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- Company: Chemonics International
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Graduates Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
At Chemonics, we believe our mission of helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives is driven by our commitment to service-service to our mission, to our beneficiaries, to our clients, and to our staff. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners, and beneficiaries face
FASP Specialist
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical expertise in laboratory (includes viral load, early infant diagnostics, and tuberculosis), HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections pharmaceutical, malaria, or tuberculosis (as required) quantification exercises to the Ministry of Health vertical programs, including NASCoP/NMCP
- Participate in regular reviews of country supply plans, communicating procurement and logistics delays that affect the supply plan to the relevant vertical program and other relevant partners, and ensure that these are adequately reflected in supply plan updates.
- Submit quarterly procurement ready supply plans that comply with the requested time horizon as well as solving or providing the context with any issues regarding stocks outside min/max levels and probable overstocks or risks for expiry; respond promptly to comments/questions from the GHSC-PSM HQ FASP team and updating information as directed
- Compose or provide input and feedback for internal and external reports on stock projections and analysis
- Serve as a liaison between and provide guidance/advice to MoH vertical programs, the Embassy, GHSC-PSM HQ procurement teams, and other internal and external stakeholders, as relevant
- Participate in technical working groups and other coordination groups, as relevant
- Place requisition orders using the GHSC-PSM ARTMIS system, taking into consideration the country’s supply plan, procurement lead time for orders, and the approved Master List
- Review remaining shelf life for commodities vis-a-vis country requirements and country stock levels and provide approval of remaining shelf life
- Support the adoption and utilization of the quantification analytics tool (QAT)
- Collaborate with NASCoP stakeholders in the implementation of GHSC-PSM’s viral load strategy, including (but not limited to) the setting and validation of volume commitment targets, ensuring stakeholder alignment, KPI management, preparing and managing CAPA implementation with suppliers, conducting supplier performance review meetings, analyzing supplier performance, supporting the equipment planning and placement questionnaire submission, etc. (HIV/AIDS laboratory-position only)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, procurement, supply chain, public health, or other relevant discipline required, advanced degree preferred
- At least six (6) years of progressively responsible procurement and supply chain management experience, including the quantification, forecasting, and supply planning of HV/AIDS pharmaceutical or laboratory products and malaria commodities
- Prior experience collaborating with the Kenyan Ministry of Health in forecasting and supply planning of pharmaceutical or laboratory products strongly preferred
- Practical experience using quantification tools
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex donor-funded public health programs or projects in a similar country context
- Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
FASP Advisor
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical expertise in laboratory (includes viral load, early infant diagnostics, and tuberculosis), HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections pharmaceutical, malaria, or tuberculosis (as required) quantification exercises to the Ministry of Health vertical programs, including NASCoP/NMCP
- Participate in regular reviews of country supply plans, communicating procurement and logistics delays that affect the supply plan to the relevant vertical program and other relevant partners, and ensure that these are adequately reflected in supply plan updates.
- Submit quarterly procurement ready supply plans that comply with the requested time horizon as well as solving or providing the context with any issues regarding stocks outside min/max levels and probable overstocks or risks for expiry; respond promptly to comments/questions from the GHSC-PSM HQ FASP team and updating information as directed
- Compose or provide input and feedback for internal and external reports on stock projections and analysis
- Serve as a liaison between and provide guidance/advice to MoH vertical programs, the Embassy, GHSC-PSM HQ procurement teams, and other internal and external stakeholders, as relevant
- Participate in technical working groups and other coordination groups, as relevant
- Place requisition orders using the GHSC-PSM ARTMIS system, taking into consideration the country’s supply plan, procurement lead time for orders, and the approved Master List
- Review remaining shelf life for commodities vis-a-vis country requirements and country stock levels and provide approval of remaining shelf life
- Support the adoption and utilization of the quantification analytics tool (QAT)
- Collaborate with NASCoP stakeholders in the implementation of GHSC-PSM’s viral load strategy, including (but not limited to) the setting and validation of volume commitment targets, ensuring stakeholder alignment, KPI management, preparing and managing CAPA implementation with suppliers, conducting supplier performance review meetings, analyzing supplier performance, supporting the equipment planning and placement questionnaire submission, etc. (HIV/AIDS laboratory-position only)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, procurement, supply chain, public health, or other relevant discipline required, advanced degree preferred
- Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years or Master’s degree and at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible procurement and supply chain management experience, including the quantification, forecasting, and supply planning of pharmaceutical or laboratory products
- Previous experience supervising at least two staff members
- Prior experiencing the quantification, forecasting, and supply planning of all above
- Prior experience collaborating with the Kenyan Ministry of Health in forecasting and supply planning of pharmaceutical or laboratory products strongly preferred
- Practical experience using quantification tools
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex donor-funded public health programs or projects in a similar country context
- Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Finance Assistant
The Finance Assistant supports the financial operations of the GHSC-PSM Kenya office by ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, compliance with Chemonics and U.S. Government regulations, and timely reporting. The Finance Assistant will work closely with the Finance Manager to maintain financial integrity and transparency.
