency response. Specific Responsibilities: Technical Activities; • Responsible for programme implementation planning of malaria prevention and education (IEC/BCC) activities to be directly implemented by The MENTOR Initiative or with/through partners.
• Responsible for local level needs assessments in relation to IEC.
• Responsible for the review and assessment of existing IEC materials available in each programme area/country, to determine the best package of existing materials that are culturally relevant and effective.
• Responsible for ensuring the roll out of standardised community messages that will educate households:
• malaria transmission,
• how to reduce high risk behaviours/groups,
• effective use of prevention tools,
• early recognition of illness and appropriate diagnosis seeking
• early treatment seeking behaviour and the choice of effective anti malaria drug treatments (new national policy) where malaria is confirmed,
• encourage pregnant women to attend ante natal clinics (or other facilities) to receive LLINs where relevant (intermittent preventive therapy (IPT) for malaria is not recommended in epidemic prone areas)
• Responsible for the technical training of international and national team members in the relevant areas of IEC and for their training as trainers in IEC. • Responsible for the production of IEC tools including posters, community songs and theatre; local radio broadcasts etc and to ensure continuous delivery of malaria prevention messages in all target areas, in conjunction with prevention campaigns.
• Responsible for dissemination and donation of relevant IEC materials, electronic templates etc to partners MoH, NGOs, FBO, UN etc) in all programme areas.
• Responsible for the monitoring and mapping of IEC activities delivery by partners and MENTOR.
• Responsible for sharing developed IEC tools and monitoring templates for prevention with other agencies (working in other parts of the country where feasible in order to contribute to national malaria control development
• Responsible for ensuring effective and continuously updated data bases for prevention data, and working with other Programme Co-ordinators to collate all malaria prevention and IEC data from supported communities and partners, plus appropriate data management and analysis. General IEC Logistics:
• Responsible for ensuring (working with the programme logisticians) appropriate handling and storage of all IEC materials and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that Case management, IRS, shelter (ITPS) programmes receive adequate and appropriate IEC materials.
• Work with the logistics team to ensure that provision of MENTOR IEC materials to partners in related programme areas is supervised and recorded. Representation and Media Roles: • Represent The MENTOR Initiative at relevant district/regional level meetings with the government and NGO partners to help inform and support a co-ordinated approach to IEC (and other programme areas in agreement with the PM) in the HoA emergency.
• Handle all field level media/press enquiries related to MENTOR HoA
• Produce and disseminate press/media briefing notes as and when agreed to ensure comprehensive understanding of the malaria risk and our response.
• Produce a regular malaria HoA response newsletter (electronic) that reflects the co-ordinated activities of partners across the programme area, and disseminate this to all partners, authorities and relevant media outlets.
• Host and facilitate agreed media related field visits Other:
• Represent the organisation on behalf of the PM as required.
• Manage related human resources in co-ordination with the PM.
• Assist in the creation of viable new proposals and budgets in liaison with the HoA PM.
• Maintain up to date information on the status of all relevant programme areas, particularly with respect to statistical information demonstrating progress towards programme goals.
• Preparation of relevant medical sections for weekly, monthly, and other ad hoc reports
• Participation of relevant medical sections in weekly or more frequent planning meetings.
• Development of relevant medical sections in other reporting required by grant contracts.
• Support the HoA PM in assessment missions when required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM and agreed with the Director. Job Specification
Essential:
• Masters in subject area
• At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment
• Proven communications and diplomacy skills
• Team player
• Proven capacity to train others
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Practical, hands on approach More:
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| Operations Support Coordinator Posted: 09 Aug 2011 08:01 AM PDT Organisation:?
MENTOR Initiative Country:?
Kenya Closing date:?
