FHI360 Job Vacancies in Nairobi, Kenya; Technical Officer, HIV Prevention

Thursday 27 November 2014

Job Title: Technical Officer, HIV Prevention

Job ID: 15033

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: FHI360

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer HIV Prevention.

Project Description:

Support combination HIV prevention programming targeting key and vulnerable populations in accordance with global best practice, donor requirements and FHI 360 requirements.

Job Duties:

• Support the social and behavior change communication component to generate uptake of integrated HIV and broader health services.

• Provide technical assistance to partners, host governments and other stakeholders  in SBCC strategies and programming; including review of relevant tools, manuals and curricula
• Serve as a subject matter expert on established or emerging interventions to prevent the transmission of HIV and AIDS/STI/TB and increase utilization of these services as well as FP/RH among key and vulnerable populations.
• In support of the technical team track relevant biomedical, behavioral and structural research activities and other emerging high- impact, evidence-based interventions.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to the program team and partners on implementing PEPFAR Guidance for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted HIV Infections for key and vulnerable populations.
• Support the knowledge management function of CB-HIPP by gathering and packaging relevant lessons learned and best practices on combination HIV prevention.
• Maintain regular communication with implementing partners to ensure combination HIV prevention activities are tailored to the varying needs and context of key and vulnerable populations in the region and in line with guiding CB-HIPP strategies and quality standards.
• Assist implementing partners to troubleshoot implementation challenges, and bring any major management or politically sensitive issues to the attention of the Chief of Party.
• As part of the technical team, provide strategic, technical and administrative guidance on all supported services as required.
  

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of HIV and AIDS and broader health programs in the East, Central and Southern Africa region.

• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative
• Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science or public health and 5-7 years’ experience in HIV Prevention or Masters’ degree with 3-5 years’ experience in the same field.

• Knowledge of health and development programming in East, Central and Southern Africa.
• Proven experience in conducting HIV and/or health trainings in the ECSA region.
• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities and plan for successful implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Computer literate.
  

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Jobs in Kampala, Uganda; Technical Officer, Knowledge Management

Job Title: Technical Officer, Knowledge Management

Job ID: 15036

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: FHI360

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Officer, Knowledge Management

Project Description:

CB-HIPP accelerates uptake of new evidence and strengthens the use of existing information to support regional HIV policy and programs by facilitating the use of knowledge generated through research and program information.  The project is establishing a knowledge management platform to facilitate the collection and coordination of evidence and other relevant information to improve regional and country programming and policies.  The platform will also connect users to relevant resources for gray literature and open-source peer-reviewed literature.  The project works closely with key stakeholders, including USAID, EAC, regional and local policymakers and implementing partners to improve the use of evidence by synthesizing and packaging the information to facilitate use; and translating evidence into actionable findings, concrete recommendations, and user-friendly tools and resources.

The Technical Officer Knowledge Management (TO/KM) will be a key member of the Research and Learning team and fully participate in development of the infrastructure and processes to capture knowledge and experiences gained through CB-HIP and other programs.  She/he will support the overall goals of CB-HIPP Learning and Knowledge Management including development of tools, applying them, training and orienting staff and partners in knowledge sharing techniques and tools to foster Learning.  The TO/KM will provide assistance in communication, documentation and dissemination of success stories, promising practices and lessons learned in HIV and broader health programming on transport corridors and cross-border communities in East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region. She/he will support program reporting, identify resource materials to inform strategic planning, and facilitate communication across CB-HIPP Partners, Partner States and the donor.

Job Overview:

• In close collaboration with other Research and Learning staff design CB-HIPP Knowledge Management Strategy and agenda to promote a learning culture;
• Participate in developing or adapting, maintaining and promoting tools and approaches to enhance Collaborative Learning and Adaptation including documentation of best practices and lessons learnt to facilitate sharing of ideas and work among internal teams and external partners and stakeholders;
• Building on USAID’s Collaborative, Learning and Adaptation  framework, develop a specific learning agenda that will promote an internal culture of learning and or sharing with other stakeholders within ECSA region and beyond;
• Define customized Learning and Knowledge Management capacity development plans for CB-HIPP partners based on project needs;
• Assist in the packaging and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to local, national and regional-level intergovernmental bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders;
• Assist in the preparation of project communication and information instruments including presentations, briefing material for dissemination to different audiences in coordination with supervisor and Chief Of Party;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of potential opportunities to promote CB-HIPP through events, meetings and conferences that result in an increased awareness of CB-HIPP strengths and contributions in HIV prevention;
• Support design and maintain the project web-portal including generation, preparation and editing of content to ensure materials are consistent and up to date;
• Develop and manage all project Learning and Knowledge Management platforms including but not limited to Web portal, newsletter, facilitation of community of practices and other communication products;
• In close collaboration with CB-HIPP leadership support media relations including maintaining a sound media relations strategy that promotes project work by identifying opportunities for media coverage;
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports and annual reports
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Learning & Knowledge Management strategy.
  

