Nuru International Research & Development Fellow Job in Kenya

Job Title: Research & Development Fellow, Kenya

Job Description

Nuru’s R&D Program seeks to develop and support products that will increase the impact of our programs and help our communities in Kenya end extreme poverty. 

There is growing attention to the need for delivering well-designed user-centric products to those trapped in poverty, and as a result there is an increasing amount of great products available. 

R&D’s mission is to select products that will have the greatest impact in our community, and realize that impact in our communities through our manufacturing and logistics capabilities. 

One example of a product that is helping the Healthcare Program achieve its goal is the handwashing station. 

We manufacture the handwashing stations from locally available materials and distribute them throughout the community in order to promote handwashing and decrease diarrheal rates. 

However, there are also products we buy off the shelf and distribute into the community, such as mosquito nets and chlorine to purify water.

Timeline

Foundation Team 8 in Kenya: January 2013 to June 2013

Specific Responsibilities

• Train and mentor the R&D Program team
• Empower leaders in the R&D Program to continually take more and more ownership of the program
• Develop and manage internal controls for logistics for products that will reach a population of 10,000 with the R&D staff
• Develop and measure strategies to efficiently manufacture products in order to cut costs and bring value to our customers
• Develop R&D staff ability to select projects based on sustainability, scalability, and proven impact
• Manage program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goals
• Achieve pre-determined seasonal goals
• Ensure the R&D Program is truly sustainable and scalable

Required Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred; and Masters preferred
• At least 1 – 2 years of developing and supporting products that will increase impact in one of our four impact programs.
• Prior experience living and/or working in the Developing World
• Solid quantitative skills and experience with Excel
• High commitment to organization’s mission and theory of change
• Prior success working closely, leading and building relationships with diverse groups of people, including volunteers
• Strong work ethic
• Strong leadership and team building experience
• Ability to do crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environments
• Kenya Work Authorization strongly preferred

To Apply: Please apply online at http://nuruinternational.theresumator.com and upload your resume/CV and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

JKUAT COHES Academic and Non-Academic Jobs in Kenya

College of Health Sciences (COHES) 

Lecturer, Child Health and Paediatrics – (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Ph.D. in related disciplines or MMed (Child Health and Paediatrics) and MBCHB. 

Applicants with experience in teaching and supervision at University level will have added advantage. 

Applicants should have Research experience as evidenced by at least two (2) publications respectively in refereed journals. 

Responsibilities will include research, teaching and supervision.

Tutorial Fellows (4 Posts)

Applicants MUST have Masters Degree in Medical Physiology, Pharmacy, Medical Microbiology and Human Anatomy. 

Evidence of research and teaching at the University level will be an added advantage.

Senior Technologist (Anatomy) – Grade 10, 11 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Higher National Diploma or above in Histology or Medical Laboratory Sciences (Histology or Cytology option). 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning in a similar position for not less than 5 years. 

He/she must be registered by KMLTTB or any other recognized body.

Senior Technologist (Medical Physiology) – Grade 10, 11 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Higher National Diploma or above in Medical Physiology. 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning in a similar position.

Technician (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) – Grade 8 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmceutical technology. 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning. 

Be registered by Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Technician (Pharmaceutics) – Grade 6 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Diploma in Chemistry or Pharmaceutic Technology. 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning.

Technician (Pharmacology) – Grade 6 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Degree in Biological Sciences. 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning. 

Must have at least 3-years experience.

Technician (Physiotherapy) – Grade 6 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized University. Higher Diploma in medical education is an added advantage. 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning.

Technician (Anatomy) – Grade 6 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Diploma in Applied Biology or Medical Laboratory Sciences. 

MUST have experience in preparations of Human Anatomy specimen and MUST working in Institutions of Higher Learning in a similar position. 

MUST be registered by relevant body and have at least 3-years working experience.

Technician (Medical Physiology) – Grade 6 (1 Post)

Applicants MUST have a Diploma in Applied Biology or Medical Laboratory Sciences. 

MUST have experience of working in Institutions of Higher Learning in a similar position. 

MUST be registered by relevant body and have at least 3 years working experience.

