Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established
Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and
strengthen HIV service delivery.
We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity
of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with
special needs.
We have vacancies for the following positions:
Position: Research Officer
Ref: 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
- Self-driven
and able to work under pressure
- Ability
to ensure utilisation of research results by policy makers and other
stakeholders
- High
level of integrity, motivation, commitment and professional ethics
Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
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
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
Human Resource and Administration Division,
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