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ICAP of Columbia University ICT Manager Job career in Nairobi Kenya 2013
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position:
Information and Communication Technology Manager
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to other Counties
Overall Purpose
The ICT Manager will report to the Finance and Administration Director and be a part of the IT Team coordinating all activities related to the following: System Administration, Network management and other IT Services, Hardware maintenance, Electronic equipments and facilities, ERP Management.
Key Responsibilities
- To maintain the LAN and systems in “state of the art” condition
- To monitor the state of the network and general network throughput
- To take care of installation of ERP modules and provide access to the different users in different modules
- To take ownership and responsibility of all technical, planning, operational and security issues concerning the LAN and systems
- Maintenance of servers, workstations, network cabling and network hardware
- To use light programming skills (usually scripting, which involves writing programs to automate tasks).
- To assess the quality and reliability of existing hardware, software, operating systems and network components that comprise the LAN, and make recommendations for upgrade or replacement where necessary on routine basis
- To conduct and verify the validity of daily backups of the server.
- To ensure that the electronic mail capabilities of the server are operational at peak performance at all times
- To solve technical problems through trouble shooting.(Repairs and Maintenance)
Requirements
- BSc/BA and 5- 7 years related work experience;
- MCSE and CCNA preferred
- Knowledge and experience of Windows administration, Active Directory, Network Services – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Satellite (VSAT), Domain Name System (DNS) etc Updates Services, DTU (lease lines).
- Experience with a multi-site network (at least 3 sites) with a minimum of 100 users is highly desirable.
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 5th April 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP of Columbia University Senior Program Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya 2013
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position to be based in Kisumu:
Senior Program Officer
Overall Job Function:
The Senior Program Officer is a member of the senior regional team and oversees field programmatic activities and site support for efficient delivery of quality services.
This position reports to the Program Director, ICAP Nyanza, and works in close collaboration with the Director of Programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- To oversee the planning, initiation and implementation of HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities in the region
- To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of TB/HIV activities at ICAP- supported facilities
- To provide technical support for the planning and implementation of provider-initiated counseling and testing activities at ICAP-supported facilities
- To provide on-going supervision of ICAP-supported HIV care and treatment programs
- To participate in training and mentorship of site facility staff
- To participate in designing programs to assist in monitoring and evaluation and ensuring quality assurance of HIV care and treatment programs
- To liaise with Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in coordinating implementation of the program
- To prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical papers
Requirements:
- Degree in Medicine, MPH, or an equivalent advanced relevant degree
- 5 years of experience managing donor-funded health and/or HIV programs in the public sector
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 22nd February 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.columbia-icap.org
Data Manager, Data Officers, Study Site Coordinator and Research Assistant ICAP of Columbia University Jobs in Kisumu Kenya 2013
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services in the country and conduct high quality research to inform national and international policy.
ICAP has received funding from the National Institute of Health to conduct a two year study on Mother Infant Retention in PMTCT (MIR4 Health Study).
Applications are invited for the following positions:
1. Data Manager – MIR 4 Health Study
Location: Kisumu
Overall Job Function:
The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising staff performing data entry, cleaning and storage of a study data to produce clean, complete final data sets for transmission to ICAP New York.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support collection and entry of study data
- To clean study data
- To supervise and track flow of data forms from facilities to study office and organization of paper records within office
- To ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data
- To produce monthly datasets and written report describing data integrity
- Assure that electronic and paper records are handled according to international standards for data security and confidentiality
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer studies, statistics, epidemiology or mathematics;
- At least 2 years relevant experience and advance skills in MS Access application development & programming skills; EpiInfo, SPSS; Data quality assurance; MS Office
- Familiarity with database management system and principles;
- Familiarity with data coding of SOP and coding dictionaries;
2. Data Officers – MIR 4 Health Study (2)
Location: Kisumu with travel to study sites in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
Reporting to the Data Manager, the Data Officer will provide data management, support high quality, accurate and timely reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data entry of routine monthly and quarterly data
- Data reconstruction and computerization from source documents as required
- Data quality checks against client data from medical records
- Compilation of monthly reports
Requirements:
- Diploma in Health Records Information/ Health Information Technology
- At least 2 years’ experience, preferably at MOH district facility level
- Database management skills and ability to use statistical software.
