Position: IT Lecturer / Tutor

Qualification: Diploma in IT, ICDL certificate

Skills: Teaching Computer Hardware and Packages, ICDL

Location: Mombasa

Interested Candidates can share their CVs through this email hmunisi2@gmail.com.

Job description: PRDA Midwifery Tutor

PRESBYTERIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PRDA)

Job Title PRDA Leer Midwifery School Tutor

Job Location presently at Lokichoggio, Kenya

Starting Date Immediately

Duration of Contract 6 month renewable

Salary Negotiable

Introduction

The Presbyterian Relief and Development Agency [PRDA] is the relief and development wing of the Presbyterian Church of Sudan (PCOS). The NGO operates in both Jonglei and Upper Nile States of South Sudan.

“PRDA is an institution of the Presbyterian Church of the Sudan (PCOS) that is focused on empowering the vulnerable Sudanese with effective community based programmes on healthy living, poverty alleviation, while emphasizing sustainable development programmes.

PRDA currently implements Health and Agriculture programmes and with other projects that are involved in peace mediation initiatives.

With the signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement early 2005, has created somewhat a steady environment that shall facilitate smooth implementation of programme activities.

PRDA has been implementing a community based health programme since 2003. The service outlets are one Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) - Akobo Hospital at Akobo township and five Primary health Care Units (PHCU) at the periphery in the County.

South Sudan is rated among the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. The current estimated maternal mortality ratio is 2030/100,000 live birth.

Interventions to mitigate this situation shall involve a series of urgent obstetrical services provided to women at the home level, at the intermediate health facilities and at the hospitals. Awareness creation for the pregnant woman or the prospective mothers and the entire community on the importance of obstetric care is very vital. Efforts geared toward attempting to increase the number of trained and qualified Midwives cannot be overemphasised. Midwifery care shall then be integrated in the larger Primary Health Care (PHC) systems.

In attempt to address this, PRDA working with several other organizations established a Community Midwifery Training School at Leer Township in Unity State in 2005 and has since qualified 26 students and 18 ladies are currently in training.

Responsibilities

Shall be charged with the responsibility of assessing the performance of the students who are currently in training and select the ideal students to proceed with the Midwifery training.Organize a broad master plan for training to cover 2 years of training.Develop a Midwifery Training curriculum tailored in line with the GOSS guidelines.Identify the specific training needs for those students to continue with community health TrainingLiaise with community and other health Institutions in the county for attachment to accomplish their practical training needs.Link with other community Midwifery Training institutions and share their past experiences and challenges.Identify the training materials-Visual aids, chats, books to be procured for smooth facilitation of the training.Maintain and keep safely all the training records, examinations results and present the qualifying students who must be certified.

Qualification

· Post-graduate degree in Public Health or Community Health or related field with Diploma in midwifery is preferred.

· At least five years of experience as a Midwifery tutor working in post conflict setting.

· Demonstrated experience and skills in capacity building, mentoring and supervisory and training students.

· Ability to work well under pressure.

· Creativity and ability to work with limited resources.

· Excellent decision making skills’.

· Must work independently under difficult conditions.

· If appropriatre, represent PRDA in sector coordination meetings with the government and key players.

· Experience with working with Christian Health Care based organization shall be an added advantage.

· Experience of working in South Sudan

· Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.

· A good team player.

· Creativity and ability to work with limited resources.

· Sound diplomatic, tactical and negotiating skills.

· Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into PHC.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Fluency in English. Basic spoken Arabic will be an added advantage.

· Good working knowledge of standard computing software.

Accountability

· Report to Health Project Coordinator and work hand in hand with the resident administrator and the school caretaker.

This is unaccompanied position and the successful candidate shall be required to stay at the site and take R & R every 12 weeks if the School is relocated back to Leer, Unity State, and South Sudan.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to prda_nairobi@yahoo.com Mobile No: +25714162376; +254722616804 Closing Date: 6th October, 2014

