Abt Associates
PMI VectorLink Kenya Project
PMI VectorLink Kenya Project
Abt Associates, a major American
business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company,
manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.
Task Order 1 will support the U.S.
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an
integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden
of malaria.
Under this contract, Abt will expand
entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated
mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of
malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria
is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and
evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project is
led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project
seeks candidates to assist in implementing in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo,
Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori and Eight Sub- counties
(Rangwe, Homabay Township, Ndhiwa, Mbita, Rachuonyo North, Kabondo, Kasipul and
Suba) in Homabay county Kenya in the following temporary positions:
NB: These positions will be on a
short term contract, not more than 2 months and/or on need basis.
These include:-
Position: Operational
Site Coordinator
Supervisor: County Coordinator
Location: Migori County, Kenya
No. Required: 66 (28 in Migori and 38 in Homabay)
Overall Purpose: Under the supervision of the VectorLink’s County Coordinator,
ensures efficient logistics support services to county warehouse and stores
besides supervising Storekeeper. They are responsible to ensure that the
operational IRS operational plan is implemented in their specific operational
sites.
Migori Sites
1. Osingo Dispensary
2. Agenga Dispensary
3. Muhuru H/C
4. Uriri Health Centre,
5. Oyani Health Centre
6. Suna Ragana Dispensary
7. Mariwa H/C
8. Suna Rabuor Dispensary
9. Macalder SCH
10.
Nyandago Koweru Health centre
11.
Othoro sub county hospital,
12.
Nyamaranga H/C
13.
Ongo Health Centre
14.
Rabondo Dispensary
15.
Migori County Referal Hospital
16.
Wath Onger
17.
Rongo Sub county Hospital
18.
Lela Dispensary
19.
Bondo Dispensary
20.
Kochola Dispensary
21.
Dede Dispensary
22.
Anjego Dispensary
23.
Karungu SCH
24.
Awendo SCH
25.
Bware Dispensary
26.
Arombe Dispensary
27.
North Kamagambo
28.
Kanyasa /Alendo chief’s camp
Homabay operations sites
Mbita Subcounty
1. Kitare H/C
2. Ogongo SCH
3. Mbita SCH
Suba Subcounty
1. Suba Sub District Hospital, , Center,
2. Nyamrisa Health Center
3. Nyandiwa H/C
4. Nyatoto Health Center,
5. Magunga Health Center
Kasipul (Rachuonyo South) Subcounty
1. Sino Health Center,
2. Koywech Dispensary,
3. Rachuonyo District Hospital,
4. Nyang’iela Sub District Hospital
5. Ombek Health Center
Kabondo (Rach East)
1. Kakelo (Ober) Chief’s camp,
2. Othoro SCH,
3. Kabondo SCH,
4. Ringa Chief’s camp
Homabay Town ship Subcounty
1. Nyalkinyi Health Center,
2. County HQ
3. Marindi,
4. Pala masogo
Rachuonyo North Subcounty
1. Okiki Amayo H/C,
2. Kendu bay Sub-county Hospital,
3. Wagwe Dispensary
4. Miriu Dispensary,
5. Omboga Dispensary
6. Homa Hills
Rangwe Subcounty
1. Nyagoro Health Center,
2. Rangwe Sub-county hospital
3. Rariw Dispensary
4. Ndiru Health centre
Nhiwa Subcounty
1. Malela HC,
2. Okok Disp,
3. Omboo Kachieng, Disp
4. Magina HC
5. Pala Disp,
6. Got Kojowi Health Center.
7. Ndhiwa Sub County Hospital
Programme support:
·
Provide overall oversight,
leadership, and management of IRS activities at operational site
·
Responsible for overseeing all
administrative operations at the operational site.
·
Work closely with the site
supervisors to ensure proper coordination of mobilization and spray operations
activities in the site as per site operational plans
·
Update village maps to show areas
already sprayed
·
Ensure daily update of the
Mobilization performance tracker
·
Work closely with the site SOP and
IEC supervisors to follow up on the missed structures
·
Provide oversight on Property
management and inventory control activities at the operational site and ensures
no shortage of IRS commodities.
·
Work closely with County Coordinator
and Environmental Compliance Officer, in strengthening environmental compliance
procedures and monitoring of IRS activities
·
Ensure the team leader’s summary is
recorded in the spray performance Tracker at the operational site on daily
basis.
·
Collect and deliver all daily spray
records to the M&E Assistants on daily basis.
·
Ensure vehicle log sheet is completed
accurately by drivers and duly signed daily.
·
Oversee the collection of used
insecticide containers and ensure sorting, transportation and storage of same
in county central stores.
·
Ensure all timesheets are signed and
uploaded on a daily basis. Endure hard copies of the timesheets are shared
timely with the finance assistant.
·
Attend all morning mobilization and
end of day debrief meetings and document issues discussed.
Required qualifications and
Experience:
·
Training in logistics, procurement,
supplies and management.
