FHOK Project Coordinator, Project Nurse, Project Accountant, VCT Counselor, Project Driver and Clinical Officer Jobs in Kenya

Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) is a dynamic not for profit National Non-Governmental Organization with strong grassroots networks. 

The Organization provides leadership and plays a pioneering role in offering sustainable, innovative and comprehensive services in response to health and socio-economic needs of all Kenyans. 

FHOK is committed to providing quality services and championing sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) other rights and the empowerment of Kenya’s young people to exercise and enjoy these rights. 

Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions based in Malindi:

Project Coordinator

Ref: PC/2013
 

Reporting to the Project Manager (HQ) the role holder will be part of a dynamic senior team working on cutting edge initiatives in family planning, sexual and reproductive health. 

Key responsibilities include: planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating performance of the project, representing FHOK in the County and working closely with the key stakeholders within the area of operation to raise FHOK profile. 

The minimum requirements are: a Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery or its equivalent, three years experience in clinical service & proven experience in project implementation and networking, experience in community development & excellent communication skills.

Project Nurse 

Ref: PN/2013

2 Positions
 

The role holder reports to the Project Coordinator and will be part of a dynamic team responsible for management of clinical ASRH services in the clinic and other community based service delivery points within the area of operation. 

The minimum requirements are an “O” Level Division II certificate or its equivalent & a Diploma in Registered Community Health Nurse, three years’ experience in FP & HIV/AIDS counseling, STI treatment & SRHR service provision & facilitation skills
 

Project Accountant

Ref: PC/2013
 

Reporting to the Project Coordinator the role holder is responsible for ensuring that, all clinic visitors are properly guided & all clinic funds, commodities and client records are properly maintained. 

The minimum requirements are ‘O’ Level Division II certificate or its equivalent, CPA II & three years of relevant experience

VCT Counselor

Ref: VCT/2013
 

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the post holder will be responsible for the provision of VCT services. 

The minimum requirements are: “O” Level certificate or its equivalent, relevant training in counseling and VCT services & excellent communication skills.
 

Project Driver

Ref: PD/2013
 

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the FHOK programme by driving staff, volunteers and official visitors, including transporting commodities and equipment. 

She/he must have an “O” Level certificate or its equivalent, a valid driving license & a certificate of Good Conduct.
 

Family Health Options Kenya (FHOK) is seeking qualified persons to fill the following positions based in Mombasa:
 

Clinical Officer 

Ref: PN/2013

1 Position

Mombasa
 

The role holder reports to the Centre Manager and will be part of a dynamic team responsible for management of clinical ASRH services in the clinic and other community based service delivery points within the area of operation. 

The minimum requirements are “O” Level Division II certificate or its equivalent & a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, three years’ experience in FP & HIV/ AIDS counseling, STI treatment & SRHR service provision &facilitation skills
 

Please visit our website www.fhok.org for detailed job descriptions of these positions.

The closing date for receiving all applications is 22nd February, 2013

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
 

FHOK is an equal opportunity employer and women are especially encouraged to apply
 

Applications along with detailed CVs to be submitted to:
 

Executive Director,
Family Health Options Kenya,
P. O. Box 30581-00100.
Nairobi.

KEMRI / Walter Reed Project Assistant Research Officer / Clinical Research Coordinator Job Vacancy

Position: Assistant Research Officer / Clinical Research Coordinator
 

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) / Walter Reed Project, HIV Program is seeking to recruit a qualified person to fill the above vacant position.
 

Job Summary:
 

The incumbent will serve as the site Clinical Research Coordinator for research activities and patient care for a treatment clinical trial. Responsibilities include project management, research coordination, and patient consent/care.

Location: United States Naval Expeditionary Base, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
 

Essential Duties:

• Assure compliance with the approved protocol, consistency in data collection, and appropriate and ethical treatment of all volunteers and. In addition, the incumbent will ensure that all study forms and questionnaires are completed accurately in accordance with the protocol.
• Distribute study advertisements, place study advertisements in base newsletters, and provide information about the study to any interested potential subjects, including conducting formal or informal briefings.
• Set-up of site to include receiving of study drugs, supplies, and equipment needed to conduct the trial.
• Responsible for subject screening, enrollment, sample receipt, payment of participant incentives, completion of study materials, and study reporting.
• Responsible for maintaining the correct inventory of clinical and laboratory supplies.
• Ensure compliance with the study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Specimen handling, storage and shipment as per SOPs.
• Detailed onsite Lab QC and maintain the logs in an organized manner.
• Detailed recordkeeping to track and account for study drugs and cash used for study incentives.
• Regularly communicate with investigators, especially the PI concerning study progress.
• Submit protocol deviations/violations and adverse events according to Clinical Manual of Procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the PI.

Qualifications:

• Completion of education at a Bachelor’s degree level.
• 2-4 years experience in project management, clinical and/or laboratory work, or work in clinic or research setting strongly recommended.
• Course work in research desirable, specifically certification in Good Clinical Practices.
• Basic clinical skills in medical interview, collection of vital signs desirable.
• Excellent English language and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well with others to assure consistency in data collection.
• Ability to supervise and provide additional training in study procedures for rotating study physicians.
• Ability to work well in an overseas (international) operational military setting.
• Basic bacteriology laboratory skills considered necessary.
• Previous experience with good lab practices (GLP) desirable.
• Prior experience working with US military populations desirable.

Terms of service: Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
 

To apply, submit your application letters, resumes, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than February 8, 2013 to:
 

The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project” KEMRI
P.O. Box 1357 - 20200; Hospital Road; 

Kericho, Kenya
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted