REF; AD/1/1/25, ONE (1) POST
The position

• The position is in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Health Sciences under the Statistician/Data Scientist.

Location

• The position holder will be based at the Department of Clinical Medicine and
• Therapeutics; Faculty of Health Sciences reporting to the Study Coordinator

Job Purpose

• The Data Quality Officer will be responsible for ensuring high quality data for studies at the Department. He or she will participate in the development of data collection tools, design of questionnaires and forms including data validation checks, data entry, raising of data queries, and conducting exploratory analyses.

Job Description

• Participate in the design of data collection tools for clinical studies
• Data entry and transcription into the electronic databases
• Conduct routine data quality checks under the guidance of the Data Manager and maintain data cleanliness
• Maintain a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved
• Develop and implement data quality strategies, policies and standards to ensure high-quality data
• Perform regular data audits and validation checks to identify and correct inconsistencies, errors and gaps
• Collaborate with data entry teams to ensure adherence to data collection protocols and accuracy standards
• Document and communicate data quality procedures, findings, and recommendations to management
• Provide support for data migration, integration, and cleansing projects
• Monitor compliance with data governance policies and ensure that data-related processes are secure and efficient
• Conduct exploratory analysis for topline indicators

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Statistics and with Computing
• He/she should have one (1) year experience in IT and data entry
• Must have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
• Experience in handling clinical research study data
• Experience in a data-handling environment
• Applicants having worked on online data entry platform, will have an added advantage

ADVERT REF, AD/1/2/25 1 POST
The position

• The position is located in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Health Sciences under the Sungura Project Study.

Location

• The position will be based at the Kenyatta National Hospital reporting to the Study Coordinator

Job Purpose

• The Study Clinical Officer will be responsible for recruitment, follow-up, retention and monitoring of study participants in accordance with the ICH GCP standards, local ethical and regulatory approval requirements, and the study protocols and SOPs for the Sungura and IMPALA studies.

Job Description

• Screen and enrolment of eligible participants
• Obtain consent from participants
• Provide clinical care of study participants
• Support treatment adherence
• Collection and entry of study information in approved clinical report forms
• Respond to data queries
• Complete the required MoH tools and registers for HIV care
• Safe and confidential custody of study source and other study documents
• Collect and ship study specimen
• Prescribe study and other medication
• Elicit, report and manage serious adverse events
• Ensure retention of study participants in care
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Job Specifications

• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and registered to practice with the Clinical Officers Council
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with direct clinical care of PLHIV, including prescribing ARVs
• Experience in clinical research, participation in clinical trials will be an added advantage
• Must have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
• Must have a current certificate in Human Subject Protection
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Evidence of possession of intermediate IT skills
• Certification in the National Advanced HIV Clinical Course is an added advantage

ADVERT REFAD/1/3/25, 2 (TWO) POSTS

The position The position is in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciences under the MAP – AMR Project – Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAP-AMR Kenya)” a five (5) year CDC project that is being conducted in the following hospitals: Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital, MP Shah Hospital, Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital and Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Location

• The position holders will be based at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital reporting to the Laboratory Coordinator in the duty station and Project Medical officer

Job description

• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens
• Receiving/collecting, labelling and registering of specimens
• Transferring specimens for processing and analysis
• Dispatching the results for clinical management
• Storing blood, microbiological specimen/cultures and other body products according to their requirements
• Decontaminating working benches

Job specifications

• A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Certificate in computer application
• He/she should have at least one (1) year experience in supporting laboratory activities in donor funded programs.

ADVERT REF AD/1/4/25, 5 POSTS

The position The position is in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciences under the MAP – AMR Project – Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAP-AMR Kenya)” a five (5) year CDC project that is being conducted in the following hospitals: Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital, MP Shah Hospital, Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital and Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Location

• The position will be based at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital reporting to the IPC Coordinator in the duty station and Project Medical officer

Job Description

• Conduct daily rounds in the target units identifying patients with features of sepsis and liaising with site clinical teams to ensure blood cultures are collected.
• Follow up the site and project laboratory teams to ensure appropriate sample transportation, documentation and timely reporting of results.
• Abstracting of patient data onto the MAP AMR database
• Follow up patients with invasive Candida to outcome.
• Ensure data is accurately collected and resolve any discrepancies with data team.
• Work with the hospital and project clinical and IPC teams to appropriately respond to C.auris outbreak
• Support the hospital IPC activities in the allocated duty station in collaboration with the site and project IPC teams.
• Train and mentor clinical, auxiliary, housekeeping and environmental services staff on Infection Prevention and Control of antimicrobial resistant pathogens
• Prepare and submit weekly updates, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Job specification

• Applicant must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
• He or She must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid license.
• Additional training in Infection prevention and control will be an added advantage.
• He or She must have at least five (5) years working experience post qualification.
• Experience in infection prevention and control in a large hospital
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills.

