University
of Nairobi
CRISPP
Project Positions
Applications
are invited for the following positions:-
The
University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine, through the Department of Clinical
Medicine and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, has received funding
from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support the
implementation of high quality, equitable, accessible, sustainable and
comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment and support services in
Nairobi and Central Kenya regions.
Secretary
1
Post
Re-Advert
Ref: AD/2/97/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi
Applicants
must be holders of a KCSE Grade C or its equivalent qualification with at least
a C in English.
In addition, they must possess a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration from a recognized institution and must have passed the following subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent examining body: Business English II, Commerce II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management III, Shorthand 80 wpm or Audio Typing III and Typewriting 50 wpm. They must be computer literate.
Applicants
with prior experience of working in health projects environment will have an
added advantage.
Office
Assistant
2
Posts
Re-Advert
Ref: AD/2/98/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi / Kiambu
Applicants
must be holders of a minimum of KCSE certificate.
They
should have good communication and inter-personal skills.
The
successful candidate will undertake messengerial, office cleanliness and other
duties as may be assigned.
Laboratory
Technologist
2 Posts
Ref: AD/2/99/13
CHS
Location: Kiambu / Kerugoya
Applicants
should be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology/science
with a minimum of 2 years experience in a busy clinical laboratory and should
be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Board (KMLTTB); and be computer literate.
Those with
HND in medical laboratory technology and at least 3 years experience in a busy
clinical laboratory will also be considered.
Additional
certification in GCLP and laboratory quality systems will have a distinct
advantage.
The
successful candidate will:
- Work
in partnership with partner laboratories, quality assurance and quality
control in the laboratory, leading to accreditation with internationally
recognized standards.
- Participate
in internal and external quality assurance programmes.
- Establish
and maintain systems for implementation of laboratory activities: Planning
introduction of new diagnostic procedures, monitoring and
evaluation.
- Ensure
quality procedures are maintained in the pre-analytical, analytical and
post-analytical phases of specimens processing.
- Participate
in development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Development
of bio-safety programmes in the laboratory.
- Supervise
and mentor Medical laboratory Technologists in satellite project
laboratories.
- Implementation
of commodity management practices to ensure regular and consistent supply
of equipment and laboratory consumable.
Clinical Officers
2 Posts
Ref: AC/2/100/13
CHS
Location: Kimbimbi / Kerugoya
The ideal
candidate must be in possession of a minimum of a diploma in clinical medicine
with expertise in Paediatric/Adult ART management and/or counseling with 3
years working experience in the field of HIV Care & Treatment.
In
addition, they must be registered, have excellent verbal and written
communications skills and be computer literate.
The
successful candidate will: Provide clinical services for all HIV infected
adults & children in satellite facilities weekly or twice in a month
ensuring appropriate care, proper lab monitoring, proper use & reporting of
ARVs & other OI drugs as well as documentation.
Strengthen
documentation & reporting of HIV care activities by ensuring patient charts
are correctly and fully completed and maintenance of requisite registers at all
services delivery points at the facility.
Provide
mentorship to nurses and other health care workers providers on the management
of HIV and documentation regarding: On-job mentorship sessions, CME trainings
and participation in MDT meetings in supported sites.
Summarize
and submit monthly case summaries for discussion and documentation of best
practices and lessons learnt.
Work with
the CBTS Coordinator to create and strengthen linkages between the health
facility and the community in line with defaulter tracing and psychosocial
support.
Delivery
of effective and efficient quality PMTCT services at the health facilities.
Supply Chain
Co-ordinator
1
Post
Re-Advert
Ref: AC/2/101/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi with frequent field
travel
The Supply
Chain Coordinator will be responsible for providing mentorship to partner
organizations in all aspects related to health commodities management.
Applicant
should be holders of at least a Diploma in Pharmacy.
Those with
additional training in operations or supplies and logistics management will
have a distinct advantage.
In
addition they should possess 3 years experience in the design, implementation
and evaluation of health related supply chain management systems including
pharmaceuticals and diagnostic supplies.
How to
apply
Please
note that all the positions are full-time and on a one year contract renewable
on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Please
note also that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity
employer.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Note: Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of
the application letter and supporting documents stating their preferred
location in the letter to :-
The
Principal,
College of
Health Sciences,
P.O Box
30197 00100,
Nairobi.
Closing
Date: Friday:
March 15, 2013
