Gertrude’s Institute of Child Health & Research, the training arm of Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, has been in existence since 1999 and offers various programs and courses; Higher National Diploma Program in Paediatric Nursing and Paediatric Critical Care Nursing as well as short courses such as European Paediatric Life Support / Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPLS/PALS), Emergency Triage Assessment Treatment PLUS Admission care of Sick Children (ETAT+) among others. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in Professional Training of highly competent healthcare workers.
As part of its growth the hospital wishes to recruit a dynamic and committed individual to the position of a Tutor.Ref: HRD/04/2014
Key responsibilities will include:Plan and Organize trainings at the InstituteFacilitate training in Paediatric Nursing, Paediatric Critical Care Nursing, First Aid, Phlebotomy, Research, Paediatric HIV Management Course and clinical instructionMonitor and evaluate learnersParticipate in review and/or designing of curricularParticipate in conducting, review or supervision of research activitiesCoordinating students’ activitiesMarket all trainings facilitated by the InstituteA Registered Nurse with training at degree level (BScN/BSN) with a valid Practice License from Nursing Council of KenyaTwo years relevant experience in teaching in a Nursing Council of Kenya accredited Nursing SchoolSpecialist training in Paediatrics & Critical Care are an added advantageIf you are interested in this challenging position, please send a written application and C.V. together with a one page, typed testimony explaining why you feel that you are best suited for this position to:-
The Head of Human Resources
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
P. O. Box 42325- 00100, 

The Gertrudes Hospital Foundation was established in 2010 by the Registered Trustees of Gertrude’s Garden (Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital). Since its establishment, the Foundation has been managed by an active Board of Trustees.

The Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of needy children. Since its establishment, the Foundation has been managed by an active Board of Trustees. The Board has recently decided to hire its first Manager and is seeking an outstanding leader to direct its grant making activities and to represent the Foundation in the local community as well as nationally.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Manager is responsible for the strategic, programmatic, financial and administrative operations of the Foundation in the community and nationally; establishing a new office, and initiating the administrative tasks inherent in launching a new enterprise.

The job consists of three broad areas of responsibility.

Grant making

The Foundation Manger will develop a process to solicit and recommend grant requests for the Board's consideration.

He/she will prepare requests for proposals, establish a process to review grant applications, provide guidance and technical assistance to grantees, and develop evaluation criteria for grantees. Most importantly, the Foundation Manager will reach out into the community to identify unmet child health needs for the Foundation to consider.

Community Affairs

The Foundation Manager will lead the Foundation in its role as a valuable community health resource. This will involve being a convener of health leaders, policy makers, providers and community leaders to discuss local child health issues, and providing the information needed to increase understanding of the nature and scope of the issues.

Additionally, the Foundation Manager will develop appropriate relationships with members of the Foundation, grantees, fellow grantmakers, the media , community officials, health leaders in the community, and general public.

Operations

The Foundation Manager will be responsible for setting up the office and administrative procedures, developing and overseeing an operating budget, directing communications efforts and assisting the Board in defining the role of the Foundation members.

Additionally, the Foundation Manager will work closely with the Finance and Investment Committee in all matters relating to the Foundation's investments and finances.

Qualification

The successful candidate will be a leader with strong administrative skills who has a record of accomplishment and respect in the non-profit community.

He/she will possess most if not all of the qualifications listed below.

Significant experience in the non-profit sector; ideally knowledgeable in grant making and familiar with the health community;Demonstrated experience in launching and leading a new enterprise;Demonstrated experience in working with and educating a diverse Board, many committees, and a citizen activist community;Demonstrated creativity and innovation, vision, imagination and patience in previous and current positions;Excellent interpersonal skills; the successful candidate must be diplomatic, charismatic, persuasive, and credible to a wide variety of audiences;An analytical thinker with strong planning and financial management skills;High energy, self-direction, stamina and a strong work ethic; andAn advanced degree in health-related discipline would be an asset.Compensation

Compensation for this opportunity has been designed to attract a person of significant accomplishments

How to Apply

To apply for this challenging positions, please click to download the Pre-Employment Application Form, fill it and attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org.

