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Compliance and Technical Officer (Environmental, Health and Safety) Job in Kenya

Job Description Title: Compliance and Technical Officer Responsible to: General Manager and CEO Responsible for: Environmental, health and safety and third party outsourcing compliance   BSc. Environmental Science or related fieldMinimum 2 years work related experienceExceptional attention to detail Motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to co-ordinate and prioritise key tasksConfident working within a team as well as on their ownStrong organisational and communicational skills are imperativeRelevant experience within environmental, health and safety or fire risk managementHigh degree of IT literacyOpen to flexible working and enjoy the challenges associated with a newly established companyKnowledge of environmental and health and safety standardsOpen to continuous learning and updating of laws, policies and procedures of the company, local and national government.Ambition and drive to take full ownership of appropriate tasks.Confident in decision making based on a...

Compliance and Technical Officer (Environmental, Health and Safety) Job in Kenya

Title: Compliance and Technical Officer Responsible to: General Manager and CEO Responsible for: Environmental, health and safety and third party outsourcing compliance   BSc. Environmental Science or related fieldMinimum 2 years work related experienceExceptional attention to detail Motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to co-ordinate and prioritise key tasksConfident working within a team as well as on their ownStrong organisational and communicational skills are imperativeRelevant experience within environmental, health and safety or fire risk managementHigh degree of IT literacyOpen to flexible working and enjoy the challenges associated with a newly established companyKnowledge of environmental and health and safety standardsOpen to continuous learning and updating of laws, policies and procedures of the company, local and national government.Ambition and drive to take full ownership of appropriate tasks.Confident in decision making based on a logical thought ...

DSW Health / Commodity Security Situation Baseline Study Consultancy Services in Mombasa Kenya

Consultancy Services: Baseline Study DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organization with its headquarters in Hannover, liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels as well as country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.  Our main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners. With support from the European Union, DSW and WOFAK are implementing the project “Together for mothers and children - Strengthening health Delivery in informal Settlements” aimed at contributing to the improvement of key MDG 4 and 5 indicators in Mombasa County by improving access to comprehensive health services, information and supplies to women of reproductive age living in the informal settlements of Bangladesh and Maweni. In preparation for the implementation of the project, a...

Reproductive Health Services (RHS) Project Internship Career Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya

Under the auspices of the Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance (RHRA), Reproductive Health Services (RHS) seeks to contribute to the reduction of the high maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya through promoting the prevention and/or reduction of unintended pregnancies and by advocating for repeal or reform of laws and policies that restrict access to sexual and reproductive health. RHS plays a key role in supporting RHRA’s advocacy efforts by linking advocacy to service delivery; specifically, by building the capacity of reproductive health advocates including health care providers, community change agents, and young people to support the provision of quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and raising awareness on the legal and policy framework on SRH. RHS a non-governmental organization in Nairobi seeks to recruit a Project Intern for its RHS/RHRA advocacy project.  Reporting to the RHS/RHRA focal person and the Project Coordinator, the intern will be responsib...

Ministry of Health NOW Hiring! 7 Careers Available

Job Description Are you interested in a government job? The Ministry of Health is inviting applications to fill the following 7 vacancies Program Technical Advisors (5 Posts): Applicants should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, proven experience mentoring and coaching teams towards achievement of results. Additionally, the ministry seeks candidates with 3+ years of working experience related to public health or health systems. PMTCT Senior Technical Advisor: Do you have a Bachelors degree in medicine and surgery and a related post graduate degree? Applicants for this vacancy should also have 5+ years of working experience related to public health or health systems. The vacancy is based in Nairobi PMTCT Strategic Information Specialist: The vacancy is best suitable for candidates with a Bachelors Degree in Statistics or Epidemiology. Applicants should also have a clear understanding of Kenya DHIS Operations, EPP Spectrum and NASCOP EID data base. How to Apply Interested applicants...

Primary Health Care Supervisors, Isiolo County- Kenya

CCM - Comitato di Collaborazione Medica is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1968 in Turin, Italy by a group of doctors and specialized in the health sector. Its core mission is contributing to the development processes which safeguard and promote the right to health, by acting with an integrated approach on the health needs and by influencing the social-economical determinants. CCM aims at the improvement of health conditions of the population in low-income countries and intervenes through projects of international cooperation, education to the world citizenship, advocacy activities and interventions of health promotion in the context of migration processes. CCM cooperates with the local communities and authorities in order to strengthen and develop the health systems, to improve accessibility and the quality of prevention and health care services. CCM works also to promote health in the communities cooperating with local organizations and promotes an integrat...