Pioneers Training Institute seeks to recruit a highly professional and diligent Food and Beverage Trainer / Tutor. The position is responsible for tutoring catering students at the school of catering.  The individual is charged with ensuring that the students are well trained to meet and exceed the set standards.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTraining at the School of CateringCreatively teaching the assigned subjects for 1st and 2nd year students. This is both theory and practical lessonsPrepare students for attachment.Assist students source for attachment places to gain experienceSupervise the students during their attachment periodRegister the students for the KNEC & ICM  exams when they are due.Organize for extracurricular activities for the students  Provide guidance for the students on spiritual mattersParticipate in the organization’s other programmes e.g. medical camps, sports extravaganzas,    Participate in the morning devotions with the staff members and studentsPrepare necessary schedules for the department to work efficiently.The individual must possess a diploma or advanced certificate in catering and housekeeping/ Institution management and a KTTC certificate in technical education.   
In addition they should be Mature Christian, diligent, honest and responsible with strong leadership skills.  
They should be able to work well in a team requiring diverse skill levels.Be organized and good planner.  
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position as a tutor

Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job should be accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least (3) referees,Certificates, daytime telephone contact and current and expected salary to reach the address below before Monday 8th June 2014.

Pioneers Training Institute
P.O Box 25651-00200,
Nairobi.Kenya

E-mail: p.traininginstitute@gmail.com

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, 

2.Job description: PRDA Midwifery Tutor

PRESBYTERIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PRDA)

Job Title PRDA Leer Midwifery School Tutor
Job Location Leer County, Unity State, South Sudan
Starting Date Immediately
Duration of Contract 6 month renewable
Salary Negotiable

Introduction

The Presbyterian Relief and Development Agency [PRDA] is the relief and development wing of the Presbyterian Church of Sudan (PCOS). The NGO operates in both Jonglei and Upper Nile States of South Sudan.

“PRDA is an institution of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS) that is focused on empowering the vulnerable Sudanese with effective community based programmes on healthy living, poverty alleviation, while emphasizing sustainable development programmes.

PRDA currently implements Health and Agriculture programmes and with other projects that are involved in peace mediation initiatives.

With the attainment of nationhood in South Sudan, a steady environment has been created that shall facilitate smooth implementation of programme activities.

PRDA has been implementing a community based health programme since 2003. The service outlets are one Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) - Akobo Hospital at Akobo township and five Primary health Care Units (PHCU) at the periphery in the County.

South Sudan is rated among the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. The current estimated maternal mortality ratio is 2030/100,000 live birth.

Interventions to mitigate this situation shall involve a series of urgent obstetrical services provided to women at the home level, at the intermediate health facilities and at the hospitals. Awareness creation for the pregnant woman or the prospective mothers and the entire community on the importance of obstetric care is very vital. Efforts geared toward attempting to increase the number of trained and qualified Midwives cannot be overemphasised. Midwifery care shall then be integrated in the larger Primary Health Care (PHC) systems.

In attempt to address this, PRDA working with several other organizations established a Community Midwifery Training School at Leer Township in Unity State in 2005 and has since qualified 26 students and 18 ladies are currently in training.

Responsibilities

• Shall be charged with the responsibility of assessing the performance of the students who are currently in training and select the ideal students to proceed with the Midwifery training.
• Organize a broad master plan for training to cover 2 years of training.
• Develop a Midwifery Training curriculum tailored in line with the GOSS guidelines.
• Identify the specific training needs for those students to continue with community health Training
• Liaise with community and other health Institutions in the county for attachment to accomplish their practical training needs.
• Link with other community Midwifery Training institutions and share their past experiences and challenges.
• Identify the training materials-Visual aids, chats, books to be procured for smooth facilitation of the training.
• Maintain and keep safely all the training records, examinations results and present the qualifying students who must be certified.

Qualification

• Post-graduate degree in Public Health or Community Health or related field with Diploma in midwifery is preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a Midwifery tutor working in post conflict setting.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in capacity building, mentoring and supervisory and training students.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Creativity and ability to work with limited resources.
• Excellent decision making skills’.
• Must work independently under difficult conditions.
• If appropriatre, represent PRDA in sector coordination meetings with the government and key players.
• Experience with working with Christian Health Care based organization shall be an added advantage.
• Experience of working in South Sudan
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
• A good team player.
• Creativity and ability to work with limited resources.
• Sound diplomatic, tactical and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into PHC.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English. Basic spoken Arabic will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of standard computing software.

Accountability
• Report to Health Project Coordinator and work hand in hand with the resident administrator and the school caretaker.

This is unaccompanied position and the successful candidate shall be required to stay at the site and take R & R every 12 weeks.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to prda_nairobi@yahoo.com
Mobile No: +257344213124; +254722616804
Closing Date: 25th Jan, 2013

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