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Project Coordinator – Kenya Innovative Challenge Tuberculosis Programme - Mombasa, Kenya

Job Description

• Effective Management of projects and timely provision of deliverables.
• Creating and executing project work plans and revising them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Preparation of programme budgets and reviews.
• Preparation of periodic and timely donor reports for internal use.
• Creating and strengthening partnerships with the government and other organizations.
• Profiling the Organization among partners.
• Documentation of project success stories and lessons learned.
• Representing North Star Alliance in relevant meetings and other forums.
• Resource mobilization through funding proposals and other avenues.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the Senior Program Manager from time to time.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Social Sciences, Community Health, Community Development, Social Work, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or other related disciplines.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Project Implementation/Management within the health
  and/or non-profit sector.
• Experience in implementing a TB program would also be desirable.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Strong personality with good leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Energetic and balanced
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Must be proficient in both oral and written English and Kiswahili
• IT literate (Word, Excel and Internet)
• Ability to work with key populations

Additional Information

Position: One-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Start date: Immediately
Language: English

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) via
Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before 13th January 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Receptionist/Cleaner - Nakuru County

Job Description

• Maintain cleanliness at the Wellness Centre and surroundings.
• Welcome visitors/clients to the Centre by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Maintain a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other duties as may be allocated by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience in Reception/cleaner work.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office and typing.
• Knowledge and practice of good Customer Service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and resourceful.
• Ability to handle office equipment.

Additional Information

Position: Full time basis
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Start date: Immediately
Language: English

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) via
Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before Friday, 11st November 2022.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

HIV Testing and Counselling Provider - Nakuru County

Job Description

• Create awareness and provide education about the existence of HIV testing services.
• Lead in the mobilization of clients for HTS.
• Provide pre/post-test HIV counselling ensuring that clients understand risk factors, prevention methods, and other relevant issues.
• Provide confidential HIV testing to clients, as per national HTS guidelines.
• Provide ongoing counselling and make relevant referrals for ongoing support.
• Always ensure the quality of HTS services.
• Ensure a sufficient supply of test kits and consumables at the Centre.
• Document and maintain accurate HTS records including referrals and report on referral outcomes.
• Compile and submit HTS reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis within set deadlines to the supervisor.
• Timely requests for all the necessary consumables for undertaking HTS activities.
• Meet all performance targets.
• Refer all cases requiring specialized care and management to relevant health facilities and or services.
• Organize outreach activities in collaboration with other partners and stakeholders.
• Participate in Peer Education activities.
• Participate in HTS QA activities like PT, counselling supervision, etc.
• Ensure HTS optimization in the facility.
• Provide safe index services to all new clients and all priority populations.
• Participate in outreach activities.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Diploma-level course in social or health sciences.
• 2 years’ experience in VCT work.
• Certificate in HTS accredited by NASCOP.
• Conducted and Passed Proficiency Tests.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent written, listening, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
• Excellent use of the android application and computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Unquestionable confidentiality.
• Ability to conceptualize and understand program needs.
• Familiar with local community structures.
• Experience working with USG funded projects is desirable.

Additional Information

Position: One-year renewable contract with the possibility of extension based on performance

Location: Nakuru County

Reports to: The Site Coordinator

Start date: Immediately

Language: English

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) via
Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before Friday, 11st November 2022.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Data Assistant - Nakuru County

Job Description

• Compile and gather data for processing and entering into databases.
• Create new records and run searches to fill in incomplete data or replace inconsistent data
• Enter patient data with medical history in a relevant database.
• Complete data review on all paper and electronic data produced in Operational departments.
• Maintain databases for various types of activities and functionalities.
• Enter and retrieve data from a database relating to administrative tasks and functions.
• Handle data processing operation relating to specific or multiple projects.
• Prepare relevant reports as needed.
• Work with the M & E Officer on DQA and other data matters.
• Provide general data entry support across the program.

Education & Experience

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Grade C or higher.
• Certificate in IT/Health Records and Information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to enter data into a computer quickly and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think analytically.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 6 months’ data entry experience.
• Experience in Key population & HIV data management is additional advantage.
• Experience working with USG funded projects desirable.

Additional Information

Position: One-year renewable contract with possibility of extension based on performance

Location: Nakuru County

Reports to: The Site Coordinator

Start date: Immediately

Language: English

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) via
Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before Friday, 11st November 2022.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Field Officer - Nakuru

Job Description

• Oversee outreach activities within the assigned project site in liaison with other team members.
• Determine the health and communication needs of the target populations and make recommendations for continuation of or change in services.
• Ensure achievement of targets for the number of truckers and sex workers reached (daily, monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Ensure that referrals and follow-ups are done in collaboration with service providers and partners/government, and document.
• Educate, coach and motivate Peer Educators/Mobilizers.
• Conduct monthly meetings with peer educators/mobilizers to identify challenges and troubleshoot.
• Conduct health education sessions targeting truckers and sex workers.
• Document/record activities including preparation of periodic reports.
• Establish contacts (linkages) with the government and other partners to leverage resources.
• Participate in program meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Social Work.
• Degree in Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years’ experience in outreach work.
• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to build rapport with community members.
• Good listening skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Mobilization skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Analytical skills.

Leadership skills.

Additional Information

Position: Full time basis

Location: Nakuru County

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Start date: Immediately

Language: English, Kiswahili

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) via
Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before Friday, 11st November 2022.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Clinical Officer - Nakuru County

Job Description

• Examining, diagnosing, treating and counselling target groups at the RWC.
• Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among long-distance truck drivers, sex workers and the community members with whom they interact. This shall be done in accordance with the National guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health or other relevant Ministries.
• Ensure effective use of syndromic approach to the management of STIs, Malaria and other common illnesses.
• Management of Opportunistic Infections (OIs).
• Screening for Tuberculosis.
• Administration and management of ART.
• Adherence to the monitoring of the use of medication particularly for TB and HIV cases.
• Develop proper records of all HIV and infected patients served and follow-ups.
• Provide health education and counselling to the truck drivers, commercial sex workers and communities with whom they interact
• Recording data according to North Star Alliance’s specifications.
• Preparing and submitting reports within set deadlines.
• Meet all performance targets.
• Refer all cases requiring specialized care and management to relevant health facilities and or services.
• Organize outreach activities in collaboration with other partners and stakeholders.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the Regional Director from time to time.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized College.
• Must be registered by the Clinical Officers’ Council.
• A degree in Clinical Medicine or Social sciences will be an added Advantage.
• Over 3 years’ experience in a reputable health institution/Facility.
• At least 1 years’ experience in HIV AIDS Management.
• Strong personality with good leadership skills.
• Ability to prepare timely reports.
• Excellent inter-personal, negotiation and communication Skills.
• Proficient in English and local languages.
• IT literate (Word, Excel and internet).
• Familiar with local structures.
• Ability to work with key populations.

Additional Information

Position: Full-time basis
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Start date: Immediately
Language: English

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) on
Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before
Friday, 11st November 2022.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.