FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following open vacant position in Isiolo Tumaini clinic.

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist
Duty station: Isiolo
Reports to: Project coordinator
No. of positions: One
Application closing date: 25th March 2013

Specific  Duties and Responsibilities

Provide all medications to the clinic patients as per prescriptionEnsure all patients have completed HAART protocol before receiving antiretroviral medicationConfirm adherence with patientsTrack all available medications in clinic PharmacyMaintain availability and inventory of clinic Pharmacy stocks to avoid stock outsEducate patient on medication side effectsWrite reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as requiredQualifications / Experience (Minimum)Be in possession of a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized medical training college. Basic Training on HIV and AIDS, ART and OI administering.Must have a minimum of two years working experience in Comprehensive Care Centre.Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms.Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to: Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our Nairobi office (Life ministry center, 3rd floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani next to Kilimani police station) latest by 25th March 2013.

These are urgent positions and applications will be shortlisted as they are received.  

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews within a short period of time.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant positions in Isiolo Office.

Post Title: Treatment Coordinator

Contract Period: Two Years Contract
Duty Station: Isiolo (with frequent Visit to Tumaini clinic Marsabit and Gatina clinic in Nairobi)
 Closing Date for Applications: 16th November, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support Supervision to the FH supported clinics staff in their medical care service provision.Provide comprehensive Monthly and quarterly reports for the FH supported clinics.Ensure the FH supported clinics have adequate regular medical  supplies.Maintain regular communications and meetings with FH supported clinics donors and report on the progress and achievements of the clinics.Participate in regular coordination meetings between FH and other partners.Coordinate linkages and referral between the FH supported clinics and community projects in FH.Participate in building the capacity of the FH partners according to the need.Provide on Job mentorship to clinical officers in the FH supported clinics to provide care and treatment services.Complete Medical Screening form for every new patient enrolled in Tumaini Isiolo clinic.Complete Medical Follow-up form for every return patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinicOrder appropriate lab tests for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinicPrescribe antiretroviral medications for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinicManage adverse effects due to medications for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinicManage second-line antiretroviral therapy for patient in Tumaini Isiolo clinicQualifications/Experience (Minimum)Diploma in Clinical Medicine.Basic Training on HIV and AIDsTwo years working experience in a comprehensive Care centre.Must be a computer literate and well conversant with MS and Excel Ms. Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), day telephone contacts to:  or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org.  Closing date is 16th November, 2012. Short listing will be done as CVs are received
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) and Christian Community services Mt. Kenya (CCSMKE) are both Christian organizations partnering to offer Care and treatment to PLWHIV in Marsabit and Isiolo districts. Both organizations have established a comprehensive care centers in Marsabit – Tumaini Medical Centre and in Isiolo - Tumaini Isiolo Clinic that are giving care and treatment to PLWHIV while offering affordable medical services to general population in Marsabit and Isiolo.
Through this partnership CCSMKE seeks to fill in the following vacant position
(Based in Tumaini Medical Clinic - Marsabit)

Reporting To: Clinical Officer In-Charge
 

Assess patients and clients and establish health care needs daily and as necessary.Plan health care interventions daily and as necessary, and implement.Diagnose simple common health conditions, prescribe, and administer treatment.Provide appropriate healthcare service; e.g. immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care, administration of treatment, dispensing drugs, etc.Provide health education and counseling to patients and clients on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.Refer patients and clients appropriately.Evaluate healthcare outcomes to patients/clients and write individualized report.Maintain records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care data.Keep clinical environment tidy and safe.Ensure efficiency and safety of assigned nursing commodities.Qualifications/Experience (Minimum)Hold a Diploma or a Degree in Registered Nursing/ midwife from a recognized nursing training institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of KenyaIs in good professional standing with the Nursing Council of KenyaAt least two years’ experience working in and HIV and AIDS comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).Additional training as VCT/HTC counselor, Nutrition and Computer literacy will be added advantage.Ability to speak any of the local languages within Marsabit County is a must.Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), day telephone contacts to:  or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org.  Closing date is 16th November, 2012. Short listing will be done as CVs are received.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) and Christian Community services Mt. Kenya (CCSMKE) are both Christian organizations partnering to offer Care and treatment to PLWHIV in Marsabit and Isiolo districts. Both organizations have established a comprehensive care centers in Marsabit – Tumaini Medical Centre and in Isiolo - Tumaini Isiolo Clinic that are giving care and treatment to PLWHIV while offering affordable medical services to general population in Marsabit and Isiolo.
Through this partnership CCSMKE seeks to fill in the following vacant position.
Position: Social Worker Officer (Based in Tumaini Clinic -  Marsabit)

