Maryland Global Initiatives
Corporation (MGIC) is an affiliate of University of Maryland, Baltimore
(UMB).
UMB has a Global Health Program which
is delivered through the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and
housed by various institutes among them the Institute of Human Virology
(IHV).
The Institute has led efforts to
build National Health Systems in each country via strategic international,
national, and local collaborations through the design and implementation of
unique education, training, and treatment programs addressing each country’s
complex HIV/AIDS epidemics.
In Kenya, UMB through the Institute
of Human Virology started operations in 2004 under the AIDS Relief Project
consortium funded by Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
through HRSA/CDC.
This was the beginning of UMB’s work
in Kenya which has seen implementation of 11 grants to-date.
MGIC seeks candidates for multiple positions for an anticipated $22,000, 000 health service delivery program that will support implementation and expansion of comprehensive HIV prevention, Care & Treatment programs; establish systems for quality assurance and improvement; and support strengthening of county and sub county systems for sustainable HIV service delivery.
“These positions are subject to
project award and funding”
Substance Abuse Technical Lead
The Substance Abuse Technical Lead
will oversee the development of Integrated Substance Abuse Services and HIV
Treatment Services ad HIV Prevention among the intravenous drug using
population of Kenya.
The SATL will ensure that this
approach is implemented at the Mathari National Teaching Hospital as a center
of excellence and expanded to other sites as directed by the MOH-Kenya and
CDC.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Program Director and
donor counterparts to refine and implement the PWID scope of the PACT
program.
- Regularly update the Principal Investigator,
Country Director and other technical leads on the progress made towards
the agreed upon milestones.
- Play a significant role in driving long-term
planning and leading initiatives in collaboration with donor agencies and
government stakeholders.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments of
the scope of work related to the Methadone Treatment Program.
- Prepare, review and finalize reports related
to PWID and other Key Populations scope of work.
- Develop, recommend and implement improvements
to technical approach, systems and procedures related to MAT program.
- Liaise with the Government of Kenya
stakeholders.
- Contribute to short and long-term
organizational planning and strategy.
Qualifications
- PHD or MD in related field.
- Certifications in addiction counselling and
training preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years relevant senior level
experience with at least 5 years’ experience in implementing medication
assisted treatment initiatives for injection drug using populations.
- Outreach experience with intravenous drug
using populations; senior level management engaging with U.S. government
funding agencies; expertise in opioid dependence and treatment management;
and understanding of DHHS, NIDA, SAMHSA, and WHO regulations and
recommendations.
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills
- Team player with strong Leadership skills
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
- High levels of integrity
- Knowledge of USG Rules and Regulations
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Grant writing experience
Strategic Information (SI) Officer
Under the supervision of the SI
Advisor, the SI Officer will provide technical assistance and capacity building
to M&E and data management staff at Point of Service in support of SI
activities.
S/he will provide support to the
M&E and data management components at the Point of Service level.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Routine data management including data
collection, collation, analysis and reporting.
- Provide IT Support and data analysis training
to health facility staff.
- Conduct data quality control/assurance
activities.
- Manage project databases and generate reports
for donor reporting and project management.
- Develop SQL queries and related activities.
- Support the health facilities to improve their
medical records system and maintain data quality.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement
(CQI) activities including data validation and cleaning for the timely and
accurate compilation and submission of reports to MOH and the donor.
- Ensure regular, accurate monitoring reports
(monthly, quarterly, annually) from the points of service on all required
donor, government and organizational indicators.
- Examine facility operations and systems and
recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes.
- Provide specialized training to facility and
other partner staff in Health Information Systems including IQ Care and
other databases.
- Providing training and support in data
collection and analysis to Points of Services (POS) including health
facilities.
- Participating in data analysis and report
compilation (monthly, quarterly, annually) on all required indicators
- Support and provide training for data analysis
to the Points of Service.
- Provide backup data entry services at various
Points of Service where a backlog may exist.
- Supervise and mentor data entry clerks and
perform minimum data entry when needed.
