NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - AMREF


AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. 

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. 

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. 

We are seeking to fill the post of Theatre Nurse based at AMREF Headquarters.

Position: Theatre Nurse

Reference Number: CHR/12/11-10

Duty Station: Nairobi

Stationed in Nairobi and reporting to the Medical Service Nurse Coordinator, the Theatre Nurse will provide administrative and technical support to the Medical Service Unit on outreach services according to the MOUs between AMREF and the Hospitals concerned.  

Specific areas of responsibility will include:
  • Assisting the Nurse Coordinator as necessary and provide relevant theatre technical support
  • Providing support to medical services’ response to disasters and emergencies
  • Liaising with outreach hospitals in preparation of outreach visits, schedules and work plans
  • Booking outreach flights and informing aviation to prepare flight manifests
  • Providing support in sourcing medical supplies, drugs and equipment for use during outreach visits.
  • Maintaining outreach reports, schedules of visitors and outreach related correspondence
  • Assist in planning and implementing workshops and other training initiatives
  • Assisting  in preparation and follow-up of specialist allowances
  • Providing support to Kenya Outreach Drought response needs such as reporting, attending meeting and representing the programme in Kenya Country Office Forums
  • Assisting in communication with outreach hospitals, specialists and other outreach coordinating centers.
The ideal candidate will be a Kenya Registered Peri-operative Nurse (KRPoN) with at least 3 years experience, of which 1 year should be in Peri-operative Nursing.  

S/he should demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and produce reports on time and work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment. 

S/he should have good communication, planning and organizational skills.  

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and results-oriented professional. 

 If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the Online application form here attaching your CV.  

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Wednesday, 5 December 2012. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Position: Senior Health Programme Manager

Reference Number: 2012/008

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan
 
Key Job functions
  • Deputizes the country director  in leading and managing the AMREF South Sudan country program
  • Coordinates technical  program planning, development, implementation and reporting
  • Contributes  to project proposal  writing, review  and editing
  • Works with field staff to ensure that program resources are available and effectively and efficiently used
  • Participates in and leads support supervision, monitoring and evaluation of activities in the states and counties of operation in collaboration with project coordinators
  • Collaborate with finance staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity budgets
  • Oversees technical assistance needed to execute project work plans, which may include external consultants
  • Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donors and AMREF
  • Ensure compliance with AMREF operational policies and regulations
  • Identify and promote opportunities for new business and sources of funding in south Sudan
  • Promote and support knowledge management and sharing efforts, including operations research and advocasy initiatives
  • Contribute to the development of novel knowledge management and sharing tools and processes
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to Program Coordinators and field staff to assume responsibilities for developing and managing their  projects at the field level
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in health sciences and a masters degree in public health or related field
  • 5+ years experience managing public health programs
  • Strong program management and technical skills, specifically with primary health care programs in developing countries
  • Knowledge of UN, multilateral, bilateral and private sector foundation donor requirements
  • Demonstrated skills in the programmatic and operational coordination of program implementation
  • Experience in the development of strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with others who represent a wide range of interests and needs
  • Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
  • Demonstrated collaborative relationship with field-based local and international donor agencies
  • Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent team building and staff development, coaching and mentoring skills
  • Aware of and sensitive to working in multi-cultural groups in a post conflict setting
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
  • Ability to lead or contribute significantly to new program development and proposal writing.
  • Independent programmer, capable of running program with minimum supervision and guidance
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to the field to support project work
  • Ability to represent AMREF South Sudan in various fora with senior government, UN, Multi-lateral and bilateral agencies
  • Knowledge of Arabic language will be added advantage.
This position is open to South Sudanese nationals and women are strongly advised to apply. 

If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the Health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are welcome to join us. 

Please quote the reference number (2012/008) and send your application and CV along with copies of your necessary credentials to HRA AMREF South Sudan at Southsudan.recruit@amref.org  or monicahbako@gmail.com. 

You can submit directly to the office at the following address- AMREF-South Sudan Country office Opp. UN-OCHA-Juba. 

Closing date:  31st Dec 2012.