Chief Laboratory Technologist, Health Pillar - Equity Group Foundation

Reporting to the Chief Clinical Manager, The Chief Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for developing quality standards across the laboratories in the network. Other duties include: Co-ordinate the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the quality system in the laboratory.Monitors and evaluates the quality assurance related activities within the Equity Afia’s Medical laboratory (ies).Reviews all proficiency results and evaluations, including those performed by blind Testing, when complete.Reviews all Serious Incidence Reports received within the Equity Afia’s Medical Laboratory (ies) and provides review of complaints and actions recommended.Ensures that incidences are incorporated in monthly lab Quality Management meetings and discuss prevention of future reoccurrences.Verifies competency of technologists and technicians of the Equity Afia’s medical Laboratory (ies).Represents interests of the Laboratory at intra-departmental and extra-departmental levelsInvestigates,...

Health Poverty Action Programme Manager Job in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Job Description Health Poverty Action is currently recruiting for the Programme Manager (PM) – Maroodi Jeex Region post that will be based in Hargeisa, SomalilandThe PM will provide overall management for the DFID GPAF funded Improving MCH among IDPs projects, the WFP maternal and child health and nutrition programme (MCHN) and the pilot Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism project with World Vision, in Maroodi Jeex region of Somaliland, ensuring good financial and general administration of projects, staff, finances and assets. The post holder will represent HPA in Hargeisa in the promotion of excellent relationships with central and local government departments, international organizations, other NGO’s and in-country donors. He/She will maintain good internal communications both with the Country Director and the central Health Poverty Action office in London, and with project staff as well as support programme development for Somaliland and Somalia.We want hear from you if you have at lea...

Health Coordinator Job in Kenya - Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa

The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa is seeking an experienced Health Coordinator to provide technical leadership and line management for CAM’s Health programme and support the growth of Health Commission. Purpose: Oversight and coordination of health care activities of CAM Reports To: Secretariat Administrator   The Health Coordinator is in charge of health programs' administration and medical health project management. S/He is the head of the Health Commission of the CAM.Implements the vision, mission and organizational policies and procedures of the CAM.Enforces funding agency guidelines Implements and evaluates health projects, Monitors project progress to identify and rectify problems. Monitors all policies and procedures as they relate to each project, Communicates with a wide range of health care authorities and other medical coordinators which is necessary to achieve mutual goals.Represents the CAM and its interests in key meetings Attends health-related conferencesDevelop...

University Research Company Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description: Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor University Research Co., LLC (URC):   Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.  URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale. Roles and Responsibilities : The HSS Advisor will report to the COP and will be the technical lead responsible for the result: Strengthened County Health Systems, specifically Governance and Strategic Planning, Health Products and Technology/Commoditi...

GREDO Health Manager Job in Baidoa, Somalia

GREDO is an indigenous local NGO. Non-profit non-partial, non- political and voluntary organization based in Baidoa. To reach the most affected grass-root communities in Bay and Bakool regions effectively and efficiently, the necessity of local partnership in relief program appeared. Responding to the partnership need, a group of Somali intellectuals and well-wishers initiated in December 1992 a local non-governmental organization called Gargaar Relief and Development Organization GREDO), the organization has implemented during these period different projects including relief and emergency programs and later improved into rehabilitation and developmental programs. The position and basic qualifications are as follows: Purpose of the Position: Health Program Manager is responsible for overall technical day today technical support, coordination, facilitation and management of the health programme in Bay region. S/he will coordinate with Nutrition and WASH sectors for integrated delivery...

Community-Based Maternal and New-born Health and Nutrition Quality Assurance Officer Job in Kakamega Kenya

Terms of reference for CBMNH Quality Assurance Officer to support to MI’s Community-based Maternal and New-born Health and Nutrition program in Kakamega Kenya Background and rationale: The Micronutrient Initiative (MI), is a leading international not-for-profit organization which works to ensure that the world´s most vulnerable populations, especially women and children in developing countries are provided the vitamins and minerals they need to survive and thrive.  MI seeks to improve the survival and health of women and their newborns by ensuring that their needs for essential vitamins and minerals are met during the reproductive years, and particularly during pregnancy and after birth. MI undertakes various interventions to achieve this goal including through the Community-based Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition (CBMNH) program. PRONTO, a program funded by the Micronutrient Initiative, is a project of the University of Washington in the Department of global health that prov...

