ICAP of Columbia University
is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to implement the Kenya
Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (KENPHIA) Survey across 47 counties in
Kenya.
KENPHIA will assess the
impact of HIV treatment at a population level by measuring the number of new
infections (incidence) - the prevalence of HIV and HIV viral load
suppression.
Job Title: Drivers
(31 Positions)
Location: In
various counties in Kenya
Overall Job Function: Working
under the overall guidance of the Fleet Officer, the incumbent will be
responsible for transporting staff and supplies to different sites as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure
cleanliness, safety and security of the vehicle at all times
- To document
all vehicle movements and maintain up-to-date driver’s logbook
- To provide
logistical support in dispatching of supplies to the facilities.
- To monitor
mileage and ensure the vehicle under his/her care is serviced in time
- To monitor
expiry date of the insurance of the vehicle under his/her care to ensure
the same is renewed on time
- Ensure
cleanliness of the vehicle under his/her care
- Ensure
adherence to the government traffic rules for himself/herself and the
passengers in the vehicle
- Strictly
adhere to ICAP vehicle movement hours
Requirements:
- Minimum KCSE
qualification
- Valid Kenyan
driving license Class ‘BCE’ free of endorsement. Those with knowledge of
motor vehicle mechanics will have an added advantage
- A certificate
of Good Conduct
- At least 5
years’ driving experience and good knowledge of the region (s) assigned. (
indicate the counties you are familiar with in your application)
- Be reliable,
punctual, self-motivated, a great attitude and strong work ethic
NB: More
details on ICAP’s KENPHIA Project may be found HERE
Job Title: Central
Warehouse Logistics Officer– KENPHIA Project
Location: Nairobi
with some travel to regional Satellite warehouses
Overall Job Function: Reporting
to the Chief Operations Manager, the Central Warehouse Logistics Officer is the
focal person responsible for managing the central warehouse.
The incumbent will oversee
the receipt and dispatch of goods, implement efficient stock inventory
monitoring and replenishment levels as well as coordinates the timely
distribution of goods to KENPHIA regional warehouses and field teams.
This position is grant
funded.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the
warehouse and distribution of goods according to project requirements
- Controlling
inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data
storage system, ensuring inventory accuracy at all levels and reordering
stocks through the organization’s procurement chain.
- Overseeing the
dispatch and distribution of goods to KENPHIA regional warehouses and
project field teams
- Planning,
coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order processing and dispatch.
- Keeping stock
control systems up to date and ensuring inventory accuracy by real
time reconciliation of receipts and issuances.
- Producing
regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as
required
- Maintaining
standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment
Requirements
- Bachelors
degree related to stock management, logistics or related field.
- Practical
experience of stores inventory and management of biomedical commodities
and supplies mandatory.
- Knowledge of
coordinating procurement, logistics, imports and custom clearance
- Strong
analytical, communication, decision making and interpersonal skills
- Expert level
knowledge of MS office packages
- Fluency in
oral and written English
NB: More
details on ICAP’s KENPHIA Project may be found HERE
Job Title: Technical
Advisor – KENPHIA Project
Location: Nairobi
with 50% travel across Kenya
Overall Job Function: Reporting
to the Director-KENPHIA Project, the Technical Advisor will participate in the
technical design and lead in the implementation aspects of the KENPHIA survey
on behalf of ICAP.
The incumbent will also
oversee survey technical staff as well as ensure compliance to all ethical
board and donor institutional requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the
development & implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the
survey
- Work together
with the national survey coordinator and regional coordinators to develop
team deployment work plans and give periodic progress updates to various
survey planning and monitoring organs
- Ensure
regulatory compliance with all ethical board and research monitoring
auditor requirements including meeting documentation standards and
reporting of incidents or adverse events
- Make frequent
field visits to provide supportive supervision and address arising
bottlenecks encountered by national, regional and field technical teams
- Coordinate
survey planning meetings between ICAP and survey partner organizations
including Government of Kenya, and CDC
- Coordinate
provision of all technical assistance by ICAP staff to the Ministry of
Health
- Actively
participate in the development of monthly progress reports, presentations,
publications and abstracts
- Perform other
duties as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor of
Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution. Masters in Public
Health preferred.
- At least five
(5) years of experience in managing national or regional public health
research programs in areas such as HIV, TB, and maternal child health in
Kenya
- Strong
supervisory and management experience in leading large multi- disciplinary
- research teams
- Prior clinical
research or program evaluation experience.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
NB: More
details on ICAP’s KENPHIA Project may be found HERE
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to
the Director- Human
Resources,
ICAP,
e-mail: jobs@icapkenya.org
on or before July 14,
2017.
Do not send certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
ICAP is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
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