- Those with relevant degrees related to the field will have an added advantage
3. Study Site Coordinator – MIR 4 Health Study (3)
Location: Allocated sites in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
The Site Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing day to day study activities at the site to ensure smooth implementation of the study, safety of study participants, and accuracy of the data collected.
The will be supervised by the Study Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
- To obtain consent from potential study participants
- To obtain consent and administer questionnaires to healthcare providers and lay counsellors
- To monitor patient recruitments and retention and oversee follow ups and patient tracking activities
- To ensure proper storage of study materials e.g. patient folders, study questionnaires, consent forms
- To carry out on-site quality control for data collection
- To supervise the research assistants
Requirements
- Diploma in Nursing or relevant Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences
- Experience in conducting research
- Excellent communication skills ( both oral and written)
- Understands/Speaks and reads Luo well
- Good use of Microsoft office especially in excel
4. Research Assistant – MIR 4 Health Study (6)
Location: Allocated sites in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting the day to day study activities at the site under the supervision of the Site Coordinator
Specific Responsibilities
- To administer questionnaires to the study participants
- To conduct data abstraction from the registers and patient folders
- To maintain participant folders
- To assist in setting up project materials at the beginning of the day and completing the necessary activities at the end of the day
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelors degree in Social Studies
- Research experience in a HIV setting administering questionnaires to patients
- Understands/speaks and writes Luo
- Computer literate
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 31st December 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ICAP TB/HIV Program Officer Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position:
Title: Program Officer, TB/HIV
Location: Kisumu with frequent travel in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
Overall Job Responsibility:
The Program Officer, TB/HIV will give direction and technical support to all TB/HIV activities in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide, plan, direct and participate in formal training and mentorship at health facilities in TB/HIV co-management
- To implement TB screening for PLWA at all ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
- To implement Provider-initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) of TB patients at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
- To strengthening referral linkages between TB Clinic and Comprehensive care clinics at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
- To provide on-going supervision of TB/HIV activities in Nyanza
- To provide technical assistance for TB infection control at ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
- To provide technical assistance on TB/HIV to ICAP officers and health care providers in Nyanza
- To contribute to design, planning and implementation of research related to TB/HIV
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine. A masters degree in Medicine or its equivalent will be an added advantage
- Experience in public health preferably within TB control programs
- Clinical experience including HIV management
- Computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number, referees current and expected salary should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 30th November 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.columbia-icap.org
ICAP Logistics Administrative Officer Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following position:
Logistics Administrative Officer
Location: Kisumu with frequent travel in ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager and the Logistics Manager, Nairobi, the Logistics Administrative Officer is responsible for the planning and supervision of all ICAP vehicles in the region and the logistics and distribution of field supplies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and supervise general administration, the procurement process including areas of asset management, property maintenance, general supply chain and functioning.
- Plan, implement and coordinate logistics, procurement (goods & services) whilst conforming to both donor and government regulations and guidelines.
- Liaise with the Logistics Manager and Program Director on all issues related to procurement and logistics, and ensure transparency and accountability in all activities.
- Ensure proper storage, tracking and distribution of all field supplies received in the Kisumu office in compliance to the laid down internal and ICAP SOPs.
- Facilitate timely, consolidated and well coordinated monthly transport schedules for the program team.
- Act as the focal point person for the maintenance and repairs of assets and other administrative infrastructural systems, liaising with the appropriate staff to arrange quality repairs of reported malfunctions in a timely and expeditious manner.
- Oversee the fleet management system ensuring proper documentation, vehicle insurance, logbooks and contract renewals, fuel consumption analysis, and ensuring protocols are observed at all times.
- Ensure that all permanent, temporary and hired drivers are authorized to drive ICAP vehicles. Ensure that the HR Manager has copies of their ID, Valid Driving license and Certificate of good conduct.
- Conduct Orientation on new drivers, new employees on vehicle usage as per the internal and the ICAP SOPs.
