Community Health Partners Kenya (CHP) - Field Officer

Summary: Community Health Partners Kenya (CHP) is an affiliate of Christian Missionary Fellowship (CMF) International which is a Faith Based Organization offering wholistic, affordable and accessible health care services to the general public in Narok South District in Narok County. Thanks to CHP experience, the project will focus mainly in maternal and child health, with the goal to convert the habits of home delivering into a safer and more secure delivery within health structures and under the supervision of adequate medical staff. CHP is in the process of implementing/expanding MCH services in Narok South district in partnership with Christian Aid under European Union funded MCH project. Description: The Project Health Officer will report directly to the Program Manager and Responsible to the Field Officer in providing technical leadership to the field level, day-to-day implementation of to the MCH project. Oversee the implementation of the MCH Project initiatives by CHW’s and the partners Christian Aid to improve the accessibility, utilization and quality of maternal and child health services. CHP would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidate to join our dynamic MCH team in the following position:- Field Officer Key Responsibilities Duties & responsibilities • Develop work plan based on the approved projects work plan detailing activities to be undertaken, support required from Manager and other team members and implement in collaboration with actors in the projects • Point person for all MCH activities in the geographical jurisdiction assigned. The holder will coordinate, identify and mobilize stakeholders who will be collaborators in the implementation of activities, oversee activity roll out, implement and sustain knowledge and demand for services. • Organize forums and create awareness and understanding of the project activities amongst service providers and communities served through regular meetings. • Support the Health Project Officer and acts as the CHP lead in needs assessments undertaken by the project in the area, including those for training needs, facility upgrades and other assessments to be undertaken in the program. • Liase with MoH, assist to conduct training needs assessment and identify health workers to be trained from project implementing health facilities. • Assist in organizing relevant workshops and participate in training. • Actively participate in the drawing, implementation and supervision of quarterly and annual project implementation plan. • Identify, train and supervise CU groups in project area ensuring that they offer relevant messages to the communities served. • Establish and maintain effective follow-up and linkage system for clients identified, with relevant CBOs and collaborators for other services deemed necessary. • Represent the organization at the community level during program implementation. • Prepare work plans for field activities and ensure their timely submission for approval. • Prepare regular and timely program reports and submit to the Health Project Officer. • Identify and document challenges in implementation that would have negative impact and or undermine the performance of the program, identify solutions and implement actions on timely basis to avert negative performance in consultation with program coordinator, manager and other program team members. • Documenting information and write reports of all project activities undertaken at least 5 days after implementation, type and share with project Managers and technical officer. Use information generated by the activities to analyze gaps and plan for appropriate mitigation. • Share monthly data on indicator performance to all facilities, discuss and ensure they are aware of the indicators performance and that they are able to identify actions to enhance performance. • Any other duties that might be assigned. Requirements: • Clinical officer or Kenya Registered Nurse with a working knowledge of MCH or Diploma in Community health and Development / social work from a recognized institution. • At least two (2) years experience in health related work, especially MCH projects, in an NGO setting. • Ability to work with minimum supervision • Working knowledge of MS computer packages • Must have motorcycle riding skills and experience. • Ability to plan, follow procedures and meet deadlines without much supervision. • Ability to conduct training at the community level. • Excellent mobilization ,coordination and communication skills • Good report writing skills. • A team player. • Must be a born again Christian. • Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage. How to apply Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 3 referees), COVER LETTER and Copies of certificates and testimonials,  Hand delivered to CHP, Ewaso Ngiro Health Centre in Ewaso Ngiro or hard copy documents to the below address.Visit our website: www.chp.or.ke for more info on the vacancies. Subject line must include the position you are applying for. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 28th February, 2013 at 5.00 p.m. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted "Accessible and affordable health services for all people"

National Council Churches of Kenya careers

The National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organization for Protestant Churches and Christian Organizations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Property Development and Maintenance Officer

Head Office, Nairobi

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Director, this position is responsible for the development and maintenance of NCCK properties Countrywide to maximize their profitability.

Minimum Qualifications:

Higher Diploma in Building/Civil /Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. A relevant Degree will be an added advantage. Project and Property Management skills High computer Literacy 3 years experience in Construction and Property Maintenance Other Competencies: Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation as well as construction regulations Good understanding of the key trades and accepted standards of workmanship Ability to manage a diverse range of job requests with competing deadlines and resources Clean driving license Committed Christian of high integrity. Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (click on the link to download), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment [at] ncck.org before 13th January 2012 at 4.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Field Officer, Reproductive Health Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Nursing, Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing with HIV and AIDS or PMTCT or VCT counseling skills High computer literacy 2 years relevant experience in refugee operations Other Competencies Good interpersonal and communication skills Counseling skills Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (click on the link to download), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment [at] ncck.org before 13th January 2012 at 4.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Logistics Assistant Kakuma Refugee Camp - Turkana County Ref: LA - KRC Reporting to the Camp Coordinator, Kakuma Refugee Camp this position is responsible for providing all necessary logistical support to enable field project activities to proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to logistics procedures and to provide full support to the Camp Coordinator. This is a contractual, residential non-accompanied posting. Minimum Qualifications: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Higher Diploma in Logistics and Procurement or its equivalent. Computer efficiency in stores management software, Word, Excel, Internet and other relevant programs 2 years experience in a similar position. Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (click on the link to download), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment [at] ncck.org before 13th January 2012 at 4.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FAO Kenya -National Field Monitoring Officers

National Field Monitoring Officers

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya and under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and in full collaboration with the National Crops Officer and all relevant partners, the National Field Monitoring Officer will fulfil the following key responsibilities:

In liaison with the relevant government departments and in close collaboration with the FAO Representative and the Programme Coordinator (Livestock and Pastoralism) set up FAO Field Offices in Garissa, Lodwar and Marsabit respectively in order to better serve the relevant counties. Undertake field monitoring activities and support implementation of all projects active in Garissa, Turkana and Marsabit Counties respectively including preparation of Terms of Agreement for contracts, monitoring progress against indicators, monitoring expenditure against allotted budget, preparation and submission of timely reports as well as conducting and evaluation activities, impact assessments of projects and capacity assessments of Implementing Partners. Reporting The National Field Monitoring Officer will report directly to the Programme Coordinator and will submit monthly financial returns to the National Administrative Officer. Key Activities: Supervise the implementation of field activities by the different partners for all FAO projects implemented in the region Provide technical advice and support to the implementing partners in close collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Services, Department of Livestock Production, Agriculture and Irrigation Liaise with the FAO Kenya crops and livestock teams in the management of the area specific components of relevant projects. In collaboration with the National Administrative Officer, assist and provide technical advice for the procurement of all required materials for the projects; Liaise between the implementing partners, the relevant Livestock and Agriculture Departments and district steering groups to ensure harmonisation of activities; Report on the progress of the projects at regular intervals and identify weaknesses that can be addressed; Monitor the implementation of the projects in collaboration with the implementing partners; Monitor project expenditure against allotted budget Assist in internal evaluations of activities carried out under the respective projects; Contribute to the draft of the mid-term and final reports on the process, including any lessons learned and recommendations for future activities; Assist in the preparation of emergency and development related livestock and agriculture project proposals Assist in provision of partner project activities spatial data and sharing of documents and best practices using the Disaster Risk reduction website Carry out capacity assessments for potential and current Implementing Partners including assessment of areas of improvement in their delivery capacity and financial reporting. Support county level coordination and attend county/district level Steering Group (DSGs) meetings Take full responsibility for management of the respective field office including supervision of support staff based, ensuring office equipment and project vehicle are well maintained. Perform other related duties and activities upon instructions received from the Programme Coordinator or the FAO Representative. Expected Outputs: FAO Offices in the respective Counties established Well executed and reported projects Monitoring and evaluation reports Qualification and Experience: A relevant Masters degree in International Development, Livestock, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment or related field of study or a Bachelor’s degree in related field with higher work experience At least 7 years of experience managing field offices and working in Livestock / Agricultural systems Excellent understanding of pastoralist livelihood systems / dry land agriculture systems; Experience in coordinating a complex project with many stakeholders; Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to bring diverse stakeholders together over a common goal; Proven report writing ability, and Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili Previous experience with FAO/UN projects implementation is an added advantage Computer literacy is essential NB: Remuneration will be based on the UNDP salary scale Service Band 4. This is dependent on level of experience. FAO is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are encouraged to apply. Acknowledgements will only be sent to applicants in whom FAO has a further interest. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may apply through email address provided below, including a CV not exceeding 4 pages (A4) clearly marked “National Field Monitoring Officer” and indicating the duty station you wish to be considered for, addressed to: Only email applications will be accepted Office of the FAO Representative in Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi United Nations Avenue, Gigiri P. O. Box 30470-00100 Nairobi Kenya Email: Vacancy-Kenya [at] fao.org