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
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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
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Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
·
Ability to deal with ambiguity, non-judgmental, proactive and
detail-oriented.
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Ability and confidence to engage and influence staff at levels
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Fluent in English and Dholuo.
·
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist employees with routine personnel related questions as the
first point of contact for employees related issues
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Filling and keeping record of confidential personnel information
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Establishes and leads the recruiting and selection process
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Update and maintain an accurate employee database
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Monitors all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and
cost containment.
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Monitor and ensure that all statutory and benefits’ deductions
and remittances are processed and submitted
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Conducting fair appraisals and staff performance reviews
·
Induction of new employees
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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
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Strong analytical skills to identify and diagnose problems
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Knowledge in tablet computers, finger print scanners technology
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Knowledge in relational database development required
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knowledge on mySQL is an added advantage
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Self-motivated, hardworking with good interpersonal skills
·
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work
a s a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Installation and maintenance of computer, tablet, and
fingerprint scanners Installation of tablet soft wares and configuration of
hardware systems
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Assistance in project implementation and system deployment
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Technical support to end-users
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Liaison with vendors and services providers
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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
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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
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Interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment
with extensive travel to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province
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Strong English writing skills required
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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:
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Routine and timely data entry of monthly reports from sites into
various databases
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Carry out Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) at select sites
each month
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Train and mentor sites on Ministry of Health registers, Blue
Card completion and other MOH tools
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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
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Mentor staff on how to track and post their own performance
based on their monthly reports
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Collaborate with District Health Records and Information Officer
(DHRIO) on site and district report development and presentations
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Attend and participate in the quarterly systems meetings.
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Prepare data for the assistant coordinators’ meeting.
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Carry out program evaluations as needed
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Prepare, write and submit monthly reports to the SEARCH Study
Coordinator and Program M&E/Data Manager
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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
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A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2
referees
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Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the
latest pay slip
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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
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:
1.
Maintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype
2.
Diplomatic with strong leadership skills.
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Organized and keen to detail
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Enthusiasm for community-based development work
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Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with
others to resolve challenges
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Competent with computer software applications including
Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based
applications
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Interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment
with extensive travel to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province
Duties and Responsibilities:
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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
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Strengthening SEARCH financial controls and preparing SEARCH
annual budgets in coordination with the Team Leaders, study coordinators and
RCTP Program Officers;
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Maintaining and updating all accounting records in a timely,
accurate, efficient and secure manner and facilitating periodic compliance
audit visits;
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Overseeing the logistics, procurement and administration activities
of the SEARCH project in line with KEMRI procedures;
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Following up SEARCH grantees, staff and / or consultants to
account for monies advanced to them and ensuring adherence to statutory
requirements; and
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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
