Occupational Therapist at Feed the Children in Kenya

Occupational Therapist at Feed the Children in Kenya

Closing date:  24 Oct 2012

Feed The Children-Kenya, an international non profit making NGO is seeking for experienced pediatric therapist in its rehabilitation centre. The rehabilitation centre takes care of; an Abandoned Baby Centre, Dagoretti Children Centre, Dagoretti Special School and CBR outreach programs to slums in Nairobi and Maparasha of Kajiado District.

Key Responsibilities

• To work with the rehabilitation Coordinator and rehab team provide best occupational therapy services to children with Physical and mental disabilities.
• Assist Children in areas of self care (toileting,bathing,groomin, dining,writing etc) Preparing Children for functional life skills, vocational skills and personal routines.
• Carry out fine motor Skills,seating assesment,Child development therapies and home visits
• Offer services in a child friendly and fun environment
• Overall aim is to empower the child to achieve a better and independent life and future.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational therapy from a recognised Medical Training College.
• Four (4) years experience practice in the hospital or a children’s rehabilitation centre.
• Registered with the Kenya Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) and with the current practicing license.
• Has a valid certificate of good conduct.
• With good interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literate

How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 24th October 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WASH Specialist - Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg, Nairobi

WASH Specialist for Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis.

Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct).

Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the region East and Horn of Africa.

They operate a joint office in Nairobi and country offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Torit (Sudan).

Caritas Switzerland / Luxembourg is currently seeking to recruit a WASH Specialist to complement the WASH Unit.

The WASH Unit in Nairobi provides technical assistance, training and advise to WASH projects in the region (Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa).

Position: WASH Specialist
Reporting to: WASH Unit Coordinator
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to Sudan, Somaliland and Ethiopia
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Open


Key tasks & responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance to the Swiss Water Consortium’s projects and activities in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa and promote knowledge sharing between consortium partners and projects;
• Providing strategic and technical assistance to Caritas’ WASH projects in the region (at different phases of the project management cycle: e.g. project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation);
• Training, capacity building and workshop facilitation on WASH related topics and development of WASH related participatory methods and tools; and
• Acting as WASH Unit Coordinator when the WASH Unit Coordinator is out of office.

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, water supply, social sciences, environmental sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance);
• At least five years professional work experience with a non-governmental organisation, including fieldwork experience preferably in Somaliland and/or South Sudan;
• Proven track record in training, capacity building, PM&E, and PRA methodologies;
• Strong analytical capacity – working and thinking on an academic level;
• Outstanding communication and advisory skills (e.g. experience with (technical) advisory services, facilitating meetings, workshops and training for varied audiences);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of German will be an added advantage;
• Flexibility, good interpersonal and networking skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environment and sensitivity to cultural values;
• Knowledge of the Caritas network and the structures and activities of the Catholic Church is an added advantage.

Special Remarks:

This is a national position. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Application

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements of this position.

Send your application latest by 15th of September 2011 via email to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘WASH Specialist Nairobi’ in the subject line.

Please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of your qualifications, experience, present position and remuneration, earliest date of availability, telephone contacts and names of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website: www.caritas.ch and www.caritas.lu

WASH Officer - FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya), Marsabit

WASH Officer for FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) in Marsabit - Kenyan Jobs

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant position at their Marsabit office:

Job Title: WASH Officer
Department: Health and Nutrition
Reports To: Nutrition Coordinatorr
Contract Duration: September 2011 – 30th June 2012
Closing Date: 8th September 2011

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operations
• Work closely with the community members to identify training needs
• Develop training and capacity building modules in collaboration with other project staff as well as other stakeholders.
• Organize and carry out community training activities
• Prepare relevant reports as required including compilation of success stories and development of knowledge sharing information.
• Link the H1N1 components of Health and Nutrition to WASH program.

Qualifications

• A strong Christian committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.
• Must be a holder of BSc degree in Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Science or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
• A minimum of 3 years working in community based WASH program in an NGO set up.
• Practical knowledge in design of community WASH systems.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good computer skills with hands on experience
• Should possess a motorbike rider’s license with 3 years experience.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
P.O. Box 14978 - 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

These are urgent positions and short listing will be done on first received basis.

Water & Sanitation Project Officer - Feed The Children, Nairobi

Water & Sanitation Project Officer at Feed The Children in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Feed The Children – Kenya is seeking to recruit the position of Water & Sanitation Project Officer.

This is a one year contract.

Based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field, the incumbent will report to the Development Projects Coordinator and will provide technical support in the design, implementation, monitoring, training and evaluation of community water and sanitation projects to ensure implementation of quality, viable and appropriate community projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical support during implementation, monitoring and evaluation and ensure program excellence in implementation of water and sanitation projects.
• Coordinate training to communities in water and sanitation operation and management.
• Provide technical review to tender documents for water and sanitation construction projects and participate in preparing water contracts.
• Coordinate water and sanitation collaboration & networks with the Ministry of Water, Public Health & other relevant partners.
• Prepare monitoring reports of water and sanitation projects

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Advanced Diploma in Water Engineering.
• At least three (3) years working experience in community based water and sanitation activities and hygiene interventions.
• Hands on experience in construction of water dams and pans, boreholes, gravity water, rain water harvesting systems and construction of latrines.
• Experience in Rural Community Water Supply systems desirable
• Good assessment, analytical and writing skills.
• Good working experience in community participation and development.
• Experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies.
• Good experience and knowledge of Child Protection issues.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 26th August 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted