Medical Jobs - AID Village Clinics Limited Jobs, Kenya

1. Chief of Outreach Program
2. Physician
3. Human Resource Manager

AID Village Clinics Limited (AID Village Clinics) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AID Village Clinics, Inc., a U.S. public charity, and operates a regional health care complex in Mbirikani, Kenya approximately 200 km south-east of Nairobi.
You can obtain more details about the charity’s activities by visiting our website –www.aidvillageclinics.org
AID Village Clinics is searching for dynamic results-driven individuals to join our team. We offer competitive salaries and on-site housing is provided. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
1. Chief of Outreach Program

Key responsibilities:

* Oversees health related activities including nutrition, hygiene, community education, resource distribution, and assessments
* Prepares regular and timely field progress report to the President/Board of Directors in Chicago
* Supervises outreach staff including logistics management of scheduling health related activities
* Upgrades the knowledge and skill level of the outreach staff to better conduct health related activities
* Works in close collaboration with other section heads and managers
* Manages the outreach program and ensures compliance and achievement of set goals and objectives in the most effective and efficient manner and within the approved budget
* This is a 12-month contract position.

Minimum qualifications and experience required

* Should have an MB ChB or equivalent; and a masters in Public Health, preferably from US based institution.
* Proven leadership, management skills and ability to work with teams
* Ability to communicate cross-culturally and be cross-culturally sensitive
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Should have strong community mobilization, training and facilitation skills
* Experience in managing community health initiatives will be an advantage

2. Physician

Key responsibilities

* Responsible for diagnosing, prescribing appropriate treatments, and the general care of patients.
* Keeps up to date and accurate patient records including drug monitoring and patient progress.
* Refers patients to specialists and to other members of the patient care team as appropriate.
* Collaborates with lab, nursing, and support staff as required.
* Works closely with the other senior physicians in providing care to patients enrolled in our HIV/AIDS treatment program.
* Follows all legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care, while maintaining quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Minimum qualifications required

* Should have an MB ChB or equivalent
* Registered with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
* Experience in a busy government or private medical institutions
* Experience in ARVs management is desirable

3. Human Resource Manager

Responsibilities:

* Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures as contained in the company’s employee manual
* Ensure the company’s compliance with the current existing labor laws. Legal training will be a plus
* Provide specialized support and guidance to other departments and handle staff disciplinary matters.
* Filing and updating of employees’ duty schedules, leave plans and other records.
* Update the U.S. and Nairobi offices on employee issues on a regular basis.
* Develop and implement company staff recruitment procedures and ensure proper placement of the recruited company staff.
* Identify and advise the management on the staff motivational needs and implementation.
* Manage health and safety programs

Qualifications:

* Hold a Business Administration (Human Resource option) degree or equivalent from a recognized University.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven abilities to work in a multidisciplinary team
* A minimum of three years working experience under similar circumstances.
* S/he will have a detailed understanding, knowledge and experience in the employee functional areas and in the application of statutory and labor laws and of best practices in human resource management and labor union negotiations.

Interested individuals can send applications, with accompanying CV and testimonials to:

The Health Care Administrator,
AID Village Clinics Limited;
P.O. Box 829-00606 Sarit Center,
Nairobi, Kenya
or email to: honyango@aidvcnairobi.org
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010