Responsibilities include:
- Receive and review invoices/payment requests for accuracy and completeness, record financial transactions in the project accounting system, submit general journals for approval, prepare bank transfers and checks, and ensure timely payment by the project
- Assist the Finance Manager to prepare payroll for all local staff and consultants
- Prepare documentation for payment transactions and ensure that GJs include complete back-up documentation per the Chemonics Field Accounting and Compliance Manual
- Liaise with local bank, reconcile monthly bank statements, and verify all deposits and withdrawals
- Maintain up-to-date organized soft copy and hard copy finance records documenting all transactions, approvals, etc. in compliance with the Chemonics Field Accounting and Compliance Manual
- Track sub-ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff ensuring that outstanding travel advances are settled before issuing new advances
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and wire transfer requests based on projected expenditures
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures related to finance, and provide guidance as needed on withholdings, VAT reimbursements, and work with the Kenyan Revenue Authority
- Ensure project compliance with the Chemonics Field Accounting and Compliance Manual and Kenya-specific accounting and tax requirements, assisting with internal and external compliance reviews and audits
- Support the preparation of financial data for donor reporting
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably on donor-funded projects
- Prior experience working on a project or within an organization with cash basis accounting is highly preferred
- Familiarity with U.S. Government and Kenyan financial regulations and requirements required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with Abacus, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software is an advantage
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Accountant
The Accountant supports the financial operations of the GHSC-PSM Kenya office by ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, compliance with Chemonics and U.S. Government regulations, and timely reporting. The Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager to maintain financial integrity and transparency.
Responsibilities include:
- Receive and review invoices/payment requests for accuracy and completeness, record financial transactions in the project accounting system, submit general journals for approval, prepare bank transfers and checks, and ensure timely payment by the project
- Assist the Finance Manager to prepare payroll for all local staff and consultants
- Prepare documentation for payment transactions and ensure that GJs include complete back-up documentation per the Chemonics Field Accounting and Compliance Manual
- Liaise with local bank, reconcile monthly bank statements, and verify all deposits and withdrawals
- Maintain up-to-date organized soft copy and hard copy finance records documenting all transactions, approvals, etc. in compliance with the Chemonics Field Accounting and Compliance Manual
- Track sub-ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff ensuring that outstanding travel advances are settled before issuing new advances
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and wire transfer requests based on projected expenditures
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures related to finance, and provide guidance as needed on withholdings, VAT reimbursements, and work with the Kenyan Revenue Authority
- Ensure project compliance with the Chemonics Field Accounting and Compliance Manual and Kenya-specific accounting and tax requirements, assisting with internal and external compliance reviews and audits
- Support the preparation of financial data for donor reporting
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience, preferably on donor-funded projects
- Prior experience working on a project or within an organization with cash basis accounting is highly preferred
- Familiarity with U.S. Government and Kenyan financial regulations and requirements required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with Abacus, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software is an advantage
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Country Director
The Country Director will provide overall strategic direction and leadership for GHSC-PSM in Kenya. The Country Director will manage the development of technical strategies and work plans; monitor programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; ensure operational excellence across procurement, finance, and subcontract management; supervise the administration of standard operations and financial procedures; manage short- and long-term system support; and maintain effective communication with the United States Embassy in Nairobi, Chemonics’ headquarters office, and other donors and cooperating agencies.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain positive working relationships with clients and partners, including U.S. Department of State, Kenya Ministry of Health, and local governments and entities
- Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect U.S. government priorities that align with Kenya Ministry of Health priorities and other stakeholder priorities
- Ensure the use of appropriate management methodologies to plan, organize, and control resources to achieve project goals
- Manage and supervise senior-level technical, operations, and monitoring and evaluation staff
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics services; assess risks on a quarterly basis and implement risk mitigation strategies
- Report project results to U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Health, other funders, and Chemonics’ headquarters office; ensure timely submission of deliverables
- Provide hands-on support and oversight of the operational functions of the project office, human resource management, procurement, finance, subcontract management, and administration in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations
- Oversee finances and cash flow and ensure adequate availability of project funds to complete required project work, working with the finance team and Project Support Team in headquarters
- Coordinate and collaborate with any other Chemonics projects that may be operating in country
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, supply chain management, public health, or other relevant discipline required, advanced degree preferred
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 17 years or master’s degree and at least 15 years of progressively responsible procurement and supply chain management experience, including the quantification, forecasting, and supply planning of pharmaceutical or laboratory products
- Minimum five years of experience leading a donor-funded project required
- Prior experience overseeing operations and finance for a donor-funded project
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USG-funded public health programs or projects of a similar size and in a similar context
- Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Surveillance and M&E Advisor
The Surveillance and M&E Advisor will provide critical systems support to strengthen Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) functionality, enhancing visibility across all levels of the supply chain. This will improve the detection and reporting of stockouts of life-saving commodities and enable accurate reporting on GHSC-PSM indicators, including stock status, LMIS reporting rates, and other key performance metrics.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify, analyze, and recommend feasible options to support critical and life-saving activities related to Kenya’s health supply chain and logistics management information systems
- Support the implementation of critical, life-saving interventions that enhance supply chain visibility and responsiveness, ensuring timely access to essential health commodities at all levels of the system
- Monitor and report on stock status, stockouts, and resupply trends using LMIS data
- Collaborate with KEMSA, MoH, and county health departments to ensure consistent data flow from service delivery points to national systems
- Monitor and report on key GHSC-PSM indicators
- Collect and interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports with respect to health commodity movements and distribution throughout Kenya. This includes analyzing data from KHIS, KEMSA, MEDS, disease programs, and other primary sources to determine reporting rates and stock status of commodities at health facility level
- Ensure the timely collection of data from all levels of the supply chain and develop databases, tools, and protocols for secure data storage and management
- Train selected staff and partners on M&E system operations, data collection methodologies, and reporting standards
- Perform data analysis to support the production of project reports, donor communications, and strategic decision-making
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, health informative, supply chain management, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience or Master’s degree and at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience with LMIS platforms and data systems (e.g., DHIS2, i-LMIS, cStock) and monitoring and evaluation
- Knowledge and practical application of recognized principles in the context of monitoring and evaluation of health programs
- Experience developing databases, harnessing tools, and conducting data analysis strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Familiarity with USAID or U.S. government-funded project reporting requirements preferred
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage various activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager oversees all financial operations of the GHSC-PSM in Kenya project office, ensuring consistent compliance with Chemonics’ policies and procedures, U.S. Government rules and regulations, and Kenyan financial requirements. The Finance Manager provides strategic oversight, supervises finance staff, and ensures accurate reporting and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the overall financial management of the GHSC-PSM project in Kenya, ensuring full compliance with Chemonics policies and procedures and U.S. Government rules and regulations
- Review and validate payment requests, general journal entries, bank transfers, and checks prior to submission to Country Director for approval
- Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate allocation of payroll expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts.Supervise payroll preparation conducted by the Finance Assistant/Accountant
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting using the ABACUS system, including monthly accrual/projection spreadsheets, and ensure timely submission to the PST. Prepare and/or review ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed
- Partner with technical and operational teams to conduct activity-based budgeting and forecasting to produce accurate budgets and forecasts
- Conduct monthly reforecasting in Anaplan and provide information for the budget memo to address over/underspend
- Monitor expenditures against budget and funding availability in coordination with the PST.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures related to finance, and provide guidance as needed on withholdings, VAT reimbursements, and work with the Kenyan Revenue Authority
- Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial risks to ensure funds are safeguarded against misuse, fraud, or corruption; conduct independent invoice and receipt verification
- Collaborate with internal financial compliance reviewers and external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA) is considered an advantage
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial management and accounting on donor-funded projects, preferably USAID, Department of State, or other U.S. Government-funded initiatives
- Prior experience working on a project or within an organization with cash basis accounting
- Demonstrated experience with U.S. Government cost principles, FAR, GAAP, and Kenyan financial regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced functions); experience using financial accounting software such as Abacus, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to manage teams and delegate effectively
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to compliance and integrity
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Demonstrated adeptness in managing a wide range of activities while meeting deadlines with high quality results
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Call for Applications Administrative Positions
The Administrative Team will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant execution of administrative functions across procurement, subcontract management, human resources, inventory management, and office administration. This role supports operational continuity and contributes to organizational effectiveness by managing key support systems and processes. The Administrative Team must also follow the policies, procedures and regulations of United States Government, Chemonics, and the Government of Kenya.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes in accordance with organizational policies and donor regulations
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and employee management process in accordance with organizational policies and donor regulations
- Manage project inventory, including an up-to-date inventory tracker, monitoring and replenishing stocks, conducting inventory verification, and preparing inventory reports
- Manage services agreements and subcontracts, coordinating with other teams
- Manage travel logistics
- Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and office organization
Qualifications:
Assistant:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably with donor-funded projects
Associate:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Prior relevant work experience is an advantage but not required
Coordinator:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably with donor-funded projects
Officer:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience, preferably with donor-funded projects
Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably with donor-funded projects
All Levels:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant management software
- Solid knowledge of human resources and procurement procedures with a problem-solving. attitude, impeccable organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- Kenyan Citizen
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.- FASP Specialist
- FASP Advisor
- Finance Assistant
- Accountant
- Country Director
- Surveillance and M&E Advisor
- Finance Manager
- Call for Applications Administrative Positions