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of knowledge management;
• Hands on experience of knowledge management software and technologies;
• Experience in identifying and incorporating or adapting best and promising practices;
• Participatory and collaborative working approach;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports;
• Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with team members, government counterparts, partners and other stakeholders;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative;
• Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or public health with 5-7 years’ experience in knowledge management including reporting and documentation and dissemination; or Master’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in the same field;
• Knowledge of HIV and AIDS and broader health and development programming in East, Central and Southern Africa;
• Proven experience in conducting training in aspects of knowledge management;
• Ability to manage programming, set realistic priorities and plan for successful implementation;
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, writing, and oral presentation skills;
• Computer literate.
  

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Clinical Research Associate Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate I

Job ID: 15048

Job Sector : Global Research & Services

Job Location: Nairobi-Kenya

Employer: FamilyHealth Initiative 360

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Clinical Research Associate I

Project Description:

The CRA I will work closely with clinical and project management teams on a recently awarded contract with a leading pharmaceutical firm.  This position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya.  The CRA I will monitor activities at clinical study sites to assure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), SOPs, and study protocols. S/he will review regulatory documents as required and prepares site visit reports. The CRA I may participate in the study development and start-up process including reviewing protocols, designing and/or reviewing CRFs, preparing informed consent forms, developing study documents, organizing and presenting at investigator meetings, working with management on a monitoring strategy, and/or developing project-specific training.

Job Overview:

• Assists in the preparation of protocols, informed consents, SOPs, and other appropriate documentation.
  

• Monitors clinical trials to ensure subject safety and compliance with the study protocol, FDA regulations and ICH/GCP Guidelines, may be done with supervisor.
• Coordinates necessary activities required to set-up, monitor, and close-out clinical trials sites
• Conduct site assessment, initiation, routine, and close-out monitoring visits.
• Complete accurate monitoring visit reports.
• Develops training materials and conducts training for study implementation based on company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), budgets, and quarterly and annual reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures for conducting clinical research studies.
  

Job Requirements:

• BS/BA or its international equivalent in Health, Behavioral, Life or Social Sciences or other fields related to international/ human development with 5-7 years of experience in some area of clinical research or MS/MA with 3-5 years of experience in some area of clinical research.

• One year of previous experience as a clinical research associate preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to organize diverse information in a systematic way are essential
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with people with varying levels of training
• Ability to facilitate relationships and interact smoothly and effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet software and other technology required
• Strong knowledge of software programs used to collect data and track risk based monitoring parameters
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Experience with pharmaceutical firms or CROs a plus.
  

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Jobs at ThoughtWorks in Kampala, Uganda; Client Principal

Job Title: Client Principal

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: ThoughtWorks

Job Overview:

To build and maintain, value-based relationships with a growing number of senior stakeholders in our client accounts in order to drive long term, recurring revenue

Job Duties:

Drive new business in our target markets

●      Run 1-3 client accounts at a time and drive at least US$ 1 million revenue per annum
●      Become a trusted advisor and valued partner of client C-level executives
●      Continually stay up to date with the client’s business strategy and technology goals to build “win-win” value propositions for clients and ThoughtWorks
●      Maintain and promote a culture that emphasises our people and clients at the heart of everything we do 
●      Help to develop a range of best practices around client and portfolio development in order to build our client base into a strategic asset
●      Help ThoughtWorks drive 30% year on year growth in revenue
●      Understand the challenges faced in delivery of service offerings to clients and bring in the right skillsets to help address the challenges

Job Requirements:

●      5 years of developing and managing senior client relationships in Uganda ●      Demonstrable ability in  acquiring and managing  public sector contracts
●      At least 5 years in experience in a consulting environment
●      At least 3 years in a revenue generating role
●      Demonstrable experience of a highly consultative and solutions oriented approach
●       Developed expertise in  and helped improve their client’s business
●       Seen as a problem solver by their clients
●       Excellent relationship managers skilled at negotiation and conflict resolution
●      Skilled in creating value propositions for clients
●      Experience in delivering technology related projects is an added advantage

