Futures Group Clinical Consultant Job in Kenya

Position: Clinical Consultant
 

Reports To: HMIS Chief of Party
 

Project Description:
 

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well- being of people around the world. 

We have assisted governmental and nongovernmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. 

Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Futures Group provides HMIS support to the Government of Kenya (GoK) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Under a new contract, the Futures team provides a range of technical assistance including: support for the continued development and implementation of the national HMIS strategy; improving information flow to guide policy and program decisions; facilitating interoperability between disparate HMIS including specific efforts to harmonize and integrate laboratory, pharmacy, and electronic medical records (EMR) sub-systems; and developing a data warehouse.

Position Summary:
 

The clinical consultant located in Kenya will advise and provide technical expertise to the Chief of Party, and the broader project team. 

The individual will provide guidance and clinical expertise to aid the team in laboratory, disease selection and pharmacy drug mapping during the EMR roll out. 

The clinical consultant must possess clinical knowledge in mapping the national accredited pharmacy list with laboratory tests. 

The work requires innovation, often with very little guidance. 

This work is very technical in nature and knowledge is specialized. 

The individual must be familiar with the Kenyan health environment and would be required for the most accurate mappings in both laboratory and pharmacy. 

The successful consultant must be ready to take up the task soonest possible.
 

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• A trained Medical Doctor with Postgraduate education, with extensive health facility-anchored skills both as a doctor and as a health informatics expert.
• Experience on Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ART)
• Understanding of public health information systems in Kenya, including EMRs.
• A minimum of 3- 5 years in the development of software systems, testing, solution implementation and training with particular emphasis to health informatics
• IQCare knowledge/or experience preferred
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, experience with EMRs desired but not required
• Experience in LOINC for laboratories systems, ICD10, HL7, and drug mapping is an added advantage

Essential Functions:

• Map the current set of laboratory tests found in EMR systems including IQCare with the LOINC code
• Map the current set of HIV diseases found in various EMR systems with the ICD10 code
• Map the current set of pharmaceuticals found in EMR systems with the pharmacy national drug code

Additional Information
 

Equipment to be used: General office equipment; Computers
 

Physical demands: N/A
 

Must be available for domestic and international travel for up to 30% of the time. 

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page by September 19, 2012.

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Orion East Africa Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Orion East Africa Ltd is a manufacturing company specializing in plant health products for both local and export markets. The company has been operational in Kenya for more than 22 years and has now expanded into Environmental Management and Input Financing.

Orion East Africa is looking for a hands-on and motivated team player to take up the position of a Production Supervisor. The role holder will drive production excellence to ensure a continuous high quality supply of New and existing Products.

The incumbent must possess a unique blend of formulation prowess and must enjoy spending time in the production floor to understand the problems and find innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the entire product formulation activities.
Establish a profound understanding of the science of products and process.
Develop appropriate Qualitative and Quantitative Formula (QQF) for the Products in Question.

Other Responsibilities

Formulate new Biological plant health products.
Oversee production operations including safety standards maintenance, SOPs.
Develop extractions, purification and standardization methods for active compounds.
Formulate chemistry, powders, liquids and reverse engineering competitor products.
Develop and oversee Q/A and standardization protocols.

Requirements

Capable product chemist (Higher Diploma Level)
Strong analytical skills (Chemistry, Pharmacology and Plant Science)
Ability to handle Rotary Evaporators, Super Critical C02.
At least 2 years hands on experience in the paint industry
An Effective Communicator, Team Player & Motivator
One with a mature and realistic approach towards job related assignments
Ability to lead a production team

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application and detailed CV including current contacts of three referees to:

Director Human Resource & Administration
Orion East Africa Ltd,
P.O. Box 10170 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Application Closing Date: 23rd September 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Icipe Senior Research Assistant Job in Kenya

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, Ethiopia and Sudan.

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) seeks to recruit an experienced Senior Research Assistant as soon as possible to work as an assistant to the Trial Coordinator of the project: Long-term farming system comparisons in the tropics.

The project is run by a team of scientists, technicians and students of the Plant Health Division, icipe, and partner institutions: the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) the Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute (TSBF); the National Horticultural Research Centre of the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI); the School of Environmental and Human Sciences of Kenyatta University (KU);the Kenya Organic Agricultural Network (KOAN) and the Kenyan Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF).