31 Aug 2011 The Services – "Terms of Reference"
Job Title: Operations Support Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa
Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions
Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative
Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew
Start date: 1st September 2011
Closing date: until suitable candidate is found
Fee: 2500-3000USD per month depending on experience
Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net
No CV only application will be considered The MENTOR Initiative is a "not for profit", charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad. The Operations Support Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work to provide operational support to the MENTOR technical team with other specialism's including malaria case management, vector control, malaria prevention, and IEC/BCC. This post will work with MoH, UNHCR, other UN agencies, NGO and FBO teams to help ensure that all vulnerable IDP and refugee populations in target areas have access to quality malaria case management and prevention. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and operational support for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia. The responsibilities of this post include the following. The Operations Support Coordinator will be responsible for financial, administrative and logistical support to The MENTOR Initiative Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programme and will work under the direct line management of the Programme Manager (PM HoA) and in collaboration with other members of the MENTOR Initiative team to ensure smooth functioning of all programs. Financial Coordination
• Ensure good quality finance and administration systems as per the standard MENTOR Initiative guidelines are set up and functioning in the programme
• Ensure accounting for all grants and in accordance with the grant agreement(s)
• Prepare monthly electronic and paper reports on expenditures against the project budget(s) and send these together with all hardcopy receipts and other expenditure-related paperwork, including bank statements, to the MENTOR Initiative HQ
• Ensure compliance to all Grant agreements for financial reporting and procurement. Ensure field level compliance to all legal aspects of the grant agreement
• On the basis of internal cash available and planned expenditure, send monthly requests for cash (RCA) to the MENTOR Initiative HQ.
• Prepare monthly request for cash (RCA) and electronic as well as paper version of payroll to MENTOR Initiative HQ.
• Supervise and provide training to the local administrator in the MENTOR Initiative finance and administration procedures.
• Ensure that all members of the MENTOR team are trained and respect the Finance and Administration procedures.
• Responsible for payment of all local team members including daily workers when necessary
• Responsible for distributing ICLA and security cash (when required) to international team members as well as reimbursement of approved expenses
• Set up and maintain a MENTOR bank account in the programme country
• When required, assist with the preparation of new proposals and budgets Administration
• Follow up on all rental agreements including the MENTOR Initiative house(s), office(s), and vehicles, etc. and renew rental agreements when necessary
• When necessary, follow-up on the MENTOR Initiative's registration in country with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other local actors
• Assist the PM HoA with any other administrative tasks as required Human Resources
• Directly responsible for all administrative aspects of local staff management and recruitment. This includes set up of non-technical job descriptions and assisting with the editing of technical job descriptions, posting adverts, organizing interviews, etc.
• Ensure that standard salary scale and per diem polices are in place and updated, upon validation from MENTOR HQ, regularly.
• Ensure compliance with all local government taxation and labour regulations concerning employment contracts.
• Ensure that national staff adheres to The MENTOR Initiative contracts, policies and internal rules.
• Ensure that international team members respect internal rules and policies in relation to the management of national staff under their responsibility. Programme Support
• Assist the PM HoA with writing of Memorandums of Understanding
• When required, represent the MENTOR Initiative in external coordination meetings
• At the request of the PM HoA, provide finance/admin and/or logistics support during field or assessment missions. Logistics
• Coordinate all logistical activities including local and international procurement, fleet and equipment maintenance and management to ensure the smooth functioning of the MENTOR Initiative HoA Emergency Programme and work closely with program coordinators to ensure all procurement and other logistical support is provided in a timely manner.
• Work with the Operations Support Officer at HQ on international procurement.
• Coordinate and ensure the installation (when necessary), maintenance and repair of all vehicles, generators, communication equipment and computers.
• Coordinate the logistical filing system to include all equipment manuals, maintenance schedules and logs documentation e.g. way bills.
• Responsible for the setup of a complete, transparent and detailed list of assets. Ensure all The MENTOR Initiative HoA Emergency Programme assets are recorded and monitored/maintained
• Keep current documentation, maintenance and insurance of all vehicles used by the MENTOR Initiative HoA Emergency Programme.
• Ensure vehicle fuel logs and fuel stocks are completed daily and recorded
• Ensure that standard MENTOR procurement procedures are followed within the MENTOR Initiative HoA Emergency Programme Other
• From time to time and as requested work with MENTOR Initiative HQ to share best practice across the organization.
