Career Opportunities at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation and is registered as a Level 6 Tertiary Hospital under the Ministry of Health. The Hospital is a COVID 19 treatment Centre and seeks to engage staff in specialized areas on a six (6) month contract. Those who applied for locum positions as advertised earlier and who may be interested in the short term contract are advised to apply.

1. Medical Officers - KUTRRH/DCS/MO/319
2. Renal Nursing Officers - KUTRRH/DNS/RNO/320
3. Critical Care Nursing Officers - KUTRRH/DNS/CCNO/321
4. General Nursing Officers - KUTRRH/DNS/GNO/322
5. Physiotherapists – KUTRRH/DCS/PHYST/323
6. Counsellors – KUTRRH/DCSA/COUN/324

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/33SxI3e

Deadline: 01 September 2020

Nurse - MSF Switzerland (MSFCH), Dadaab

Nurse for MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) in Dadaab - Kenyan Jobs

Nurse – Supervision of 1 Health Post (nutrition activities)

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

Currently, MSF-CH has vacant post(s) and wishes to recruit suitable candidate as Nurse for the supervision of one Health Post for the nutrition activities

This position is opened for Kenyan.

Function Nurse for supervision of one Health post

Starting date: September 2011

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab - Kenya

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure the supervision of the medical staff and the quality of the health care provided
• Ensure the supervision of the medical activities
• Follow up of the medical staff

Recruitment criteria:

• Nursing diploma
• Previous experience as supervisor demanded
• Somali language demanded
• Flexible and autonomous

Application:

Please send your letter of motivation mentioning on the envelope “Technical Ass. (Water distribution)” to:

Field Administrator
MSF Switzerland
P.O.Box 25091,00603
Dagahaley, Dadaab

Deadline for applications: September 4, 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and the applications are not returnable

Community Mobilization Officers - Jhpiego, Nairobi & Kisumu

Community Mobilization Officers at Jhpiego in Nairobi & Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

TUPANGE, The Kenya Urban Reproductive Health Initiative, is a five year project whose goal is to increase and sustain contraceptive use among the urban poor in Kenya. The project is implemented by Jhpiego and its consortium partners.

We are currently recruiting individuals with good organizational skills who is are team players, dedicated, hard working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking.

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICERS

(2 positions Nairobi & Kisumu)

Reporting to the City Program Manager the Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of Tupange family planning community activities within Tupange program sites.

Responsibilities:

• Act as project liaison between clinical and community support with all Tupange partners
• Support the implementation of the community strategy within project sites
• Coordinate community mobilization activities for family planning services including for FP Integrated outreach, in-reach camps and monthly health camps to ensure effective community participation
• In collaboration with DHMT, ensure linkages/ harmonization of activities between the facility and community are implemented in the scheduled period
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the DHMTs and PHMTs of Tupange service community health activities
• Support training and orientation of community health workers in community approaches and in FP
• Provide technical assistance and support for the integration of FP into Community health activities
• In collaboration with DHMTs, provide technical assistance in mentorship and supportive supervision of community health workers
• Support quality improvement of community based FP service delivery activities
• Promote community ownership and commitment for enhancing FP program sustainability
• Work with special groups (youth, men, urban poor) to ensure improved access to FP services
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project community health activities, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, Nursing and related studies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in community based health work, community approaches, and/or social mobilization
• Preference will be given to candidates with reproductive health/family planning experience
• Demonstrated ability to train community health workers and communities in health related topics including reproductive health/family planning
• Good analytical, communication and report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage project management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 31st August 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Service Delivery Officers - Jhpiego in Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu

Service Delivery Officers at Jhpiego in Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

TUPANGE, The Kenya Urban Reproductive Health Initiative, is a five year project whose goal is to increase and sustain contraceptive use among the urban poor in Kenya. The project is implemented by Jhpiego and its consortium partners.

We are currently recruiting individuals with good organizational skills who is are team players, dedicated, hard working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking.

SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICERS

(3 positions – Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu)

Reporting to the City Program Manager the Service Delivery Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of family planning (FP) service delivery activities within Tupange program sites.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with DHMTs and private sector providers, develop Tupange service delivery activities.
• Coordinate and follow up all Tupange provider trainings
• Provide technical assistance for the integration of FP into existing clinical services and in FP outreaches and in-reaches in the various districts
• Liaise with other consortium partners to ensure availability of FP commodities, equipment and expendable supplies
• Provide technical assistance to DHMTs and in mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers
• Support quality improvement and quality assurance family planning services and data in targeted health facilities, including availability of contraceptives and FP equipment and supplies
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation of the program, including assisting in FP operations research
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kenya Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementation of FP programs
• Demonstrated competency in FP service provision of long acting and permanent methods of contraception
• Proficient in FP training, coaching and mentorship for long acting methods of contraception
• Experience in support supervision especially for RH/FP/HIV services
• Trained in clinical training skills (CTS) will be added advantage
• Experience in working with GOK and private health programs
• Competent in development and implementation of work plans, monitoring activities and reports
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 31st August 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Paramedic - E-Plus, Malindi & Nyeri

Paramedic at E-Plus in Malindi & Nyeri - Kenyan Jobs

E-Plus is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Paramedic

Reports to: Paramedic Supervisor
Location: Malindi & Nyeri

Main Responsibilities

• Provide and direct fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques
• Recognize and understand a medical emergency and make reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis
• Perform critical physical examinations
• Understand and anticipate the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients
• Understand and anticipate potentially life-threatening squeal of cardiac and non-cardiac emergencies and institute appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life
• Deal with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity;
• File standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes
• Maintain effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment
• Transport the ill and injured to institutions of medical care
• Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene.
• Reports verbally and in writing their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit to the receiving facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics. Upon request, provides assistance to the receiving facility staff.
• Constantly assesses patient en route to emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical direction.
• Properly complete patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use
• Follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Receive and receipt cash payments for ambulance recue services and handing over the same to finance
• Perform any other duty within the scope of this position

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
• Must be licensed by the Kenya Nursing Council to practice
• Certificates in BLS/ACLS/ATLS/
• At least two years experience in critical care nursing
• Previous experience in emergency rescue service will be an added advantage

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a copy of your CV and academic testimonials. If you are not a resident, you need not apply

Applications can be sent via email hr@eplus.co.ke

or dropped off at Kenya Red Cross offices

or E-Plus Office

by 26th August, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Study Coordinator - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Kisumu

Study Coordinator at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against pediatric HIV / AIDS, working to eradicate pediatric HIV infection through research, advocacy, and the delivery of comprehensive HIV services to women, children, and their families in 17 countries globally. Since 2000, the Foundation in Kenya has expanded from a small HIV and AIDS initiative to a large prevention, care, and treatment program covering several regions in Kenya.

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following positions:

STUDY COORDINATOR

Located in Kisumu and reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Study Coordinator coordinates and administers research study associated activities. He /she assist in project planning, and ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed.

The Role

• You will coordinate the study activities of the different study teams to ensure smooth implementation of the study, including facilitation of effective communication 
• You will supervise the study team to assess compliance with protocol, and accuracy of data.

• You will assist correspondence to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB to ensure that all regulatory requirements have been met.
• You will ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of grant funded research projects; oversee the procurement and of equipment and supplies.
• You will act as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principle operational liaison for other Ministry of Health Personnel and Community groups.
• You will monitor the progress of research activities; develop and maintain records of research activities, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators. You will assist in analyzing and interpreting of data.

The Person

• To be successful in this role you will require a minimum of 3 years proven work experience as a HIV Research Coordinator.
• A degree in Nursing or medicine is a pre requisite for this role.
• A diploma in Clinical Medicine with over 5 years experience in similar position may be considered.
• A Master Degree in Public Health is desirable. Familiarity with the local language is an added advantage

Please submit your application attaching current resume to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org.

The closing date is: 26th August 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Nurse/Midwives - International Medical Corps (IMC), Daadab, Kenya

Nurse/Midwives at International Medical Corps (IMC) in Daadab in Kenya - Kenyan Jobs

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health care interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas.