- Conducting site visits to each point of
service and provide technical assistance and guidance on all issues
related to Strategic Information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HMIS, IT/Computer
Science/IS, Public Health Informatics, Statistics or Mathematics
- SPSS certificate (optional)
- 1-3 years relevant experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced computer skills including advanced
excel, MS access,
Project Accountant
The Project Accountant will perform
full range of typical financial duties, including disbursements, banking,
financial information data entry, inventory control and financial records
management.
The Accountant will ensure that all
project expenditures are properly recorded and that the outlined financial
policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
This position reports to the Head of
Finance and Administration and works directly with the Logistics &
Administration Officer who has procurement functions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Record all financial transactions and ensure
monthly transactions are entered in the General Ledger accurately and on
timely basis
- Conduct bank transactions including
withdrawals, deposits, and preparation of all bank payments, checks and
prepare bank reconciliations
- Manage verification & liquidation of all
project advances and review travel expense reports.
- Calculate and distribute travel advances.
- Audit travel vouchers and reconcile travel
advances.
- Ensure accounting records supported by valid
supporting documentation (also ensure safe custody of all financial
documents)
- Verify and validate office financial back up
documentation regularly ensuring proper documentation, compliance and
implementation of all policies and procedures when making payments
- Maintain accounting documentation in an
orderly manner.
- Ensure that all statutory payments are
submitted on a timely basis (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax)
- Work closely with the Administration and
Logistics Officer on the VAT exemption applications and ensure follow-up
of the same including proper record documentation
- Conduct periodic field monitoring visits to
supervise cash management and procurement and any other related activities
- Plan and conduct inventory counts and manage
the asset register by updating the inventory records
- Work closely with the technical team and assist
in drawing up activity budgets for planned activities
- Assist the technical team during the activity
planning stage to ensure adherence to the organization’s policies and
procedures
- Assist in making payments to workshop
participants
- Preparation of Cash Forecasts.
- Scanning all financial documents and
submitting hard copy files to Head Office for evaluation and back-up
- Maintain an accurate filing of payment
vouchers and other financial documents.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and make
recommendations on areas of potential improvement
- Ensure the security of all project funds.
- Identify and communicate variances and funding
gaps, and recommend solutions to the Head of Finance and Administration.
- Receive and verify suppliers’ and consultants’
invoices along with justification documents and ensure that project
vendors are paid on time.
- Prepare requests for funds transfers in a
timely manner per UMB procedures and requirements.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business
Administration or equivalent professional qualifications with at least 3
years’ of relevant professional experience.
- Be a CPA (K) holder or equivalent. Membership
to a relevant professional body is required.
- Experience in general accounting and auditing
in a similar position with donor-funded development projects is required.
- Good knowledge of and experience with USG
rules and regulations.
- Strong computer skills in QuickBooks
accounting software, Microsoft office application including Word, Excel,
Power Point and Outlook.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
with ability to efficiently take up multiple tasks under pressure and
tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate ability in analyzing financial
documentation and reporting.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal,
in English and Kiswahili languages.
- Ability to assist and mentor staff on finance
matters to ensure adherence to the organizations’ policies and procedures.
- Willingness to travel to represent and
undertake project activities.
- Good knowledge of IT is an added advantage.
PMTCT / HEI Nurse
The PMTCT / HEI Officer will oversee
the day-to-day planning and implementation of PMTCT activities within PACT
supported facilities in collaboration with Machakos County.
S/he will supervise Nurse Counselors
providing PMTCT services at the UMB-supported facilities in Machakos
County.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day mentorship to ANC nurses
and supervision of the facility PMTCT services as per national guidelines.
- Oversee the provision of Early Infant
diagnosis, care and follow-up HIV-exposed infants.
- Participate in training of health care workers
using the national PMTCT curriculum.
- Strengthen linkages between PMTCT and HEI
services and Comprehensive Care Clinics and the follow-up and retention of
HIV-infected pregnant women and HIV-exposed infants (HEI) through training
and mentorship of Case Managers to support this service.
