Position: Field Officers and Team Leaders
Deadline to Apply: December 31st, 2014
Start Date: January 19th, 2015
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems. IPA disseminates the results of its evaluations to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.
 Project specifics: Presently, we are conducting a follow-up survey to analyze the impacts of farmer managed research trials currently being implemented by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The research trials were first implemented during the long rain season of 2014 and this follow up survey should be conducted just after the harvest.

Field officers will gain valuable experience in field data collection. Field officers will work directly with survey respondents. The field officers will work closely with team leaders and project managers to improve their own skills. Field officers will be based in Siaya town and will travel throughout Yala, Ugunja, Ukwala, Wagai and Boro. The field officers will be expected to work Monday through Friday.
In addition, team leaders will be selected from the pool of field officers. The team leaders will report directly to the project manager and will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a small team of field officers. Team leaders will organize transport, ensure that data is collected from field officers and properly transferred to project supervisors, ensure that payments are being made to respondents correctly, and coordinate with village partners to conduct data collection activities.
 Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:Arrive to work promptly and reliably, always setting an example for one’s colleagues.Interact with community members with the highest level of integrity and understanding.Collaborate with teammates to improve own skills and those of teammates.Collecting data using NetbooksSupervise field officers conducting data collection and provide feedback field coordinatorCoordinating with field officers for scheduling of respondents for data collection activitiesAssist in the management of data collection activities: collecting data from field officers on a daily basis, and turning over data to project managerStrong written and oral communication skillsHistory of providing feedback to teammates and examples of this feedback improving teammates’ workHas, at least, basic computer skillsFluent in LuoBachelors’ degree or college diploma/certificate in Social work/AgricultureExperience working on data collection activitiesPlease send by email a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Please name the documents as follow:For the CV: IPAFS.CV.NameCandidate. Example: IPAFS.CV.JonhSmithFor the Cover letter: IPAFS.CL.NameCandidate. Example: IPAFS.CL.JonhSmithApplications can be submitted by ONLY email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org (and cc: kfriedman@poverty-action.org), hard copies will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject line reads: “Field Officer / Team Leader” REF NO. Farmers Skills-2014-12-01. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING BASIS.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

Thika Nursing Home, a comprehensive Health Care Centre situated in Thika’s Section Nine is seeking Three (3) highly competent and outstanding individuals for Medical Officer of Health (MOH) positions.Bachelor of MedicineAt least two years working experienceSuitably qualified candidates should apply through ngugimungai24@yahoo.com or call Administrator through 0721241875

We are looking for talented and motivated people in a variety of roles. At Kenya Orient, you will have an opportunity to join a team who are warm, professional and experts in their fields.

As a successful candidate, you will work in a fun, highly innovative and engaging environment suitable for providing Unique, Relevant and Innovative insurance solutions that exceed our client’s expectations.

Job Title: Relationship Officer

Locations:  4 Regions - Mombasa, Rift, Western, Mt. Kenya
 Division / Department: Marketing & Business Development
 Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Marketing / Branch Manager

Overall Responsibility: In charge of managing selected intermediary accounts and achieving monthly sales and growth targets

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

Achieve monthly sales and growth targetsChampioning new products/services to designated accountsGather market intelligence in order to identify specific needs of intermediaries.Disseminate product knowledge to the intermediaries.Give competitive quotations and ensure follow up is done to close the business.To oversee timely issuance of relevant documents to the intermediaries.Facilitate timely collections of premiums as per Company’s credit policy.Make regular visits in order to maintain relationships with the intermediaries.Offer advice on claims procedures.Give support to intermediaries including carrying out risk surveys, reviewing performance and loss ratios.Soliciting for business from intermediaries and maintaining a fairly balanced portfolio mix.Organizing intermediaries’ training, seminars and scheduled functions.Bachelor’s DegreeSales experience highly preferred2 years minimum work experience preferably in insurance industryProgress in ACII/AIIK preferableKnowledge in insurance products and servicesStrong negotiation and sales skillsStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent customer handling skillsNB: Kindly specify the region you are interested in.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in a position and have the required qualifications, skills and experience, CLICK HERE to apply online and submit a duly filled application form on or before Wednesday, 19th November 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking motivated, proactive individuals to fill the following positions in the Sustainable East African Research on Community Health (SEARCH) Study. SEARCH is a five-year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, Educational, and economic outcomes.
We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multidisease diagnostic health campaigns. We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.
 Job Title: Study Clinical Officer Reports to: The ART Coordinator
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
Job Summary: The incumbents will provide ART services based on the SEARCH study protocol at health facilities in the study communities in Suba.Obtain consent/assent for duty enrolment.Conduct physical examination of the study participants.Assist in follow up of the study participants.Offer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling to participants.Offer contraceptive counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the site.Completing case report forms.Assist in follow-up of laboratory result.Perform accurate record keeping and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day.Diploma in Clinical Medicine with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.At least one year experience with clinical researchMinimum 2 years’ experience in provision of HIV care including anti-retrovirals.Experience in implementing and supervising research(Public health or clinical studies)Working experience with HIV care setting preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent leadership, management and interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skillsFluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili requiredApplications should include the followingA cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the studyA current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,Name and phone number for two professional referees,Two letters of recommendation preferably froma previous employer,A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)Copies of academic and professional certificates.All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 31st October 2014
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Credit Officers - Micro Credit and SMESalary: KShs 20,000 - 25,000

The Credit Officer through teamwork will effectively handle credit function operations in order to ensure a profitable line of business and a quality loan book, while reporting to the Branch Manager.

Key Duties

Grow and maintain a quality loan portfolioRecruitment of new clientsRisk Management: Credit risk analysis and evaluationUndertake credit appraisal to vet all credit proposalsSound understanding of lending in micro-finance industry.Ensure all amounts disbursed are collected by the due date.Monitoring and administration of credit performance through reportsEnsure Compliance with Credit policies and proceduresWork hand in hand with SCL team to source for new businessRelationship ManagementBranch support and Carry out inspection on credit/lending issuesMinimum qualification and experience required:Diploma/degree in business / Finance / Social Science related fieldLending and relationship management experience to create a balance between credit risk and customer serviceAt least three (3) years’ experience in a credit function of a financial institution handling Micro and SME clients.Have an excellent interpersonal, organizing and people management skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with outstanding reporting skills.If you meet the above requirements, please apply in confidence to hr@speedcapital.co.ke. Deadline of application is October 31, 2014.