- Any other reasonable duty as requested by line management
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in purchasing Supply Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS, UK) or higher national diploma in store, logistics management or equivalent.
- Proven experience of not less than 5 years in procurement and logistics and Standard Operating procedures. Experience gained within an international NGO in administration or maintenance of a logistics information system will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of computers: word processing, database management and spreadsheets packages.
- Valid driving license
All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number, referees, current and expected salary should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 26th November 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.columbia-icap.org
www.columbia-icap.org
ICAP Study Coordinator Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position:
Study Coordinator-PMTCT Study
Location: Nyanza with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
The Study Coordinator will supervise the day-to-day operations of a PMTCT study on the use of multiple interventions to improve linkage to and retention in care of HIV-infected pregnant women in 6 facilities in Nyanza; to ensure smooth implementation and high quality research under the direction of the ICAP Director of Programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- To participate in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be used in the study
- To develop training materials and oversee the training of study staff comprising of site coordinators, research assistants, data entry clerks and data manager
- To oversee the implementation of the research study through provision of direct supervision and mentorship to the research staff
- To develop and oversee the implementation of quality control/quality improvement measures at all levels of study implementation
- To organize and schedule meetings and teleconferences with ICAP Kenya and ICAP NY staff involved in the study and ensure effective communication between research staff and investigators in Kenya and New York
- To liaise with the hospital management teams and facility staff in the study facilities and provide necessary updates on the study to these teams
- To prepare weekly progress reports and disseminate to investigators and annual reports for the funders
- To manage the budgets and expenditures including daily management of site related costs
- To conduct other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Degree in a medical field or Social Sciences At least five years experience in carrying out research and clinical trials Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent knowledge of Micro soft office packages is essential especially power point, excel
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 27th November 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ICAP of Columbia University Various Jobs vacancies in Siaya County Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country.
This program is funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following positions:
Location: Siaya County with frequent travel to sites
1. VMMC Technical Advisor
The VMMC Technical Advisor will oversee implementation of the VMMC Program at ICAP-supported sites in Nyanza Province.
S/he will report to the regional Program Director.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning and implementation of VMMC program in ICAP-supported districts
- Supervise VMMC Program Officers, Data Manager, Community, Communication Officer and Administration Assistant
- Provide quality assurance and control for the VMMC program in line with national guidelines
- Provide technical support for QA/QI activities
- Coordinate procurement of equipment and consumables
- Coordinate training of staff using an approved curriculum
- Liaise with Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in coordinating implementation of VMMC
- Assist in any other duty that as may be assigned by the Program Director
Requirements
- Medical Doctor with relevant experience in implementation of VMMC Program
- Excellent planning and managerial skills
- Dynamic and willing to work under challenging conditions
- Experience in working with MoH systems
- Familiarity with USG funding requirements
2. VMMC Program Officer
The VMMC Program Officer will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and implementation of the VMMC program at ICAP-supported sites.
S/he will report to the VMMC Technical Advisor.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee planning and implementation of VMMC Program at ICAP supported sites
- Conduct clinical training of clinical staff on VMMC and related topics
- Provide on-job training and mentoring on VMMC to project staff
- Provide on-going supervision to VMMC teams
- Ensure high quality standards are maintained in line with the national guidelines
- Participate in District Male Circumcision steering committees
- Assist in program monitoring and evaluation
- Prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical documents
- Ensure timely reporting from the sites
Requirements:
- Registered Clinical Officer with at least 2 years’ experience in VMMC
- Trainer of Trainers in VMMC certified by NASCOP
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with USG funding will be an added advantage
3. VMMC Surgeon
The VMMC will be responsible for screening, performing and post op management of VMMC.
S/he will serve as lead for a 4-person VMMC mobile team and be held accountable for the team’s performance.
S/he will report to the VMMC Program Officer.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform screening and medical evaluation of clients in readiness for VMMC
- Provide VMMC to eligible clients as per national guidelines
- Perform post-operative reviews for circumcised clients, including managing any complications and referral as appropriate
- Provide supervision and support to VMMC staff working at ICAP- supported health facilities
Requirements:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine or KRCHN
- Registered by the Clinical Officers Council/Nursing Council of Kenya
- Trained and certified on VMMC
- Have at least 3 years’ experience in VMMC surgery
- Have demonstrated capacity to serve as a team leader
4. VMMC Assistant Surgeon
The Assistant Surgeon will work as one of the team members on the VMMC team to provide quality VMMC services on a daily basis to ensure the safety of the patient at all times.
