CARE International NGO Jobs Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for a well organized and highly motivated individual who is result-oriented to fill the following position.

Program Quality Coordinator – Global Fund Ref: PQC/10/2011 Based in Nairobi Kenya.

Reporting to the Global Fund Program Manager, the incumbent shall have overall technical responsibility for day to day program management and technical support, provide leadership in quality improvement of Global
Fund Round 7 HIV and AIDS CSOs component by ensuring that program quality is embedded in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CARE’s GF 7 program.

The Program Quality Coordinator (PQC) will support the Program Manager to manage the successful implementation of the GF performance based funding and ensure that all program obligations are realized, accounted for, documented and reported.

Applications

If you feel you are the right candidate for the advertised position, kindly send your application indicating the reference number and title of the position applied for along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts of three professional referees to:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International In Kenya,
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke.

So as to be received not later than 26th October, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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Study Coordinator Job Kenya

Program Description:

The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

RCTP is seeking a motivated, proactive individual to fill the position of Study Coordinator for Shamba Maisha project (Vacancy number FN-022-11), a pilot agricultural intervention for food security and HIV health outcomes among FACES patients.


This is anew project which will give FACES patients the ability to improve their household nutrition through agriculture.

The Shamba Maisha Intervention is made up of three components; Agricultural and finance training, provision water pump and microfinance Loan program, each implemented by our team alongside Kenyan partner organizations.

The study will be located in Migori and Rongo District Hospital – Nyanza Province

Job Summary:

The Study Coordinator is responsible for the smooth functioning of this multi-sectoral study.

Responsibilities will include

* coordinating communications with microfinance and agricultural teams, investigators, clinicians, field research staff and individuals at collaborating institutions;
* assisting investigators with implementation of the intervention and study protocol;
* planning and problem-solving;
* overseeing data management;
* ensuring that the recruitment and follow-up goals of the study are met;
* training and mentoring research staff;
* supervising and monitoring performance of field staff including research assistants and data managers;
* assisting with administrative needs of the field staff;
* spearheading strong relationships among collaborating organizations in the health, finance and agricultural sectors and helping with dissemination of findings to all collaborating partners and relevant local organizations.

Key Requirements:

* At least Masters of Science or Advanced Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Agriculture, Nutrition or Public Health or relevant field.
* Prior leadership experience managing teams and/or coordinating multiple stakeholders required.
* Experience with supervising research (agriculture, public health or clinical studies), 5-7 years of experience strongly preferred.
* Additional skills in grassroots agricultural, nutritional or microfinance programs would be an advantage

Applications should include a cover letter with current position and salary (if applicable), and date available to join the project. A current CV with names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees and an email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile). At least two letters of recommendation.

Copies of official certificates and testimonials and copy of the latest pay slip.

Applications can be delivered or posted so as to reach the

Human Resources Manager, KEMRIRCTP,
Lumumba Health Centre,
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100,
Kisumu

Or HRFACES@kemri-ucsf.org

by 28th October 2011.

For more details visit www.kemri.org or www.faces.org vacancies page.

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