Impact Research and
Development Organization is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization
with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in Bondo, Nyando, Rongo,
Migori, Nyatike, Homa Bay, Suba and Pokot North. Offices in other parts of the
country will open up from October 2012.
We are looking for
qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following positions
Project Coordinators
To oversee the
implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention related activities within designated
districts in Nyanza Province.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors
degree in Social Sciences or related field. Masters degree in Public
Health or Project Management an added advantage.
- Good
understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS.
- 3
years’ experience coordinating large HIV/AIDS prevention programs
especially among the in and out of school youth an added advantage.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills. Proof of professional writing is
required.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office packages.
- Qualified
females are highly encouraged to apply.
Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Provide technical
support in the planning, designing and implementation of a M&E system that
will enable the
organization track
accomplishment of activities and their impact on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and
treatment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Biostatistics, Statistics,
Mathematics, or related fields is required.
- At
least 3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in a busy organization.
- Good
writing and analytical skills. Proof of writing is required.
- Training
in and experience with quantitative data analysis software specifically
SPSS; Knowledge of Ms Access, SPSS, SAS, STATA or EPI INFO and qualitative
data analysis software is a must.
- Ability
to multi-task and attention to details; and possess excellent
communication skills.
- Good
understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS.
Clinical Officers
Provide Voluntary
Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services, screen and treat STIs, provide care
and treatment to HIV positive youth.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
- Must
have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
- Should
have training and practical experience in Voluntary Medical Male
Circumcision.
- Knowledge
on HIV/AIDS care and treatment is an added advantage.
- Ability
to diagnose and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- Must be
pleasant, have good communication and leadership skills; and willing to
work under pressure.
- Pokot
language speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
Nursing Officers
Assist in surgeries,
screen and treat STIs, provide VCT/PITC, provide care and care to HIV positive
youth.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma
in Nursing.
- Must
have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
- Should
have training and practical experience in Male Circumcision.
- Knowledge
on HIV/AIDS care and treatment added advantage.
- Ability
to diagnose and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- Training
and experience in VCT and PITC
- Must be
pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under
pressure.
- Pokot
language speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
HTC/VMMC Counselors
Provide HIV Testing
and Counseling, Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling and Voluntary Medical
Male Circumcision counseling services.
Minimum Requirements
- Must
have VCT training from NASCOP accredited institutions.
- Must
have PITC training from a recognized institution.
- Must
have training and practical experience on Voluntary Medical Male
Circumcision.
- Over 1
year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
- Pokot
language speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
Field Coordinator (Injecting Drug Users)
Coordinate
intervention activities specifically targeting Injecting
Drug Users (IDUs) in
Nyanza Province.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors
degree in Social Sciences or health related field.
- Certificate
training on Drugs and Substance Abuse from a recognized institution.
- Must
have 3 years’ experience in HIV prevention among Injecting Drug Users
- Experience
in addiction related (medical) care and IDU contact.
- Must
have excellent communication skills, proven supervisory skills,
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office packages, report writing and presentation skills.
Accountants
Manage funds for the
program, prepare bank reconciliations.
Handle financial
expenditure and report on the same, and prepare budgets etc.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors
degree in Commerce - Accounting or Finance Option.
- Must be
a Certified Public Accountant.
- At
least 3 years’ experience in an NGO setting.
- Good
knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office Packages.
- Experience
with preparing budgets for proposals is an added advantage.
ERP Administrator
- Communicate
regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure
database integrity and security;
- Configure,
monitor, maintain and backup of the ERP system;
- Ensure
maximum availability of systems;
- Prepare
ad-hoc and repeat reports requested by users;
- Commission
and install new applications and
- customize
existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors
Degree in Technology or Computer Science
- 3 years
relevant experience in a highly active national or international NGO
- Certified
Oracle administrator or Microsoft Certified System Developer (MCSD) or
- Microsoft
ERP Administrator certification Microsoft Dynamics Certification
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates
and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees,
current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st
August, 2012.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources
Manager,
Impact Research and
Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171,
Kisumu.
E-mail:
careers@impact-rdo.org