Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the two positions shown below
Background:
Kenya is among the four countries participating in the East Africa Regional Public Health Laboratory Networking Project recently approved by the World Bank. This five year project aims to support a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of (TB) and other communicable diseases.
In each country a project coordination team is being set-up to support the implementation of this project and it is proposed to engage two officers to provide operational and ICT support to the project team to facilitate efficient and timely implementation of project activities.
1. Position: Operations Officer
Scope of Work:
The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide operational support to the Project Manager designated as the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control (Head - DDPC) to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project activities and meeting the project reporting requirements.Background:
Kenya is among the four countries participating in the East Africa Regional Public Health Laboratory Networking Project recently approved by the World Bank. This five year project aims to support a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of (TB) and other communicable diseases.
In each country a project coordination team is being set-up to support the implementation of this project and it is proposed to engage two officers to provide operational and ICT support to the project team to facilitate efficient and timely implementation of project activities.
1. Position: Operations Officer
Scope of Work:
Specific responsibilities of the officer will include:
- Establish and maintain systems and procedures for smooth implementation and operationalization of the project activities.
- Prepare programmatic and financial reports for the MOPHS and the World Bank in consultation with the project manager and accountant.
- Undertake regular visits to project laboratories and other agencies supporting implementation (infrastructure unit, procurement and disposal units) to identify implementation bottlenecks and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager for prompt resolution.
- Facilitate through technical support supervision, the monitoring of EAPHLN project activities by reviewing data submitted by facilities supported under the project.
- Coordinate and supervise the project staff (i.e. ICT officer, accountant, project officer and epidemiologist), as may be needed.
- Organize monthly/quarterly progress meetings for the project, take minutes, and write reports of the meetings attended in collaboration with the Head DDPC who serves as the secretary to the Kenya EAPHLN committee.
- Monitor and report on operational issues, identify opportunities and assist project supported facilities to develop their annual work plans.
- Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care and are consistent with broader hospital development plans.
- Prepare in collaboration with the Project Manager, an annual plan of action inclusive of budget for the World Bank-funded project, consolidating inputs from participating hospitals.
- Provide every three months an activity report of the tasks undertaken.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Masters in Project Management/Business Administration with a background in Public Health.
Experience: Minimum of five years of work experience in World Bank, Global Fund Against Aids, TB and Malaria (GFATM) and/or other global health projects.
Skills:
Education: Masters in Project Management/Business Administration with a background in Public Health.
Experience: Minimum of five years of work experience in World Bank, Global Fund Against Aids, TB and Malaria (GFATM) and/or other global health projects.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a multi-tasked team environment and to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated capacity to perform outstanding original work.
- Demonstrated ability to handle working relationships with senior officials and technical experts in Government and NGOs.
- Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
- Proficient in computer applications and database management
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Reporting:
- The consultant will report and work under the overall supervision of the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control. He/she will also report to the Director of Public Health and Sanitation, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, as needed.
Deliverables:
- Monthly activity reports summarizing key activities undertaken during the month, problems and remedial actions.
- Quarterly project progress reports.
- Annual implementation plan, procurement plan and draft budget
Duration of Contract:
- Initial 2-year contract extendable depending on performance.
Duty Station:
- The consultant will be based in Nairobi and will be expected to travel in Kenya for on site monitoring missions upon request and authorization from the Project Manager (Head-DDPC).
Compensation: As per Government of Kenya norms for public servants :Job Group P (Salary scale Ksh 63,782 – Ksh 81,404) per month; Other benefits (medical and house allowance) per month; Gratuity allowance (31% of basic salary) at the end of the contract.
2. Position: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
Scope of Work:
The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide ICT support service to the project coordination team to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project activities and meeting the project reporting requirements.
Specific responsibilities of the Consultant will include:
2. Position: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
Scope of Work:
The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide ICT support service to the project coordination team to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project activities and meeting the project reporting requirements.
Specific responsibilities of the Consultant will include:
- Implement and maintain the network infrastructure/administration including performing technology needs analysis for the satellite laboratories in order to advise on changes in ICT technology.
- Manage the provision of all computing services within the Project and satellite laboratories including service specification, user support and training, purchasing and evaluation, installation, expert advice, development and maintenance.
- To train the satellite laboratory users and provide support for proper use and access of networked resources and services.
- Support development and implementation of computerized laboratory information systems.
- Serve as the webmaster for the Kenya web pages for the project.
- Serve as the Kenyan focal point for the regional ICT group of the project.
- Resolve technical problems with hardware, software and telecommunications which could negatively impact staff performance.
- Advise the project in relation to the development and maintenance of information systems including databases, spreadsheets, emails and internet applications required for reporting the project performance working closely with the ICT experts of Ministry of Public health and Sanitation especially Lab information management system.
- Ensure provision and maintenance of all office equipment, supplies, fittings and services and all relevant software licenses and permissions.
- Ensure currency of and compliance with data protection regulations for the project activities.
- Perform any other task relevant to the project assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualification and Experience
Education: University degree, in computer science/IT or any other related field is preferred.
Experience: At least two (2) years experience in IT systems management and hands-on expertise with Servers, Wired and Wireless Networking equipment VSATs, WANs, LANs and web technologies.
Skills:
Education: University degree, in computer science/IT or any other related field is preferred.
Experience: At least two (2) years experience in IT systems management and hands-on expertise with Servers, Wired and Wireless Networking equipment VSATs, WANs, LANs and web technologies.
Skills:
- Training and/or experience in utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard software applications and systems.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
- Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Reporting:
- The consultant will report and work under the overall supervision of the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control
Deliverables:
- Detailed outline documenting the project ICT system.
- Quarterly Project progress report on provision of ICT support services to the satellite laboratories
- Monthly update the Kenya web pages on project activities.
- Annual ICT plan and draft Budget
Duration of Contract:
- Initial for 2 years and further extension will be based on performance
Duty Station:
- The officer will be based in Nairobi and will be expected to travel in Kenya for on site monitoring missions upon request and authorization from the Project manager (Head-Department of Disease Prevention and Control).
Compensation:
- As per Government of Kenya norms for civil servants
- Job Group N (Salary Scale Kshs 40,835 – Ksh 49,636) per month
- Other benefits (medical and house allowance) per month
- Gratuity allowance (31% of basic salary) at the end of the contract
The Head
Human Resources Department
Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
Afya House, Cathedral road, Room 314
Address: P.O. Box 30016-00100
Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: +254-020-2717077
Only Shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