S/he will report to the VMMC Surgeon.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in the screening of clients and post-operative care
- Assist surgeon in VMMC
- Ensure client safety, privacy, infection prevention and other aspects of quality of care
- Verify and maintain data relating to patients including filling of client forms, registers, drugs and other supplies
Requirements:
- Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Diploma
- Trained and certified on VMMC
- Have at least two years’ of experience in VMMC service provision
5. VMMC Data Manager
The Data Manager will be responsible all aspects of data management to ensure quality documentation and reporting of VMMC at ICAP-supported sites.
The Data Manager will report to the VMMC Technical Advisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate reporting of program data through standardized reporting tools
- Participate in data collection and reporting to DHIS and donors
- Check the quality of data submitted for completeness, consistency and correctness and make follow-up as required
- Ensure quality program data is reported through DHIS
- Analyze data for feedback to program, PHMT, DHMT and sites on a quarterly basis
Requirements
- Degree in statistics
- At least 2 year experience in a similar position
- Excellent statistical analysis skills
6. VMMC Data Officer
The VMMC Data Officer will be responsible for documentation and timely reporting of the program at ICAP supported sites.
S/he will report to the VMMC Data Manager.
S/he will report to the VMMC Data Manager.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Collect and summarize paper and electronic data from sites
- Support site staff to record and manage accurate data
- Assist with compilation of timely, accurate and complete data reporting
- Assist in supportive supervision for data collection and entry
- Support on-site training on data entry and reporting
- Conduct site visits as required, for troubleshooting data issues
- Assist with data quality assurance
Requirements
- Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
- Experience in Health Records Information
- Computer skills including familiarity with MS Excel & MS Access
7. VMMC Community Mobilization Advisor
The VMMC Community Mobilization Advisor will be expected to design and implement community mobilization strategies through existing networks, disseminate appropriate IEC materials and ensure the referral of clients for VMMC. S/he will report to the VMMC Technical Advisor.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead and coordinates demand creation strategies for VMMC.
- Supervise VMMC Community Mobilisation Officers
- Provide overall supervision of VMMC program communication
- Develop SOPs for community mobilization and communication
- Work with MoH and other stakeholders on mobilization for VMMC
- Developing and reviewing IEC materials
- Represent ICAP at national and provincial VMMC communication/mobilisation meetings
- Ensure IECs material for demand creation is available and distributed
- Lead the document of best practices for VMMC
Requirements
- Degree in social sciences, marketing or related experiences
- Experience in similar position for 2 years
- Report writing and communication skills
- Excellent organization and report writing skills
- Experience in community engagement and social marketing
8. VMMC Community Mobilization Officer
The Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible to mobilize the community within his/her district through existing networks, disseminate appropriate IEC materials and refer clients for VMMC.
S/he will report to the VMMC Community Mobilization Advisor.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform demand creation activities for VMMC in assigned district
- Refer clients for VMMC from community to facility
- Coordinate Peer Educators’ activities related to VMMC promotion and referral
- Work with MoH and other stakeholders on mobilization for VMMC
- Represent ICAP at district VMMC mobilisation meetings
- Ensure IECs material for demand creation is available and distributed
- Prepare periodic and timely reports on the district social mobilization activities
Requirements:
- Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Community Development or related qualification.
- Be a respected community leader with reference from the local chief
- Trained and certified on VMMC Community Mobilization
- Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work
- Demonstrate awareness of guidelines and standard operating protocols and community norms and standards
9. VMMC Counselor
VMMC Counselor will be responsible for counseling of VMMC clients on the VMMC procedure and oversee consent prior to undergoing surgery and address any post-operative counseling issues.
Sh/e is also responsible for HIV counseling and testing of VMMC clients.