Personal Characteristics:

●      An individual with the experience, personal style and sophistication to develop and grow executive relationships.  ●       We expect a high degree of maturity, intelligence, tact, confidence and executive presence
●      A national/regional sensibility and a sophisticated view of business and a strategic thinker with the ability to translate concepts and ideas into practical and tactical action.
●      Creativity and imagination, energy and enthusiasm
●      A goal-oriented self-starter with strong consultative instincts and skills who quickly and easily establishes rapport and credibility
●      An individual who is comfortable seeking out and interfacing with external constituents and has the personal and social attributes to create effective long-lasting relationships
●      Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment where leading-edge thinking and impact are expected
●      Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments

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Business Analyst Job Vacancy at ThoughtWorks in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: ThoughtWorks

Job Overview:

Business Analyst – Lead / Principal (More than 8 years of experience)

Work with clients across a variety of sectors and make sure the business-critical software solutions we develop delivers real business value every time. We are seeking software Business Analysts to join TW Kampala

Get the kind of challenge you love

Fascinating clients on the one hand. Passionate software developers looking for problems to solve on the other. You’ll be the bridge between the two. It’ll involve a lot of open and honest communication. It’ll mean getting to know businesses inside out. Finding out what their software must achieve, how it will be used and then generating the ideas our developers draw on to create custom applications.

Job Duties:

In this position you will be responsible for understanding and communicating client requirements for successful project delivery. 

• Analyze an organization and understand what makes it tick
• Unearth the root cause(s) of a client’s pain points, validating the business opportunity or problem as an opportunity for a software solution or an organizational transformation solution
• Provide expertise in the area of business case development
• Facilitate workshops and sessions that generate the content for solutions and gain buy in for solution
• Create and articulate the “big picture” of the solution to delivery and client teams to understand cross functional inter-dependencies and impact
• Define key objectives and ‘to-be” state, identify success factors, and comprehend constraints, challenges and risk
• Educate and championing the processes and practices of the Agile and Lean methodology
• Orchestrate the collaboration between, Product Owner, Business Sponsors, SMEs, Testers and Development groups by removing roadblocks and facilitating communication
• Become a trusted and valued partner of the Product Owner, client’s business stakeholders and client executives
• Be an inspiration for innovation to the client.
• Drive thought-leadership within ThoughtWorks in the Business Analysis space
• Create and support sales activities
• Maintaining strong expertise and knowledge of current and emerging technologies and products
  

Job Requirements:

• A broad enterprise-wide view and understanding of business processes and drivers having significant work experience at a senior level within large – medium size business corporations
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with teams to deliver software
• Experience prioritizing competing demands and obtaining buy-in from stakeholders
• Ideally experienced working as part of a consulting organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict with stakeholders
• Experience modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques
• Strong facilitation experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand and explain issues from both a technical and a business functional point of view
• An understanding of traditional development approaches, and the ability to compare and contrast benefits of each
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (e.g. Scrum and XP) and helping teams explore, adopt and optimize Agile/Lean processes, principles and practices
  

Competencies required:

• Client focus –able to Identify and respond to client needs and expectations; able to build positive client relationships; digs deep to understand the dynamics and business drivers of a client environment; uses understanding of client’s perspective to identify constraints and advocate on the client’s behalf; looks for ways to add value to a client; fosters a client-focused culture among team members
• Analytical - able to understand a situation by breaking it into parts; studies a problem in a systematic way; able to identify cause and effect patterns, anticipate obstacles and consider several options; able to communicate and deliver logical conclusions
• Flexibility/Adaptability - able to thrive in a flexible and changing environment; able to adapt plans, approach, process and methodology in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; tolerates ambiguity; able to objectively evaluate situations and understand variety of viewpoints
• Creativity and Innovation – able to find alternative and unique ways to attain a goal; successfully introduces products, service or processes that add value and bring improvement; able to translate concepts and ideas into practical and tactical solutions; able to step back from standard ways of thinking
• Collaborative - facilitates group processes for team-based decisions; drives participation and discussion across functions; low ego; values and honors skills, experiences and diverse perspectives of team members; communicates ideas, views, and concerns effectively and respectfully and actively participates in exchanges of ideas with others; recognizes the contribution and success of others
  

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