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Project Accountant - Nakuru County, Kenya

Deadline: 26/02/2023

Job Description

• Project Financial record keeping.
• Entering various transactions into the accounting system on a daily basis and filing all financial records appropriately in line with the filing system.
• Ensuring that Roadside Wellness Centres are well supplied in a timely manner.
• Processing Purchase orders and payments.
• Ensuring that all requisite procurement procedures have been followed and the requisite support documentation is available and appropriately filed.
• Preparing donor reports and submitting them within the stipulated deadlines.
• Preparing internal financial reports (Budget monitoring reports, etc) on a monthly basis by the 13th day of the following month.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
• Maintaining the Assets register. Updating regularly and arranging for Assets verification twice a year.
• Carrying out bank and other accounts reconciliations and preparing reconciliation statements on a monthly basis by the 13th day of the following month.
• Ensuring that all bills and statutory deductions are paid in time to avoid penalties.
• Arranging for physical cash counts once a quarter at the centre level.
• Ensuring adherence to the financial procedures.
• Participating in Budget preparation and review.
• Maintaining Project records
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required and respond to any queries raised.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports and tax returns related to project on a timely manner.
• Maintain project staff records
• Receive, review and file project staff time sheets
• Prepare the project Payroll.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and Human Resource Manager.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 3 years’ experience in project accounting
• Working knowledge of USAID funded projects is a must.
• A good understanding of the health landscape in Kenya would also be desirable.
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems.
• An excellent communicator with strong writing skills.

Additional Information

Position: 2-Month Temporary Contract
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Reports to: Finance and Human Resource Manager
Start date: Immediately
Language: English

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, kindly submit your application letter and CV online (indicating your expected salary) on Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before 26th February 2023.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Clinical Officer - Nakuru County

Deadline: 11/11/2022

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.