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A Nairobi based Real Estate Company is seeking to recruit qualified team players to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Project Manager ( 1 Position)

2. Real Estate Agent ( 4 Positions)

3. Office Administration Asst/ Secretary ( 1 Position)

4. Clerk / Messenger ( 1 Position)

5. Driver (2 positions)

Nos 1 & 2 should be holders of Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline and minimum experience of 4 and 2 years respectively. Diploma holders with plenty of proven experience will be considered.

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials should reach the undersigned on or before 6th April 2011.

Apply to

DN.A No. 933

P.O. Box 49010 – 00100,

Nairobi

1. Programs Officer
2. Human Resources Manager
3. Data Manager
4. Data Officers – 5 Positions
5. Data Clerks – 5 Positions
6. Senior Accountants – 2 Positions
7. Accounts Assistants – 5 Positions
8. Accounts Clerks – 2 Positions
9. HTC Coordinator
10. Field Coordinator
11. HTC Counselors – 70 Positions
12. Security Guards – 18 Positions
13. Transport Manager
14. Drivers – 16 Positions
15. Administrative Assistants – 7 Positions
16. Office Assistants – 8 Positions
17. Stores Officer
18. Pharmaceutical Technologist
19. Administrative Officers – 6 Positions
20. Male Circumcision Roll- Out Coordinator
21. Clinical Manager
22. Male Circumcision Social and Communications Officer
23. VMMC District Mobilizers – 5 Positions
24. Hygiene Officers – 21 Positions
25. Field Coordinator (Alcohol and Substance Abuse)
26. Addiction Counselors – 6 Positions
27. Field Assistants – 2 Positions
28. PwP Coordinator
29. Clinical Officers – 21 Positions
30. Nurse Counselors – 21 Positions
31. Post Test Facilitators – 3 Positions
32. Intervention Coordinators – 4 Positions
33. Linkages and Referral Coordinator
34. Outreach Workers – 20 Positions

Impact Research and Development Organization is a national NGO based in Kisumu. Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following positions available from October 2010.

Programs Officer

• Assist the director in discharging his/her duties, coordinate preparation and operationalization of work plans for the various programs under IRDO.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Public Health or a related field.  PhD qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Must have over 3 years’ experience in running programs in a large set-up.
• Excellent writing skills. Proof of writing is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.

Human Resources Manager

• Provide Human Resource Services to the organization and oversee the implementation of organizational policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Human Resources Management.
• Over 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Must be a registered member of a professional body.
• Must have sound knowledge of the new labour laws.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, decision making skills and proficiency in computer application packages.

Data Manager

• Supervise data collection, cleaning, entry and analyze data.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in statistics.
• Over 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to analyze data using SPSS, STATA or SAS statistical application softwares.
• Excellent knowledge of Ms. Access and Ms. Excel
• Good report writing skills.

Data Officers

5 Positions

• Oversee data collection, cleaning and entry within the district; analyze data and write reports.

Minimum requirements

• Must have a degree in Statistics or Computer Science.
• 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Ms. Access and Ms. Excel and SPSS, SAS, STATA statistical packages or its equivalent.

Data Clerks

5 Positions

• Assist in data cleaning, entry, analysis and produce reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a diploma in Information Technology.
• 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Ms. Access and Ms. Excel and SPSS, SAS, STATA statistical packages or its equivalent.

Senior Accountants

2 Positions

• Handle financial expenditure and report on the same, and prepare budgets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance Option.  Masters degree in Accounting or finance is an added advantage.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• 3 years’ experience in an NGO setting.
• Good knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office Packages.

Accounts Assistants

5 Positions

• Oversee the disbursement of project funds within the district.

Minimum requirements

• Must be CPA finalist.
• 1 year’s experience in a similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and accounting packages.

Accounts Clerks

2 Positions

• Manage petty cash and make payments for all program activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPA 1 a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting application packages.
• Ability to work under pressure.

HTC Coordinator

• Oversee all HTC activities in all the districts of operation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Higher National Diploma in Counseling.
• Must have been trained on HTC Supervision.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Field Coordinator

• Coordinate HBHTC community entry, mobilization and sensitization activities; and handle administrative duties as well.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a bachelors degree in Social Sciences or any other related field.
• Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
• Good report writing skills.
• Must be pleasant, able to communicate well and proficient in Computer Application packages.