Skills Laboratory Nurse
 
Registered Nurse with a Higher Diploma in Nursing or Diploma in Advanced Nursing or BSc. Nursing, Minimum of Five (5) years working experience in a busy teaching/referral hospital, Experience in mentoring of nursing students is an added advantage and Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid practice license.

Applications

Three (3) copies of applications, certificates, updated curriculum vitae giving full details of educational background, professional qualifications and contacts, present post, salary, other benefits and names & addresses of three (3) referees should be sent to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (APD)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
P.O. Box 62000 - 00200, NAIROBI
Deadline for Applications: Friday November 23rd, 2012

Terms and Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions of service pertaining to the various advertised positions at Jomo Kenyatta university of Agriculture and Technology will apply.

Health Informatics Fellows Jobs in Kenya

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) through the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established an on–the –job training fellowship program for individuals interested in Health Informatics.

This is a merit based program whose aim is to build capacity for leadership and management in public and private health sectors. Fellows will be selected based on their potential for commitment to health service provision in the public or private sectors.

Upon completion of the fellowship, they will receive certificate award of the University of Nairobi.

Selected fellows will undergo a 2-year full time non-degree competency based training program at the University of Nairobi and selected host institutions.

This will be an exciting opportunity for fellows to benefit from professional on-the-job enrichment through a taught component and attachments in public and private health related institutions in the country.

Fellows will further have the opportunity to undertake a funded project designed to improve the efficiency of the host organization.

During the training, fellows will receive a reasonable stipend to meet their expenses.

Selection criteria (Health Informatics Track):

• Masters Degree in Informatics, Information Systems , Computer Science or Statistics
• Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will be an added advantage.
• Interest in applying Informatics in health will be an added advantage

The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Informatics.

On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

1. Integrated health information systems
2. Health informatics tools for managing and processing health data
3. Designing and developing health databases
4. Innovative applications of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in health
5. Health information security issues and solutions
6. Legal and ethical issues in development and use of health information systems

Fellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

A reasonable stipend will be provided to the fellows to meet their day to day expenses

How to apply:

Applicants should forward their CVs giving details of their qualification, experience and research activities if any. They should in addition give names and address of three (3) referees and the current designations.

Applications should be sent to the Training Coordinator: sospeter.ndaba@uonbi.ac.ke on or before 10th April 2012

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

Swahili Teaching Fellowship Career

St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, announces a two-year Swahili Teaching Fellowship beginning AUGUST 11 2012.

This fellowship is designed for an individual with advanced training in Swahili as well as teaching experience, preferably at the University level. Experience teaching Swahili as a second language and of teaching American Students in Kenya is desirable.

The fellow will teach two sections of Swahili per semester, and may offer an advanced tutorial on occasion.

The position can accommodate two types of candidates as follows:

(1) Individuals who are registered for a Ph.D. degree in Kenya and who desire the opportunity to have two years to do research and writing while in Canton may find this position of interest. St. Lawrence University is primarily an undergraduate college but it has an excellent library. Funds are available for professional travel.

(2) St. Lawrence offers a Master’s Program in Counseling, Educational Administration or Education.

Candidates for the teaching position may apply to the graduate program and have their tuition covered for two years.

This fellowship provides an Annual round trip ticket from Nairobi to New York, a furnished apartment, tuition for the graduate program (if applicable), an annual stipend of USD $10,800, an office and a computer, and an allowance for academic travel and conference/workshop participation within the U.S.

Applications:

Interested men and women with a Master’s degree in Swahili studies, who have been teaching Kiswahili at the university level, may apply for the Swahili Teaching Fellowship by submitting the following:

• An application letter stating suitability for this fellowship
• A CV, including teaching experience and institutional affiliation
• Three letters of reference sent directly by the referees
• Copies of relevant academic documents; degree certificates and transcripts

The application materials should be sent to:

Swahili Teaching Fellowship
St Lawrence University KSP
P. O. Box 1128 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi

Fax: 254-20-3882794

Email: sluksp@stlawu.edu

The application letter and CV may be sent electronically, as may the letters of reference.

Degree certificates and transcripts may be faxed to the above number, or posted to the above address (copies only, please).

Completed applications must be received by Friday March 09, 2012 to receive full consideration.

Only those short-listed for interview will be contacted, and final selection will be made by Friday April 20th 2012.