Reporting To: Senior Nurse

Specific Duties

Screen patients for HAART protocol  and social supportComplete Social Work Screening form for patients in the HAART ProtocolConducts home assessments for patient’s lost to follow up and those requiring a home visit.Maintain accurate and up to date records of lost follow up, in coordination with the data officer. Responsible for the management and tracking of all cases which are lost to follow up for the purpose of reducing the amount.Identify and build relationships with various HIV/AIDS support, home based care and social service organizations throughout Kenya, maintain records of such relationships and make patient referrals accordingly. Work with Nutritionist to identify most needy cases for supplemental nutritional supportWrite reports with respect to department activities weekly, monthly or as requiredCoordinate posttest club activities and facilitate weekly meetings, in coordination with counselors.Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)Diploma in community health, social worker, community worker, counseling, or aboveMinimum of 2 years in community work especially on HIV and AIDS programsTrained on HIV  and AIDS Management, VCT/HTC, Computer literate especially MS Word and MS ExcelMust be able to speak any of the local languages in Marsabit county.Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), day telephone contacts to:  or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org.  Closing date is 16th November, 2012. Short listing will be done as CVs are received.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) and Christian Community services Mt. Kenya (CCSMKE) are both Christian organizations partnering to offer Care and treatment to PLWHIV in Marsabit districts.

Both organizations have established a comprehensive care centre in Marsabit – Tumaini Medical Centre that is giving care and treatment to PLWHIV while offering affordable medical services to general population in Marsabit.

Through this partnership CCSMKE seeks to fill in the following vacant positions in Tumaini clinic.

Position: Senior Nurse

1 Position

To be based in Marsabit

Contract Period: One Year Contract (Renewable)

Duties: Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Senior Nurse is expected to carry out the following duties among others:

Supervise the nursing teamEnsure the provision of HIV/AIDS services at CCC setup are done as per national guidelinesIn the absence of the Clinic Manager take lead in managementPlan and lead the clinic team in carrying out outreaches in rural Marsabit communitiesCompiling Clinic reportsRepresent the Clinic in District Health ForumsQualifications/Experience (Minimum)
Nursing Officer and aboveMinimum of 3 years working experience in a CCC set upBasic training in HIV ManagementTrained as a VCT Counselor Computer knowledge will be an added advantageInterested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P.O Box 14978 – 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org.

Closing date is 9th March, 2012.

Short listing will be done as CVs are received.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant position in Meru North.

Post Title: Project Assistant

Reporting to: HIV / AIDS Supervisor

Duty Station: Meru North (Based at Maua town)

Duration: 1 Year Contract

Closing Date for applications: 9th March, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Understand individual OVCs/ PLWHA and their families and document their case history details.Coordinate OVC and HBC care and support activities in all the districts of Meru North. Coordinate Distribution of materials support and enhance non material services offered by FH Kenya to OVC and HBC projects beneficiaries Ensuring proper documentation is done on all distributions doneIdentify and advocate for OVC and PLWHA with special needs in the target communitiesCommunity capacity building in conjunction with the Program SupervisorEnhance the development of healthy relationship between the program and stakeholders at grassroots levelsDocument and support to the supervisor progress reports, and any other information that will enhance achievement of organization goals and objectives.Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)
Diploma in community health, social worker, community worker, counseling, or aboveMinimum of 2 years in community work especially on HIV and AIDS programsTrained on HIV and AIDS Management, VCT/HTC, Computer literate especially MS Word and MS ExcelCan Speak any of the local languagesInterested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P O Box 14978 -00800
Nairobi

or Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org

or drop them at our Nairobi Office. (Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 9th March, 2012.

Short listing will be done as applications are received.

Those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted within a short notice.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Urgent WASH Positions

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relieve and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant positions:

Post Title: WASH Project Officer

Duty Station: Wider Marsabit Area

Duration: 6 months

No of Positions: 3

Reporting Date: 1 October 2011

Job Purpose

To provide technical expertise on water and sanitation in Marsabit in order to deliver appropriate, sustainable and environmentally friendly water and sanitation interventions that meets the needs of the beneficiaries.

