NGO Jobs in Kenya – AMPATH

The Academic Model Providing Access

to Health Care (AMPATHPlus) is a program under the auspices of Moi Teaching and

Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Moi University whose aim is to provide sustainable

efforts in access to health care. 

AMPATHPlus supports the Ministry of

Health in eight (8) Counties of Western Kenya Region, with a catchment

population of an estimated 3.5 million people.

Applications are invited for the following vacant position in the AMPATHPlus

Program:-  
 

Reporting to the Chief of Party the

successful candidate will among others, be responsible for the following:-
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the operations of
  
  the Supplies and Procurement of AMPATHPlus Program.


• Planning and coordinating of the supplies
  
  management function.


• Managing the tendering process and contracts.


• Train and guide user departments on effective
  
  and efficient procurement procedures.


• Ensure timely and efficient availability of
  
  supplies by enabling contractual relationship with external suppliers
  
  while minimizing undue exposure to litigation.


• Enforcement of institution’s Supplies
  
  Regulations, Systems and Procedures and updating management in changes as
  
  and when they occur.


• Advice administration on various Procurement
  
  Regulations, Rules and Guidelines.


• Be conversant with Public Procurement &
  
  Assets Disposal Act 2015.


• Review systems, processes, policies and
  
  procedures as and when required.


• Attend to all memos marked to the Department
  
  for further action.


• A key stakeholder involved during internal and
  
  external audits.


• Staff supervision and performance management
  
  ensuring they meet required standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be a holder of Degree in Procurement and
  
  Supplies Management. Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added
  
  advantage.


• Must be a member of KISM or its equivalent.


• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience
  
  in a similar position; experience with donor funding institutions
  
  preferred.


• Knowledge and understanding of GOK procurement
  
  guidelines and donor funded regulations.


• Knowledge and hands on experience of MS
  
  Office, ERP or any other procurement software applications.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment,
  
  have strong organizational skills, time management skills, an active
  
  listener and a critical thinker.



• Ability to monitor/assess performance of
  
  oneself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take
  
  corrective action, and make good judgments and decisions.


• An active learner and ability to communicate
  
  effectively both orally and in writing as appropriate.

Terms of Employment: The successful candidates will be employed on

2-years terms of contract (with possibility of renewal) with a competitive

salary and allowances.

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the

successful candidate will among others be responsible for the following:-

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner and is responsible

for the overall management of the human resource functions, systems and

practices within the Program providing counselling on procedure and policy

interpretation, recruiting and retention strategies, employee relations issues

and local employment laws. 

He/she will operate with sufficient

independence to ensure objectivity and fairness for employees while supporting

the organization’s mission, vision and values. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with management team to align human
  
  resources strategy and programs with the organization’s strategy while
  
  supporting AMPATH mission, vision and values.


• Manage employee relations practices necessary
  
  to maintaining a positive employee-employer relationship and promoting a
  
  high level of employee commitment.


• Investigate and resolve external and internal
  
  charges/complaints of harassment and/or discrimination; apply an
  
  understanding of key legal precedents, policies and practices to protect the
  
  interest of AMPATH; collaborate with the legal and corporate HR
  
  department, considering risk for the organization and involving others as
  
  appropriate.


• Counsel and advice management regarding salary
  
  planning/compensation and regards to internal equity, promotions,
  
  reclassification and transfers.


• Provide input on payroll/HR representatives’
  
  job evaluations and areas of performance improvements.


• Communicate all AMPATH HR initiatives and
  
  policies to staff.


• Recommend, evaluate and participate in
  
  training and development.


• Participate in recruitment, retention and
  
  succession planning.


• Ensure consistency of practice between all the
  
  facilities in all Human Resources practices and employee relations.


• Participate in sites annual round-the-clock
  
  meetings to facilitate open communication with employees.


• Responsible for auditing facilities for HR
  
  Compliance.


• Oversee and directly assist in benefits
  
  enrollment process annually.


• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and
  
  employment legislation.


• Work directly with department managers to
  
  assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
  
  Management or a related field


• Masters Degree in Human Resource
  
  Management/postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an
  
  added advantage.


• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human
  
  Resources Management at a management level.


• Prior experience in Government of Kenya
  
  rules/regulations and working with donor funded organizations will be an
  
  added advantage.


• Be a registered member with a professional
  
  body such as IHRM.


• Experience in employment law and other
  
  government compliance regulations.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to
  
  effectively communicate with employees from all departments and at all
  
  levels of employment.


• Coach employees and management through
  
  complex, difficult and emotional issues.


• Conduct thorough and timely investigations,
  
  identifying causes and resolutions.


• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
  
  using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies,
  
  procedures, regulation or government law.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP or HRIS
  
  software applications.


• Proficient in speaking to both small and large
  
  groups.


• Demonstrates high levels of energy and
  
  positive personality in all endeavors.

Terms of Employment: The successful candidates will be employed on

2-years terms of contract (with possibility of renewal) with a competitive

salary and allowances.

Application Submission

Candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their

applications, copies of certificates and testimonials and detailed Curriculum

Vitae giving details of their current remuneration on or before 11th March 2016

to the address below:

The Chief of Party
AMPATHPlus Program
P.O. Box 4606-30100
Eldoret

Applications can also be received at ceo@ampath.or.ke

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.