OPTOMETRIST - UNES/HRA/09/24

Job Purpose
The role will involve working closely with patients to understand their vision needs and providing personalized care to improve their overall eye health.
The duties and responsibilities shall include:

Carry out refraction and prescribe correct spectacles
Assist patients in selecting a preferred frame that suits their prescription, personal... preference etc.
Referring patients to medical practitioners as necessary
Educate patients on proper eye care and preventive measures.
Gather patients’ medical history and perform clinical assessment to develop a better patients health profile
Participate in medical camps and community outreach programs
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Qualifications

Diploma in Optometry from recognized institution
At least 3 years’ experience in optometry practice
Proficiency in computer applications
Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution more

ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR - UNES/R&I.AUD/ASS.INT.ADT/09/24 – 1 POSITION

Contract Duration: Three Years Renewable with Three Months Probationary Period

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for the management of controls for efficiency of operations and compliance with laws and regulations.

The position reports to the Managing Director, the incumbent shall be tasked with the... following responsibilities:

Developing Audit Programs for the Audit Assignments in the Audit Plan.
Conducting risk based internal audits as per the Audit Plan.
Review implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and provide Quarterly Status reports.
Ensuring that the internal controls are reviewed and documented on their effectiveness and adequacy;
Supervising the preparation of work programs to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
Recommending mitigation measures to address identified weaknesses where necessary;
Advising Senior Management on key audit issues and recommendations through exit meetings;
Following up on implementation of audit recommendations on both Internal and External
Audits and provide a status report on the unresolved audit issues
Leading the audit team in performing other adhoc audit assignments relating to governance, risk management and control as appropriate.
Providing support to the External Auditors – both statutory by Auditor General or other auditors, covering Financial and System Audits.

Job Specifications/Requirements

A minimum period five (5) years in comparable position;
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications;
At least CPA III qualification or its equivalent.
Membership in a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)/ Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) / Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)/ Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
Proficiency in Computer applications;
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. more

MANAGER, HOSPITALITY SERVICES - UNES/HOSP/MH/09/24 – 1 POSITION

Contract Duration: Three Years Renewable with Three Months Probationary Period

Position overview:

We are looking for a result-oriented individual with strong business acumen to manage our hospitality Section. The job holder will coordinate the operations of the restaurants, conferencing and outside catering events for... business growth and sustainability

The duties and responsibilities will include:

Identify and pursue viable hospitality projects for revenue growth
Identify and pursue hospitality strategic partnerships for long term business growth
Monitoring financial performance of the department
Ensuring compliance with the established hospitality laws and regulations
Manage and control costs to ensure efficiency of operations
Enhance customer experience through the quality of products and services
Ensure that accountability and careful handling of equipment is provided and maintained
Review and implement policies and procedures that guide the hospitality department
Ensure high standards of hygiene and safety is maintained
Responsible for proper maintenance, handling and accountability of all restaurants, outside catering and conference equipment

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management or equivalent from a recognized accredited institution
At least Five (5) years’ work experience in management of Restaurants/banquets/conference /outside catering activities in a busy commercial institution
Experienced in food & beverage production, restaurant sales, food costing & control
Results oriented and with strong attention to details
An effective team player and leader
Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and preparation of reports
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision
Ability to multitask with strong coordination skills
Good writing and oral communication skills more

PART TIME - PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST – UNES/IGU-EC/LPO/09/24:

Physical Location: UoN Eye Clinic – Upper hill Area, Nairobi

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our team of part time Specialists. The Specialist shall see the patients strictly on appointment and on allocated days. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric... ophthalmology and a passion for working with children. As a Pediatric Specialist, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating eye issues in children, from infancy through adolescence.

The duties and responsibilities shall include:

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for children and adolescents.
Diagnose and treat a variety of pediatric eye conditions.
Prescribe corrective lenses and other treatments.
Perform surgical procedures as needed.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Collaborate with other Eye Health Team in delivery of services.
Demonstrate Professional and ethical conduct when dealing with children, families and communities.

 Job Specification /Requirements

Masters’ Degree in Medicine – Ophthalmology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Post Graduate Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
 At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, of which three (3) years must have been in a Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic;
Practicing Certificate/ license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Proficiency in computers
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution. more

PART TIME PEDIATRIC DENTIST – UNES/IGU-DP/LPD/09/24: One (1) Position

Location: UoN Dental Plaza – Upper hill area, Nairobi

Overview of the Job:

We are looking for a dedicated Pediatric Dental Specialist to join our team of part time Specialists. The Specialist shall see the patients strictly on appoint ent and on allocated days. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in... pediatric dentistry anda passion for working with children. As a Pediatric Dental Specialist, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating dental issues in children, from infancy through adolescence.