- Support implementation of Kenya National
Guidelines and other relevant guidelines relating to PMTCT and Pediatric
HIV Care.
- Support the implementation of the monitoring
and evaluation for PMTCT and HEI services.
- Liaise with the sub-county nursing officer to
supervise PMTCT/HEI services in supported facilities.
- Participate in Sub-County PMTCT meetings.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- 5 years’ experience providing PMTCT services
in the public sector
- Training on National PMTCT guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is an
added advantage.
PMTCT Coordinator
Under the supervision of the HIV
Technical Advisor, the PMTCT Coordinator will provide technical support in the
planning and implementation of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of
HIV (PMTCT) activities across supported facilities.
S/he will be responsible for
mentoring health care providers involved in the care of patients with HIV/AIDS
particularly updating their clinical knowledge and skills for improved clinical
decision making and care of HIV-infected pregnant and breast feeding women and
HIV-exposed infants
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and implementation of
the program PMTCT strategy.
- Support the PMTCT officers supporting health
facilities to provide quality PMTCT/HEI services at supported facilities.
- Develop an effective practical nurses
mentorship program that addresses emerging practice needs with focus of
PMTCT and task shifting.
- Provide training to facility nursing staff to
increase their knowledge and skills related to PMTCT and care of infected
mothers and newborns.
- Assist the sites to develop nursing
components, processes and SOPs within an HIV program.
- Organize and facilitate in various CPDs.
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of PMTCT
services including utilization of site data to inform quality of care
performance at the site.
- Represent the organization in various fora at
the county and sub-county levels.
- Develop work plans, reports and other
technical papers relating to PMTCT services.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Higher Diploma Training or Degree (Bachelor of
Clinical Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Nursing) will be an added
advantage.
- ART Management training and relevant job
experience of at least three (3) years working experience after internship
in a CCC set up.
- Must be Registered and Licensed with the
Clinical Officers Council or Nursing Council of Kenya.
- More than 3 years’ experience in the
implementation of PMTCT/Programmatic activities.
- Experience in training and mentorship of
health care workers on PMTCT.
- Working in a US Grants environment is an added
advantage.
Office Assistant
The Office Assistance will report to
the Administration and Logistics Officer and is responsible for office support,
general administrative and clerical functions including efficient and professional
managing of visitors, customers, telephone calls and messages as well as
variety of clerical duties and information management.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Effective and efficient management of incoming
and outgoing telephone calls/messages.
- Receiving and recording parcels to facilitate
communication.
- Receiving and directing visitors to the
respective officers/offices to maintain order.
- Effective management of telephone calls to
facilitate cost control.
- Ensuring that the front office area is clean
and tidy.
- Ensuring that the telephone numbers and
extensions are all working and report any faulty lines to the relevant
department.
- Ensuring timely opening and closing of the
main office doors and safe custody of the keys.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing
system.
- Open, sort and distribute incoming
correspondence.
Qualifications
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines;
Human Resource Management, Secretarial Studies, Public Relations or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Proven work experience of at least one (1)
year in a related field.
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) grade ‘C’ plain and above.
- Certificate in computer application skills
from a recognized institution.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Accuracy / attention to detail.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.
Longitudinal Care Improvement Specialist
The Longitudinal Care Improvement
Specialist will be responsible for supporting adherence and psychosocial
support systems for the patients both at facility and in the community with the
aim of increasing patient retention and outcomes.
The position focuses on strengthening
linkages between health facilities and communities for an effective continuum
of care delivery structure.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the structuring of adherence support
systems for improved patient retention in care
- Implement systems to deliver age-appropriate
counseling and psychosocial support for patients
- Streamline appointment and defaulter tracing
systems
- Strengthen linkage between facilities and
communities through supporting the implementation of community health
strategy including overseeing the activities of community health workers
as relates to HIV service support
- Mentor adherence counsellors/nursing staff,
community health workers/ volunteers, to support chronic care of
HIV-infected clients enrolled in care
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of
longitudinal care activities including utilization of data to monitor
quality of care in supported facilities with focus on appointment keeping
and retention
- Ensure that structured treatment literacy is
provided to enrolled clients
- Assist in developing HIV prevention and care
components, processes and SOPs for the adherence, health facility and
community.
