Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp
Duties and responsibilities to include the following among others:-Undertake security assessments to safeguard LWF/DWS staff, premises and properties, make recommendations and ensure that staff compliance to the security protocols and SOPs.Identify security equipment needs, prepare and update training modules with Capacity Building Officer for personal security awareness for all staff and any other security related trainings.Prepare and review regularly all the compounds security plans/SOPs and improve when deem necessary for simplicity in adherence purposes.Provide frequent advisories to staff and management on all matters relating to security and general current affairs/situations.Prepare correspondence/reports/evaluations and analysis with justifications on general security matters affecting staff and the way forward in mitigating them.Cultivate and utilize local knowledge and contacts to identify potential security problems and take initiative to address the same with a brief to management and staff if appropriate.Treat all matters relating to staff security as strictly confidential. Maintain an updated staff list and other related key personnel contacts in the area of operation.Provide significant Incident Reports (SIRs) for security incidences affecting staff and organizational properties and make recommendations for management to act on the same.Ensure that the private security firm provides required quality services to the organization both to the staff and the organisational Assets by ensuring that all LWF compounds are habitable.Be contactable 24 hours aday for 7 days a week.Handle effectively and efficiently all tasks given by the supervisor in a transparent and accountable manner.Professional Qualifications, experience & skillsUniversity degree in Criminology, Disaster Management or any relevant social science field.At least 5 years of progressive experience in Security management, preferably has served in a security agency.Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response in humanitarian contexts.Experience in promoting peace, safety and security within a community and/or between neighboring communities.Knowledge in Community Policing approach in enhancing collective community action for safety and security.Strong representation, negotiation and coordination skills gained from working with UN , national and INGOs.Experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security protocols and procedures.Experience in conducting trainings, facilitation and capacity buildingAbility to work under pressure, tight deadlines and adverse climateHigh level of confidentiality, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.Skills in data collection/analysis, donor report writing; verbal and written communication skills in English and KiswahiliBeing an accountability project, the person desired is one with high integritySpecial Needs Education Teachers
Duties and responsibilities to include the following among others:-Overall responsible for implementing & evaluating curriculum in the least restrictive environment to children with SNEEstablish and maintain up to date professional and administrative records.Train SNE children in co-curriculum activities, assess & prescribe right equipment to SNE children & train them to usePlanning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class.Staying up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structureWorking with the school management and stakeholders to ensure participation of SNE learners in all education aspectsGuide and train parents of children with disability on basic conception for upbringing of their childrenInvolve the refugee community through the PTA in SNE issues, Monitors conduct community mobilization and sensitization on significance of SNEProfessional Qualification & Relevant experience:P1 Certificate from Kenya National Examination Council with a Diploma in SNERegistered by Teachers Service CommissionComputer literacyHas attended various short courses on SNE to keep abreast with new developments in the sectorCompetencies: Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainerAt least 4 years of progressive experience as SNE teacherAssessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainerExperience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives/learner centered model of teachingHigh level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work placeExcellent communication skills, time management, organization and presentation skillsA good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 23 May, 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp
Duties and responsibilities to include the following among others:-Undertake security assessments to safeguard LWF/DWS staff, premises and properties, make recommendations and ensure that staff compliance to the security protocols and SOPs.Identify security equipment needs, prepare and update training modules with Capacity Building Officer for personal security awareness for all staff and any other security related trainings.Prepare and review regularly all the compounds security plans/SOPs and improve when deem necessary for simplicity in adherence purposes.Provide frequent advisories to staff and management on all matters relating to security and general current affairs/situations.Prepare correspondence/reports/evaluations and analysis with justifications on general security matters affecting staff and the way forward in mitigating them.Cultivate and utilize local knowledge and contacts to identify potential security problems and take initiative to address the same with a brief to management and staff if appropriate.Treat all matters relating to staff security as strictly confidential. Maintain an updated staff list and other related key personnel contacts in the area of operation.Provide significant Incident Reports (SIRs) for security incidences affecting staff and organizational properties and make recommendations for management to act on the same.Ensure that the private security firm provides required quality services to the organization both to the staff and the organisational Assets by ensuring that all LWF compounds are habitable.Be contactable 24 hours aday for 7 days a week.Handle effectively and efficiently all tasks given by the supervisor in a transparent and accountable manner.Professional Qualifications, experience & skillsUniversity degree in Criminology, Disaster Management or any relevant social science field.At least 5 years of progressive experience in Security management, preferably has served in a security agency.Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response in humanitarian contexts.Experience in promoting peace, safety and security within a community and/or between neighboring communities.Knowledge in Community Policing approach in enhancing collective community action for safety and security.Strong representation, negotiation and coordination skills gained from working with UN , national and INGOs.Experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security protocols and procedures.Experience in conducting trainings, facilitation and capacity buildingAbility to work under pressure, tight deadlines and adverse climateHigh level of confidentiality, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.Skills in data collection/analysis, donor report writing; verbal and written communication skills in English and KiswahiliBeing an accountability project, the person desired is one with high integritySpecial Needs Education Teachers
Duties and responsibilities to include the following among others:-Overall responsible for implementing & evaluating curriculum in the least restrictive environment to children with SNEEstablish and maintain up to date professional and administrative records.Train SNE children in co-curriculum activities, assess & prescribe right equipment to SNE children & train them to usePlanning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class.Staying up to date with changes and developments in the curriculum structureWorking with the school management and stakeholders to ensure participation of SNE learners in all education aspectsGuide and train parents of children with disability on basic conception for upbringing of their childrenInvolve the refugee community through the PTA in SNE issues, Monitors conduct community mobilization and sensitization on significance of SNEProfessional Qualification & Relevant experience:P1 Certificate from Kenya National Examination Council with a Diploma in SNERegistered by Teachers Service CommissionComputer literacyHas attended various short courses on SNE to keep abreast with new developments in the sectorCompetencies: Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainerAt least 4 years of progressive experience as SNE teacherAssessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainerExperience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.Experience in inclusive education and safe learning environments initiatives/learner centered model of teachingHigh level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work placeExcellent communication skills, time management, organization and presentation skillsA good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 23 May, 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Cateress

