Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP),
is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University
of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP is seeking a motivated
individual to fill the following vacancy for Sustainable East African Research
for Community Health (SEARCH).
SEARCH is a five year
cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health,
educational, and economic outcomes.
We are going to be
conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease
diagnostic health campaigns.
We will also be supporting
ART delivery through FACES clinics.
Job Title: SEARCH Human Resource Assistant
Job Title: SEARCH Human Resource Assistant
Vacancy FN.025-03-013
Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
Duration: Annual appointment,
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
- Overall
guidance and management of the provision of human resources services,
policies and program of the SEARCH study
Key Requirements:
Education
- Diploma in
Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
- Training in
counseling will be an added advantage
Prior Work Experience
- At least one
(1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience human resource
management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to
operate at both strategic and tactical levels
- Ability to
deal with ambiguity, non-judgmental, proactive and detail-oriented.
- Ability and
confidence to engage and influence staff at levels
- Fluent in
English and Dholuo.
- Strong
analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist
employees with routine personnel related questions as the first point of
contact for employees related issues
- Filling and
keeping record of confidential personnel information
- Establishes
and leads the recruiting and selection process
- Update and
maintain an accurate employee database
- Monitors all
pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment.
- Monitor and
ensure that all statutory and benefits’ deductions and remittances are
processed and submitted
- Conducting
fair appraisals and staff performance reviews
- Induction of
new employees
- Perform any
another duty that may be assigned by the management
Applications should include the following:
- A cover
letter with current position and salary (if applicable), and date
available
- A current CV
- At least two
letters of recommendation
- Copies of
official certificates
- Copy of the
latest pay slip
- Names and
telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
- An email
address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)
Job Title: SEARCH Information Technology Manager
Vacancy No.FN-024-03-013
Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
Duration: Annual appointment,
Job Summary: Design, monitor, and coordinate data, communications, and IT systems for the SEARCH study.
Job Summary: Design, monitor, and coordinate data, communications, and IT systems for the SEARCH study.
Key Requirements:
Education
- Diploma in
IT or related disciplines
- Certificates
in community work is an added advantage
Prior Work Experience
- At least one
(1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience
- Previous
experience in a clinical research trial will be an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong
analytical skills to identify and diagnose problems
- Knowledge in
tablet computers, finger print scanners technology
- Knowledge in
relational database development required
- knowledge on
mySQL is an added advantage
- Self-motivated,
hardworking with good interpersonal skills
- Must have
excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work a s a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installation
and maintenance of computer, tablet, and fingerprint scanners Installation
of tablet soft wares and configuration of hardware systems
- Assistance
in project implementation and system deployment
- Technical
support to end-users
- Liaison with
vendors and services providers
- Engage in
practical research and initiate ideas that promote system availability
& performance
Applications should include the following:
- A cover
letter with current position and salary (if applicable), and date
available
- A current CV
- At least two
letters of recommendation
- Copies of
official certificates
- Copy of the
latest pay slip
- Names and
telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
- An email
address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)
Job Title: SEARCH Coordinator Data
FN- 023-03-013
Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
Duration: Annual appointment,
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
Overall coordination of
data collection activities at the census, community health campaigns,
home-based tracking, and study health facilities.
Key Requirements:
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of
Diploma in social sciences, Public Health, Statistics or related field
from a recognized university (Degree is preferred)
- At least 2
years’ experience in a similar position for Diploma holders and at least 1
year experience for Degree holders.
- Professional
training in M&E required
- Must be
computer literate. Strong knowledge of Excel and basic statistics is
required; demonstrated skill in statistical analysis, SPSS, MS Access and
other databases formats strongly desired.
- Able to
monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
- Interest in
working in an innovative and demanding environment with extensive travel
to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province
- Strong
English writing skills required
- Preferred:
Experience with supervising research (public health or clinical studies)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the
SEARCH study coordinator and technically to the Program M&E/Data Manager,
the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Routine and
timely data entry of monthly reports from sites into various databases
- Carry out
Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) at select sites each month
- Train and
mentor sites on Ministry of Health registers, Blue Card completion and
other MOH tools
- Train and
mentor sites on the MOH731 reporting tool
- Train and
mentor staff on Census, Community Health Campaign (CHC), and Tracking data
collection materials.
- Work with
staff at study health facilities and community-based data collectors to
improve their data accuracy
- Mentor staff
on how to track and post their own performance based on their monthly
reports
- Collaborate
with District Health Records and Information Officer (DHRIO) on site and
district report development and presentations
- Attend and
participate in the quarterly systems meetings.
- Prepare data
for the assistant coordinators’ meeting.
- Carry out
program evaluations as needed
- Prepare,
write and submit monthly reports to the SEARCH Study Coordinator and
Program M&E/Data Manager
- Conduct
other duties as specified by the investigators or SEARCH Study
Coordinator.
Applications must include the following:
- A cover
letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date
available to start work on the project
- A current CV
with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of
academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two
recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
Job Title: SEARCH Administrative and Finance Manager
FN.022-03-013
Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
Duration: Annual appointment,
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
Overall coordination of the
SEARCH financial and administrative activities in Nyanza, Kenya
Key Requirements:
Education
Key Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree in accounting or related discipline;
- CPA (K) or
ACCA certification;
Prior Work Experience
- At least
five (1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience in administration
and accounting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills:
- Maintain
frequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype
- Diplomatic
with strong leadership skills.
- Organized
and keen to detail
- Enthusiasm
for community-based development work
- Natural
ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve
challenges
- Competent
with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based applications
- Interest in
working in an innovative and demanding environment with extensive travel
to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing the
day-to-day financial operations of the SEARCH study and ensuring the timely
submission of all accounting information and reports as required by KEMRI
- Strengthening
SEARCH financial controls and preparing SEARCH annual budgets in
coordination with the Team Leaders, study coordinators and RCTP Program
Officers;
- Maintaining
and updating all accounting records in a timely, accurate, efficient and
secure manner and facilitating periodic compliance audit visits;
- Overseeing
the logistics, procurement and administration activities of the SEARCH
project in line with KEMRI procedures;
- Following up
SEARCH grantees, staff and / or consultants to account for monies advanced
to them and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements; and
- Training
finance and program staff in SEARCH / KEMRI systems, principles of
financial reporting and financial and administrative control for
field-site operations.
Applications should include the following:
- A cover
letter with current position and salary (if applicable), and date
available
- A current CV
- At least two
letters of recommendation
- Copies of
official certificates
- Copy of the
latest pay slip
- Names and
telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
- An email
address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)
Applications should be sent electronically to the email
addresses below and followed with hard copies of the same to the address below:
hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
RCTP Nyanza
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
Kisumu
Human Resources Manager
RCTP Nyanza
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
Kisumu
Closing Date: 2nd April 2013
