Ecumenical
Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) is a Christian, not for profit, independent
organization committed to the provision of quality pharmaceutical services as a
means to achieving global goals and targets on health and access to
medicines.
EPN is looking to fill the following positions:
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 6
Months with a possibility of extension
Intern
Pharmaceutical Programme Assistant
The
position will be an opportunity for exposure in the Pharmaceutical Programme
field and great learning opportunities.
The
individual will provide technical assistance, implementation and monitoring of
national, regional and international EPN project activities
Job Description
Job Description
- Provide
support to Programme officers with project management and other project
related activities
- Facilitate
the development and distribution of relevant documents/materials on issues
affecting and related to the relevant projects
- Prepare
reports under various activities in keeping with donor schedules and
commitments
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technology from a recognized institution
- 2
years experience in similar position.
- Strong
experience in technical writing, ideally with experience in a
health-related field.
- Strong
communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a
team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated
intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite application,
database management. Familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus.
- Fluency
in English; proficiency in French will be an added advantage
- Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work
independently.
- Perform
any other duties
Communications Intern
The
internship position will be an opportunity to work closely with the
Communications Officer, get a broad understanding of international organization
communications functions, with exposure to collaborate with the EPN Network
across the globe.
Job Description
Job Description
- Provide
support to the Communications officer in managing the social media
accounts
- Put
together events/activity photos and videos for use on the EPN website,
presentations and in publications, taking videos and uploading on various
platforms.
- Network
and engage communication activities for broad exposure to the organization
- Photography
during events
- Support
the CO in developing various Network publications
- Perform
any other duties
Qualifications
- Bachelors
Degree in journalism, media and communications , International relations
- Knowledge
and experience in editing video and using software such as Final Cut Pro
and Adobe Premier Pro, Video taking and Editing
- Must
have good command of both English and Swahili both written and spoken.
Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
Intern IT Officer
- The
position will be an opportunity to learn and shape the applications as you
develop.
- Planning
and delivery of IT Services within the organization including resolving
technical software and hardware problems in accordance with the EPN
policies
- Provide
technical expertise in the creation of new application releases and
reports through data modeling, performance tuning and implementation of a
physical database
- Design
in-house data retrieval and data management systems
- Recommend
solutions by defining database physical structure and functional
capabilities, database security, data back-up and recovery specifications
- Updates
web content, systems, applications and improving the organization’s
website in consultation with the Communications Officer
- Provide
assistance to strengthen results –based documentation, monitoring,
learning and feed-back system of the projects against the work frame
- Compile,
analyze and maintain the database records including research and studies
undertaken
- Perform
any other duties
Qualifications
- Minimum
of Degree in Computer Science / IT / Statistics
- Prior
experience in database management and spreadsheets, Active directory
(creating user accounts, adding computers to AD domains)
- Must
have good command of both English and Swahili both written and spoken.
Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Applications with a detailed CV and Cover letter indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees should be sent to:
The Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
P.O Box 749-00606
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@epnetwork.org
Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 31st March 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
EPN is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer