ICAP of Columbia University
is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health Kenya to strengthen HIV
Care and Treatment services at County and Sub-County health facilities.
Applicants are invited
for the following position:
Vacancy: Driver
Location: Nyanza
Overall
Job Function: Under the
supervision of the Administrator, the driver will transport staff and supplies
to different sites as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure
cleanliness, safety and security of the vehicle at all times
- To
document all vehicle movements and maintain up-to-date driver’s
logbook
- To
provide logistical support in dispatching of supplies to the facilities.
Requirements
- Minimum
KCSE qualification
- Valid
Kenyan driving license Class ‘BCE’ free of endorsement
- A
certificate of Good Conduct
- At
least 5 years’ driving experience and good knowledge of the regions.
- Be
reliable, punctual, self-motivated, a great attitude and strong work ethic
Position: HTC / Adherence Psychosocial Support Officer
Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP-supported
facilities in Nyanza
Overall Job
Function: The
HTC/ Adherence Psychosocial Support Officer will be responsible for the
coordination of the Prevention activities in particular HIV Testing and
Counseling, Prevention with Positives activities (PWP), Adherence and
Psychosocial support.
The PWP activities are targeted at
HIV-infected persons and include prevention of HIV-re-infection, prevention of
Sexually Transmitted Infections, partner testing and disclosure, family
planning and alcohol reduction counseling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC)
activities at ICAP supported sites Oversee implementation of Positive
Health Dignity and Prevention (PHDP) activities with emphasis on
adherence, disclosure, safer sex, STI screening e.t.c. Develop innovative
strategies to ensure >80% retention for pre-ART and ART patients Assist
in the implementation and evaluation of the PWP activities Train health
care workers to implement prevention aspects of the National Care and
Treatment Plan To work with the M&E team to develop material and
indicators to describe prevention interventions and outcomes.
Requirements:
- Registered
Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse
- Training in Psychological Counseling
- At least 3 years relevant experience in a
similar position
Financial Management Specialist
Location: Mombasa, Kenya – Full Time
Overall Purpose: Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the
Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the smooth
operation of the administration and financial aspects of the project by
providing accounting, administrative, management, and logistical support to
facilitate the implementation of program activities.
The Financial
Management Specialist will ensure that financial management, human resources,
administrative, and contractual operations are conducted according to ICAP
regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, cost principles imposed by ICAP or the funder and good business
practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direction to Finance and
Administration staff in the execution of all matters pertaining to Finance
and Administration as required by the Standard Operating Procedures, and
other applicable governing regulations.
- Liaise with the Chief of Party on all matters
relating to Finance and Administration. This includes periodic financial
reports and all other reports as required by the Standard Operating
Procedures.
- Direct the management and execution of Human
Resources function as per the Standard Operating Procedures and in
compliance with local Labour Regulations on recruitment and remuneration
to ensure that the best caliber personnel are hired as well as to maximize
human capital retention.
- Direct the management of Sub-awards to ensure
that the required processes are executed timely in order to facilitate the
operational continuity of the Sub-awardees.
- Direct the management of IT and
telecommunications functions, ensuring that they are efficiently and cost
effectively deployed.
- Ensure that all personnel are adequately
resourced in order for them to be able to effectively execute their work
plans.
- Ensure that the procurement process is
executed as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participate in strategic planning for the
organization, and in the preparation of workplans at the beginning of each
year.
- Liaise with external auditors, and ensure that
the statutory corporate requirements as laid out by local governing rules
and regulations.
- Ensure that all levels of risk the
organisation may be exposed to are identified and measures put in place to
reduce this exposure.
Education: Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting and
CPA/ACCA
Experience, Skills & Minimum
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in a senior-level
finance or accounting position
- At least 5 years experience managing USAID
project
- Experience in strategic planning and
execution.
- Knowledge of USG contracting.
Application Instructions
Note: This is a local hire position and the
successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Kenya subject to the local
terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and
benefits package. This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees (current or previous supervisors with their telephone numbers and Email addresses) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP, icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before15th October 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.