IMC is anticipating a scale up of programming to meet the needs of the increased refugee population in the Dadaab Camp Complex.

Nurse/Midwives

Job descriptions

• In charge of community nutrition techniques for the identification of the malnourished children, treatment and growth monitoring
• Assists in SGBV services
• Teach on basic sanitation and public health theory of disease causation, treatment and prevention, disease diagnosis and drug treatment of common diseases
• Ensure on going services supply of drugs and consumables according to protocols prescribed by the ministry of health
• Provide direct patient care in diagnostic and treatment in emergency primary healthcare
• Identify the educational needs of community health workers and advise on daily basis
• Conduct health education

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing;
• Registered Community Health Nurse/Midwife
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least 2 years working with NGOs/UN Agencies in complex emergency context.

Due to the urgency of filling this position, only qualified and interested candidates to submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY which should include

1. Application Letter;
2. Current C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address;
3. Three referees with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses not later than Monday, 15th August, 2011 to jobs@imcafrica.org

Registered Nurses - Eldoret Hospital, Eldoret

Registered Nurses at Eldoret Hospital in Eldoret

Qualified Nurses, with great charisma and passion to work in a challenging yet friendly and comfortable environment is required.

• Should have at least 2-3 years work experience and should have worked in most if not all nursing departments of a hospital.
• The nurse has to be registered with the Nursing council and Licensed to work.

A competitive salary and benefits package shall be offered.

To apply for the posts above, please email your CV’s to careers@eldorethospital.com or you can drop it to the careers office at Eldoret Hospital Ltd or send it by post to:

Eldoret Hospital Ltd
P.O. Box 2234 30100
Eldoret
Kenya.
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Nurse/Midwife - Jacaranda Health, Nairobi

Nurse/Midwife at Jacaranda Health in Nairobi

Jacaranda Health is a new venture that aims to set a new a new standard for maternity care in East Africa. We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.

Job Description

Jacaranda Health is seeking several nurses or midwives to staff our first mobile maternity clinic in Nairobi. We seek nurses with good experience in maternal and child health and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women. Our first nurses will serve as leaders in quality improvement, and also ambassadors to the community. Jacaranda Health aims to become a chain of maternal health clinics and also a pioneer in maternal health innovation. Along with their clinical duties, the nurses will have the opportunity to work with new technologies and quality improvement techniques, and work with clinicians and advisors at the forefront of maternal health. It is an excellent opportunity to learn new clinical skills, receive mentorship in a clinical setting, and CME.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antenatal care, postnatal care, and family planning for mothers and mothers-to-be in Jacaranda’s mobile clinic.
• Provide friendly, helpful service, advice, guidance, and education to all patients.
• Maintain patient data using our electronic medical records system.
• Provide comprehensive PMTCT services and counseling and referrals for HIV.
• Maintain a good relationship with the community.
• Work closely with peer educators, CHWs, and traditional birth attendants for outreach and education within the community.
• Work closely with the Jacaranda Health management team and teammates to identify and implement opportunities to improve clinical quality and clinic operations.

Desired Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Certificate in nursing from a recognized institution. A Diploma or Degree in nursing is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience working with pregnancy and delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy; equally comfortable providing one-on-one counseling and presenting birth-preparedness education to groups.
• A commitment to providing world-class care, and the curiosity and commitment to excellence needed for continuous quality improvement.
• Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
• A good understanding of community dynamics. Knowledge and familiarity with low-income urban areas of Nairobi will be an added advantage.
• Education in and experience with counselling will be an added advantage.

Additional Comments

Interested candidates may apply by email with an up to date CV, cover letter, current/expected salary and day-time telephone contact to jobs@jacarandahealth.org. Please put “NURSE” in the subject line. No Calls Please. Your application must be received on or before end of business April 10th, 2011. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by April 30th, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.

http://jacarandahealth.org/
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Reproductive Health Technical Advisor - International Rescue Committee (IRC), Nairobi

Reproductive Health Technical Advisor at International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Nairobi

Closing date: 03 May 2011
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Background:

Comprised of a team of health professionals, IRC's health unit:

1. Promotes quality, effectiveness and sustainability of IRC's health programs worldwide;
2. Facilitates the professional development of health program staff;
3. Contributes to the improvement of humanitarian practice globally.

