Murang’a College Procurement Officer, Accountant, Driver and Science Technician Jobs in Kenya
1. Procurement Officer
Requirements:
* Diploma in supplies management
* 3 years working experience
Showing posts with label Laboratory Technologist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laboratory Technologist. Show all posts
February 3, 2011
December 25, 2010
TUNAWEZA Project Jobs in Kenya - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
TUNAWEZA Project Jobs in Kenya - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
TUNAWEZA is 5 year U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded program providing support and assistance to indigenous Kenyan organizations working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.
The project is designed to provide organizational systems development support and technical assistance. The project aims to build, expand the quality of HIV /AIDS, and improve outcomes of HIV/AIDS services and the sustainability of HIV/AIDS interventions of local Kenyan organization including the Ministry of Health Structures.
Activities include organizational systems strengthening, technical capacity building in provision of evidence based HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, and provision of grants. Particular emphasis is placed on expansion and sustainability of quality of HIV/AIDS interventions.
Job Title: Deputy Project Director
Location: Nairobi
Reports To: The Project Director
Overall Job Function
To contribute to TUNAWEZA Project goal to strengthen the overall sustainability, quality and reach of HIV/AIDS interventions in Kenya.
The deputy project director assists the project director in coordinating, directing and providing oversight of activities intended to increase the capacity of Ministry of Health and indigenous civil society organizations to respond effectively to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and will focus on:
(1) Strengthening service delivery with the provision of high-quality technical assistance;
(2) building the capacity of implementing partners organizational systems for sustainability of HIV/AIDS interventions
(3) strengthening implementing partners prevention activities, with a specific focus on behavioural, structural and biomedical interventions programming; and
TUNAWEZA is 5 year U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded program providing support and assistance to indigenous Kenyan organizations working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.
The project is designed to provide organizational systems development support and technical assistance. The project aims to build, expand the quality of HIV /AIDS, and improve outcomes of HIV/AIDS services and the sustainability of HIV/AIDS interventions of local Kenyan organization including the Ministry of Health Structures.
Activities include organizational systems strengthening, technical capacity building in provision of evidence based HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, and provision of grants. Particular emphasis is placed on expansion and sustainability of quality of HIV/AIDS interventions.
Job Title: Deputy Project Director
Location: Nairobi
Reports To: The Project Director
Overall Job Function
To contribute to TUNAWEZA Project goal to strengthen the overall sustainability, quality and reach of HIV/AIDS interventions in Kenya.
The deputy project director assists the project director in coordinating, directing and providing oversight of activities intended to increase the capacity of Ministry of Health and indigenous civil society organizations to respond effectively to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and will focus on:
(1) Strengthening service delivery with the provision of high-quality technical assistance;
(2) building the capacity of implementing partners organizational systems for sustainability of HIV/AIDS interventions
(3) strengthening implementing partners prevention activities, with a specific focus on behavioural, structural and biomedical interventions programming; and
December 22, 2010
SGS Agronomists, Laboratory Analysts and Vehicle Inspectors 10 Jobs in Kenya
SGS Agronomists, Laboratory Analysts and Vehicle Inspectors 10 Jobs in Kenya
SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity.
With 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
In order to enhance our operations in Kenya, we are now looking for, proactive, competent, dedicated and results oriented individuals to fill the positions below in our organization.
Agronomists
2 positions
Qualifications & Experience:
* BSc or MSc Degree in Agriculture with a strong bias in crop protection and soil science.
* Minimum 5 years experience in Agrochemical Field Trials involving designing and developing experiments. Should have local knowledge of East African crops and soils.
SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity.
With 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
In order to enhance our operations in Kenya, we are now looking for, proactive, competent, dedicated and results oriented individuals to fill the positions below in our organization.
Agronomists
2 positions
Qualifications & Experience:
* BSc or MSc Degree in Agriculture with a strong bias in crop protection and soil science.
* Minimum 5 years experience in Agrochemical Field Trials involving designing and developing experiments. Should have local knowledge of East African crops and soils.
October 14, 2010
Laboratory Technologist - US Army Medical Research Unit Kenya Job Vacancy
Laboratory Technologist - US Army Medical Research Unit Kenya Job Vacancy
The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) The Walter Reed Project' HIV Program - Kericho is seeking to fill the position below.
The HIV Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.
Laboratory Technologist
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties of an officer in this position will include separation, aliquoting and archiving of patient serum / plasma for long term frozen storage.
He/she will document and maintain sample processing records and enter the aliquoted and archived sample into a database for easy retrieval.
The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
He/she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, analytical balance and pH meter.
The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment. The officer may also be called upon to collect blood and other samples from patients.
He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges.
He/she will be expected to comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensures tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.
The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) The Walter Reed Project' HIV Program - Kericho is seeking to fill the position below.
The HIV Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.
Laboratory Technologist
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties of an officer in this position will include separation, aliquoting and archiving of patient serum / plasma for long term frozen storage.
