Is there no mountain high enough for you, Doctor?
If you are a Medical Dr (General Practitioner, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Paediatrician, Internist (Specialist in Internal medicine) or Psychiatrist/Psychologist) who would like to explore the possibility of working in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho for a period of 24 months, the UN system in Lesotho is offering you an excellent opportunity to join the UNV Medical Drs programme as a United Nations Volunteer Medical Specialist.
This USAID and UN supported programme has been designed within the context of the short-term Emergency Human Resource Plan for Lesotho.
The objective of the programme is to support the Government by deploying Medical Doctors at different levels of the health care system to both provide care but also train and build capacity of local staff in providing care.
Trained Medical Drs with competencies are urgently required to help mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho, which has the third highest prevalence rate (23%) in the world and to reduce the incidence of Maternal and Child Mortality.
The United Nations system in Lesotho through UNDP is seeking to fill several posts for International Professional in the above specified fields of practice.
Please apply by sending your CV to registry.ls @ undp.org by the deadline of 5 February 2010.
If you are already registered as a UN Volunteer, please also include your UNV roster number in your communication.
If successful, you will be offered a 24-months contract as a UNV volunteer with a monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to US$ 1729 for single person, US$ 1979 for person with one dependant, and US$ 2179 for person with two or more recognized dependants; settling-in-grant (if applicable); life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return airfares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
If you are qualified outside the country we will facilitate your registration process and secure your resident permits. Accommodation will be offered to those Doctors engaged under this programme.
Friday, 22 January 2010
UAP Insurance Jobs in Kenya
UAP Insurance is a composite company and one of the leading insurance companies in the East African region, and is the first foreign underwriter in Southern Sudan.
The Company ranks highly in business volume, market share, profits, net assets and other significant attributes.
UAP is the first insurance company in the region, to be ISO certified.
We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following position in our Head Office, Nairobi:-
Bancassurance & Special Channels Manager
The overall responsibility will be to develop and roll out new distribution channels and to manage the strategic and operational activities in the Bancassurance and special channels department of UAP
Key tasks will include managing and building a successful team, providing advice on potential products and services, setting clear sales targets, monitoring the performance of all the various channels, conducting joint-field work with Branch Relationship Managers and supporting their endeavors in bringing in business.
Tasks will also include developing and rolling out new distribution channels in consultation with Head of Marketing and Managing Director and presenting regular workshops and mini-seminars aimed at communicating and developing staff.
Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field, ACII, and minimum five years experience in marketing, in the industry
Relationship Officers
The overall responsibility will be to build strong business relationships with agents in General Insurance.
Key tasks will include soliciting business from agents, training and developing them and monitoring their targets. Tasks will also include providing marketing assistance and all the necessary support to enable them to deliver the set targets.
Candidates must have a Diploma in Insurance and a flair for relationship building
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Insurance Co. Ltd,
P.O. Box 43013-00100,
Nairobi.
Or Email: recruitment @ uapkenya.com
Closing date of applications: 5 February 2010
The Company ranks highly in business volume, market share, profits, net assets and other significant attributes.
UAP is the first insurance company in the region, to be ISO certified.
We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the following position in our Head Office, Nairobi:-
Bancassurance & Special Channels Manager
The overall responsibility will be to develop and roll out new distribution channels and to manage the strategic and operational activities in the Bancassurance and special channels department of UAP
Key tasks will include managing and building a successful team, providing advice on potential products and services, setting clear sales targets, monitoring the performance of all the various channels, conducting joint-field work with Branch Relationship Managers and supporting their endeavors in bringing in business.
Tasks will also include developing and rolling out new distribution channels in consultation with Head of Marketing and Managing Director and presenting regular workshops and mini-seminars aimed at communicating and developing staff.
Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field, ACII, and minimum five years experience in marketing, in the industry
Relationship Officers
The overall responsibility will be to build strong business relationships with agents in General Insurance.
Key tasks will include soliciting business from agents, training and developing them and monitoring their targets. Tasks will also include providing marketing assistance and all the necessary support to enable them to deliver the set targets.
Candidates must have a Diploma in Insurance and a flair for relationship building
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and send it to:
Group Human Resources Manager,
UAP Insurance Co. Ltd,
P.O. Box 43013-00100,
Nairobi.