AD/1/5/25 – 1 POST

The position

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the communication function for ENGAGE project. This will include enforcing branding and marking guidelines, development, and production of communication materials like photography, videography, and support during project events. Additionally, incumbent will be expected to work with Project Manager to identify high quality success stories which will be used by donor and project staff to produce communication materials

Job Description

• Organize and manage ENGAGE project photo/video library, ensuring that all materials are well organized, up to date and accessible for project use and reference.
• Maintain strong relationship with all project staff and check in on a weekly basis for story leads, success story suggestions.
• Develop and disseminate Audio visual content (record audio/video clips of beneficiaries to enhance visibility of project work.
• Designing, Copywriting, and development of project tools and job aids within the branding and marking guidelines of the donor.
• Work with the Project Manager to develop and Implement a communications plan to track impact of project in the community.
• Maintain and create content for blogs, news, video and social channels such as Twitter, Linked-In, YouTube and Facebook (or equivalent) on a regular basis and share the same with ENGAGE project management team.
• Design and disseminate factsheets and reports on a quarterly basis to all relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Provide technical support (photography and videography – including editing and production) for documentation or urgent need and high impact stories case studies, learning series, technical briefs and documentaries that showcase ENGAGE project work and impact.
• Respond to immediate requests from project manager.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (English and Swahili fluency required); Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills; Photography and/or videography skills and extensive experience with Adobe Creative suite software( similar software)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

Job Description

Reporting to the Principal Investigator or his delegated appointee, the project manager will be responsible for the project management and coordination roles and responsibilities. The project manager will lead and manage all the aspects of the five year project across the lifecycle, from inception phase through the implementation, handover and close-out. The individual must ensure that the project is delivered to contract while upholding the University of Nairobi’s standards, meeting the needs of the project beneficiaries and maintaining a healthy collaboration with the members of this partnership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish the project’s work plans with clear deliverables and timelines.
• Establish and manage collaborations with partnering regional universities.
• Oversee the day to day implementation of the project’s activities.
• Develop, maintain and apply quality project management processes including compliance with donor reporting.
• Manage the project resources, including budgeting, cost controls and financial projections in close collaboration with the project accountant.
• Plan and coordinate all the activities of the project including regional training workshops and stakeholder engagement meetings across the country.
• Conduct regular reporting to the donor.

Job Specification

• A minimum of a Master degree in any of the following fields: Project Management, Business Administration, Health Sciences or related field.
• At least 8 years experience in direct donor funded project management and support including project startup, implementation, contractual and financial compliance.
• Extensive experience in management of projects related to public health, data science, capacity building, informatics systems or artificial intelligence.
• Extensive knowledge of project funding cycles, planning, leading, delivering on projects scopes, time and quality, donor reporting and stakeholder/beneficiaries/partners satisfaction.
• Extensive experience in project management tools, methodologies, and project control tools for optimizing team performance.
• Extensive experience in collaborative and shared online work spaces.

Required skills

• A self-leader with high self-drive, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, self confident and ability to influence others, positive interpersonal and people management skills, well organized and efficient.
• The project manager must demonstrate ability to build and lead a team, experience in stakeholder and partners management, a problem solver and with conflict resolution abilities.

Desirable skills

• Expertise and experience in curriculum development, delivery of training programs including identification of suitable training candidates for training workshops, hosting and facilitating training workshops and capacity building events or activities.

Job Description Summary

• Reporting to the Principal Investigator or his delegated appointee, the Senior Project Accountant will oversee project budgets, monitor expenditures, costing, prepare financial reports, support audits and ensure accountability and transparency. The individual must ensure that the project financial operations are met by ensuring effective financial management, reporting, and compliance while upholding the University of Nairobi’s standards.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial policies and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and analyze variances.
• Oversee disbursement of funds and review payment documentation.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard project resources.
• Train and mentor project staff on financial management and donor compliance.
• Collaborate with program and procurement teams to align financial operations with project goals.
• Liaise with donors and stakeholders on financial matters.

Job Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree in a business related area (Commerce or Finance)
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Research based Institution, managing large donor-funded programs with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Full accountancy qualifications (CPA K) and professional membership in good standing.
• Advanced knowledge and skills finance/accounting information systems.
• Good understanding of Public Sector Procurement/Finance processes

Required skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills: Self-driven, confident, and capable of influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Organizational and problem-solving expertise: Efficient, well-organized, and skilled in analyzing financial risks and resolving conflicts.
• Team and stakeholder management: Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and ensure compliance with donor and project requirements.

Desirable skills

• Expertise and experience in fund accounting and cost allocation methodologies.

ADVERT REF, AD/1/8/25 – ONE (1) POST

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Project Manager, the ICT officer will be responsible for overseeing the project’s technology systems, ensuring their efficiency, security, and functionality. This positioninvolves overseeing the setup, maintenance, and efficient operation of ICT systems to support project objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to understand technology requirements. Develop ICT strategies aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Lead the setup and configuration of ICT infrastructure necessary for the project, including hardware, software, and network systems.
• Provide hands-on technical support to project team members and beneficiaries. Troubleshoot and resolve ICT-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Integrate various technology tools and platforms to streamline project workflows and beneficiary training/learning solutions. Evaluate and recommend new technologies that could enhance project efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect project data and systems from potential risks and cyber threats.
• Conduct training sessions for project staff and beneficiaries on ICT tools and systems.
• Develop documentation and manuals to facilitate effective usage of technology resources.
• support in the identification of vendors for procurement, maintenance, and support of ICT equipment and services.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in either Information Technology OR Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a project-based ICT role, preferably in a training set up. Experience with user support and training is an added advantage
• Proficiency in setting up and maintaining ICT systems including hardware, software, and networks.
• The following skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot technical issues; excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams; Project management skills and the ability to work within project timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge of data security best practices and experience implementing security measures.
• Certifications relevant to ICT project management are advantageous.