S/he will report to the VMMC Surgeon Team Leader.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Counsel and register all prospective VMMC clients on the procedure and other key messages as per national guidelines
- Ensure all prospective VMMC clients receive HIV counseling and HIV testing to those who accept
- Assist with document of client information and compilation of project data
Requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing from NASCOP
- Trained and certified on VMMC
- Have at least two years of experience in counseling VMMC clients
10. Infection Prevention Officers
Infection Prevention Officers will be responsible for maintaining high hygiene standards for the VMMC mobile teams, as well as coordinating surgical instruments sterilization for supplies and equipment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage equipment and supplies before and after VMMC services
- Ensure a steady supply of sterile MC packs the VMMC team
- Ensure operating theatres, consultation rooms, and recovery areas are clean and ready for use during and after the VMMC
Requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, with higher education preferred.
- Trained and certified on VMMC
- Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work
- Demonstrate awareness of the Infection Prevention and Universal Precautions guidelines and standard operating protocols
11. VMMC Administrative Assistant
The VMMC Administrative Assistant will assist with all administrative and logistic aspects of the VMMC project.
S/he will report to the Team Lead VMMC Surgeon.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage VMMC commodities and supplies
- Keep inventory of all VMMC equipment
- Maintain petty cash for VMMC
- Organize transport and other logistics for VMMC
- Facilitates requests from the program to the head office
- Coordinates office supplies and cleanliness
- Provides logistical support during training
- Reviews budgets from field and submits to the finance department
- Ensures monthly submission of timesheets
Requirements
- Diploma in Administration or Business related courses
- Two year experience in similar position
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 26th October 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP Grants Accountant and Training Coordinator Jobs in Kisumu 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position:
1. Grants Accountant
Location: Kisumu with frequent travel to ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
The Grants Accountant has overall responsibility for the implementation and improvement of the grants management component of the ICAP program, which is designed to provide financial and technical assistance to the host country’s health systems with the aim of improving infrastructure necessary to support HIV Care and Treatment programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- To reconcile cash and bank accounts
- To maintain accurate bookkeeping records
- To prepare and enter transactions into paper-based and computer accounting systems
- To validate invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment of those expenses
- To oversee petty cash management, including a daily physical cash count and reconciliation and accountability of any unexplained discrepancies
- To monitor and ensure timely clearance of travel advances
- To oversee payroll preparation on a monthly basis, including social insurance and professional tax payments and records
- To provide technical assistance to subcontracted site partners on invoice preparation, reconciliation of subcontract funds, and documentation of subcontract expenses
- To work in collaboration with country office staff in oversight of subcontracts and of personnel related work expenses
- To ensure adherence to ICAP policies and procedures and donor financial management requirements
- To perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, economics, or finance
- Professional accounting qualifications CPA III, ACCA
- 5+ years relevant experience
- Strong supervisory and management skills
- Computer literacy in Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer literacy in Quick books and other accounting packages
- Facility for team-oriented work while maintaining a strong sense of independent initiative
- Knowledge of working with USG funded projects
- Experience working in NGO setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Training Coordinator
Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza
Overall Job Function:
To oversee all aspects of the planning, logistics and implementation of trainings at ICAP
Key Responsibilities:
- To organize and plan technical aspects of training
- To oversee the logistic aspects of training
- To oversee the printing of training material
- To organize facilitators for training
- To act as the coordinator at the trainings
- To oversee the welfare of trainees
- To follow up implementation of work plans developed during trainings
- To coordinate e-learning sessions at centres of excellence
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science or health related field and at least two years experience in training area.
- Excellent written and oral communication in English and Swahili
- Must be computer literate.
- Excellent administrative and leadership skills.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, partners and trainees
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the
HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 19th October 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.columbia-icap.org
ICAP Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Evaluation Jobs vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are invited for the following position:
Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Evaluation
Location: Nairobi with travel to ICAP sites
Overall Job Function:
To provide technical support in the planning and implementation of Evaluation and Research activities within ICAP HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Kenyan Ministries of Health.
The Senior M&E Officer is accountable for the planning and conduct of evaluation and research development of tools and training.
S/he will also be responsible for analysis of data for key conference presentations and manuscripts.
