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Transport Manager – 2 Positions
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Position Summary: Drive unit vehicles and facilitate transport at the site.
Job Specifications:
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
- Driving institution vehicles as authorized;
- Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
- Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
- Maintain records of vehicles;
- Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
- Overseeing the safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
- Reporting any incidents to the police and/or the office immediately they occur.
Person Specifications Required:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
- At least four years of continuous professional driving experience, two of which must be with a governmental or a non-governmental organization.
- Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
- Proficiency in computer application; and
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms of Employment:
- One (1) year renewable contract.
- Probation period for the first three (3) months
- Remuneration: Salary is based on the KEMRI salary scale.
Applicants should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, 3 testimonials, copies of certificates and daytime telephone contact(s) no later than 11th October 2023 to: Kericho.HR@usamru-k.org
Information Communication Technology Officer
Reporting to: Senior Information Communication Technology Officer
Position Summary:
The ICT officer will be the primary user support officer who will maintain the Institute computer networks, provide technical support and ensure the Institute IT systems run smoothly, as s/he will monitor and maintain all computer systems, install and configure hardware and software, and solve technical problems for users.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Develop documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
- Install and configure computer systems;
- Maintain application systems;
- Provide IT user support and train users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
- Prepare and maintain network documentation and up-to-date equipment maintenance register;
- Install, configure and monitor Local Area Network components;
- Assist users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and user applications;
- Update and maintain the Institute’s website;
- Maintain and update the ICT Inventory
- Troubleshoot, service and repair/fix ICT equipment;
- Performing regular data and application backups.
- Prepare, review and update IT Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Person Specifications Required
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- 2 years of working experience;
- CompTIA Certification (A+, N+), Microsoft Certifications or Cisco (CCNA) will be an added advantage;
- Knowledge and experience in IT support or IT Technician role;
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems;
- Practical experience with internet and network security protocols.
Key Skills and Competencies Required
- Analytical skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Communication skills;
- Team player.
Terms of Employment:
- One (1) year renewable contract.
- Probation period for the first three (3) months
- Remuneration: Salary is based on the KEMRI salary scale.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, 3 testimonials, copies of certificates and daytime telephone contact(s) no later than 11th October 2023 through the following email: Kericho.HR@usamru-k.org
Community Health Worker
Reporting to: Principal Investigator
Position Summary:
The position serves as the POC for all community-related activities and carries out community mobilization for current and upcoming research studies.
Job Specification:
The duties and responsibilities at this level will include the following:
- Plan and execute community education and engagement that aim to create a researchliterate society.
- Assist with organizing stakeholder engagement meetings to sensitize, update and give feedback on the research studies to the site’s stakeholders.
- Survey and assessment of potential mobilization/recruitment sites.
- Mobilization of the target population to participate in Research Studies.
- Ensure that the right study population is reached in the community and assess the participant for enrollment as per the protocol requirements promptly.
- Maintain and update participants’ contact information to ensure retention.
- Distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
- Compile and present reports required for different research protocols.
- Promote other prevention activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of participants.
- Provide any necessary Psychosocial Support.
- Reinforce adherence to study activities.
Person Specification Required
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- At least four (4) years of relevant work experience;
- Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Demonstrated work performance and results; and
- Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Planning and Organization Skills.
- Communication and report writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A good team player.
Terms of Employment:
- One (1) year renewable contract.
- Probation period for the first three (3) months
- Remuneration: Salary is based on the KEMRI salary scale.
How to Apply:
- Applicants should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, 3 testimonials, copies of certificates and daytime telephone contact(s) no later than 11th October 2023 to: Kericho.HR@usamru-k.org
Driver
Vacancy No. FN-04-09-2023
Qualifications
- O-Level School Certificate Grade D+ and above.
- Valid Driving License class BCE
- Certificate of defensive Driving Course.
- Current Certificate of Good conduct
- Below 45 years of age.
- At least five years proven experience in handling manual land cruiser vehicles
- Basic Automotive Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles
- Suitability test certificate from Ministry of Roads and public
- Good knowledge of traffic laws
- Good eyesight; natural or corrected
Duties and Responsibilities
- Understanding the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study
- Safely driving the vehicles as assigned
- Ensuring compliance to the road traffic act
- Carrying out daily routine checks on the vehicle before driving out
- Ensuring maximum security of vehicle and its accessories under his/her charge
- Ensuring safety of passengers and cargo under his/her charge
- Monitoring condition and performance of vehicle and promptly reporting to supervisors
- Carrying out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintaining their cleanliness
- Taking vehicle for servicing and repairs as directed by the supervisors
- Maintaining a transport log for the vehicle
- Ensuring that the vehicle is used only for study related purposes
- Updating the study administrator on any incidents or accident involving the vehicle on the same day
- Picking up and dropping off the study visitors
- Submitting reports on vehicle movements and mechanical conditions as requested.
Other required skills
- First Aid at Work Certificate from St. Johns Ambulance /Red cross
- Ability to provide quick solutions to problems.
- Good communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Good time management
- Capable of working for long hours, weekends and sometimes at odd situations
- Good customer care relations
How to Apply;
- All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
- Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
- Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than October 9, 2023.