HTC Counselors

70 Positions

• Provide HIV Testing and Counseling Services in the districts of operation.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have VCT training from NASCOP accredited facilities.
• Must have been trained on Home Based HTC.
• Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
• Must have valid driving license and must be able to use a motorcycle in the field.

Security Guards

18 Positions

• Provide security to the organization’s premises.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a form four candidate.
• Must have worked as a security officer in a busy organization.
• Must be vigilant, trustworthy and good communicator.

Transport Manager

• Oversee management and scheduling of vehicles under IRDO

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have valid driving license and Grade I in Mechanics.
• 3 years’ experience in fleet management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.

Drivers

16 Positions

• Carry service providers and materials to the field including clients

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have valid driving license.
• Must have driven for over 5 years accident free.
• Mechanics training is an added advantage.

Administrative Assistants

7 Positions

• Manage front office operations within the district.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Business Management.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Must be pleasant and have good communication skills.

Office Assistants

8 Positions

• Clean offices and run errands for the program.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be form four candidate.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a busy organization.
• Must be honest, pleasant and able to multitask.

Stores Officer

• Managing the inventory in the stores.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Supplies Management.
• Over 2 years’ experience in a large organization.
• Must be of high integrity.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.

Pharmaceutical Technologist

• Dispense drugs to clients within the district.

Minimum Requirement:

• Must have a diploma in pharmacy.
• Must be registered with Kenya Drugs and Poisons Board.
• Must have pleasant personality, good communication skills, fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo.

Administrative Officers

6 Positions

• Oversee activities within the district and manage logistics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a diploma in Business Management or any other related field.
• 3 years’ experience in running a busy office.
• Must have good organization and decision making skills.

Male Circumcision Roll- Out Coordinator

• Oversee VMMC activities in the districts of operation, provide technical support and prepare reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Public Health or any relevant field.
• Good Knowledge of Public Health issues especially HIV/AIDS.
• 3 years’ experience in running a similar program.
• Must be able to write reports.
• Must pay attention to details.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.

Clinical Manager

• Provide technical support to VMMC teams and oversee Quality Assurance activities.
• In addition provide technical advice to the HIV care and treatment component of the program.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Medicine and Bachelors degree in Surgery.
• Must have 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to train VMMC staff to maintain the set standards.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in computer application packages.
• Experience with HIV care, treatment and support services

Male Circumcision Social and Communications Officer

• Coordinate mobilization of MC clients within the districts of operation.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree in social sciences or health related field.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

VMMC District Mobilizers

5 Positions

• Coordinate creation of  demand for VMMC services within the district.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate in Social Work.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to educate and sensitize the community on VMMC.

Hygiene Officers

21 Positions

• Responsible for infection prevention in VMMC theatres.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate in Nurse Aide.
• Must have been trained on infection prevention.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Field Coordinator (Alcohol and Substance Abuse)

• Coordinate intervention activities targeting Alcohol users and most at risk populations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or health related field.
• Certificate training on Drugs and Substance Abuse from a recognized institution.
• Must have 2 years’ experience in HIV prevention among Alcohol and substance abusers.
• Must have excellent communication skills, proven supervisory skills, fluency in Dholuo, Kiswahili and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, report writing and presentation skills.

Addiction Counselors

6 Positions

• Offer counseling services to alcohol and substance abusers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have VCT training from NASCOP recognized institutions.
• Must have been trained on Drugs and Substance Abuse from a recognized institution.
• Over 1 year’s experience in a similar position in a busy health set-up.
• Good communication skills.

Field Assistants

2 Positions

• Supervise outreach workers.

Minimum requirements:

• Certificate in Social Work and Community Development.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Good communication and organization skills

PwP Coordinator

• Coordinate support group activities and supervise referrals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Social work and community development.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Must be one who is living positively with HIV/AIDS.
• Good communication skills and proficient in computer application packages.

Clinical Officers

21 Positions

• Provide treatment and care to HIV positive clients, manage Sexually Transmitted Infections and opportunistic infections and provide HIV treatment and care services

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery.
• Must have been train on adult and pediatric ART.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Nurse Counselors

21 Positions

• Assist clinical officers with surgeries. In addition, provide ART care and treatment services to HIV positive clients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Must have been train on adult and pediatric ART.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Post Test Facilitators

3 Positions

• Provide peer counseling and drug adherence to reactive youth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate in Counseling.
• 2 years’ experience in a busy health facility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Intervention Coordinators

4 Positions

• Oversee coordination of intervention activities targeting the following sectors: Public Transport and Juakali, plantation workers, Fishing and Beach Communities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences from recognized institutions.
• 2 years’ experience handling one of the targeted groups in a large organization.
• Must be able to write well.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in computer application packages.

