In 2021, USAID Kenya awarded Abt Associates, the Kenya Vector Control Activity, now renamed PMI Kinga Malaria. It seeks to build on PMI investments under PMI AIRS and VectorLink. The purpose of the project is to plan, implement, provide technical assistance for, monitor, and evaluate critical malaria vector control activities.
This includes indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide
treated net (ITN) activities for prevention of malaria in Kenya.
The project has six objectives:
(1) indoor residual spraying and other proven vector control
interventions,
(2) entomological monitoring and surveillance,
(3) ITN durability monitoring
(4) data driven decision making to inform strategic deployment
of ITNs and IRS,
(5) capacity building of Kenya national malaria program and
selected counties and
(6) continuous net distribution system in the community through
multiple channels.
In 2024, Abt Associates shall implement IRS in Busia and Migori
Counties and in other counties thereafter as determined by USAID Kenya.
In close collaboration with the Division of National Malaria
Program (DNMP), Migori and Busia County governments, PMI Kinga Malaria seeks to
recruit professionals in different fields to support in implementation of
Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in all the seven sub-counties in Busia County
namely, Bunyala, Butula, Matayos, Nambale, Samia, Teso North and Teso South;
and Five sub-counties in Migori county namely; Awendo, Uriri, Suna East, Suna
West and Nyatike.
The positions being sought are as follows:
Position: Warehouse
Assistant
Supervisor: Warehouse
Manager
Location: Migori
and Busia Counties, Kenya
No.
Required: 3 (1 Migori and 2 Busia)
Overall,
Purpose: To assist in the management, receipt, delivery, and inventory
control of items at the project’s warehouse.
Specific
responsibilities
- To assist in
overseeing daily operations of warehouse and maintain proper inventory
records system at proper levels.
- To ensure
proper storage and identification of all items in the warehouse.
- To inspect
commodities received in the warehouse to verify quality and quantity of
items delivered.
- To keep track
of receipts, issues records and withdrawals of all IRS related commodities
in the Warehouse.
- Follow up on
supply requests from operational sites and liaise with the Warehouse
Manager and operations site coordinators to monitor progress.
- Assist
warehouse manager to ensure proper material and equipment storage to avoid
damages and ensure rotation of short shelf-life items.
- Assists in
updating the logistics database in the warehouse.
- Ensures there
is maximum adherence to the COVID 19 mitigation measures at the warehouse.
Required
qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in
purchasing supplies management or Diploma in relevant field.
- At least 6
months’ experience working as a store assistant desired.
- A certificate
of good conduct may be required.
- Membership of
a recognized Professional Body, i.e., either CIPS – UK or KISM would be an
added advantage.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
- Good
communication skills including spoken and written English and Kiswahili,
local languages are an added advantage.
- Additional
professional training in procurement and logistics management preferred.
- Knowledge of
USAID procurement policies and regulations a plus.
- Excellent
knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement software.
- Ability to
build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders.
- Culturally
astute, respectful, and tolerant
- Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
team-oriented setting.
- Attention to
details and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Ability to
work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to
work for 6 days in a week (Monday to Saturday).
- Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
team-oriented setting.
NB: All
positions that involve a worker coming into close contact with insecticides on
daily basis will require a medical examination including general body
examination and pregnancy tests. Those with certain medical conditions like
chest problems, asthmatic, expectancy etc. may be excluded or considered for
alternative roles they qualify for.
NB: These
positions will be on a short-term contract, not more than 2 months and/or on a
need basis and those who participated in previous campaigns will have an added
advantage. All qualified applicants including minorities, women and individuals
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To
Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit
www.jobsinkenya.co.ke for details of the job descriptions on the job listings
noted above and send a cover letter and updated CV to Kenyajobs@abtassoc.com
with the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line
specifying the work location preferred i.e. county and/or Operations Site as
applicable e.g. ‘Store keeper-Migori county – Wath Onger Dispensary’ by COB,
Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Equal
Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt
Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment
where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s
values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment
to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex,
creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