Health programs represent the largest single sector within which IRC operates, constituting approximately 45% of the international budget with activities in 20 country programs. IRC's health programs conform to recognized standards for humanitarian assistance and are built upon IRC's guiding principles: protection and promotion of rights, participation, partnership, capacity-building, holistic programming. The Health Unit is committed to the development of the field of humanitarian assistance through advocacy, documentation and research.

Reproductive Health Programming at IRC

The IRC has been among the leaders in the field of reproductive health in conflict-affected settings for over fifteen years during which time enormous strides have been made in integrating and prioritizing reproductive health in humanitarian responses. IRC is a founding member of the Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium and an active participant in the Interagency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises. Reproductive health programs constitute the largest portion of IRC's health programs

IRC's reproductive health services are geared towards addressing the most critical needs of conflict-affected people and are respectful of their cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. They are committed to addressing reproductive health needs that include antenatal care, delivery care, emergency obstetric care, and postpartum care; postabortion care; family planning services; Sexually Transmitted Infections including a range of HIV prevention, care and treatment strategies; clinical care for survivors of gender-based Violence; and adolescent sexual and reproductive health.

The IRC conducts exclusive family planning (FP) and postabortion care (PAC) programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad and Pakistan. Despite been at times embedded in broader RH programs, these programs only focus on providing PAC to women in need and FP services with a special focus on long- and medium-term methods.

Scope of Work:

The Reproductive Health Technical Advisor (TA) would be based in Nairobi and would be responsible for ensuring that the above mentioned FP and PAC programs in The Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad and Pakistan are implemented according to plan and that the services provided are of high quality. S/he will report directly to the Senior Technical Advisor - Reproductive health (STA-RH). The TA will ensure the timely collection and analysis of project data leading to quality and timely reports on all three country programs. S/he will look for capacity building needs of the IRC staff in the three programs and ensure that those needs are met through appropriate trainings and inter-program visits. S/he will ensure that the IRC program teams work well with our local partners to implement programs of good quality. S/he will be responsible for keeping abreast with best practices and disseminating relevant technical materials and technical advice to the FP / PAC programs in all three countries. The TA will document and present IRC data and lessons learned at relevant professional meetings and other forums, and will participate in interagency initiatives related to FP and PAC.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Provide regular, on-going technical assistance to field RH programs in DRC, Chad and Pakistan, with a strong emphasis on the implementation of the FP and PAC services funded by the Buffet foundation according to plan.
• Conduct field visits and maintain weekly phone contact with the 3 RH programs and conduct of assessments and evaluations of all three programs with a strong emphasis on the implementation of the FP and PAC services.
• Collaborate with the RH Specialist based in New York and the STA-RH in improving the monitoring and evaluation of the FP and PAC components
• Review project progress quarterly and document the programs' effectiveness, impact and lessons learned
• Make presentations on the progress of the FP and PAC initiatives at relevant forums.
• Identify programmatic gaps in all three country programs and make recommendations on addressing them
• Contribute to the development of field staff through training, mentoring, and assisting with professional advancement.
• Collaborate with other Health Unit colleagues in the development and refinement of the IRC RH strategy, RH policy and RH technical resources.
• Facilitate the sharing best practices among the three FP and PAC programs and with other programs internal and external to IRC.
• Act as a representative of IRC to external agencies on matters related to FP and PAC.
• Take on other special projects as negotiated with supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Advanced medical or nursing degree
• Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of reproductive health in developing countries;
• At least 5 yrs. progressive public health related international field experience in reproductive health in developing countries
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to professional, lay and donor audiences;
• Proven writing and editing skills, including the ability to effectively write and edit grant proposals and reports;
• Fluency in written and spoken English. French ability a strong plus;
• Effective people and program management skills: the ability to lead staff and promote productivity in a positive style;
• Solid training skills; the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of changing demands;
• Availability and willingness to travel 50-60% of the time to regional and international locations;
• Good Computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.

How to apply

Please apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6904

Reference Code: RW_8ELL99-40