NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

LVCT Health 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.

LVCT Health’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.

We seek to fill the following vacant position:

Position: Grant Accountant

Ref: GA/LVCT/02/2016

Reporting To: Grants and Accounts Manager

Duration: Renewable 2 Years Contract

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: The main purpose of this position is to provide support to the finance division in preparation of financial statements and grant reports ensuring compliance with grant agreements

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Preparing monthly financial management reports
Compilation of timely and accurate grant financial statements for a range of donors
Preparing grant budgets in liaison with program staff as per donor requests
Ensuring payments and receipts are captured correctly
Monitoring of grant budgets, expenditures and forecasts of future needs
Maintaining frequent communication with program staff on budget status
Reviewing of monthly financial management reports to ensure that items are being charged correctly as per programs and contract agreements
Regular monitoring of sub-partner budgets and expenditure levels ensuring compliance with contract agreements
Maintenance of updated inventory and fixed assets register

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a business related preferably accounting or finance
Accountancy qualification CPA (K) or ACCA
At least 4 years work experience in accounts or audit with experience in book keeping and preparation of complete financial statements
Grant management experience preferably in an NGO setting
Good working knowledge of computer packages and accounting software preferably Great Plains Dynamics
Meticulous and attentive to details with wide experience in developing budgets
High integrity, hardworking and willing to go the extra-mile to meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Position: Clinical Officer

Ref: CO/LVCT/02/2016

Reporting To: Care In Charge

Duration: Renewable 2 Years Contract

Location: Kisumu

Job Purpose: The clinical officer will be a member of the LVCT Health clinical team with the role of providing HIV/AIDS and related treatment services to all patients and clients.

The clinical officer will ensure that the optimal standard of care is achieved in the LVCT Health HIV clinic and other outreach services to ensure quality in service provision in line with national guidelines, patient satisfaction and good clinical outcomes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Clinical management of clients attending the care and treatment clinic
Performing medical consultations for OI’s and Antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) for PLWHA and Post exposure prophylaxis for at risk groups
Providing adherence counseling and PWP to clients attending the clinic
Ensuring that the optimal standard of care is achieved by establishing and maintaining the use of nationally approved clinical guidelines and protocols and with the help of the care manager, updating your knowledge of HIV/AIDs management using evidence based practice
History taking and physical examination of clients
Counsel clients on compliance to treatment
Implementation of clinical aspects of Positive Health Dignity and Prevention program in the care and treatment clinic
Ensure Integration of Services within the Prevention Site
Timely preparation and submission of Clinic Program Progress Reports.
Documentation of program work
Take lead in documentation and follow up of clinic clients including TB patients
Provide regular feedback/updates to care staff and site in charge on work related concerns
Communication to clients on issues that concern them.
Continuous mentorship of clinical staff, including nurses and counselors on clinical management of clients
Ensure participation and contribution to capacity building of clinical and other staff through CMEs, Sensitization and Updates
Provide information, education and communication to clients and their families in the clinic through support groups, health talks and educational materials like pamphlets
Support delivery of other clinical duties (e.g. triage, nutrition) when required
Support in delivery of outreach services including STI diagnosis and treatment for general and at risk populations.
Up to date record keeping and management of clients’ data
Support in submission of reports to relevant authorities in a timely manner

Required Skills and Experience

Diploma in Clinical Medicine/Surgery
A registered member with the clinical officer’s council
At least three (3) years work experience in a busy Comprehensive Care Clinic or relevant sector
Good understanding of HIV in Kenya environment
Experience in working with the Government of Kenya guidelines, standards, tools and best practices
Good data management and report writing skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in clinical mentorship or support supervision in MOH settings will be an added advantage

Position: Nurse

Ref: NR/LVCT/02/2016

Reporting To: Care in Charge

Duration: Renewable 2 Years Contract

Location: Kisumu

Job Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS and related treatment services at the LVCT Health clinic as a member of the clinical team.

The nurse will ensure adherence to the highest standards of care in the clinic and provide preventive, curative, rehabilitative and supportive nursing care to individuals, families or groups and participate in health promotion.