·
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant
field preferred
·
At least 2 years’ experience plus 6
months supervisory experience in handling basic Logistic and procurement issues
in an established organizations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
·
Additional professional training in
logistics management or any other relevant field.
·
Demonstrated experience using
Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point
preferred.
·
Ability to understand and interpret
policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency
in a variety of circumstances.
·
Good communication skills including
spoken and written English and Kiswahili is preferred
·
Ability to work as part of a team.
·
Willingness and flexibility to work
long hours.
Position: Storekeeper
Supervisor: Warehouse Manager
Location: Migori
County, Kenya
No. Required: 70
(30 Migori and 40 Homabay)
Overall Purpose: To oversee the management, receipt, delivery, and inventory
control of items for the Operation Site store.
Migori Sites
1. Osingo Dispensary
2. Agenga Dispensary
3. Muhuru H/C
4. Uriri Health Centre,
5. Oyani Health Centre
6. Suna Ragana Dispensary
7. Mariwa H/C
8. Suna Rabuor Dispensary
9. Macalder SCH
10.
Nyandago Koweru Health Centre
11.
Othoro sub county hospital,
12.
Nyamaranga H/C
13.
Ongo Health Centre
14.
Rabondo Dispensary
15.
Migori County Referal Hospital
16.
Wath Onger
17.
Rongo Sub county Hospital
18.
Lela Dispensary
19.
Bondo Dispensary
20.
Kochola Dispensary
21.
Dede Dispensary
22.
Anjego Dispensary
23.
Karungu SCH
24.
Awendo SCH
25.
Bware Dispensary
26.
Arombe Dispensary
27.
North Kamagambo
28.
Kanyasa
Homabay operations sites
Mbita
Sub-county
1. Kitare H/C
2. Ogongo SCH
3. Mbita SCH
Suba
Sub-county
1. Suba Sub District Hospital, , Center,
2. Nyamrisa Health Center
3. Nyandiwa H/C
4. Nyatoto Health Center,
5. Magunga Health Center
Kasipul
(Rachuonyo South) Sub-county
1. Sino Health Center,
2. Koywech Dispensary,
3. Rachuonyo District Hospital,
4. Nyang’iela Sub District Hospital
5. Ombek Health Center
Kabondo
(Rach East) Sub-county
1. Kakelo (Ober) Chief’s camp,
2. Othoro SCH,
3. Kabondo SCH,
4. Ringa Chief’s camp
Homabay
Town ship Sub-county
1. Nyalkinyi Health Center,
2. County HQ
3. Marindi,
4. Pala masogo
Rachuonyo
North Sub-county
1. Okiki Amayo H/C,
2. Kendu bay Sub-county Hospital,
3. Wagwe Dispensary
4. Miriu Dispensary,
5. Omboga Dispensary
6. Homa Hills
Rangwe
Sub-county
1. Nyagoro Health Center,
2. Rangwe Sub-county hospital
3. Rariw Dispensary
4. Ndiru Health centre
Nhiwa
Sub-county
1. Malela HC,
2. Okok Disp,
3. Omboo Kachieng, Disp
4. Magina HC
5. Pala Disp,
6. Got Kojowi Health Center.
7. Ndhiwa Sub County Hospital
Specific responsibilities
·
To oversee daily operations of store
and maintain inventory system at proper levels.
·
To ensure proper storage and
identification of all items.
·
Ensure all insecticides units are
serialized as required before issuing.
·
To inspect commodities received in
the Operation store to verify quality and quantity of items delivered.
·
To keep track of receipts, records
and withdrawals of all IRS related commodities in the Operation store.
·
Follow up on supply requests from
Warehouse and liaise with the Warehouse Manager to monitor progress.
·
Coordinate with the security guard on
tracking movement of persons in the stores.
·
Ensure proper material and equipment
storage to avoid damages and ensure rotation of short shelf life items.
·
Ensure proper storage and
accountability of IRS wastes prior to collection.
Required qualifications and Experience:
·
Completion of certificate or diploma
level in relevant field.
·
At least 6 months experience working
as a stores assistant desired.
·
A certificate of good conduct may be
required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
·
Good communication skills including
spoken and written English and Kiswahili, local languages are an added
advantage.
·
Additional professional training in
procurement and logistics management preferred
·
Membership of a recognized Professional
Body i.e. either CIPS – UK or KISM would be an added advantage.
·
Knowledge of USAID procurement
policies and regulations a plus.
·
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft
Office and procurement software;
·
Ability to build effective
relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders
·
Culturally astute, respectful and
tolerant
·
Strong organizational and
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting;
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV to Kenya_IRSJobs@abtassoc.com
with the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line
e.g. “Environmental Compliance Assistant” and specify the location/ward
preferred by COB Wednesday, September 12th, 2018.
Please
note that where there are multiple duty locations indicated for a position
advertised above, the candidate is encouraged to state the most preferred duty
location in the subject line as well.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt
Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment
where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s
values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment
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