Vacancies in the Ministry of Medical Services Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Medical Services

Vacancies in the Ministry of Medical Services

National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) is a Government Department in the Ministry of Medical Services responsible for ensuring safety and availability of blood in all hospitals throughout the country.

The Government under the PEPFAR project, (NBTS is funded under PEPFAR while C.D.C offers local oversight and technical support), seeks to recruit a team of dynamic, highly motivated, well exposed and competent candidates to fill the below advertised vacancies on one year renewable contract, subject to performance and availability of funds.

Project Administrator

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head NBTS, the incumbent will provide administrative assistance to the implementation of the blood safety component of the PEPFAR supported National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in the Ministry of Medical Services in Kenya.

In addition will support policy and health system development, planning, training programs on blood transfusion services together with the line managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post Graduate degree in social sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years experience in managing development and/or donor projects, proposal development and managing donor commitments. Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.
• Analytical and strategic planning skills, coordination, influencing and negotiating skills with diverse audiences as well as confident representation skills.
• Excellent team abilities to build good relations both internally and externally.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head NBTS, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all M&E activities in NBTS and the broader Blood Safety program.

S/he will work towards translating M&E and other strategic information into improved PEPFAR programming and delivery of Blood Safety services; contribute to a single national M&E system in Kenya; strengthen systems and capacity among CDC Blood Safety partners receiving PEPFAR funding to collect, manage, and use quality M&E data to inform program and policy in the national response to Blood safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Planning, Economics, Statistics or its equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as an M&E officer in a Public Sector or health/medical research organization, university or public health program implementing agency
• Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.

Senior Project Accountant

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head NBTS, the post holder will compile the NBTS financial information and budgets in a comprehensive finance budget/plan for review by the NBTS management team.

The role ensures that PEPFAR requirements, policies and procedures are met across the program, as well as closely monitoring the PEPFR financial reporting schedule and the program business cycle to ensure timely and accurate financial donor reports that are linked to narrative reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting and CPA-K or ACCA.
• A minimum of 5 Years experience in finance and administration management, either in Public Service or Private Sector.
• The candidate must have an in depth knowledge and experience in computerized accounting especially Quick books and Excel.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and procurement will be also be required.
• Good knowledge of the Kenya Government financial regulations.
• Experience working with PEPFAR or another USG funded project will also be an advantage.

ICT Manager

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head NBTS, the Incumbent will provide technical support in Information Technology to staff by analyzing, installing, establishing, maintenance, usage and update of new technology and Software for data processing and communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
• 3 years working experience in an IT positions in a busy environment
• A+ certificate is an added advantage

National Blood Donor Recruiter

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head NBTS, the incumbent will plan and implement effective strategies to recruit and retain a safe blood donor pool so as to meet the national blood donor requirements and manage other blood mobilizing partners to achieve established blood collection goals.

Responsible for implementing evidence based approaches so as to reach all potential blood donors while incorporating HIV prevention and healthy lifestyle interventions. Lead, evaluate and coordinate voluntary blood donation in the country.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in marketing, public relations or related field
• 3 years working experience in marketing or public relations with proven results
• Computer literacy in office packages

Applications:

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, copies of certificates and other testimonials and a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contact.

Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Medical Services, 00100-30016, not later than 25th October 2011.

Canvassing for these posts directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A.A. Nyanchoga
For: Permanent Secretary