Key Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Country Director and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and Research, the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Evaluation and Research) is responsible for MER activities in particular:
- Facilitate and offer technical support in planning and implementing of evaluation and research activities, including protocol design, implementation, data collection, data analysis and reporting writing.
- Provide technical support and guidance to study coordinators at all stages of the evaluation and research.
- Build and support multi-disciplinary teams required for the conduct of the evaluation and research.
- Complete and compile all necessary research documentation and information to gain appropriate regulatory and ethical approval.
- Ensure adherence to research methodology and evaluation standards, and ethical protocols.
- Identifying research and evaluation staff capacity building needs, facilitating access to capacity building opportunities, and providing training and mentorship.
- To lead design and analysis of data for key conference presentations and manuscripts.
- Contribute to the development of ICAP Program/MER strategy, methodology and processes.
- Perform study
Requirements:
- Advanced Degree in epidemiology and/or medical statistics.
- At least 5 years experience in evaluation and research.
- Strong statistical data analysis skills in the health field.
- Preference will be given to those with medical background.
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 13th October 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP Director of Strategic Information and Research Jobs vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2012
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:
Title: Director of Strategic Information and Research
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with travel to ICAP sites in Kenya
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Country Director, ICAP Kenya, the Director of Strategic Information and Research will direct and coordinate all routine monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and research activities within ICAP Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall coordination of ICAP-Kenya routine M&E activities across programmatic areas, including HIV care and treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV, counseling and testing programs, palliative care, cervical cancer, prevention in care and treatment settings, and adherence support. This includes strengthening paper-based and electronic M&E tools at all levels (facility, district, and national), developing and implementing data management and quality assurance procedures at all levels, ensuring timely and efficient flow of data from facility to regional office to central office and to the ICAP/CU-New York SI Unit, and strengthening data analysis and regular feedback to the technical and leadership team and the ICAP regional teams and sites.
- Provide technical direction for and supervise the SI team in the Nairobi office, and co-supervise SI staff at regional office to implement routine M&E activities, which will include developing and revising M&E plan(s) and staff workplans, and ensuring adequate allocation of resources for facilities and regional offices.
- Lead efforts to build capacity of provincial, district, and facility teams to improve national M&E systems including the national DHIS, using data for program improvement and timeliness of reporting.
- Oversee adaptation and implementation of DHIS as ICAP’s internal aggregate database. This includes ensuring all M&E staff are trained to use the system; overseeing database customization, data entry, quality assurance and development of useful outputs from the database including charts, graphs and pivot tables.
- Ensure all ICAP reporting obligations are fulfilled, including the generation of semi-annual and annual progress reports, training reports and other reports as assigned.
- Generate and track ICAP-Kenya targets for facilities and regions.
- Perform data analysis and presentation for presentations and reports and coordinate the writing of abstracts and scientific papers
- Manage all ICAP research activities including developing concept sheets and proposals for new research projects, developing protocols and data collection instruments; project tracking; hiring and training of research staff including study coordinators, interviewers, and data entry clerks; obtaining CU, local and other ethical approvals; developing analysis plans, and as appropriate, conducting analyses and drafting publications
- Routine communications with key stakeholders, such as Ministries of Health, CDC, USAID and other implementing partners on M&E related issues.
- Represent ICAP/CU-Kenya in national and international for meetings related to monitoring and evaluation
Education:
- Masters level degree in public health, (epidemiology, biostatistics, health services, maternal and child health) or any other relevant social science required (PhD/MD preferred).
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:
- At least 5 years professional experience planning, evaluating and implementing health programs, HIV program and research activities.
- Program development, project management and research experience.
- Field-oriented and comfortable with a team approach to program implementation and able to manage multiple major activities simultaneously.
- High-level computer skills, including ability to rapidly process and analyze data using MS Excel and statistical packages
- Leadership and management skills
- Proven communication and negotiation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical degree an advantage
- Excellent writing skills and communication abilities in both English and Swahili
- High-level computer skills, including ability to rapidly process and analyze data using a standard statistical package.
- Advanced knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database systems for patient monitoring.
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 13th October 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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