The objective of this long-term trial is to compare the performance of organic and conventional farming practices in terms of agronomic parameters, soil fertility, pest and disease dynamics, biodiversity and socio-economic parameters.

Requirements

* M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in the field of agricultural or environmental sciences
* Minimum of 5 years experience in agricultural research, including field experiments, data analysis and publication, preferably in the field of soil science
* Minimum of one publications as a first author in a refereed journal
* Training and working experience in organic agriculture, including composting and preparation of bio-pesticides would be desirable
* Willing to travel (by public transport) between the trial sites in Chuka (Meru) and Thika (Central Kenya), Kangari, and the icipe Duduville Campus, Kasarani, Nairobi
* Possession of a valid Driving license

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the Electrician in carrying out various functions including the following:

* Support the coordination of the two long-term farming systems comparison experiments located at Chuka (Meru) and Thika (Central Kenya), i.e.
* Manage the trials; provision of required trial inputs (e.g. biomass for compost and mulching, farmyard manure, compost, bio-pesticides, vegetable nursery);
* developing and applying sampling procedures; data collection and compilation;
* Supervise technicians and students;
* Write trial reports, including preliminary analysis of data
* Report to and coordinate with the project partners
* Support the participatory research activities in Kangari
* Other tasks as assigned by the project partners or the Project Implementer

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

This position is open to Kenya nationals only.

Applications will be accepted up to 29 April 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Please send your application, together with an indication of your availability, a detailed curriculum vitae, university certificates and grades (BSc and MSc), salary details, and names/addresses of three referees (including telephone, e-mail and fax numbers) to:

hr@icipe.org

or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

ILRI Post Doctoral Scientist – Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Job in Kenya (USD 35,000)

Vacancy Number: PD/CBPP/BIOTECH/12/10

Department: Biotechnology

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal for 1 year

Salary: USD 35,000 per annum

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.

ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI seeks to recruit a post-doctoral scientist to join the Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) research group within the Biotechnology department. CBPP is regarded as one of the most important livestock diseases within Africa. The position is required to ensure the development of sensitive diagnostic tests and to investigate host-pathogen interactions to help with the development of improved vaccines as part of a three year donor-funded project.

Responsibilities

* Contribute to efforts to develop an improved diagnostic test for CBPP
* Assist with activities supporting the generation of a panel of Mycoplasmamycoides-specific antibodies
* Assist with activities related to the detection of Mycoplasmamycoides proteins expressed in vivo
* Assist with activities related to the genome transplantation and mutagenesis of Mycoplasmamycoides

Requirements

* A PhD degree obtained no more than 5 years ago in the field of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to perform in multidisciplinary and multicultural research environment.
* Willingness and ability to travel to partners in Namibia and Europe.

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Salary: USD 35,000 per annum. All staff are solely responsible for all taxes (income and benefits) levied by the government of their country.

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal for 1 year, contingent upon individual performance.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international benefits package which includes: Medical insurance • Life insurance • and allowances for: • Children’s Education • Housing • Security • Baggage • Homeleave travel and annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org.

Screening of applications will commence on 31 January 2011 until the position is filled, though selections may be made in advance of that date.

The position title and reference number “PD/CBPP/BIOTECH/12/10” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.
Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

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26 Jan 11 ILRI Director of Finance & Operations Job in Kenya (USD105,000)
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Vacancy Number: FOD/FO/12/10

Department: Finance and Operations

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3 year appointment renewable

Base salary from USD105,000 plus attractive international staff benefits package

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.

ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI is seeking to recruit a dynamic finance and operations director to manage the institute’s annual budget of USD43 million and lead the finance and operations staff based in Ethiopia and Kenya. We are particularly interested in hearing from suitably qualified women and citizens of developing countries.

Our organisation is international. Our focus is Africa and Asia. Our business is livestock research for development. The working environment is fast-paced, multi-cultural and supportive. The job is complex, challenging and multi-faceted.

The Director of Finance & Operations reports to the Director General (CEO) and is a member of the senior management team. S/he will be involved in strategic planning as well as a host of continuous improvement initiatives that will prepare this established organization for tomorrow’s challenges. We require an excellent leader, people person, strategic communicator and relationship builder.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Provide information and advice to the Board and members of the senior management to ensure that the financial and physical resources of the institute are managed optimally and sustainably.
* Lead the financial and operations functions so that they can effectively contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives, including leading new initiatives
* Represent Finance and Operations at both institute-wide strategic planning and decision making level and also at the CGIAR level
* Ensure ongoing risk analysis, effective planning and sound overall management and advise the Board on risk management issues.
* Lead, manage and support all managers in carrying out their duties by providing them with information, advice, general support and capacity building as needed.
* Ensure that Finance and Operation units in all ILRI locations are appropriately staffed, well led and managed for performance. Ensure continuous improvement in the service delivery from these units
* Ensure optimal management of the financial, material and information resources handled by these units.
* Oversee the update, development and implementation of appropriate policies, processes and information systems in the areas of responsibility.

Professional skills and competencies:

* MBA or equivalent and advanced finance/accountancy qualification.
* At least 10 years experience in a senior management role.
* Strong track record in leading the finance function of an organization operating in a complex, fast changing environment.
* Demonstrated ability to manage operations effectively.
* Experience in introducing and managing change initiatives in financial and operations management.
* Demonstrated ability to recommend or make decisions, including difficult ones, in a complex, changing environment.
* Ability and interest in continuous learning that deepens understanding of the dynamics of the internal and external environments in which a not-for-profit, publicly funded research institute operates today.
* Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural settings and to build productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
* Working experience outside the candidate’s home country is required; preference will be given to experience gained in developing countries.
* Experience in similar organizations (science-based, public/private research, consulting firms) is desirable.
* Experience in business development and/or resource mobilization highly desirable.
* Essential personal qualities: integrity, responsiveness and decisiveness.

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duration: 3 year appointment renewable, contingent upon individual performance.

Salary: Base salary from USD 105,000 per annum.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international benefits package which includes: sPensions Medical insurances Life insurance and allowances for; Children’s EducationsHousingsSecuritysDisturbancesRelocationsHome leave travel and annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org

Screening of applications will commence on 1 February 2011 until the position is filled.

The position title and reference number Finance & Operations Director: FOD/FO/12/10 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

Assistant Research Officer - Health Systems Research: - Ref: No. AROHSR5/2010

Category:- Research, Science & Biotech
Location:- Nairobi
Country:- KENYA
Organization Name:- Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Summary
The Assistant Research Officer will assist other staff in preparing for and managing fieldwork for the survey, and in analysing and writing up the results, with support from a wider group of senior research scientists.

Salary :

Description


Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Research Officer (Evaluation of the Health Sector Services Fund)

Background:
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is internationally recognised for its wide range of research into major health issues in Kenya.

The Programme has two units, one in Kilifi and one in Nairobi. Both units have an interest in health systems research. The Assistant Research Officer will work across the two units on a national survey of health facilities which forms the baseline for an evaluation of the Health Sector Services Fund (HSSF).

The Assistant Research Officer will assist other staff in preparing for and managing fieldwork for the survey, and in analysing and writing up the results, with support from a wider group of senior research scientists.

Location: This post will be based primarily in the Nairobi Unit, but may also involve some time at the Programme’s headquarters at the KEMRI Centre in Kilifi, Kenya. The post will involve two months spent in the field in several districts across Kenya.

Reports to: The post-holder will report directly to Antony Opwora in the Nairobi Public Health Group, and indirectly to Catherine Goodman in the same group and Sassy Molyneux in the Social and Behavioural Research Department in Kilifi. The post holder will be finally responsible to the Director of the Programme.

Tenure: 1 year

Job Title: Assistant Research Officer

Grade: 4.8 Salary: (monthly consolidated) Ksh 73,706

Evaluation: After three months

Department: Public Health Group

Principal responsibilities:
The post holder will work across the Nairobi Public Health Group and the Social and Behavioural Research Group in Kilifi. The primary responsibility will be to assist in the data collection, analysis and write up of a national survey which will act as the baseline for an evaluation of HSSF. Data collection will be conducted in 24 districts across Kenya, covering 265 health centres and dispensaries.

Specific activities will include:
1. To participate fully in the above study by:

* assisting in finalising and piloting data collection tools
* assisting with organisation of fieldwork
* assisting with training of fieldworkers
* supervising fieldworkers in the field during data collection with health workers, community representatives and patients;
* collecting contextual data from district managers and other stakeholders
* analysing and writing up the findings
* assisting with dissemination of research findings through:
* drafting of papers for peer-reviewed journals
* presentation to national and international audiences
* formal and informal interaction with policymakers.


2. To participate in the scientific life of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, including:

* Contribute to (and attend) journal clubs on a regular basis
* Contribute to (and attend) the seminar series on a regular basis


Essential Skills:

1. A first or second class upper (2.1) Bachelors degree in social science or a health related subject.
2. Excellent organisational skills.
3. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
4. Strong interest in health systems research
5. Meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)
6. Capacity to work well both independently and within a team.

Desirable Skills:

1. Experience in quantitative and/ or qualitative fieldwork
2. Experience in working with rural communities and / or health facilities
3. Fluency in Kiswahili.


Working hours:
Requires flexibility in the hours worked, with the priority being meeting the team’s research goals

Application Procedure:
To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: Apply Online. DO NOT SEND A SEPARATE CV.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The closing date is 2nd June 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Research Officer - Health Systems Research

Research Officer - Health Systems Research: - Ref: No. ROHSR5/2010
Category:- Research, Science & Biotech
Location:- Nairobi
Country:- KENYA
Organization Name:- Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Summary
The Research Officer will prepare for and manage fieldwork for the survey, and analyse and write up the results, with support from a wider group of senior research scientists.

Salary :

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Officer (Evaluation of the Health Sector Services Fund)

Background:

The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is internationally recognised for its wide range of research into major health issues in Kenya. The Programme has two units, one in Kilifi and one in Nairobi. Both units have an interest in health systems research.

The Research Officer will work across the two units on a national survey of health facilities which forms the baseline for an evaluation of the Health Sector Services Fund (HSSF). The Research Officer will prepare for and manage fieldwork for the survey, and analyse and write up the results, with support from a wider group of senior research scientists.

Location: This post will be based primarily in the Nairobi Unit, but may also involve some time at the Programme’s headquarters at the KEMRI Centre in Kilifi, Kenya. The post will involve two months spent in the field in several districts across Kenya.

Reports to: The post-holder will report to Catherine Goodman in the Nairobi Public Health Group and Sassy Molyneux in the Social and Behavioural Research Department in Kilifi, and will be finally responsible to the Director of the Programme.

Tenure: 1 year

Job Title: Research Officer

Grade: 5.4 Salary: (monthly consolidated) Ksh.100, 453

Evaluation: After three months

Department: Public Health Group

Principal responsibilities:

The post holder will work across the Nairobi Public Health Group and the Social and Behavioural Research Group in Kilifi. The primary responsibility will be to conduct data collection, analysis and write up of a national survey which will act as the baseline for an evaluation of HSSF. Data collection will be conducted in 24 districts across Kenya, covering 265 health centres and dispensaries.

Specific activities will include:

1. To participate fully in the above study by:

* Assisting in finalising and piloting data collection tools
* Organising fieldwork
* assisting with training of fieldworkers
* Supervising fieldworkers in the field during data collection with health workers, community representatives and patients
* Collecting contextual data from district managers and other stakeholders
* Analysing and writing up the findings
* Dissemination of research findings through:

a. drafting of papers for peer-reviewed journals
b. presentation to national and international audiences
c. formal and informal interaction with policymakers.

2. To participate in the scientific life of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, including:

* Contribute to (and attend) journal clubs on a regular basis
* Contribute to (and attend) the seminar series on a regular basis

Essential Skills:

* A first or second class upper (2.1) Bachelors degree in social science or a health related subject.
* A masters degree in social science or a health related subject
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
* Meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)
* Capacity to work well both independently and within a team.

Desirable Skills:

* Experience in quantitative and/ or qualitative fieldwork
* Experience in working with rural communities and / or health facilities
* Fluency in Kiswahili.
* Experience in health systems research
* Experience in managing staff.
* Experience in managing budgets

Working hours:

Requires flexibility in the hours worked, with the priority being meeting the team’s research goals

Application procedure:

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: Apply Online. DO NOT SEND A SEPARATE CV.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The closing date is 2nd June 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Reference :ROHSR5/2010

Posted date: 19/05/2010- Closing date: 02/06/2010