Or Email: recruitment @ uapkenya.com
Closing date of applications: 5 February 2010
Field Veterinarian - (DMI) Job Opportunity: VSF Germany
Field Veterinarian - (DMI)
Reg. Office
VSF Germany,
Lenana Road, Norton Court,
P.O.Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: Admin_Hr @ vsfg.org
Background
VSF Germany is a humanitarian and developmental international NGO, implementing projects in animal health, food security, emergency, rehabilitation, disaster preparedness, research and governance since more than a decade in the region.
We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Field Veterinarian to support the implementation of the Drought Management Initiatives in Turkana West district.
Key Responsibilities
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Programme Officer
• He/She will be required to identify and provide training for the Community Animal Health Workers.
• Organize livestock traders meetings, facilitate traders access to communities and establish market links in key towns and food markets in drought affected areas in collaboration with local DVO and line ministry.
• Responsible for liaison with District Steering groups, Ministry Livestock, ARID lands, KARI, NGOs and other partners in fulfilling the livestock and market access components of the project.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and compilation of the same in the project narratives.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes and Skills required.
• University degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
• A minimum of 3 years working in Livestock related rural development Projects.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Donor Finds Management and reporting
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to the above contacts.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 5th February 2010
Reg. Office
VSF Germany,
Lenana Road, Norton Court,
P.O.Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: Admin_Hr @ vsfg.org
Background
VSF Germany is a humanitarian and developmental international NGO, implementing projects in animal health, food security, emergency, rehabilitation, disaster preparedness, research and governance since more than a decade in the region.
We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Field Veterinarian to support the implementation of the Drought Management Initiatives in Turkana West district.
Key Responsibilities
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Programme Officer
• He/She will be required to identify and provide training for the Community Animal Health Workers.
• Organize livestock traders meetings, facilitate traders access to communities and establish market links in key towns and food markets in drought affected areas in collaboration with local DVO and line ministry.
• Responsible for liaison with District Steering groups, Ministry Livestock, ARID lands, KARI, NGOs and other partners in fulfilling the livestock and market access components of the project.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and compilation of the same in the project narratives.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes and Skills required.
• University degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
• A minimum of 3 years working in Livestock related rural development Projects.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Donor Finds Management and reporting
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to the above contacts.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 5th February 2010
Community Extension Worker (2) Job Opportunities: VSF Germany
Community Extension Worker (2)
Reg. Office VSF Germany,
Lenana Road, Norton Court,
P.O.Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: Admin_Hr @ vsfg.org
Background
VSF Germany is a humanitarian and developmental international NGO, implementing projects in animal health, food security, emergency, rehabilitation, disaster preparedness, research and governance since more than a decade in the region.
We seek to recruit TWO qualified and well experienced Community Extension Workers to support the implementation of the Drought Management Initiatives in Turkana West district.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead in Community organizing for action in Livestock based livelihoods among the pastoralists in Turkana and work with Community associations (VICOBA, PFS, CAHWs and VLUPC/ABCD groups) in stimulating action towards drought preparedness and to cause and implement change in the livelihoods of poor pastoralist in the region.
• Lead in designing and implementing statements that stimulates, encourages, and train to facilitate community participation in activities aimed at mitigating the impacts of drought related, water stress in Turkana West District.
• Carry out mobilization and awareness raising campaigns during project implementation.
• Build partner capacity, to play various roles in project implementation
• Take part in training project beneficiaries with a view to ensure long term sustainability.
• Create sustainable strategic linkage aimed at enabling the local communities to mobilize local resources and also access further sounding for sustainable mitigation efforts.
• Develop and implement practice and participatory response to drought challenges
• Prepare projects reports and document lessons learnt in the project for information sharing.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes and Skills required
• Diploma level as a social worker, range resource management, Community development or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in the field working with rural communities (preferably with an NGO) in the capacity of a Community mobiliser / trainer / facilitator.
• Experience or demonstrated ability working with women groups or sensitive to the needs, priorities and rights of women and the disadvantaged within the communities.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Pasture management and conflict mitigation in the pastoralists
• Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in Ng'aturkana would an added advantage
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to the above contacts.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 5th February 2010
Reg. Office VSF Germany,
Lenana Road, Norton Court,
P.O.Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: Admin_Hr @ vsfg.org
Background
VSF Germany is a humanitarian and developmental international NGO, implementing projects in animal health, food security, emergency, rehabilitation, disaster preparedness, research and governance since more than a decade in the region.
We seek to recruit TWO qualified and well experienced Community Extension Workers to support the implementation of the Drought Management Initiatives in Turkana West district.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead in Community organizing for action in Livestock based livelihoods among the pastoralists in Turkana and work with Community associations (VICOBA, PFS, CAHWs and VLUPC/ABCD groups) in stimulating action towards drought preparedness and to cause and implement change in the livelihoods of poor pastoralist in the region.
• Lead in designing and implementing statements that stimulates, encourages, and train to facilitate community participation in activities aimed at mitigating the impacts of drought related, water stress in Turkana West District.
• Carry out mobilization and awareness raising campaigns during project implementation.
• Build partner capacity, to play various roles in project implementation
• Take part in training project beneficiaries with a view to ensure long term sustainability.
• Create sustainable strategic linkage aimed at enabling the local communities to mobilize local resources and also access further sounding for sustainable mitigation efforts.
• Develop and implement practice and participatory response to drought challenges
• Prepare projects reports and document lessons learnt in the project for information sharing.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes and Skills required
• Diploma level as a social worker, range resource management, Community development or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in the field working with rural communities (preferably with an NGO) in the capacity of a Community mobiliser / trainer / facilitator.
• Experience or demonstrated ability working with women groups or sensitive to the needs, priorities and rights of women and the disadvantaged within the communities.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Pasture management and conflict mitigation in the pastoralists
• Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in Ng'aturkana would an added advantage
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to the above contacts.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 5th February 2010
Medical Doctors Jobs (2 Positions): Impact Research and Development Organization
Impact Research and Development Organization, a national NGO based in Kisumu, is looking for two qualified and experienced Medical Doctors to fill the positions of Research Doctor for a Clinical Drug Trial (preferably female) and Male Circumcision RollOut program (preferably male).
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized university, with at least 3 years post qualification clinical experience in a busy facility. Masters degree in Public Health or related discipline advantageous.
• Must have a valid practicing License.
• Research Doctor should have training and practical experience in ART management; MC RollOut Doctor must have program management experience.
• Must possess the following qualities: attention to detail, excellent teamwork, good communication skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, high level of professionalism and ability to prepare quality reports.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 5th February, 2010.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P.O. Box 9171,
Kisumu.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized university, with at least 3 years post qualification clinical experience in a busy facility. Masters degree in Public Health or related discipline advantageous.
• Must have a valid practicing License.
• Research Doctor should have training and practical experience in ART management; MC RollOut Doctor must have program management experience.
• Must possess the following qualities: attention to detail, excellent teamwork, good communication skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, high level of professionalism and ability to prepare quality reports.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 5th February, 2010.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Officer,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P.O. Box 9171,
Kisumu.
Program Support Officer, Procurement Job: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Functional Title: Program Support Officer, Procurement
Org. Unit: UNAIDS
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Date of Issue: 22 January 2010
Contract Type: National UNV Specialist
Duty Station: Ministry of Finance, Nairobi Kenya
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
The Ministry of Finance is the Principle Recipient of Global Fund grants in Kenya to the
HIV Round 7, TB Round 5 and 6 and Malaria Round 4 programmes.
Ministry of Finance seeks to recruit an officer to support the procurement office of the Global Fund Unit to ensure that procurement functions of the Ministry under the Global Fund grants are sufficiently strengthened to work efficiently and effectively.
The position will be supported by UNAIDS through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme. UNV is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support human development worldwide.
II. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
• Masters degree in Commerce or finance related field,
• Professional diploma in supply management,
• Computer skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Access and Word),
• Demonstrated experience in working with databases and computer packages in procurement
Experience:
• Knowledge of public service procurement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of GF procurement procedures will be an added advantage
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English
Application Procedure:-
Detailed TOR can be accessed at www.unvkenya.org.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their
curriculum vitae marked “Program Support Officer, Procurement – Nairobi” by email
to: cvs.unvkenya @ gmail.com.