Clinton Health Access Initiative Job Vacancy in Kenya : Senior Associate, Vaccines Team

Job Description Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works in partnership with country governments, partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access and scale-up of essential health services, and to develop sustainable strategies to overcome them. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving vaccines and technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. In 2010, CHAI launched a new vaccines program to apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines, one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. The CHAI Vaccines Program’s aim is to increase access to immunization services. CHAI aims to achieve this goal through three focus areas: Accelerate the intr...

BAT Environmental Health & Safety Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

British American Tobacco Kenya We have an exciting opportunity within our Operations function. Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Executive Reporting to: Environmental Health & Safety Manager Purpose Statement : The incumbent is responsible for implementation and maintenance of the best practices of environment, health and safety standards within the Nairobi factory in line with legal and corporate requirements.Inspection of the premises for identification and elimination of activities/situations that may be regarded as potential hazardsMonitoring of contractors’ activities for compliance to the EHS guidelines and Permit To Work process Inducting all new employees and contractor on the EHS guideline.Review and update of risk assessments for the site operations.Prepare and plan for EHS in-house trainingsParticipate in incident accident investigationsMonitor waste management/segregation processManagement of the fumigation and pest control programmeEnsure availability of a...

Environmental Health & Safety Executive

Environmental Health & Safety ExecutiveJob purpose and key deliverables Purpose Statement The incumbent is responsible for implementation and maintenance of the best practices of environment, health and safety standards within the Nairobi factory in line with legal and corporate requirements. Key Deliverables Inspection of the premises for identification and elimination of activities/situations that may be regarded as potential hazards Monitoring of contractors’ activities for compliance to the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines and Permit To Work process Inducting all new employees and contractor on the EHS guideline. Review and update of risk assessments for the site operations. Prepare and plan for EHS in-house trainings Participate in incident accident investigations Monitor waste management/segregation process Management of the fumigation and pest control programme Ensure availability of adequate number of trained first aiders, fire fighters and ambulance driv...

World Vision Health Sector Specialist Job in Juba, South Sudan

Vacancy: Health Sector Specialist, Juba, World Vision South Sudan Location: Africa - South Sudan Town / City: Juba International Role: Yes Purpose of Position: The purpose of the post is to effectively implement and respond to the technical needs of the health component of the World Vision South Sudan country program.  The Health Sector Specialist will identify, design, implement and monitor quality health programs for emergency, transitional and development situations, including strengthening coordination in the health sector at payam, county, state and national levels. Key Responsibilities Program Development and Management: Ensure effective designing and implementation of WVSS health programming.Routinely assess health programming opportunities including participating in interagency field assessments to potential programming locations and preparing written reports of findings to the WVSS Resource Acquisition Team and Operations Team leadership.Ensure the preparation and timely ...

Health Centre Branch Manager Job in Umoja, Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 80K - 150K)

Branch Manager - Clinic / Health Centre Our client is a start-up company that is transforming healthcare in Kenya through a chain of outpatient health clinics that offer excellent medical & patient care. They seek to hire a Branch Manager for one of the Clinics Job Responsibilities:- Oversee the general management of branch operations.Manages the daily activities of a medical clinic Managing all staff in the clinicEnsure continued branch growth by expanding new and existing client baseHandle recruiting for nurses, lab technicians, drivers, cleaners and clinical officersEnsure the efficient place to work and that works well for everyone Manage the facilities records i.e employee/ patient/ financial etcManage all minor processes; insurance, petty cash, council fee, nhif & nssfTrouble shooting and solving problems around the officePrepare budgets, order clinical equipment and supplies Implement the standard operating procedures of the organisationOversee all customer inquiries an...

World Bank / IMF Health Services Department Occupational Health Nurse Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Occupational Health Nurse Term Contract: 1 Year (Grade E)   Location: Nairobi, Kenya The Joint World Bank / IMF Health Services Department (HSD) is looking for a highly organized individual to be based in Nairobi, Kenya to serve as Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) on a one year appointment, renewable.  His/her main role will be to support the Regional Medical Advisors (HRMAs) located in Kenya and South Africa. Full respect of medical ethics, including confidentiality, is the key value shared by HSD staff to achieve the department’s goals.(i) Advisory role to the Country Offices - under the supervision of HRMAs, s/he will advise the Country Office managers and staff within his/her designated region, on health related matters (such as occupational health, travel medicine, medical briefings, health promotion and wellness activities, etc);  (ii) Coordination and Management of medical evacuation – s/he will act as a focal point for managing and providing administrative assistance i...