- Adopt the innovative training methodologies to
support training of health care workers to support adherence and
psychosocial support and long term follow-up of patients
Qualifications
- A degree in Social Sciences, Public health,
Anthropology, Nursing, Clinical medicine, or Community Development/Social
Work.
- 4 - 6 years’ experience, 2 years of which
should be within a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre and/or in the
provision of HTC services
- Demonstrable knowledge of HIV/ART management,
diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated with HIV,
adherence support and HTC service delivery.
- Basic computing skills
Administration and Logistics Officer
The Logistics and Administration
Officer will be responsible for the management and oversight of the logistics
and administration function in the project.
The position is therefore responsible
for efficient and effective organization and coordination of the logistics and
admin teams ensuring supply planning and proactive front end logistics support
to meet project needs and requirements; achieving compliance to Donor Grants
and UMB procedures and systems and upholding high standards in supplies
ethics.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee management of procurement and other
logistics to ensure goods and services are purchased in time to facilitate
project implementation
- Ensures the correct implementation of the
Procurement Guidelines, oversees open and closed tender procedures and
performs bid analysis together with the Tender Committee;
- Support programs during the annual and project
budget process in terms of providing information on procurement goods and
the prices.
- Oversee the daily running and maintenance of
office space
- Supervision of office services – telephone,
cleaning, messengers and registry
- Allocation of office space, furniture and
equipment and keep records thereof.
- Managing stationery stock levels, raising
purchase requisition for office supplies.
- Reporting and following up on office/furniture
repairs.
- Ensure proper asset management; maintain
proper and updated asset register with clear asset identification tags.
- Effective management and administration of
transport services including allocation of vehicles and supervision of
drivers and coordinate vehicle maintenance and servicing.
Qualifications
- University degree in Supply chain management,
Business Administration or related field with 5 years of practical
experience in similar position.
- A professional qualification and membership of
recognized purchasing and supplies institution.
- Prior experience and working knowledge of CDC
or USAID, or other international donors’ projects strongly recommended.
- Experience in a similar environment with
significant scale of logistics management including procurement,
Administration and fleet management.
- Previous experience in managing and developing
teams and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Front office experience and public relations
skills would be an added advantage.
- Good computer skills (MS Office)
HIV Testing Services (HTS) Improvement
Specialist
The HTS Improvement Specialist is in
charge of the coordination of service delivery components for quality HIV
Testing Services (HTS) using innovative strategies to ensure delivery of
quality, integrated high impact HTS services to clients in supported
facilities.
Working under the supervision of the
HIV Technical Advisor, the HTS Specialist will ensure provision of quality HTC
services at UMB supported facilities in line with National protocols and
guidelines
Duties & Responsibilities
- Offer technical support to HTC supported
facilities to ensure that services are offered as per the HTS guidelines
and reporting rates are continuously increased and sustained
- Ensure that HTC services are prioritized at
county, sub-county and facilities by engaging the MOH focal persons at
such levels in planning, implementation and review of HIV intensified case
finding.
- Ensure 100% linkage for HIV positive clients
to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment and Support retention strategies in
facilities
- To liaise with CASCOs and SCASCOs to ensure
planning and coordination for community HTC outreaches in all the sub
counties targeting index contact of CCC clients, and other vulnerable
children and adolescents as per national guidelines
- Plan with the CHMT to organize periodic HTC
review and update meetings at county level.
- Coordinate all HIV Counseling and Testing
(HTC) activities using a broad range of strategies in health facility
settings.
- Ensure institutionalization of QA/QI in all
HTC services.
- Work in close collaboration with the CHRIOs to
ensure timely submission of quality HTC data for use in planning,
monitoring and evaluation of HTC services.
