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HIV Testing and Counselling Provider - Nakuru, Kenya

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 counseling 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 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 population.
• 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 HTS 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 communications 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 desirable.

Additional Information

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

Location:        Nakuru County

Reports to:    The Site Coordinator

Start date:     Immediately

Language:     English

How to Apply

Applications to include a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, National AIDS & STIs Control Program Certificate and PT results (indicating your expected salary) and sent to the email below by close of business on Friday, 28^th April 2023.

Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Project Accountant - Nakuru County, Kenya

Job Description

• Projectt 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 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 13^th 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 13^th 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.

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:        One-year contract – renewable

Location:       Nakuru, Kenya

Reports to:    Finance and Human Resource Manager

Start date:     May/June

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

Friday, 28^th April 2023.   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Data Clerk - Emali, Makueni County

Job Description

• Manage and organize client files at the service sites.
• Accurately enter data into various data-bases.
• Identify and correct data entry errors using appropriate quality control methods.
• Prepare relevant reports as needed.
• Work with the M & E Officer on DQA and other data matters.
• Data-Clerk-Emali.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 an additional advantage.
• Experience working with USG funded projects desirable.

Additional Information

Position: One-year renewable contract with possibility of
extension based on performance
Location: Makueni County
Reports to: The Site Coordinator
Start date: Immediately
Language: English

How to Apply

Applications to include a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, academic and other certificates (indicating your expected salary) and sent to the email below by close of business on Monday, 17^th April 20232.

Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Clinical Officer, Nakuru, Kenya - Nakuru, Kenya

Job Description

• Managing the operations at the Roadside Wellness Centre.
• Examining, diagnosing, treating and counselling of 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 management of STIs, Malaria and other common illnesses.
• Management of Opportunistic Infections (OIs).
• Screening for Tuberculosis.
• Administration and management of ART.
• Adherence monitoring of use of medication particularly for TB and HIV cases.
• Develop proper records of all HIV and TB infected patients served and ensure follow up.
• 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.
• Identifying key stakeholders and engaging them in the relevant activities.
• Ensuring effective linkage with other North Star staff.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the Director, North Star Alliance from time to time.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized
College.
• Must be registered by Clinical Officers’ Council, and possess valid
practicing licence
• A degree in Clinical Medicine or Social sciences will be an added
advantage.
• Over 3 years’ experience in a reputable health institution/Facility.
• Practical experience working with Key and Vulnerable Populations
programming is an added advantage
• Strong personality with good leadership skills.
• Ability to manage/implement projects and prepare good and 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.

Additional Information

Position: Full time basis
Location: Nakuru County, Kenya; with frequent visits to implementation sites
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, 14th April, 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Project Accountant - Nakuru County, Kenya

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

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.