The title of the post MUST appear in the subject line.
Deadline for application: 10 February 2010.
Please note that:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNAIDS is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
• Applications from women are particularly encouraged.
Org. Unit: UNAIDS
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Date of Issue: 22 January 2010
Contract Type: National UNV Specialist
Duty Station: Ministry of Finance, Nairobi Kenya
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
The Ministry of Finance is the Principle Recipient of Global Fund grants in Kenya to the
HIV Round 7, TB Round 5 and 6 and Malaria Round 4 programmes.
Ministry of Finance seeks to recruit an officer to support the procurement office of the Global Fund Unit to ensure that procurement functions of the Ministry under the Global Fund grants are sufficiently strengthened to work efficiently and effectively.
The position will be supported by UNAIDS through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme. UNV is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support human development worldwide.
II. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
• Masters degree in Commerce or finance related field,
• Professional diploma in supply management,
• Computer skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Access and Word),
• Demonstrated experience in working with databases and computer packages in procurement
Experience:
• Knowledge of public service procurement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of GF procurement procedures will be an added advantage
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English
Application Procedure:-
Detailed TOR can be accessed at www.unvkenya.org.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their
curriculum vitae marked “Program Support Officer, Procurement – Nairobi” by email
to: cvs.unvkenya @ gmail.com.
The title of the post MUST appear in the subject line.
Deadline for application: 10 February 2010.
Please note that:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNAIDS is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
• Applications from women are particularly encouraged.
Program Support Officer, Procurement Job: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Functional Title: Program Support Officer, Procurement
Org. Unit: UNAIDS
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Date of Issue: 22 January 2010
Contract Type: National UNV Specialist
Duty Station: Ministry of Finance, Nairobi Kenya
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
The Ministry of Finance is the Principle Recipient of Global Fund grants in Kenya to the
HIV Round 7, TB Round 5 and 6 and Malaria Round 4 programmes.
Ministry of Finance seeks to recruit an officer to support the procurement office of the Global Fund Unit to ensure that procurement functions of the Ministry under the Global Fund grants are sufficiently strengthened to work efficiently and effectively.
The position will be supported by UNAIDS through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme. UNV is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support human development worldwide.
II. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
• Masters degree in Commerce or finance related field,
• Professional diploma in supply management,
• Computer skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Access and Word),
• Demonstrated experience in working with databases and computer packages in procurement
Experience:
• Knowledge of public service procurement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of GF procurement procedures will be an added advantage
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English
Application Procedure:-
Detailed TOR can be accessed at www.unvkenya.org.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their
curriculum vitae marked “Program Support Officer, Procurement – Nairobi” by email
to: cvs.unvkenya @ gmail.com.
The title of the post MUST appear in the subject line.
Deadline for application: 10 February 2010.
Please note that:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNAIDS is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
• Applications from women are particularly encouraged.
Org. Unit: UNAIDS
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Date of Issue: 22 January 2010
Contract Type: National UNV Specialist
Duty Station: Ministry of Finance, Nairobi Kenya
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
The Ministry of Finance is the Principle Recipient of Global Fund grants in Kenya to the
HIV Round 7, TB Round 5 and 6 and Malaria Round 4 programmes.
Ministry of Finance seeks to recruit an officer to support the procurement office of the Global Fund Unit to ensure that procurement functions of the Ministry under the Global Fund grants are sufficiently strengthened to work efficiently and effectively.
The position will be supported by UNAIDS through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme. UNV is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support human development worldwide.
II. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
• Masters degree in Commerce or finance related field,
• Professional diploma in supply management,
• Computer skills: Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Access and Word),
• Demonstrated experience in working with databases and computer packages in procurement
Experience:
• Knowledge of public service procurement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of GF procurement procedures will be an added advantage
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English
Application Procedure:-
Detailed TOR can be accessed at www.unvkenya.org.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their
curriculum vitae marked “Program Support Officer, Procurement – Nairobi” by email
to: cvs.unvkenya @ gmail.com.
The title of the post MUST appear in the subject line.
Deadline for application: 10 February 2010.
Please note that:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNAIDS is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
• Applications from women are particularly encouraged.
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