Postdoctoral Fellowships in the field of Health Information Technology for the East African Citizen at Indiana and Moi Universities, 2013/15 Kenya, Africa and Indiana, USA

Postdoctoral Fellowships in the field of Health Information Technology for the East African Citizen at Indiana and Moi Universities, 2013/15 Kenya, Africa and Indiana, USA


Study Subject(s):
Study Subject is health information technology

Course Level:
This scholarship is open for postdoctoral programme.

Scholarship Provider:
The Regional East African Center for Health Informatics (REACH-Informatics)

Scholarship can be taken at:
Kenya (Africa) and Indiana, (USA)

Eligibility:

• To apply for REACH-Informatics Fellowship, you must Meet both the educational and professional requirements Must be fluent in English Be willing to commit to a 2-year full-time program Be willing to relocate to Indianapolis, Indiana, USA for year 1 of the program and Eldoret, Kenya for year 2 of the program Be interested in a career leading a team implementing health informatics in Africa Demonstrated leadership ability Technical background and experience in computers, computer science, databases, or data analysis East African citizen (Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Seychelles, or Tanzania)
• Doctoral (PhD, MBChB, MD, DO, etc.) degree. Degree must be from an accredited academic institution in: Public health, medicine, health care, health-services research Computer science, information science, information systems Statistics Epidemiology Public health informatics or related discipline At least 1-year documented experience in public health or another health setting. Additionally, documented strong fluency in any of the following is preferred: Informatics Information systems Information science Computer science Information technology

Scholarship Open for International Students:
Scholarship Open for East African citizen (Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Seychelles, or Tanzania)

Scholarship Description:
The Regional East African Center for Health Informatics (REACH-Informatics) in Eldoret, Kenya, was created in 2009 and builds on the long-term collaboration between Indiana and Moi Universities and the global informatics leadership of the Regenstrief Institute. REACH-Informatics is offering a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship aimed at developing informatics expertise to implement and use health information technology to enhance research and improve health care quality, efficiency, and outcomes.

Fellows will spend 1 year at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA to complete classroom work. The second year of the program will be spent in Eldoret, Kenya, at Moi University, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), and the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH). Fellows will be eligible for either a Master of Science in Clinical Research or a Master of Science in Health Informatics at the end of the two year period.

Number of awards offered:
Not known

Tenure of award:
2 Years

Value:
A stipend will be provided for living expenses and travel to the United States.

Other Benefits:
Not known

Selection criteria:
Not known

Notification:
November 15, 2012 Select candidates are invited for interview December 1, 2012 Selected fellows are notified July 1, 2013 Fellowship begins at Indiana University.

How to Apply:
Complete the application form here All supporting documents must be emailed directly to fogarty.informatics@iukenya.org

Scholarship Application Deadline:
October 15, 2012

Australian Government Masters and PhD Scholarships

The Australian Government is offering 1,000 development scholarships to African professionals

Applications are now open for the following postgraduate Awards:

LONG-TERM AWARDS (2014 INTAKE)

For full-time study at an Australian university

Priority sectors for Masters-level Awards:

• Agriculture and Food Security
• Health
• Mining & Natural Resource Management
• Public Policy
• Water and Sanitation

Priority sector for PhD Awards:

• Agriculture

SHORT COURSE AWARDS (2013 INTAKE)

Targeted professional development in specialised fields delivered both in Africa and in Australia

Priority sectors:

• Agriculture and Food Security
• Maternal and Child Health
• Mining Governance
• Public Policy
• Technical and Vocational Education & Training

Closing date for applications:

Short Course Awards: 30 November 2012
Masters Awards: 14 December 2012
PhD Awards: 31 March 2013

Australia Awards promotes equal participation by women and men. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

Australia Awards is also committed to the principle of equality of access for people with disability. Applications from people with disability are strongly encouraged.

Further information and application forms are available from the Australia Awards in Africa website:

www.adsafrica.com.au

Social Media Youth Trainer and Developer (2 positions) at ActionAid in Kenya

Social Media Youth Trainer and Developer (2 positions) at ActionAid in Kenya

Closing date:  16 Oct 2012

ActionAid International Kenya seeks to employ two Social Media Trainers and Developers (Tech and Communications) under the Global Platform Nairobi.

The Global Platforms function as youth hubs and incubation centres and the trainers are part of a global network working with different Global Change modules: Youth Participation and Governance; Campaigning; Social Entrepreneurship; Training and Facilitation; and Social Media.

The social media module will be developed and implemented at the Nairobi Global Platform; we therefore seek to recruit two (2) Social Media Youth trainers specifically in charge of the technical and communications aspects of the training programme and with very good inclusive facilitation skills targeting young people.