Linkages and Referral Coordinator

• Coordinate referral of HIV positive patients to care and support centres; while those who are HIV negative are referred for other HIV prevention interventions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or health related field.
• Must have good knowledge on public health issues especially HIV and AIDS.
• 3 years’ experience in coordinating such a program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

Outreach Workers

20 Positions

• Carry out community mobilization and sensitization on alcohol and substance abuse and mobilize alcohol and substance abusers for treatment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a form four leaver.
• Must have served for 2 years in a similar position in a rehabilitation centre.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Submit applications, complete with updated CV outlining your achievements and contributions to IRDO, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 31st August 2010.

These positions are open to all Impact RDO staff, but preference will be given to CDC funded staff.

The Director,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141,
Kisumu.

Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) invites applications for temporary positions for the forthcoming By-elections of Starehe, Makadara, Juja and Wajir South constituencies and three civic wards (in Lamu, Ndhiwa and Nyatike) as follows:

Designation: Presiding Officers
Vacancies: 901

Designation: Deputy Presiding Officers
Vacancies: 804

Designation: Polling Clerks
Vacancies: 3384

Requirements

a)  Presiding and Deputy Presiding Officers

• Be a Kenyan citizen of high integrity, and be non-partisan
• Be holders of Degree/ Diploma certificates from recognized institutions
• Be computer literate, with effective communication and good report writing skills Must be available for the entire period of the By-election
• Age: 25 to 45 years
• Must be residents in the constituency in which they apply for and must quote the constituency on the application letter and envelope

b)  Polling Clerks

• KCSE -Aggregate C- or Division III and Above
• Age: 21 years to 35 years
• Must be of good character and non-partisan
• Must be a resident of the polling station applied for Must be available the entire period of the By-election
• Applicants for the position of Polling Clerk/Counting Clerk must be residents of the polling center applied for and must quote the polling station on the application letter and envelope

Those who strictly meet the requirements above should apply to their respective Regional Elections Coordinators (RECs) on respective addresses given below;

REC Addresses: IIEC REC Nairobi P. O. Box 79603 – 00200, (Nyayo Hse, 7′” Floor) Nairobi
Constituencies: Makadara, Starehe

REC Addresses: IIEC REC Thika P. O. Box 25750, Thika. (Muranga Cooperative Hse 2nd Fir)
Constituencies: Juja

REC Addresses: IIEC REC Wajir P. O. Box 346, Wajir. Wajir Plaza
Constituencies: Wajir South

REC Addresses: IIEC REC North Coast P. O Box 425 – 80200. (Opp DC’s Office )Malindi
Constituencies: Lamu West: Langoni ward

REC Addresses: IIEC REC Central Nyanza Region. P.O. Box 271 2, (DC’s Office) Kisumu.
Constituencies: Ndhiwa: South Kabuoch Ward

REC Addresses: IIEC REC South Nyanza Region, Near DC’s Office/ Barclays P. O Box 3968, Kisii.
Constituencies: Nyatike: Kachieng Ward

Applications must reach Regional Elections Coordinators’ Offices on or before 25th August, 2010, by 4.45pm

1. Legal Counsel
2. Clerical Officer II
3. Driver II
4. Office Assistant

The Kenya Copyright Board wishes to invite applications for the following positions;

1. Legal Counsel

KCB 5

(One Post)

Job Description

• Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the officer shall be expected to;
• Prosecute copyright infringement cases
• Attend to public enquiries on Copyright and related rights
• Prepare training sessions for rights holders, users and enforcement agencies
• Vetting of Copyright registration and applications for anti piracy security device
• Preparation of papers
• Carry out relevant research on Copyright and related rights
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director

Requirements

• Law degree from a recognized university
• Be an advocate of the High court of Kenya
• Competence in Intellectual Property
• Candidates with postgraduate Diploma qualifications in the field of Intellectual Property shall have an added advantage.

