The National Empowerment Network of
People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) is a national network that unites
people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those affected by TB and AIDS through
community based organizations such as post-test clubs, support groups, men’s
associations, carers associations, women groups, youth groups and
non-governmental organizations including PLHIV networks.
NEPHAK is currently looking for
qualified professionals to join its management and support team in the
implementation of an expanded institutional strengthening and programming
initiatives to achieve sustained improvement of community health in
Kenya.
The qualified and experienced
professionals are being looked for to join NEPHAK team in the following
management, programming and support positions:
ICT Assistant (to be based at the NEPHAK National
Secretariat)
Purpose of Job: Provide technical support to organization’s ICT
Systems and networks including routine maintenance and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide high quality ICT support
service to NEPAHK and ensure that ICT networks are operating efficiently as
required.
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Organize and supervise the
installation and configuration of hardware and software as required including
new releases, testing and training for staff.
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Troubleshot and identify hardware and
software problems and ensure their prompt resolution.
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Monitor the ICT environment to ensure
it is kept secure and reliable including back-up tapes and records.
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Identify training needs on ICT and
arrange and give training to staff on identified areas and to ensure that they
are aware of the necessary policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Keep abreast of developments, current
initiatives and changes in ICT and appraise the management accordingly.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of Education: KCSE
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications: Diploma in Computer Science or ICT.
Knowledge in Web, software, and network support
Competencies/Abilities/Skills
Required
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Software and hardware skills
pertaining to web applications are required
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Knowledge in ICT design and
programming, networking, internet, license administration
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Demonstrates high regards for
accuracy and reliability
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Able to work independently and
effectively under pressure.
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Demonstrated social media management
Relevant Job Experience: At least two (2) year experience in a similar
position.
Authority / Decision Making: The job is performed in accordance with standard
procedures and guidance with occasional need for independent decisions.
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the
jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to
specific situations.
Office Assistant (for Kakamega and Machakos offices).
Kindly state your County of
preference.
Purpose of Job: To provide quality, efficient and proactive
hospitality and office support services.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the administration,
programming and handle front office duties such as receiving calls and
visitors.
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Manage communication and send out
mails through DHL, EMS or any other approved courier as required.
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Observe general cleanliness of the
office include sanitary facility and empting of dustbins.
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Carry out office errands as directed
including photocopying, binding etc.
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Prepare and serve tea and other
beverages to staff and visitors
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Ensure the office is clean, neat and
tidy at all times
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Ensure the office, kitchen and
toilets are clean and tidy at all times
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Receive, register and forward to the
officer concerned letters, documents and parcels received by the organization.
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time by the management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities may be
acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior
experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of Education: At least KCSE certificate. Diploma will be
added advantage.
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications: Certificate in front office
management/customer care, Basic computer skills (word, excel),
Competencies / Abilities / Skills
Required
·
Must have ability to work and relate
well with people from diverse backgrounds, and deal with people in respectful
manner.
·
Ability to read, write and
communicate well in English and Kiswahili.
·
Must be a well-organized individual
who is able to coordinate tasks well and complies with given
instructions.
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Sufficient knowledge of office
procedures and regulations.
Relevant Job Experience: At least one (1) year in similar position
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the
jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to
specific situations.
Program Officer – Advocacy and Communications
Purpose of Job: The position is responsible for the development
and implementation of NEPHAK advocacy and communications agenda.
It facilitates advocacy initiatives
at NEPHAK and focuses on identified strategies to address thematic areas of
focus; identify, prioritize and analyse the issues that affect the day to day
life of people in the target areas; and track implementation of policies
relating to these areas at various levels (community, county and
national).
Positive Health Dignity and
Prevention and Greater Involvement of people living with HIV (MIPA) is at the centre
of the NEPHAK Advocacy agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
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Programme Design and Management
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Advocacy Support for Membership and
Target Communities
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Dissemination and Policy Influence
·
Relationship Management, Networking
and Collaboration
·
Quality Assurance and Learning
·
Media management and relations
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities
may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and
prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as
Anthropology, Sociology or related fields.
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications: Training in policy development,
advocacy and lobbying.
Abilities / Skills Required
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Ability to work in a multicultural
and multitasking environment (both as team member and as individual).
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Strong networking and collaboration.
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Ability to work both at the
local/grassroots level and at national levels.
·
Strong communication skills.
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Strong research and analysis skills.
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Good knowledge of public policy
particularly in areas of health, HIV, TB and Malaria.
Job Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in advocacy,
lobbying or policy analysis and influencing. Experience with GIPA, PHDP, gender
and human rights approaches and how they influence advocacy shall be added
advantage. Past work and engagement with media will be added advantage.