- Develop strategies with the county governments
with the aim of strengthening health care delivery systems for HIV
prevention
- Supervise peer educators and Community Health
Volunteers and take appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective
services are delivered within the community.
- Strengthen delivery of PHDP services aimed at
reducing transmissions and disease progression
- Identifying innovative approaches to respond
to the high levels of HIV discordant couples
- Establish and support psychosocial support
groups.
Qualifications
- At least a degree in Social Sciences, Public
health, Anthropology, Nursing, Clinical medicine, or Community
Development/Social Work.
- Training in HIV/AIDS care & treatment
including HTC (NASCOP Certified)
- Have at least 3 years solid working experience
in the following areas: HIV/AIDS Care and support, CPWP, HTC/Counseling,
ART, PMTCT, OVC care and gender issues
- In-depth understanding and working knowledge
of PEPFAR funded programs including the CDC/PEPFAR/GOK reporting
requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages,
report writing and presentation skills.
Head of Finance and Administration
The overall purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate all finance and compliance activities under an anticipated CDC funded Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Project in Nairobi and Machakos Counties.
The Director of Finance will oversee
all financial management, accounting and administrative functions for the
project.
The Head of Finance and
Administration will work with the Program Director to ensure efficient
functioning of administrative and financial processes.
S/he will be responsible for
directing activities of the project support staff and ensuring sufficient
assistance is given to the staff in the project offices.
S/he will be directly involved in the
budget planning and tracking.
Reporting to the Program Director,
the Head of Finance and Administration will have primary day-to-day
responsibility to ensure programmatic compliance with MGIC Kenya standard
operating procedures as well as compliance requirements with donor rules and
regulations.
The existence and adherence to fundamental
principles of financial management, financial accountability, internal
controls, record keeping, compliances, financial integrity, planning,
budgeting, cash-flow management and financial reporting.
Supervisory Responsibility: Direct supervision of Project Accountant, Grants
Officer, and Logistics & Administration Officer. Facilitate smooth
cooperation between the project finance team and other departments including
the HO project management team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Director with overall
project financial planning, annual financial planning, and finance
management, reporting and agreement compliance.
- Oversee the financial management and
accountability requirements of the project.
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in
place to safeguard financial assets of the project, and ensure records
systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting
standards.
- Ensure that all financial management is
handled according to USG rules and regulations and that records are kept
and financial reports submitted in a timely manner.
- Manage the sub award contract management
ensuring donor compliance.
- Compile, review, and prepare financial reports
required by CDC and UMB headquarters, Baltimore.
- Preparation of timely management and financial
reports, expenditure, reviewing and forecasts
- Assessing compliance and facilitate
dissemination to staff of all Financial and Accounting policies, rules,
laws, regulations and standards.
- Responsible for efficient and effective
organization, co-ordination, control and supervision of all financial
functions in the office.
- Review of the financial systems of the sub
grantees and provide ongoing capacity building, training and mentoring
support to partners making sure established standards are being followed.
- Ensure that annual program audit is conducted
according to procedures, the timely closure of audit recommendations,
documentation and preparation of a plan of action and audit corrective
measures are followed.
- Provide overall supervision of the processes
of recording, classifying and summarizing financial transactions and
interpreting the results, ensuring that all transactions of the project
are recorded, and that there is easily accessible supporting original
documentation for all the transactions and provide necessary approvals for
transactions and processes within set policies.
- Analyze costs and expenses and guide the
Program Manager, as well as analyze financial statements to pinpoint
trends and potential problem areas.
- Review and process procurements, vendor
invoices, consultant agreements for payment
- Process and oversee advances issued in the
Field Office for field activities and staff travel, ensuring proper
process for disbursement of funds, correct documentation and settlement of
advances in a timely manner that is in accordance with UMB procedures.
- Oversee the management and inventory recording
of all project assets including procurement review and valuation.
- Provide financial advisory on overall
strategic program decisions.
- Other financial and administrative tasks as
required and assigned by the Program Director
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or
related field relevant to the position requirements.
- Be a CPA (K) holder or equivalent. Membership
to a relevant professional body is required.
- An MBA in relevant field will be an added
advantage
- At least eight (8) years of professional
experience managing financial and administrative aspects of large
international development projects, preferably USG funded projects
- Demonstrated skills in financial oversight of
USG funded projects
- Understanding of the rules and regulations
related to USG project funding and reporting requirements
- Be proficient in computer applications with
strong emphasis on data and financial management software and Microsoft
applications.
- Proven experience in the financial aspect of
Grants Development and Management will be considered an asset
- Significant experience managing and
supervising financial and administrative personnel
- Commitment to excellence in financial systems
and management, and commitment to identifying and combatting fraud and
corruption, and ability to train staff in the same
- Strong analytical and computer skills, with
emphasis on budget and financial analysis
- Fluency in the English Language, excellent
communications and interpersonal skills
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles,
financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting
controls.
- A strong team player, with good communication
and diplomatic skills.
- Excellent analytical and information
management skills.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work
under pressure to meet competing project demands.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow
procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively
with team members.
- Proven excellence maintaining professional
internal and external relationships.
- A focus on building staff capacity.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities
- Able to solve complex problems and to exercise
independent judgment
- Strong problem solving skills, and the ability
to provide sound advice based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High level of integrity and dependability,
with a strong sense of timeliness and results orientation.
Grants Officer
The Primary role of this position is
managing the grants portfolio of the project.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and
Administration, the Grants Officer will provide Grants, Contracts and
Sub-agreements, financial training and support to the project sub grantees as
well as the daily management of the grants information system.
S/he will also be expected to conduct
field visits and build the capacity of the sub-grantees on identified areas per
field assessments as informed by the organizational capacity assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide grants management support to
sub-grantees to ensure that the donor rules and regulations are adhered
to. This may entail providing orientation / training to sub-awardees on
compliance requirements including USG Rules and Regulations, UMB policies
on sub-awards, generally accepted accounting practices, and good business
practice.
- Review the sub-grantees monthly invoices for
accuracy and completeness on a timely basis, and in consultation with the
Program Director, ensures that the sub-awardees financial performance is
re-aligned with the programmatic deliverables.
- Participate in pre-award and post-award
assessment process, develop action plans and monitor implementation of
these action plans in a timely manner.
- Provide continuous mentorship and technical
support to sub-grantees in a bid to build their capacity in grants and
financial management.
- Ensures that sub-grantees submit the required
reports promptly as per the terms of the contract and that they receive
the necessary funds to carry out their scope of work.
- Monitor expenditure versus the approved budget
and current obligation to ensure that sub-grantees do not overspend.
- Work collaboratively with Finance team and
technical staff in monitoring sub-recipient performance to ensure
compliance with the terms and conditions of sub-award.
- Address problems or concerns with management
of sub-awards in a timely and effective manner.
- Supports the sub-award close-out process.
- Assist management in regular monitoring of
financial transactions, Partner accounts and obligations against budget
and grant requirements
- Maintains up-to-date files of all sub-awards
including sub-agreements, modifications, approved budgets, pre/post-award
assessment reports, important correspondences, etc.
- Assist in the compilation of the monthly
sub-award accruals.
- Assist in the compilation of other regular and
ad hoc financial reports that may be requested.
- Advice management on smooth operationalization
of grant controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Assist in the Grant making process.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Finance, or Business Administration and holder of CPA II or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (4) years relevant experience
in grants or contracts administration including pre- and post-award
management, financial analysis, budgeting in a busy accounting department.
- Additional relevant training and
qualifications in grants management will be an added advantage.
- Experience with database management or grants
management information system in international donor funded projects or
relevant projects with NGOs experience will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of USG rules and
regulations, experience in donor-funded organizations preferred.
- Good interpersonal and capacity-building
skills, high integrity, ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, under
pressure and to multi-task.
- Ability to mentor and coach colleagues lacking
financial education/training.