He/she will document and maintain sample processing records and enter the aliquoted and archived sample into a database for easy retrieval.
The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
He/she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, analytical balance and pH meter.
The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment. The officer may also be called upon to collect blood and other samples from patients.
He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges.
He/she will be expected to comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensures tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.
October 13, 2010
Trócaire’s Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) Jobs in Kenya
Trócaire’s Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) Jobs in Kenya
Trócaire’s Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) offers a challenging opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions in the Somalia programme.
Only those who meet the required criteria need to apply.
Hospital Coordinator
The position:
Based in Mandera with frequent travel to Somalia, the Hospital Coordinator will be responsible for coordination, supervising and providing technical support to the service delivery and development of three hospitals.
The position works in collaboration with other functions to achieve programme purpose and results.
Competencies:
- Must have at least MB ChB or its equivalent from a recognized University and at least four years experience in managing health programmes, preferably with an international NGO in conflict situations.
- Strong report writing skills with ability to collate and analyse information.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve programme results.
- Strong problem solving skills. Should be a good communicator as well as having basic computer skills
- Must be able to communicate in Somali language
Laboratory Skills Tutor
The position:
Based in Mandera with frequent travel to Somalia, the Skills Tutor will be responsible for providing training in basic laboratory procedures to field laboratory staff as well as supervising and managing laboratory services in a rural setting in Somalia.
Provide effective supervision and management of laboratory services as well as on the job training of field laboratory staff in basic laboratory procedures as a key step towards sustaining appropriate and effective diagnostic services in a district health programme.
Will also be responsible for quality control of tests e.g malaria and TB slides.
Competencies:
- Must have at least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and should have held a senior position of responsibility for at least one year in addition to 5 years of varied post-qualification experience, including working in rural settings.
- Fluency in Somali and experience working in post-conflict environments would be advantageous.
- Teaching experience is desirable while good communication, basic computer skills and report-writing skills are essential.
- Must be able to communicate in Somali language
Project Accountant
Trócaire’s Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) offers a challenging opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions in the Somalia programme.
Only those who meet the required criteria need to apply.
Hospital Coordinator
The position:
Based in Mandera with frequent travel to Somalia, the Hospital Coordinator will be responsible for coordination, supervising and providing technical support to the service delivery and development of three hospitals.
The position works in collaboration with other functions to achieve programme purpose and results.
Competencies:
- Must have at least MB ChB or its equivalent from a recognized University and at least four years experience in managing health programmes, preferably with an international NGO in conflict situations.
- Strong report writing skills with ability to collate and analyse information.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve programme results.
- Strong problem solving skills. Should be a good communicator as well as having basic computer skills
- Must be able to communicate in Somali language
Laboratory Skills Tutor
The position:
Based in Mandera with frequent travel to Somalia, the Skills Tutor will be responsible for providing training in basic laboratory procedures to field laboratory staff as well as supervising and managing laboratory services in a rural setting in Somalia.
Provide effective supervision and management of laboratory services as well as on the job training of field laboratory staff in basic laboratory procedures as a key step towards sustaining appropriate and effective diagnostic services in a district health programme.
Will also be responsible for quality control of tests e.g malaria and TB slides.
Competencies:
- Must have at least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and should have held a senior position of responsibility for at least one year in addition to 5 years of varied post-qualification experience, including working in rural settings.
- Fluency in Somali and experience working in post-conflict environments would be advantageous.
- Teaching experience is desirable while good communication, basic computer skills and report-writing skills are essential.
- Must be able to communicate in Somali language
Project Accountant
October 11, 2010
Laboratory Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya
Laboratory Technician - British American Tobacco (BAT) Jobs in Kenya
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Function: Operations
Job Summary
To proficiently analyze smoke, blend and physical characteristics of tobacco and tobacco related products in the laboratory following ISO 17025 and Global BAT methodologies.
He/she should also keep accurate records that meet the requirements of the accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies.
The job holder also prepares flavors, casings, distilled water and performs crosscheck and calibrations of test equipment
Key Responsibilities
i. Operations/ Professional/ Business
* Analyze and determine physical, smoke and blend characteristics of test items in accordance with documented quality management system.
* Perform inter-laboratory comparison tests and ensure that the results are always within the limits set so as to assure the integrity of results reported to customers.
* Perform Gas Chromatography
* Prepare and formulate casings and flavors used in the manufacture of quality tobacco products.
* Perform trend analysis on results and initiate corrective action.
* Keep all records of activities performed in the laboratory from their original data to the final records as required by the laboratory management system in order to maintain an audit trail when necessary.
* Ensure these records are maintained and stored in a secure place.
* Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with the documented laboratory quality management system so as to ensure integrity of the results.
* Inspect and analyze in-coming supplies to the laboratory to ensure that the laboratory only receives the best quality supplies and services that meets its specifications so as to enable it deliver quality service to its customers.
* Prepare distilled water to the specifications stated in the Kenya Standard for distilled water.