The Global Platform Nairobi is a new platform in the Global Platform family and it will officially be launched January 2013. The successful candidates will be part of the team starting up and developing the uniqueness of this platform.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. Global Platform Nairobi is a joint project under AAIK and ActionAid Denmark under the Training4change programme which provides spaces for innovation, creativity, solidarity, cultural exchange and growth in a myriad of ways.

For full job descriptions of both profiles: http://www.actionaid.org/kenya/jobs/social-media-youth-trainers

How to apply: 
To apply send your motivation letter, academic record, CV and contacts of three referees to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org . Kindly specify the position applied for on the subject line of the email. The closing date for receipt of applications is October 16, 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Programme Manager, REACH Project at Health Poverty Action in Kenya

Programme Manager, REACH Project at Health Poverty Action in Kenya

Closing date:  19 Oct 2012

Health Poverty Action (HPA), formerly Health Unlimited, works with some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, often in very difficult environments. We work to enable these communities to achieve improvements to their health, promoting this as one of their fundamental human rights.

The Programme Manager will responsible for managing Realising maternal And Child Health rights in difficult environments (REACH) Project, a cross-border initiative that covers Dollo Woreda, Ethiopia and Mandera District, Kenya. The REACH programme aims at improved health outcomes for pastoralist mothers and children in Ethiopia and Kenya towards the achievement of MCH related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Through strengthening the capacity of local partners it aims at facilitating MCH service delivery, information and advocacy for to pastoralists living along the border in Dollo Ado District in Ethiopia and Mandera West and Mandera Central districts in Kenya

The post holder, answerable to the Area Program Manager (APM), will provide overall management of the Ethiopia–Kenya Cross border REACH Programme, represent HPA in the promotion of excellent relationships with other stakeholders and maintain good internal communications both with the APM and the central HPA office in London, the two local partners and with project staff.

We want hear from you if you have at least 5 years experience as a health and/or development manager, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa; if you have significant proven development programmes experience with governments, INGO, NGOs, related to health; if you have proven skills in Project Cycle Management; have excellent communication skills - with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and to manage conflict; if you are committed to working with marginalized communities, and you are fluent in English.

How to apply: 
For a detailed job description and to download the application form please visit www.healthunlimited.or.ke

Please email the completed application forms to jobs@healthunlimited.or.ke. The email subject line should include the following: REACH Programme Manager

Closing date for applications: Friday, 19 October 2012

Area Coordinator at Concern Worldwide in Kenya

Area Coordinator at Concern Worldwide in Kenya

Closing date:  12 Oct 2012

The Area Coordinator is the focal person in coordinating and overseeing Concern’s operations in Marsabit County and the point of contact for the County Administration. More specifically, the person is responsible for representing Concern in the County, coordination and networking, liaison with Nairobi, and systems management both within Concern and in building the system capacity of County Government and partner organisations.

Representation:

• Represent Concern in Key meetings with the UN, donors, local government, partners, civil society and community groups
• Liaise with relevant UN and Government bodies
• Actively participate and represent the Marsabit team at senior management meetings and in different forums in Marsabit.

Systems:

• Put in place functional and efficient systems (financial, logistics, procurement) to support programme delivery
• Coordinate the programme budget regionally, administration of partner grants whenever necessary, preparation/consolidation of programme budgets, monthly cash flow projections, monitor and account for expenditure, and ensure timely submission of financial reports.
• Ensure transparency and accountability is maintained in compliance with Concern’s systems and procedures and support partners in ensuring the same.
• Manage administrative systems and programme staff in the county.
• Ensure compliance with Concern’s donor requirements & government policies.

Information sharing and coordination:

• Maintain regular communication with the Country Director and technical staff in Nairobi.
• Ensure sharing of information regularly with all relevant departments to facilitate the decision making process.
• Ensure implementation of Concern’s programmes in Marsabit County is well coordinated and programmes are integrated.
• Monitor and oversee reporting according to deadlines.

Capacity Building

• Support organisational capacity building process including Strategic Plan Development of partners as and when required.
• Facilitate/build the capacity of partners in rolling out compliant systems.
• Design and implement a programme of strengthening capacity of local government (county) systems both generally and within specific sectors (health, education, agriculture, livestock etc). In particular, strengthen systems around social audit, budgeting, transparency and accountability.

Coordination

• Hold coordination meetings with programme and systems teams throughout the county at least once a month.
• Compile quarterly costed work plans for approval by the Country Director.
• Recommend cash requirements within stipulated deadlines
• Mobilise technical staff from Nairobi office to ensure the quality of the programme.

Security

• Continuously assess security situation in the County and its environs
• Provide immediate updates of any change in situation
• Advise on travel, both within the country and road travel to and from the county
• Liaise with County security authorities, NGOs and others on issues of security.
• Manage the security and safety of Concern staff

Responding to Emergencies:

• Lead Concern’s Emergency response in Marsabit as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

How to apply: 
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application. The closing date for applications is Friday, 12th October 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions in these two documents.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer