1. Position: Lab Technologist
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Sample collection and processing
Adhering to professional code of conduct and research ethics
Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment
Laboratory waste management and segregation
Stock control
Projection on consumable and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due
Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected
laboratory study documents, results and performing test as per the
specific laboratory SOPs
Personal attributes
High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
Two years of practical experience
At least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology recognized by the
Ministry of Health and Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
technologists Board council
Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists
Board is a mandatory requirement
Good clinical and laboratory practices training
HIV/AIDS, counseling and management skills an added advantage
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical skills
Computer literacy
2. Position: Nurse
Program: Clinic
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Working Hours: Mon- Fri 7.00am - 4.00pm, and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to the KSG students.
Conduct in-take and annual psycho-social assessments of each student.
Manage the two KSG Social Workers.
Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans for high-need students.
Requirements
Diploma in Nursing from KMTC
Registered member of nursing council of Kenya
Updated practicing license
All original certificates
At least 2 years working experience
3. Position: Pharmacist
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
Provide advice for non-prescription medications
Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
Take inventory and track medication and supply orders
Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
Arrange drugs in the required manner
Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions
Monitor storage conditions i.e. expiry status and security of the pharmaceuticals
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Personal attributes
High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poison Board
Degree/Diploma holder from a recognized institution.
original Professional and academic certificates with up to date license
At least 2 years working experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy hospital set up
Strong negotiation and customer care skills
Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.
4. Position: Early Childhood Development Social Worker (One)
Location: Kibera
Reports to: ECD Coordinator and Community Programs Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Social worker along with key technical staff will be responsible for
coordinating caregiver – early child psycho-social program activities.
Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Conduct regular home visits for the daycare and preschool
children using the home visit tools to ensure the care-giving
environment is conducive to help children grow into healthy and happy to
harness full development potential
Organize and conduct parent/caregiver support group meetings
to discuss essence of early child development issues and mobilize them
into group savings and loan activities as economic strengthening at
household level
Use a variety of appropriate formal and informal tools and
techniques to evaluate the progress and performance of students and
families based on child development milestones
Develop long-term and short-term intervention plans consistent
with children’s developmental needs to help children attain full
development potential
Keep proper records of the children in the daycare and
preschool programs including family background, health, social and key
interventions and follow-up visits forms
Assist ECD coordinator to carry-out individual child assessment to ensure each child is attaining proper development milestones
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor, community programs officer and programs manager
Performing other related duties as may be assigned
Personal Attributes
High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
Must have good counseling skills.
Key knowledge on Early Childhood Development
Must have at least 2 years working experience
Academic Qualifications
Diploma in Community Development
Certificate/diploma in Early Childhood Development is desirable
5. Position: ECD Teacher
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The jobholder is responsible for childcare duties at
on-site daycare center accurately, efficiently, and following all
guidelines.
Assists in development and execution of plans for the Daycare; performing routine and non-routine tasks.
Organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program
Set up and maintain an organized and clutter free environment safe for the children
Supervising children/infants at all times
Oversee the assigned daycare attendants
Responsible for submitting and implementing a weekly themed lesson plan
Carry out proper child guidance
Carry out home visits to the respective children’s home to
ascertain proper child care and rearing continues within the household
Cleaning and maintaining a safe environment for children
Assisting in feeding the children during meals set up
Perform other duties as assigned
Coordinate parent partnership plan to ensure effective child care and protection among the caregivers/parents
Personal attributes
High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
Diploma in Early Childhood Development
At least 1 year experience
Must be able to communicate effectively with parents
Be respectful
Child friendly with no previous record of child abuse
Be flexible
Team oriented
Excellent child care
6. Position: Lower Primary Teacher
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Kibera School for Girls Headmistress
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30am
Key and Responsibilities
Teaches reading, language arts, social studies,
mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to
students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by KSG, and
other appropriate learning activities.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides
individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the
curriculum to the needs of each student.
Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other
professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve
health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective environment for learning through
functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest
centers.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Minimum Requirements
The candidate should have;
Must have P1 training certificate from a recognized institution
At least 1 year experience
Computer Literate
Patient and understanding
Good communication skills
7. Position: Adherence Nurse (One)
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Triaging patients attending HIV Clinic and taking the necessary action.