The nurse will also play an instrumental role in ensuring infection prevention practices are maintained and nursing services are optimal.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Carrying out initial assessment and triage of all patients attending the clinic and instituting a fast track system in line with the standard operating procedure
Performing clinical consultations for clients attending the care and treatment clinic under the supervision of the Clinical Officer and/or Medical Officer
Provision of sexual reproductive health services to clients and ensure effective referrals
Ensuring implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines in the clinic
Provide regular feedback/updates to care staff and site in-charge on work related concerns
Ensuring timely compilation and submission of all clinic reports as required
Undertaking regular documentation of program activities and outcomes through technical briefs, abstracts and best practice documentation
Leadership in documentation of index client follow up through Partner and Family testing
Providing information, education and communication to clients and their families in the clinic through support groups, health talks or educational materials like pamphlets
Supporting in delivery of other clinical duties (e.g. nutrition, adherence) when required.
Supporting in delivery of outreach services including STI diagnosis and treatment for general and at risk populations.
Up to date record keeping and management of clients’ data
Support in submission of reports to relevant authorities in a timely manner

Required Skills and Experience

Diploma in Nursing – Registered Nurse
At least three (3) years work experience in relevant sectors
Good understanding of HIV in Kenya environment
Good knowledge in Nutrition
Experience in Maternal Child Health and Family Planning
Experience in working with the Government of Kenya guidelines, standards, tools and best practices
Good data management and report writing skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Position: M & E Manager

Ref: ME/LVCT/02/2016

Reporting To: HOD, Research & Strategic Information

Duration: Renewable 2 Years Contract

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: The M & E Manager will provide leadership and oversight in development and implementation of the institutional M&E frameworks and systems.

This includes identifying M&E needs, designing and maintaining data collection, data management, analysis and utilization of systems for routine and other programme data.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Support institutional annual operational planning processes and ensure on time production of the institutional work plan
Monitor institutional results as documented in the institutional work plan and provide feedback to programmes
Implement a framework, methodology, procedures, and responsibilities for monitoring and evaluating program performance in accordance with the reporting requirements and to synchronize programme decision making with M&E results
Ensure implementation of the data flow for routine data, on time data entry, analysis, feedback to programmes and reporting
Provide on-going M&E technical support to programmes and proposal writing processes
Provide leadership in data analysis and contribute to publications
Together with the ICT division, update and maintain data house and other IT systems that will allow for regular and ongoing aggregation, analysis and reporting of data
Ensure that all M&E processes adhere to institutional , contractual, and donor standards;
Lead the writing and dissemination of quarterly programme performance reports
Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organisations for best practices and technical assistance
Participate in national M&E and other relevant policy meetings and provide recommendations for LVCT
Provide M&E training and on-going assistance to M & E team and sub-partners.
Perform statistical data analysis and assist in writing-up results from analysis
Design databases for service data and research projects and be involved in data entry as required and manage the databases
Update/create and document data dictionaries and other relevant data files
Support development of tools for regular and research programs
Supporting study teams in developing data collection methodologies
Extract data and prepare reports according to the needs of program managers and researchers
Support maintenance of data security systems
Responsible for updating routine data quality and reporting algorithms
Develop and deliver routine, site analytic reports on facility performance
Maintain study databases as required including ensuring regular updates, cleaning, backups and archiving and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with data governance protocols
Supervision and line management of divisional staffs through the LVCT management structure including delegating, motivating and evaluating staffs

Required Skills and Experience

A Master’s degree in statistics, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences or relevant field from a recognized university
At least 5 years demonstrated M&E experience at management level in an NGO with multiple programmes. Experience with PEPFAR programmes will be an advantage
Demonstrated programme evaluation experience
Statistical training will be an added advantage
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and in database management
Sound understanding of evaluation standards and methodologies
Excellent analytical, report writing, communication, presentation, interpersonal and supervision skills
Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
Must be innovative and a results oriented person

Position: Youth Programme Coordinator

Ref: YPC/LVCT/02/2016

Reporting To: HOD, Policy and Partnerships

Duration: Renewable 2 Years Contract

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: The Youth Programme Coordinator will be responsible for oversight and coordination of LVCT Health’s youth program that comprises of the one2one digital platform, adolescent and youth groups, provide technical support to programs to identify and provide appropriate services to adolescent and youth (10-24 years) and initiate and participate in policy and advocacy to enhance scale up of appropriate services to youth.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Development and management of the One2one Integrated Digital Platform components that includes website, face book, twitter, word press, you tube, bulk sms and emails content;
Identifying and maintaining partnerships for the program with:

1. Relevant government departments/ministries/counties for visibility, buy in and support for implementation including organizing program visits

2. Strategic private sector partners for Private Public Partnership projects, expansion and local funding

3. Identification of population specific partners such as key populations serving organizations, DPOs and youth serving organizations to leverage resources, mobilization of populations and joint bids among other things.