Duties and Responsibilities

Selecting, modifying or designing appropriate water and sanitation infrastructure, and suitable community based maintenance and repair systems Designing and ensuring the effective promotion of appropriate hygiene and sanitation messagesDeveloping a water and sanitation implementation and monitoring plan in a participatory manner with communities targetedPreparing reports in line with the reporting schedule and to donor requirements.Participate in designing and implementing surveys and assessments related to the field of water and sanitation when neededMobilization of community groups & training on HHWTS & hygiene promotion activities,To assist the MoPHS through the DPHO and other relevant WASH Officers at County and district level in the formation of operational networking groups at community level on Health HWTS,Developing proposals and budgets for water and sanitation projects in collaboration with the project team and partners Representing WASH Sector coordination meetings at County and district levelA minimum of 3 years experience in rural and/or peri-urban water and sanitation projects in developing countries and/or countries in transition.Experience of water supply systems: network, gravity flow, drinking water quality and treatment etc.Installation of ground water source development, wells and boreholes.Project appraisals and management.Project Monitoring and evaluation plus impact assessmentExperience of working with host governments and their agents, INGOs and national NGOs an advantageDeveloping of new projects, writing proposals and responding to donor requirementsDegree/National diploma related to Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering or Civil Engineering Technical competencies water designs and sanitation programs and sound financial skills. (e.g.budgeting)Problem Solving skills, Strategic thinking and managementAbility to work both independently, initiative, works with minimal supervision and a team player.Good communications skills and computer literate (MS Word, Excel, internet) High Technical standards of report writing ability and proposal writing.Strong co-ordination and negotiation skills with stakeholdersFluency in English (written and spoken)Position Title: WASH Project Supervisor

Duty Station: Wider Marsabit

Duration: 6 months

No of Positions: 1

Reporting Date: 1 October 2011

Function: To coordinate and oversee fit hygiene promotion activities including but not limited to coordinating field activities. Mounting and development of program activities.

Major Responsibilities:-

To supervise and provide support to FH, water and sanitation programs, specifically but not limited to supervision for water and sanitation program at the community level to enhance completion of project activities as planned and with the projected impact.

Specific Duties:-

To supervise the construction of FH/Kenya’s water and sanitation projects at the community level and staff under him/herHygiene and sanitation promotion and formulation of training modulesTo ensure efficient and effective implementation of water and sanitation projects per the program design;Programs plans implementation and report writingSupport the Program Manager in program design and targeting of new water and sanitation programs among other duties assigned.A minimum of 4 years experience in rural and/or peri-urban WASH projects Experience of water supply systems: network, gravity flow, drinking water quality and treatment etc.Excellent report writing skills with experience of developing new projects, proposals and responding to donor requirementsExcellent computer skills with hands on planning and design software.Posses a riding and driving license with at least five years of experience Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefsA Degree related to Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering, Civil Engineering or Social Sciences Technical competencies in the design of water and sanitation programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting)Independent, initiative and a team playerComputer literate with fluency of Microsoft Word, Excel, internet and email packages Good communication skills and works with minimal supervisionStrategic thing and management plus problem solving skillsStrong co-ordination and negotiation skills with stakeholdersFluency in English (written and spoken)Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya
P O Box 14978 -00800
Nairobi

Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org

or drop them at our Nairobi Office.(Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani. Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by September 28th, 2011.

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FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office:

Job Title: WASH Officer

Department: Health and Nutrition

Reports To: Nutrition Coordinatorr

Contract Duration: September 2011 – 30th June 2012

Closing Date: 8th September 2011

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operationsWork closely with the community members to identify training needsDevelop training and capacity building modules in collaboration with other project staff as well as other stakeholders.Organize and carry out community training activitiesPrepare relevant reports as required including compilation of success stories and development of knowledge sharing information.Link the H1N1 components of Health and Nutrition to WASH program.A strong Christian committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.Must be a holder of BSc degree in Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Science or its equivalent from a reputable institution.A minimum of 3 years working in community based WASH program in an NGO set up.Practical knowledge in design of community WASH systems.Excellent report writing skills.Good computer skills with hands on experience Should possess a motorbike rider’s license with 3 years experience.Job Title: Admin Assistant

Department: Health and Nutrition

Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator

Contract duration: September 2011 – 30th June 2012

Closing Date: 8th September 2011

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in provision of administrative and logistical support to team members.To coordinate and maintain records for staff, office space, telephones and office keys.Receive and vet all incoming calls before transferring them to relevant persons. Your will also be expected to make telephone calls for the Health and Nutrition team as required.Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, emailing and filling.Handle documents such as invoices, memos letters etc.Arrange to repair of and maintenance of office equipment.Collect and maintain inventory of office equipment and suppliesMake travel arrangements for the staffRequirements and Qualifications

Qualifications
A strong Christian committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.Must be a holder of Diploma in Administration or its equivalent from a reputable institution.Should possess a high level of organizational and management skills with at least two years relevant experience.Should posses good interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated competencies in MS packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Treats people of all cultures and faiths with dignity and respect.Manages time wisely and works diligently on assigned responsibilities.Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 14978 - 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

These are urgent positions and short listing will be done on first received basis.

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