Counselling of patients i.e Couple and individual counseling
Post Pharmacy counseling
Offer PWP services
Initial counselling of patients visiting the Clinic for the first time
Adherence counselling
Psychological counselling especially to mothers whose children turn positive after intervention
Assist the Clinical Officer in updating MOH tools, refill of drugs when needed,
Performing other nursing procedures which includes:-
Intravenous fluids, dressing, injections, and ordering of drugs.
Performing VIAL Villi including biopsy, pap smears and referrals if needed.
Assisting nurses in ANC/PNC, TB Clinic when need arises
Infection prevention including dumping, dusting, disinfection,
making sure instruments are well cleaned and sterilized, cough triage,
room ventilation
Monitoring HIV Clinic patients attendance by
Adhering to the diary system.
Inform the Community Health Workers to follow up patients who need priority home visits.
This means documenting promptly the missed appointment book.
Initiating priority home visits where need arises.
Encouraging all patients to be seen with their partners.
Maintain confidentiality of all activities to preserve patients dignity.
Preparing equipment and ensuring examination rooms are clean and stocked with required supplies and materials;
Assisting the CO in updating MOH tools, refills of drugs when needed;
Administering prescribed medications, injections and treatments in accordance with nursing standards;
Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts and other pertinent information;
Maintaining patient confidentiality;
Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.
Personal attributes
High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
Must have good counselling communication skills.
Key knowledge on CCC.
Be familiar with fxn of CTX/ARVs/Multi-vitamins in both paediatrics and adults.
Had knowledge on ARVs S/E and mode of action.
Knowledge on POP and PMTCT mandatory.
Well conversant with evaluation of drug adherence i.e. pill count and visits.
Routine baseline investigation.
Knowledge of 1st line regimen and 2nd line regimen drugs.
Must have 2 years working experience and above working in a busy CCC set up.
Academic Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing from registered institution.
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Have a valid practicing license.
8. Position: Clinical Officer
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Clinic Medical Coordinator
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 4pm, and varied Saturdays
Duties and Responsibilities
Clerking, examination, diagnosing and treatment of patients;
Prescription of medications;
Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts and other pertinent information;
Maintaining patient confidentiality;
Responding to enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription requests, etc.;
Coordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays lab
testing, etc and conveying pertinent instructions and information to
the patient;
Attending to CCC patients and managing opportunistic infections;
Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.
Conducting continuous medical education and health educations as may be required
Work as a team member with staff of other cadres in ensuring quality service provision
Being accountable for any equipment assigned and reporting to the line manager as may be required.
Mandatory Requirements
Registered clinical officer preferably trained at KMTC
2 years’ experience in a busy health facility
Current Practicing license is mandatory
Basic HIV training/ experience will be an added advantage
Must carry all original professional and academic certificates
National ID/Passport
The candidate should be readily available
The ideal candidate must be passionate about working in the slam
9. Position: Community Health Workers (2)
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services and Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:00am to 4:00pm and one Saturdays a month
Job Scope:
The primary responsibility of the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Health
workers is following up on selected patients in their homes to ensure
treatment adherence and recovery and report to any complications to
physicians.
CHWs are also responsible for clinical outreach and active case finding,
conduct relevant health talks/topics will be scheduled by the CHW
supervisor and performed by the CHWs in the clinic and throughout the
community.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Assist in the triage, patient escorting and provide general assistance as needed
Accompany patients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites
Following up on selected patients in their homes to ensure
treatment adherence and recovery and report any complications to
physicians
Recruitment of patients for health talks and support groups
Recommended referral facilities to community members
Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threat to relevant authorities
Carry out community outreach as needed(in schools, community groups, individuals or families)
Assist in identifying patients who need immediate health
attention through acting as a liaison person between the clinic and the
community
Organize and run regular health talks and monthly support groups
Perform home based care/visits to patients to patients and assess their needs
Recommend to health services providers information on acceptability of services offered
Distribute brochures, flyers or any other educational document
to inform targeted community members on outreach activities e.g.
Vaccination campaigns
Daily, weekly and quarterly reports filed on patients and performed activities
Updates on clinic activities
Performing other related duties as may be assigned
Personal attributes
High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
Communications skills
Capacity building ability
Good reporting skills
To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications
to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than
7th November 2014.
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