- Excellent skills using QuickBooks, Excel, and
Access.
Driver
Reporting to the Administration
Officer the driver will be responsible for facilitating timely, efficient and
safe transportation of authorized persons and/or parcels to designated places;
and ensure organization’s vehicles are well maintained in a clean and
mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government
of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and
courteous manner.
- Read and interpret maps and driving directions
to plan the most efficient route service.
- Present safety briefing to passenger prior to
each trip departure.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle
equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
- Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby –
ready for use at all times.
- Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and
outside
- Maintain accurate, up to date records on trip
sheets, vehicle maintenance, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle
condition reports and other records.
- Fuel assigned vehicle and perform minor
maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required.
- Coordinate the schedule for vehicles
maintenance with staff to minimize services interruptions.
- Ensure that the vehicle has all required
registrations/ licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation
is retained with the vehicle.
- Undertaking basic servicing of vehicles by
routine checking of oil, brakes, etc; and ensuring preventative
maintenance is undertaken.
- Monitoring breakdowns and report to designated
officer for corrective action.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the operations and
features of the assigned vehicle(s).
- Auto mechanic, administrative experience and
basic computer knowledge, will be an added advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Report writing skills and ability to read
maps.
- S/he should have a clean driving license,
Certificate of good conduct and at least 3 years active driving
experience.
- ‘O’ level certificate, college certificate
will be an added advantage.
- First Aid Certificate.
Data Manager
The Data Manager will be responsible
for handing data collected from University of Maryland’s supported health
facilities and programs.
He/she will be responsible for data
cleaning and entry, data analysis and development of databases to accommodate
the program needs.
He/she will part of the Strategic
Information team and report to the Strategic Information Advisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Management of data from facilities including
data cleaning, standardization and data entry into project database for
reporting.
- Development and updating of data collection
tools.
- Ensure that data systems are operational and
updated.
- Data reconstruction and computerization from
source documents.
- Development of databases for program supported
activities as needed.
- Data analysis.
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual
and annual reports for dissemination to program teams.
Qualifications
- College Diploma with a specialisation in
Health Records and Information, Information Technology, Computer Science,
Information Systems, Public Health Informatics, Statistics or Mathematics.
- Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- More than 3 years’ work experience in handing
health related health information systems.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Advanced computer skills including advanced MS
excel and MS Access.
- Database development.
Clinical Care Specialist
Under the supervision of HIV Technical Advisor, the Clinical Care Specialist will offer technical support to the facility teams and the project supported health facilities in expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment as well as continuous quality improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide high quality clinical patient care
including leading clinical effectiveness efforts, ensuring implementation
of recommended clinical protocols and national guidelines.
- Support clinical team in management of HIV and
related diseases.
- Operationalize data demand and information use
at TA team level and site level.
- Provide onsite mentoring to clinical teams
with the goal of performance improvement in the overall patient care.
- Examine facility operations and systems and
recommend ways to improve outputs and outcomes.
- Represent organization in technical capacity
at District level and Facility level meetings.
- Organize and facilitate trainings using
National curricula.
- Evaluate outcomes of training activities and
share recommendations.
- Organize and facilitate in various CPDs based
on National Curricula.
- Organize and co-ordinate facilitation of
journal review meetings and CMEs for TA team members
Qualifications
- Registered Clinical officer with over five
years’ experience in HIV/ AIDS program implementation.
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery
from a recognized institution.
- Experience in Health Care programming at the
field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations.
- Knowledge and experience of ART programmatic
and technical issues highly desired.
- Ability to work both in a team and
independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and
informal training.
- Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment
to, community-based approach to development.
- Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV
Quality Improvement Framework.
- Experience with participatory planning and
evaluation methods preferred.
- Experience working with government
institutions, counties and local partners.
How to Apply
If you meet the above mentioned
qualifications, you are requested to send your cover letter and CV to
hr@mgickenya.org by January 13, 2016.
Candidates are requested to indicate
the title of the position being applied on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidate will be
contacted.
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.