The details of the duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Diagnosis and management of complex oral, cranio maxillofacial diseases and other conditions affecting children.
Prescribe appropriate investigations and formulate treatment plans providing wholesome patient care in the specialty
Performing surgical medical procedures that may include minor oral surgery, trauma surgery, craniofacial surgery (congenital and developmental anomalies)
Manage the behavioral and emotional needs of young patients.
Collaborate with other dental professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Providing health education and promotion;
Adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements

 Job Specifications/Requirements

Masters of Dental Surgery degree in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent qualification from institution recognised by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree or any other equivalent qualifications from an institution recognised by the Medical Practitioners Board;
Specialist recognition certificate as a dental Specialist Paediatric from the medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; Those that have finished Masters of dental Surgery and are undergoing the KMPDC registration attachment are encouraged to apply
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Paediatric dental practice.
Registration certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council;
Valid practicing Licence by the Medical Practitioners and dentist Council
Retention in the Medical Practitioners and dentists Board Register
Professional Indemnity Cover

Person’s Specifications

Strong understanding of child psychology and behaviour management.
Ability to communicate effectively
Proficiency in dental software and electronic health records.
Ability to perform complex dental procedures.
Knowledge of preventive dental care and oral hygiene practices.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
Ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
Strong ethical standards and professionalism. more

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lead Capacity Building and Institutional Learningroleis key to the Project’s role in updating and implementing the capacity building strategy in both Health Information Systems and Child Protection Information Management Systems at the national program and sub national levels.  The position will work with the technical teams to support the development of capacity building... strategies in use of digital platforms. 

This duties of and responsibilities will include:

Work with the Ministry of Health Department of Health Informatics and M&E (MOH DHI and M&E) and Ministry of Labor and Social Protection Department of Children Services (MOLSP DCS) to review and implement capacity building strategies and plans
Support the review of HIS training curriculum or adapt existing resources into learning modules for information system users
Develop and maintain training materials including eLearning content and modules.
Design and develop dynamic, interactive and user-friendly multimedia training solutions
Organize and execute physical and online trainings in collaboration with project technical teams
Manage the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) and the Virtual Academies Platforms
Manage complete development process of courseware materials to include eLearning and LMS/training delivery systems, document management
Ensure completed projects, courseware and LMS/training systems meet users’ expectations
Work with design and development team to define processes, work flows, effective content production and implementation of up to date development and LMS technologies and methodologies
Manage the creation of storyboards/scripts and production-ready content for video or web-based training programs
Support in management of administrative capabilities in the LMS.
Create digital assets for e-learning courses.
Collaborate with other project members on curriculum development and mentor junior developers and training.
Ensure production of quality eLearning course material, including course design documents, course outlines, course descriptions, PowerPoint slides, diagrams, interactive exercises, and assessments.
Design measurement instruments and create advanced learning activity questions for certification exams.
Guide, coordinate and collaborate with project staff and partners in the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of activities
Support the building of lasting in-county capacity to deliver online learning technical support. 
Document and present program reports and lessons learned to the key stakeholders. 

Skills/Knowledge Required: 

Degree in a related professional field but masters preferred.
Five years of relevant professional experience in capacity building.
Experience with MoH and USAID is an added advantage. 
Experience in working with online learning platforms such as Moodle.
Experience in working with online learning content creation/authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate and Elucidat. 
Experience in content development for adult learners.
Experience in software development and database administration is an added advantage
Experience in Instructional Design, Graphic Design, Performance based learning, Course/ User Interface Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Strategies and Development, Quality Assurance Testing
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute planned activates efficiently within strict timelines. 
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and monitor efforts. 
Demonstrated ability to engage and work with stakeholders at all system levels 
A proven, successful record of achieving results, preferably in a difficult working environment 
Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills. 
Experience in implementing Health related USG-funded projects in Kenya is desirable. 
Fluency in English is required, language skills in Kiswahili, and other languages of Kenya are highly preferred. more

REF: UNES/HLIT/MEO/04/2023
Contract Terms:  5 Months
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist the incumbent shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:

Track and monitor
Ensure timely and efficient collection of evidence on different project results/achievements.
Adapt and improve HealthIT monitoring and evaluation databases and systems.
Provide... i
Implement and maintain institutional monitoring and evaluation systems to assist in short term and long-term planning.
Document best practice systems.
Support planning and implementation of internal evaluations, baselines and situation analysis.
Lead the project team
Support the designing, development and use of data capture tools, templates, and user guides to meet project requirements.
Support the development of necessary documentation and provide support to all project staff to understand project reporting requirements and indicator definitions
Provide assistance to Technical teams in development of digital solutions as appropriate
Ensure compliance with MOH and USAID reporting requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in statistics, development studies, project management, or any other field related to impact analysis; Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years of relevant working experience as an M&E officer for projects funded by USAID
Experience with the Ministry of Health and partners
In-depth knowledge and experience in USAID reporting requirements.
Experience in developing theories of change, M&E systems or plans; conducting data quality assessments, data validation and data audits, highly preferred.
Demonstrated research experience and skills with understanding of qualitative and quantitative research design, complemented by experience in research information product development, exceptional verbal and written communication skills for impressive presentations and effective report writing for various partners.
Proven expertise in data collection methodologies, in-depth knowledge of sampling and use of interviews, focus groups and interactive tools to generate qualitative information and analysis with ability to communicate results clearly using graphs, charts, and other visuals.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and data analysis software
Extensive knowledge in MEL, collaboration, learning and adapting concepts for projects required, with a strong understanding of and/or prior experience working in projects with a focus on health information systems is highly desirable.
Strong teamwork and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills with ability to work across various teams, willingness to listen, respect for diversity, demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex operating environments

Applicants interested in the above positions should submit the following:

Cover letter detailing why you want to be considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
Detailed CV including at minimum:

Biographical data including: Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address
Employment history to date.  Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
Educational history to date, clearly detailing the program, certificate obtained, and completion date.
Names of 3 referees with their contacts.


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