OGRA Foundation Job Vacancy : Program Coordinator

OGRA Foundation is a non-governmental organization registered in Kenya. Its core pillars are disease prevention and treatment; maternal and child health; health systems strengthening; and community empowerment.

Our mission is to promote, improve health and emergency response in pursuing economic and cultural development in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the communities.

OGRA Foundation in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society is implementing the Global Fund for HIV project targeting communities in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.

OGRA Foundation is currently looking for an able professional to fill the following position in the organization:

Overall Job Function: 

To provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of Global Fund project ; to deliver high impact project outcomes in line with OGRA Foundation Program strategy and strategic plan.

Program Coordinator Job Responsibilities

Global Fund Program Development, Implementation & Reporting

• Participates in the development of GF project and ensures successful implementation of program activities in line with approved Global fund work plans and budgets;
• Provides programmatic support and technical advice to project teams and field staff in GF project planning, monitoring and evaluation including grant management;
• Leads in the assessments and reporting of progress against activities targets relating to Global Fund project implementation and action plans;
• Prepares and presents periodic technical reports on the progress of implementation of Global Fund project activities.

Partnerships, Collaboration & linkages

• Identifies and pursues strategic collaborations and partnerships with governments, donor and development partners, civil society as well as professional bodies in advancing GF project, interests and goals;
• Promotes cross projects linkages and synergy within project staff in order to achieve project outcomes;
• Engages with relevant international and national stakeholders on policy and project issues of interest and priorities to OGRA Foundation;
• Prepares, reviews and ensure timely submission of technical reports on the progress of implementation of GF project and activities.

Management of Resources and Budgets

• In consultation with the finance team, develops a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracks GF project to ensure compliance;

Leadership and People Management

• Supervises all GF project staff in the designated project areas;
• Coordinates setting of GF project work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance appraisal for Global Fund project staff;
• Identifies staff training needs and recommends training programs to address staff performance gaps;
• Maintains staff discipline and ensures effective handling of staff grievances in consultation with HR function;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for the Program Coordinator Job

• Candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Bachelor degree in health, water & sanitation, project management or development field.
• Advance certificate in Management or extensive training in leadership development programs.
• 5 years of experience in program/project management
• Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
• Program development and management skills
• Leadership and people management skills
• Problem solving and conflict management skills
• Technical report writing skills
• Organizational  and communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Financial management skills
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program initiatives.

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OGRA Foundation Job Vacancy : Field Officer

OGRA Foundation is a non-governmental organization registered in Kenya. Its core pillars are disease prevention and treatment; maternal and child health; health systems strengthening; and community empowerment.

Our mission is to promote, improve health and emergency response in pursuing economic and cultural development in the fight against poverty and social exclusion in the communities.

OGRA Foundation in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society is implementing the Global Fund for HIV project targeting communities in Kisumu and Vihiga Counties.

OGRA Foundation is currently looking for an able professional to fill the following position in the organization:

Overall Job Function

Responsible for support and ensure implementation of Service Delivery Areas under the Global Fund program in the supported sub counties.

Field Officer Job Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Global Fund program activities in the supported sub counties.
• Plan and Coordinate the community mobilization for participation in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC), and Home and community Based Care (HCBC) activities.
• In collaboration with Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), actively monitor and supervise Community Health Workers (CHWs) performance and compliance to required standards.
• Ensure planning and coordination of review meetings with CHWs in the respective sites and ensure timely submission of their reports.
• Represent OGRA Foundation in stakeholder’s meetings/forums within the supported sub counties.
• Support the M & E Officer to collate relevant data from the health facilities and from the community health workers (CHWs) and be able to utilize it and conduct routine data quality check.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and ad hoc project reports from the area of coverage and submit them on a timely basis to the Program Officer and M & E Officer to aid in preparation of the main program report.
• Conduct monitoring visits in project implementation sites conjunction with the CHEWs and the Sub County Health Management Teams.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for the Field Officer Job

• Candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Diploma in Community Development and Social Work or related qualification from a recognized institution with a minimum 2 years work experience in community work.
• Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
• Experience in implementing HCBC, PMTCT and HTC programs will be an added advantage.
• Understanding and knowledge of working with Government Ministries and agencies like MOH and NACC.
• Computer literate
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to community health and development
• Be a good team player with leadership skills
• Understanding of the local language

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Accountant

Gross Salary: 70k-85k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They are looking to recruit an Accountant who will be tasked with the day to day accounts operations matters of the facility.

Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems
• Ensuring regular invoicing, receive and receipt payment
• Administering VAT and processing returns
• Administering the company’s payroll and associated statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, leave)
• Undertaking daily banking functions and bank reconciliations. Deal with daily petty cash.
• Undertaking the preparatory work for the annual audit of accounts and assisting in implementation of audit recommendations
• Undertaking any ad hoc duties associated with the accounts function, including maintaining financial files and records, and photocopying.
• Ensuring all filing is done in a timely, accurate and organized manner
• Carrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to time

Qualifications for the Accountant Job

• Bachelors of Commerce or finance related fields
• A CPA(K) holder
• At least 5-6 years’ experience in accounting
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages such as Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks
• The suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity and mature
• They should also be dynamic and a team player
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
• Have high attention to detail

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Assistant Manager

Gross Salary: 35k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire an Assistant Manager who will be in charge of supervising the trainee supervisors.

Assistant Manager Job Responsibilities

• Oversee staff management and ensure great customer service is delivered
• planning and implementing strategies to achieve constant improvements in visitor and employee satisfaction
• overseeing the effective application of health and safety regulations and risk assessment to ensure a safe environment for park employees and the public
• setting budgetary and financial strategies
• project managing general park developments, including ride design
• liaising with contractors, e.g. for the installation and integration of facilities
• dealing with human resources and personnel
• maintaining a critical oversight of marketing functions
• monitoring competition
• Hiring efficient employees
• Keeping up-to-date with safety checks
• Creating customer service policies to enhance customers’ experiences at the park
• Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
• Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, and repair activities

Qualifications for the Assistant Manager Job

• A Degree/Diploma in Business management
• At least 5-6 years’ experience in a similar role
• Good customer service skills
• Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Electronics Engineer

Gross Salary: 25k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire an experienced Electronics Technician who will conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components

Electronics Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.

Qualifications for the Electronics Engineer Job

• Degree /Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 2-3 years work experience
• Must be conversant with electronics, motherboards, ICs, monitors maintenance and repair.
• Good customer service skills
• Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Mechanical Engineer

Gross Salary: 25k

Our client operates entertainment facilities consisting of amusement parks offering fun filled activities for both parents and kids. They seek to hire an experienced Mechanical engineer who will operate and maintain the dancing fountain equipment.

Mechanical Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Test, operate, maintain and repair equipment.
• Adjust sound levels
• Install equipment and ensure its functioning properly.
• Run cable and set up baseline levels.
• Operate control panel.
• Load and unload equipment
• Operate recording and amplification machines.
• Listen to audio from both a musical and a technical perspective.
• Use sound mixing boards to mix and edit tracks.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer Job

• Degree /Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 2-3 years’ work experience
• Must be conversant with electronics, motherboards, ICs, monitors maintenance and repair.
• Good customer service skills
• Dynamic with good problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to couch and motivate teams.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Duma Works Job Vacancy : Client Success Team Internship

Are you a highly motivated, entrepreneurial person? Do you get excited about helping other people find jobs and connect to opportunities? Is technology your friend and do you love meeting new people?

If this describes you, then Duma Works would love to speak to you as we expand our team in Nairobi.

DUMA Works is an online and SMS-based recruiting platform that is quickly becoming the preferred method of hiring for companies all over Kenya (and some in Uganda and Tanzania!)

Since 2012, hundreds of employers all over Kenya have used DUMA Works to save time and money when identifying qualified job candidates. We currently have over 300,000 job seekers in our database and have matched over 5,000 of them to jobs.

Our vision is to create an empowered society where no job opportunities are lost. Our mission stands to be the developing world’s job reference system, and to enrich and empower a global workforce.

Client Success Team Internship Responsibilities

• Working with the Duma Works software to match job candidates into job openings that fit their background and qualifications.
• Creating pre-screening tests to ensure candidates possess the right skills for the job (if you love puzzles, this is perfect for you).
• Screening job candidates to see if they are the perfect fit for the job.

Qualifications for the Client Success Team Internship

• Background in HR/Recruiting/Psychology appreciated
• Fluent written & spoken English
• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn
• Sense of humor

Benefits

• Basic travel/food stipend.
• The opportunity to learn a ton and collaborate with an incredible team
• Office located in the scenic Adams Arcade
• The great opportunity to turn this internship into a full time job!

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