2. Clerical Officer II

KCB 10

(3 Posts)

Job Description

This is the entry grade for this cadre.

An officer at this level will carry out general clerical duties and work under close supervision of a senior officer.

Requirements

• KCSE mean grade C or its equivalent
• Previous experience from a recognized organisation/institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Possession of a certificate in either Human Resource Management, Records Management or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage

3. Driver II

KCB 11

(2 Posts)

Job Description

• Drive the Board’s vehicle
• Ensure vehicles are in good shape;
• Detect and report common faults;
• Keep the vehicle clean and carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
• Maintenance of a work ticket for vehicles assigned.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director

Requirements

• KCSE certificate mean grade “D” plain or its equivalent
• Possession of a clean valid driver’s license
• Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
• At least three (3) years of active driving experience
• A First Aid Certificate from St John’s Ambulance or any recognized institution
• Have excellent knowledge of the highway code

4. Office Assistant

KCB 11

(2 Posts)

Job Descriptions

• Delivery of mail
• Maintenance of cleanliness in the office
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director from time to time

Requirements

• KCSE mean grade D plain or its equivalent
• Computer knowledge will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their applications, Copies of certificates and any other testimonials to:-

Executive Director
Kenya Copyright Board
P.O.Box 34670-00100-Nairobi

OR drop the applications at the Board Office NHIF Building, 4th Floor –Nairobi so as to reach not later than 16th July 2010.

1. Accountant III
2. Revenue Accountant
3. Market Inspector
4. Computer Programmer
5. Clerical Officer
6. Driver (Plant Operator)
7. Market Attendant

County Council of Nandi is seeking to recruit self driven, dynamic and competent staff for the following vacant posts.

1. Accountant III

1 Post

Salary Scale 10

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist immediate senior officers in completing specific accounting assignments and maintenance of books of accounts in accordance with the financial regulations
• They will in addition, supervise junior officers working under them among others

Requirements

• Candidate must have served as Accounts Assistant for at least two years and have been confirmed in appointment in addition they must have passed (ACNC I & II) K.A.T.C.E
• The candidate must have passed Part I of certified Public Accounts (Kenya) examination equivalent to Part I of CPA (K)

2. Revenue Accountant

1 Post

Salary Scale 10

Duties & Responsibilities

• He/she will supervise revenue collection operations of routine nature and report on their operation to their immediate seniors

Requirements

• 2 years experience in relevant field
• Must have served as Revenue Clerk SS.12 or in a similar position
• The candidate must have passed Part 1 of Certified Public Accountant (K) exam

3. Market Inspector

1 Post

Salary Scale 10

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure council revenue in Markets is collected and assists in supervision of staff in market section

Requirements

• K.C.S.E. C-
• CPA I and above
• Not less than 3 years experience and or at the grade of Market Inspector II
• Must have attended a supervisory course at any government training institution

4. Computer Programmer

1 Post

Salary Scale 10

Duties & Responsibilities

• The officer will carry out the duties of a programmer i.e coordinating and directing the systems

Requirements

• Have served satisfactorily in the grade of senior computer operator, SS. II and or equivalent for at least two years
• Have shown merit and ability in work performance and results
• Diploma and above in Computer Programming

5. Clerical Officer

1 Post

Salary Scale 14

Duties & Responsibilities

• Duties will include carrying out varied Clerical tasks under limited supervision

Requirements

For appointment to the grade of Clerical Officer, an officer must:

• Have served satisfactorily in the grade of Clerical Officer III for at least 2 years and have passed KATC Final, KCSE C-
• Have shown merit and ability in work performance results

6. Driver (Plant Operator)

1 Post

Salary Scale 16

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles (Grader) cooling and oil systems
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems
• Maintenance of work-tickets for vehicles assigned to him/her
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle among others

Requirements

• Form IV certificate
• Have a current driving license free from current endorsement and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the candidate is required to drive/operate
• Have at least two (2) years previous satisfactory driving/operating experience after obtaining the driving operating license

7. Market Attendant

1 Post

Salary Scale 18

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collection of revenue and general cleanliness of market
• Assist supervision of staff involved in revenue collection

Requirements

• K.C.S.E or equivalent certificate
• Experience in a busy institution for at least 3 years.

Please send your applications to

The Clerk to Council
County Council of Nandi
P.O. Box 40, Kapsabet

Note that all applications must be received on or before 30th June 2010