Liverpool VCT, Care &
Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform
policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.
LVCT’s focus is on the
scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.
We have vacancies for the
following positions:
Human
Resource Manager
Ref: HRM/LVCT/7/2012
Location: Nairobi
The
HR Manager will report to the Operations Director and manage the human
resources and administrative functions and systems in a manner that ensures
there is a conducive working environment, skilled and motivated workforce that
facilitates the achievement of LVCT’s organizational objectives.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
Efficient and timely recruitment, induction and placement of
staff,
·
Professional handling of staff grievances, discipline and
separation
·
Implement performance management systems, ensuring availability
of up- to date job descriptions, timely staff review and appraisals,
·
Ensure optimal compensation and benefits system, processes and
standards that are aligned to pay structures, competitive and affordable to the
organization.
·
Liaise with and provide advice and technical guidance to
supervisors/management on HR related issues
·
Periodic review, update and ensuring adherence to HR and
Administrative policies and procedures
·
Implementation of a talent management and mentoring plan
including assessment of staff skills, training and development
Requirements:
·
Minimum of 5 years working experience in HR management and
administration at a leadership level in a large sized organization
·
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Social
Sciences. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
·
Flexibility with capacity to offer creative solutions to HR
challenges
·
Knowledge and understanding of the labour environment and
relevant legislation
·
Strong oral, written and listening communication skills, good
interpersonal and public relation skills
·
Positive attitude, hardworking, fast and efficient in
accomplishing assignments
·
Computer literacy with proficiency in Ms Office and use of HR
software
Qualified and suitable
applicants are invited to send their cover letter (with the position title and
reference number as the subject of the e-mail) and detailed CV along with
contacts of three referees, salary history and expectations, clearly stating
the position and location applied for to:
Human
Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Or email:
recruitment@lvct.org so as to reach us NOT later than August 22, 2012
Note: Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity
employer
POSITION: RESEARCH OFFICER
RO1/LVCT/7/2012
LOCATION: NAIROBI
The position requires an
experienced researcher to lead an operational research project that aims to
identify the policy and practice requirements for quality post intimate partner
violence (IPV) screening support in HIV programs.
With technical support from
the Principal Investigators, it will be responsible for the design,
undertaking, data analysis, management and dissemination of a quality study.
Duties
and responsibilities
·
Develop and implement the study protocols
·
Develop implementation and dissemination plans and ensure their
utilisation
·
Develop the IPV screening and study tools and undertake the
study ensuring compliance with requirements for research ethics and scientific
quality
·
Ensure integration with and provide input and feedback to other
LVCT programmes
·
Collect, analyse and document data in appropriate formats for
diverse audiences
Minimum
requirements
·
A Master’s degree in Social Science, Gender or a relevant field
from a recognised university.
·
At least 3 years’ experience as a lead researcher, a gender
focus is an added advantage
·
Experience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
using the appropriate software
·
Proven research writing ability
Personal
attributes
1. Self-driven and able
to work under pressure
2. Ability to ensure
utilisation of research results by policy makers and other stakeholders
3. High level of
integrity, motivation, commitment and professional ethics
Human
Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Or email:
recruitment@lvct.org so as to reach us NOT later than August 22, 2012
Note: Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity
employer