Authority / Decision Making: The position involves making recommendation on
policies to the Program Coordinator and Senior Management Team on advocacy and
communication related issues for their consideration and approval.
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the
jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to
specific situations.
Programme Coordinator
Purpose of the Job: The position is responsible for providing overall
leadership in design, effective implementation and coordination of
programs.
S/he ensures effective and efficient
Program development, implementation, and management (including operations,
administration and membership management) of the organization’s projects in all
the target areas.
The incumbent will work in close
collaboration with SMT to articulate both organizational, programming
guidelines and influencing the roll-out of the same among the membership.
The position also provides overall
technical and programmatic oversight for all activities implemented through
direct or indirect support which includes responsibility over project design,
implementation, monitoring and ensuring quality in delivery of services.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Coordinator key performance
goals are derived from the result areas outlined in NEPHAK Strategic Plan and
comprise the elements below:
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Strategic Management
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Membership coordination
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Program Management
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Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
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Relationship Management
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Monitoring and Evaluation
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Quality Assurance and Learning
·
Management of technical staff
Qualifications and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The
knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal
schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of Education: A Master’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: Development, Social Sciences, Sociology or any other relevant fields.
Bachelors degree with over 7 years experience in health and HIV programming may
compensate the advanced degree requirement.
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications: Post graduate diploma in
project management, monitoring and evaluation or development studies, or any
other related field.
Abilities / Skills Required
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Good knowledge of financial
management including budgeting.
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Supervisory, strategic planning &
proposal writing experience necessary.
·
Strong interpersonal and public
relations skills
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Strong computer skills.
·
Good oral and written communication
skills.
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Conversant with health, HIV and TB
Programs and collaboration with government agencies.
·
Strong skills in monitoring and
evaluation.
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Experience in working with People
Living with HIV and those affected by TB and Malaria.
Job Experience:
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At least five (5) years in a senior
management position in a development organization.
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Work experience in health, HIV/AIDS,
TB and community health programmes in collaboration with line Government of
Kenya ministries at national and county levels.
·
Experience with GFATM and PEPFAR
supported interventions and initiatives will be an added advantage.
Authority / Decision Making: The position involves making recommendation on
policies to the Senior Management Team and the board for their consideration
and approval.
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the
jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to
specific situations.
Driver / Mechanic (to be based at the NEPHAK National
Secretariat)
Purpose of Job: Responsible for timely, efficient and safe
transportation of authorized persons; conveyance and delivery of effects and
goods; maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) in a clean and mechanically sound
condition; and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Knowledge of mechanics will be added
advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform driving and mechanical duties
as per assigned responsibilities, which include errands within the vicinity of
the office location and long distance trips.
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Keep the assigned vehicle/s in good
running condition and perform routine daily checks (check oil, water, battery,
brakes, tyres, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition.
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Perform pre–trip and post trip
inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects.
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Monitor vehicle mileage use and
ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out within
required run-times.
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Ensure a functional tool kit, spare
tyre, first aid box, reflectors and fire extinguisher are kept in the vehicle
at all times.
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Maintain accurate daily vehicle usage
logbook/trip sheets, incident and accident reports, vehicle condition reports,
fuel consumption reports, and any other reports that are requested from the
management.
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Maintain proper work ticket for
vehicle usage and log all the trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil
changes, greasing, etc.
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Maintain and submit on a monthly
basis accurate, up to date records on trip sheets, incident reports, accident
reports, vehicle condition reports and any other reports that are requested
from the management.
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Ensure that the vehicle insurance
policy is always valid and organize with the supervisor for its renewal at
least one month in advance of expiry date.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities
may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and
prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of Education: KCSE
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications:
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Must be a holder of a clean and valid
driving license Class ‘ABCE’.
·
AA Certificate of competency.
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Certificate of good conduct.
·
Government Trade Test III on motor
mechanics would be an added advantage
Competencies / Abilities / Skills
Required:
·
Must have ability to work and relate
well with people from diverse backgrounds, and handles people in a firm but
highly respectful manner.
·
Ability to communicate well in
English and Kiswahili and must be able to read and write both languages well.
·
Must be a person of unquestionable
integrity.
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Ability to read and interpret road
signs in English.
Job Experience: At least five (5) years’ relevant work experience
driving company vehicle (preferably within the NGO sector) with accident-free
record.
Authority / Decision Making: The job is performed in accordance with standard procedures and guidance with occasional need for independent decision.
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the
jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to
specific situations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates
should send an Application Letter and CV to
NEPHAK National Secretariat,
3rd Floor, Wood Avenue Court, Wood
Avenue,
off Lenana/Argwings Kodhek
Roads.
P. O. Box 75654 00200
Nairobi
and/or email: info@nephak.or.ke
by Thursday 16th July 2015.
NEPHAK is an equal opportunity
employer.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.