• Includes the possibility of transfer to another similar post in another MENTOR Initiative country programme within the period of this contract agreement.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM HoA and agreed with the Director. Job Specification
Essential:
• Masters in subject area or 5+ years field experience
• At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment preferably with medical/ insecticide commodities
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Proven capacity to train others
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Practical, hands on approach Read more:
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| Malaria Case Management Coordinator Posted: 09 Aug 2011 07:53 AM PDT Organisation:?
MENTOR Initiative Country:?
Kenya Closing date:?
31 Aug 2011 The Services – "Terms of Reference"
Job Title: Malaria Case Management Co-ordinator – Horn of Africa
Work Base: MENTOR Kenya with extensive field missions
Responsible to: Programme Manager Horn of Africa – The MENTOR Initiative
Duration: 5 months with possibility to renew
Start date: 1st September 2011
Closing date: until suitable candidate is found
Fee: 2700-4000USD per month depending on experience
Send a CV and letter of motivation to personnel@mentor-initiative.net
No CV only application will be considered The MENTOR Initiative is a "not for profit", charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Haiti, Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eastern and Southern Chad. The Malaria Case Management Co-ordinator for the Horn of Africa emergency programmes will work as part of a MENTOR technical team with other specialism's including vector control, malaria prevention, protective shelter and IEC/BCC. This post will work with MoH, UN, NGO and FBO teams to ensure help ensure that all vulnerable host, IDP and refugee populations in target areas, have access to effective diagnostic, and malaria case management services. This will be achieved through a combination of direct work in north east Kenya, support missions and distance technical advice and direction for partners in Somalia and Ethiopia. The responsibilities of this post include the following. • Ensure the compliance of The MENTOR Initiative in Horn of Africa (HoA) Emergency Response Programmes for all grant contract obligations by delivering technical capacity building, coaching activities for malaria case management and in line with the programme objectives and the changing context on the ground.
• Supervise and manage The MENTOR Initiative national clinical trainers and technical coachers. Assure that they follow the work plan and activities set in the programme objectives.
• Train and assist MoH public health staff in programme target locations in differential diagnosis, uncomplicated and severe malaria case management at primary and secondary facility level (as per national guidelines and international best practice) as needed.
• Work with MoH district/county level supervisors to ensure that on site technical coaching and supervision is conducted for all health facilities, to reinforce health worker best practice, and patient care.
• Train and assist local and international NGO staff in malaria case management.
• Train local public health staff in surveillance protocols and techniques, data collection and reporting.
• Ensure effective monitoring and analysis of Health Facility and data to identify areas in need of targeted training and supply activities.
• Work with health partners to assess health facility monthly needs for malaria diagnostic and case management tools.
• Manage the distribution of malaria rapid diagnostic tests and anti malaria drugs to health partners, or directly to health facility teams.
• Ensure the monitoring of malaria case data and donated commodity utilisation.
• Support the prevention and IEC officers to ensure standardised health seeking messages for use in IEC campaigns are developed appropriately. Other:
• Manage related human resources in co-ordination with the PM.
• Represent The MENTOR Initiative at district/regional level medical health meetings with the government and NGO partners to help inform and support a co-ordinated approach to vector born disease control in the HoA emergency.
• Ensure malaria epidemic reports in HoA are investigated and where needed malaria prevalence and other clinical monitoring surveys are conducted.
• Assist in the creation of viable new proposals and budgets in liaison with the HoA PM.
• Maintain up to date information on the status of all relevant programme areas, particularly with respect to statistical information demonstrating progress towards programme goals.
• Preparation of relevant medical sections for weekly, monthly, and other ad hoc reports
• Participation of relevant medical sections in weekly or more frequent planning meetings.
• Development of relevant medical sections in other reporting required by grant contracts.
• Support the HoA PM in assessment missions when required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the PM and agreed with the Director. Job Specification
Essential:
Masters in subject area
At least 3 years field experience in a similar environment
Senior Medical Professional
Proven capacity to train others
Flexible and willing to learn
Practical, hands on approach Read the original:
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