Deadline for this application is on 24th February 2012.

Click here to download the PDF document of the Vacancy for more information

Gertrudes Hospital Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of needy children.

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For over 60 years, Gertrude's Children's Hospital has provided high standards of paedriatic health care in East and Central Africa exclusively to children from birth to 21 years of age.

We have a network of outpatient units in Nairobi with the main campus located in Muthaiga.
The hospital wishes to recruit dynamic and committed individuals to the following positions who will work
closely with the clinical teams:
Reference Number: HRD004/07/2011 Job Title: Programme AssistantQualification: Diploma in Project Management
Experience: 3 Years
Extra Qualifications
Diploma in Project Management.
Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage
Higher Diploma in Secretarial studies
3 years experience in a health related organisation To provide administration and office management services for the program and design office management practices, co-ordination of the project schedule and arranging timely supply of essential office resources
Serve as a liaison between the Program and other stakeholders at various events and meetings at points of public contact
Assist in the development, negotiation and/or management of contracts and agreements with vendors, service providers
Processing monthly expense reports and ensure all financial documentation These positions will mainly work with children, so it is expected that those interested should enjoy being around and dealing with them and be ICT literate.

If you are interested in any of these challenging positions, please attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org. Not later than 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Gertrude's Children's Hospital aims to be the preferred healthcare provider for children throughout East Africa by putting the needs of their children and parents first.

For over 60 years, Gertrude's Children's Hospital has provided high standards of paedriatic health care in East and Central Africa exclusively to children from birth to 21 years of age.

We have a network of outpatient units in Nairobi with the main campus located in Muthaiga.

The hospital wishes to recruit dynamic and committed individuals to the following positions who will work closely with the clinical teams:

Reference Number: HRD002/07/2011

Job Title: Play Therapist

Qualification: Diploma in Play Therapist

Experience: 2 Years

Extra Qualifications

Diploma in early childhood educationMinimum 2 years experience working with young childrenRole

Reporting to the Psychosocial Therapist, the Play Therapist will assist recovering children to cope with the hospital environment by engaging them in supervised recreational activities.

Closing Date: 2011-08-12

Type: Permanent

These positions will mainly work with children, so it is expected that those interested should enjoy being around and dealing with them and be ICT literate.

If you are interested in any of these challenging positions, please attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org. Not later than 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Gertrude's Children's Hospital aims to be the preferred healthcare provider for children throughout East Africa by putting the needs of their children and parents first.

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

For over 60 years, Gertrude's Children's Hospital has provided high standards of paedriatic health care in East and Central Africa exclusively to children from birth to 21 years of age.

We have a network of outpatient units in Nairobi with the main campus located in Muthaiga.

The hospital wishes to recruit dynamic and committed individuals to the following positions who will work closely with the clinical teams:

Reference Number: HRD004/07/2011

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Qualification: Diploma in Project Management

Experience: 3 Years

Extra Qualifications

Diploma in Project Management. Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantageHigher Diploma in Secretarial studies3 years experience in a health related organisationTo provide administration and office management services for the program and design office management practices, co-ordination of the project schedule and arranging timely supply of essential office resourcesServe as a liaison between the Program and other stakeholders at various events and meetings at points of public contactAssist in the development, negotiation and/or management of contracts and agreements with vendors, service providersProcessing monthly expense reports and ensure all financial documentationClosing Date: 2011-08-12

Type: Permanent

These positions will mainly work with children, so it is expected that those interested should enjoy being around and dealing with them and be ICT literate.

If you are interested in any of these challenging positions, please attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org. Not later than 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Gertrude's Children's Hospital aims to be the preferred healthcare provider for children throughout East Africa by putting the needs of their children and parents first.

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya