About WE

WE is a movement that believes when we come together we can create an even better world. WE makes it easy for you to get involved – whether at home, school or work – by offering resources to help you create positive social change in your community and around the world.

Through WE Charity initiatives, WE empowers communities to lift themselves out of poverty through our holistic, sustainable international development model, WE Villages.

In Canada, the US, and the UK, WE Day and WE Schools are initiatives of WE Charity that educate and empower young people. WE Schools is a year long educational program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change. WE Day is a series of stadium-sized events that celebrate youth making a difference in their local and global communities.

ME to WE is an innovative social enterprise that provides people with better choices for a better world. We offer socially conscious and environmentally friendly products as well as lifechanging experiences. ME to WE measures the bottom line not by dollars earned, but by the number of lives changed and the positive social and environmental impact made. Half of ME to WE’s net profit is donated to WE Charity. The other half is reinvested to grow the enterprise and its social mission.

WE is looking for an outstanding Early Childhood Development Teacher.

The position will be based in Narok County, Kenya

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and manage ECDE programmes


• Develop and facilitate relevant games & activities that will guide learning


• Develop relevant learning & playing materials


• Participate in the planning of ECDE programmes


• Encourage, support, motivate and work interactively with caregivers to develop and implement ongoing goals


• Support caregiver to providing an environment and opportunities which promote the child’s growth and development


• Focus on specific tasks, skills or techniques which can be mastered and measured


• Assist caregivers to structure environments, routines and interactions that contribute to a positive social behavior and support plan for the child

Minimum Skills and Qualifications Required

· Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution

· Should be conversant with the ECDE syllabus and curriculum delivery

· Minimum experience if 2 years teaching experience

· Having a working knowledge of content teaching

· Have a child approach to teaching

· A great communicator

· Flexible and open to change

· Problem solver

Community Oral Health Officer Job at Caremax Health

Caremax Health is a US-Diaspora Health Initiative and your one-stop-shop out-patient facility that offers a wide range of services to meet clients’ needs in a holistic manner. Caremax is located at Juja City Mall along Thika Road. We are seeking to recruit capable, motivated and resolute professional to fill the position of Dental Assistant.

Job Overview

Dental Assistant works under the supervision of licensed dentist(s) at Caremax to provide quality oral health services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.


• Screening patients, reviewing a patient’s oral health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniques. In addition, welcoming, comforting, and draping patient.


• Perform oral examination and charting, cleaning of teeth and polishing.


• Perform simple extractions, place fissure sealants, apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings.


• Use dental X-ray machines to take dental radiographs and develop the film for the dentist’s analysis.


• Review pre-operative settings and make sure that the dentist has what is required to carry out dental procedures; i.e. provide necessary help to the dentist, including mixing materials, trimming, and polishing dental casts.


• Implements and adheres to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedures’ space and storage of the clean.


• Maintain a record of day-to-day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.


• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community oral health/Dentistry or equivalent from a reputable institution.


• Current practicing certificate.


• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience.


• Good verbal communication skills – a good listener.

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the requirements, apply before the close of business on Friday, 4^th Jan 2019.

Interested candidates should send a copy of CV with three referees of whom two (2) should be professional to careers@caremaxhealthkenya.com, quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

VALID THROUGH: 01/04/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Education Coordinator Job at HELP Logistics Ltd

HELP Logistics Ltd is looking for a dynamic, committed, well-educated Education Coordinator to support higher education program development with universities in the East Africa region. Based in Nairobi, this is for a 2 year contract (renewable). This position will report to the Regional Director East Africa with a Technical Support line to the Director Global Logistics Education (Germany). You will be expected to travel up to 60% of the time to support projects in the region.

HELP Logistics is a non-profit subsidiary company of the Kuehne Foundation. The Foundation is privately owned and founded in 1976 by the Kuehne family in Switzerland. HELP Logistics AG has a registered headquarters in Switzerland since 2014 and has sub-offices in Singapore, Amman and Nairobi to support programmes in Asia, Middle East and East Africa respectively. HELP Logistics Ltd. provides support to the humanitarian and development sector through supply chain optimization analyses, research, training, and education.

Job Purpose

As the Education Coordinator you will deliver and coordinate education activities in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders in various countries across East Africa. In the area of higher education, you will work closely with universities establishing, reviewing, and supporting taught degree programs at Bachelor and Master level as well as research programs including PhD-funded projects. You will further collaborate with university faculties in the design and delivery of short courses and trainings for logistics professionals at vocational and executive level. Your role aims to build the capacity of higher education institutions so they can deliver degree level and training programs independently in the future at with high quality, at internationally accepted standards, and for the benefit of the regional and country needs related to supply chain management, logistics, and transportation.

VALID THROUGH: 01/14/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

HELP Logistics Ltd is looking for a dynamic, committed, well-educated Education Coordinator to support higher education program development with universities in the East Africa region. Based in Nairobi, this is for a 2 year contract (renewable). This position will report to the Regional Director East Africa with a Technical Support line to the Director Global Logistics Education (Germany). You will be expected to travel up to 60% of the time to support projects in the region.

HELP Logistics Ltd. HELP Logistics is a non-profit subsidiary company of the Kuehne Foundation. The Foundation is privately owned and founded in 1976 by the Kuehne family in Switzerland. HELP Logistics AG has a registered headquarters in Switzerland since 2014 and has sub-offices in Singapore, Amman and Nairobi to support programmes in Asia, Middle East and East Africa respectively. HELP Logistics Ltd. provides support to the humanitarian and development sector through supply chain optimization analyses, research, training, and education.

JOB PURPOSE: As the Education Coordinator you will deliver and coordinate education activities in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders in various countries across East Africa. In the area of higher education, you will work closely with universities establishing, reviewing, and supporting taught degree programs at Bachelor and Master level as well as research programs including PhD-funded projects. You will further collaborate with university faculties in the design and delivery of short courses and trainings for logistics professionals at vocational and executive level. Your role aims to build the capacity of higher education institutions so they can deliver degree level and training programs independently in the future at with high quality, at internationally accepted standards, and for the benefit of the regional and country needs related to supply chain management, logistics, and transportation.

SCOPE OF FUNCTION / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Education

• Ensure the quality in design and delivery of higher education degrees in logistics and supply chain management at East African universities.


• Support the organization of Train-the-Trainer courses.


• Integrate higher education specialists (academics) and professionals from HELP"s international network into the regional education activities.


• Carry out university performance reviews for programs and faculty members.


• Coordinate and collaborate on regional activities with headquarters and other regional sub-offices.


• Support the establishment of a regional academic community in logistics and supply chain management.


• Reach out to international and regional stakeholders (e.g. NGO, GO, associations, etc.).


• Attend public events (e.g. conferences, round tables, etc.) representing HELP and advocating for improved supply chain and logistics.


• Provide support for teaching, research, and field trip projects.

Organisation, Reporting and Administration

• Project and activity reporting to Regional Director and Headquarters.


• Resource and budget planning and management.


• Travel organisation and planning.


• Provide media when appropriate to record project development and outcomes (photos, videos, case studies).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in higher education faculty and/or administration (e.g. curricula design), preferably in a management-related discipline.


• PhD in a management-related discipline.


• Teaching experience in management subjects at higher education and/or at executive teaching level.


• International experience in related areas.


• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel) and competency in managing spreadsheets.


• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.


• Fluency in English.


• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region (potentially 60 - 70%).


• Commitment to HELP Logistics (and Kuehne Foundation) values and behaviours.

Core Competencies

Professionalism

• High quality expectations in regards to own work and holds him/herself accountable for project results.


• Apply HELP’s teaching material and concept in teaching methodology.

Collaboration

• Build and maintain effective relationships with team, external partners and supporters.


• Be able to work in a team of HELP staff and external experts and be open to learn from others.


• Approachable, good listener.

Uniqueness

• Retain our independence as a trusted, long-term third party to partners.


• Develop innovative, impactful solutions.

Integrity

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.


• Develop meaningful and bespoke solutions.