Job Group ‘K'

Applications are invited for the above position.

Requirements for Appointment

For the appointment to the grade of Cateress JG ‘K’, a candidate must;

have a minimum professional qualification of Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management or Institutional Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain or Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division III.have at least five (5) years relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning.be above the age of 30 years.Oversee the Kitchen organization with a view to optimal resource utilization, hygiene and general operationControlling stock and inventory of the Kitchen store.Oversee storage & Kitchen hygiene.Planning menus according to a fixed budget and following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.Monitoring and managing supplies within the budget.Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided.Supervising the work of catering staff, including allocation of duties and planning staff shifts and rotas.Ensure respect for the set procedure (Menu schedule, cleaning procedure, equipment use, order organization).Taking part in organising special events, overseeing implementation by the catering teams.Inducting the catering staff on new menu preparation ,special diet and general kitchen management.Ensuring that catering team provides quality service as per established standards.Ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.Ensuring that the catering staff maintain expected standards of personal hygiene.Interested applicants for the above post are requested to submit their application, including a cover letter, detailed CV, day time telephone contact and the names and addresses (email and telephone) of 3 referees, academic and professional certificates and testimonials by December 15th, 2011 to the address shown below;

The Director,
Kenya Institute of Special Education
P.O. Box 48413-00100.
Nairobi

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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following positions:

Manager, Special Projects

The incumbent will provide high level prudent day to day oversight of financial management policies, procedures and practices.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer and against a backdrop of internal system realignment for enhanced financial performance, cost effectiveness, reporting and accountability, you will be required to:

In a collaborative setting, formulate financial strategies to achieve the organization’s goals;Set up and ran a financial structure and processes for ensuring timely access to appropriate and up to date financial information and best practice by all managers.Operate controls for effective and efficient budgeting, expenditure, accounting, cash flow, banking and taxation management;Work with the appropriate staff to develop new and diversified revenue generating ventures towards ensuring adequate, stable and sustainable organization income.Participation in the implementation of new software (s) in Finance;Conduct feasibility studies of major projects / programmes for the University Hospital;Develop costing modules for effective cost containment and advise accordingly;Development of policies and procedures as required.Do other Special projects as and when required.Applicants must have a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and CPA (K) professional qualification.

S/he should have at least 5 years experience in financial management with excellent aptitude for accounting, internal audit, financial analysis and reporting.

S/he should have managed financially complex organizations with evidenced initiative of good financial controls and systems.

The successful candidate should be computer literate with excellent executive team player ability and highly developed corporate goal focus and interpersonal skills.

Clinical Practice Educator (Intensive Care Unit)

The Clinical Practice Educator will be responsible for imparting knowledge and skills that are needed by nurses to meet the care needs of all categories of patients at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.

The incumbent will work with the nurses to enhance their clinical competencies and implement nursing quality assurance protocols.

Applicants should be Registered Nurses (KRN/M; KRCHN) with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.

A Baccalaureate degree (BScN) and/or other formal post-basic preparation in clinical teaching and specific area(s) of clinical practice and Certification in ALSO, EPLS and ACLS will be an added advantage.

S/he should be proficient in Microsoft office packages.

The successful candidate(s) should have a minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience in an acute care teaching hospital and a minimum of two (2) years continuous experience in a busy nursing unit.

To Apply:

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the

Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu

so as to reach not later than 23rd November 2011.

Applications by email are preferred.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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