Identifying and representing LVCT health in relevant policy forums to review and develop policies specific to the adolescents and youth
In partnership with regional managers coordinate engagement with county government to implement youth policies
Ensuring program reporting is done regularly and accurately, internally and to relevant external stakeholders
Ensuring timely and quality donor reporting
Utilizing program reports and analyzed data to inform adolescents and youth program improvement
Providing regular feedback to other divisions and regional teams on the program performance and areas of improvement
Preparing and disseminating youth program documents as a way of maintaining the programme and organizational visibility in relevant county, national, regional and international forums and mechanisms.
Supporting the capacity building, training, mentorship and supervision of service providers, one2one hotline team, regional youth focal persons, youth outreach mobilizers, service providers and LVCT’s sub partners targeting adolescents and youth to ensure that they are well placed to deliver quality services.
Providing technical assistance to develop, implement, monitor and periodically review the one2one integrated digital platform ensuring relevance, functionality, a unique voice and clear lead in utilization of digital spaces for adolescent and youth programming.
Ensuring inter-divisional/regional linkages between the youth programme and other divisions and regions within LVCT Health and ensure that the interests of vulnerable youth are addressed within the institutional programming.
Responsible for managing the digital platform and updating one2one website content regularly

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in health and/or development sciences (Sociology, gender Development studies, Anthropology, Economics or related field).
Minimum 4 years work experience in HIV/SRH/GBV programming for youth including adolescents, girls and young women.
Experience in project cycle management including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Experience in working with digital platforms including mobile and web solutions for messaging and development
Experience in writing proposals and reports
Ability to organize work of self and others effectively, carry out thorough planning, and meet tight deadlines.
Be flexible, adaptable and dynamic.

Position: Human Resources and Administration Officer

Ref: HRO/LVCT/02/2016

Reporting To: Human Resources and Administration Manager

Duration: Renewable 2 Years Contract

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: The HR & Admin Officer will be responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance management and employee counseling.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Assisting the HR Manager in design, development and delivery of strategic and operational HR services in the organisation
Assisting in staff recruitment by reviewing job descriptions, drafting advertisements, shortlisting, preparing documentation for interviews, conducting interviews, candidates placement and orientation
Implementing HR policies, practices and procedures while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Building capacity of the coordination team to understand and implement HR policies, guidelines and practices
Carrying out staffing audits, identifying staffing gaps, recruitment, selection and placement of staff
Working with program managers to address HR, administrative and staffing needs for various projects
Preparing institutional quarterly HR newsletters
Performing administrative roles in management of the organisation’s medical insurance and pension scheme while ensuring correct and up to date information is availed to staff
Maintaining up to date and accurate staff and institutional records in the HRMS software and manual filling system
Maintaining an up to date database of all full time, contract and short term staff
Handling employee relations issues, dealing with grievances and implementing agreed on disciplinary procedures
Support HR Manager in review of performance management guidelines, HR policies and other institutional staff guidelines
Retaining up to date records of institutional assets and managing their issuance and insurance
HRMS administration and staff training on usage of self-care modules
Conducting staff exit interviews and facilitating effective staff clearance, documentation and release from the organisation
Handling staff welfare matters
Preparing and presenting regular HR & Administrative reports
Supervision and mentorship of administrative and hospitality staff

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in health Business Management/ Social Sciences or a related field
A post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and Statutory returns
Minimum 4 years work experience in a busy HR office preferably in an NGO
Computer literacy and ability to use a recognised Human Resource Information System
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Human Resource information
Experience in general office Administration
Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
A self-starter, highly organised with ability to organize work of self and others effectively
Methodical and pays attention to details

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org so as to arrive NOT later than March 04, 2016

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

LVCT Health is an equal opportunity employer

Further details can be obtained from our website: www.lvcthealth.org