* Safeguard the integrity of test items, testing equipment, reference standards, reference materials, reagents, laboratory apparatus through secure storage and handling.
* Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Function: Operations
Job Summary
To proficiently analyze smoke, blend and physical characteristics of tobacco and tobacco related products in the laboratory following ISO 17025 and Global BAT methodologies.
He/she should also keep accurate records that meet the requirements of the accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies.
The job holder also prepares flavors, casings, distilled water and performs crosscheck and calibrations of test equipment
Key Responsibilities
i. Operations/ Professional/ Business
* Analyze and determine physical, smoke and blend characteristics of test items in accordance with documented quality management system.
* Perform inter-laboratory comparison tests and ensure that the results are always within the limits set so as to assure the integrity of results reported to customers.
* Perform Gas Chromatography
* Prepare and formulate casings and flavors used in the manufacture of quality tobacco products.
* Perform trend analysis on results and initiate corrective action.
* Keep all records of activities performed in the laboratory from their original data to the final records as required by the laboratory management system in order to maintain an audit trail when necessary.
* Ensure these records are maintained and stored in a secure place.
* Calibrate testing equipment in accordance with the documented laboratory quality management system so as to ensure integrity of the results.
* Inspect and analyze in-coming supplies to the laboratory to ensure that the laboratory only receives the best quality supplies and services that meets its specifications so as to enable it deliver quality service to its customers.
* Prepare distilled water to the specifications stated in the Kenya Standard for distilled water.
* Safeguard the integrity of test items, testing equipment, reference standards, reference materials, reagents, laboratory apparatus through secure storage and handling.
* Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state through proper housekeeping and 5S
October 1, 2010
DSW HTC Counsellor Supervisor Jobs in Kenya
DSW HTC Counsellor Supervisor Jobs in Kenya
German Foundation for World Population (DSW)
HTC Counsellor Supervisor
2 Posts
German Foundation for World Population (DSW) is an International Non-governmental Organization working in the area of reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. DSW Kenya is currently recruiting to fill the 2 new positions of counselor supervisors.
This is a field based full-time position that requires a flexible person willing to travel extensively and work across the Rift valley region with minimum supervision. DSW will be implementing the a 5 year HTC programme targeting Most at risk populations (MARPS) by use of all approved counseling protocols.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibilities
The CT Supervisor in collaboration with the strategic partners and the HTC counselors is expected to coordinate counseling and testing services in the greater Rift valley region and other planned activities of the HIV project and is in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the CT services in the target health facilities and communities.
Specific responsibilities
- Support the day to day running of CT sights and referral points.
- Ensure adequate staffing at the CT and appropriate coverage of duties
- Ensure regular supervision of the CT counselors.
- Ensure that all the project targets are met and the performance at the static and mobile CT centers are achieved.
- Ensure appropriate training and certification for all staff providing CT services
- Conduct weekly general and case conferencing meetings with counseling staff for problem solving; to develop counseling staff ability and teamwork.
- Develop and ensure implementation of quality assurance protocols and checklist to monitor and evaluate the quality of CT services provided by the site and mobile units.
- Enforce safety precaution measures at the CT centre
- Maintain supply inventories of test kits, IEC materials and other supplies necessary for CT site operations.
- Ensure that staff members understand referral policy including client confidentiality protocol, and have the necessary support to provide referrals
- Ensure that support groups for the PLWHA are operational and that they have monthly meetings where they support one another and coordination of any other forms of support.
- Ensure that post test clubs are formed and are operational within the area of operations.
- Work closely with the laboratory team to ensure blood safety for transfusion
- Work closely with the Clinical identified clinical sights and further referrals for clients in need of further management and care including treatment of OI’S and ART management.
- Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure effectiv mobilization, IEC, BCC and adequate condom distribution.
- Ensure appropriate data collection using standard tools provided as per NASCOP/MOH and Project requirements.
- Monitor CT site activities; review data, conduct needs assessments at intervals, and evaluate services
- In collaboration with the programme assistant/officer compile timely monthly and quarterly reports
- Coordinate with other agencies providing HIV services through monthly meetings
Qualifications / Profile of candidates
Essential
Essential
- The CT Supervisor will be a counsellor, lab-technologist, social worker, with more than five years working experience
- S/he should have had formal training in CT
- Formal training in CT supervision.
- Previous experience in CT supervision.
- Should have ability and demonstrated experience in training, mentoring and coaching other health workers. Those who have had training as trainers of trainers will have an added advantage
- Candidates with interest in public reproductive health activities working with communities especially those outside the health sector will be preferred.
- Experience in working with highly stigmatized groups and special populations is essential.
- Candidates should have good organization skills, capable of working in a team and able to supervise other staff.
- Should be able to use computer, write reports and able to train people within the community.
- Fluency in English
- Reasonably computer literate
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. DSW is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, religion, pregnancy and color.
Canvassing will be a basis for disqualification
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