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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose: The Country Director will serve as the in-country representative for University of
California/Global Programs. The Country Director will manage, lead, direct and support the
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) affiliated iNGO, Global Programs for Research &
Training (Global Programs), according to the vision of the Global Programs Board of Directors, and in
line with established policies. The Country Director has the overall responsibility for strategic
leadership to achieve the organizational vision, mission and objectives. The Country Director will
work closely with the faculty of UCSF to obtain funding and ensure compliance to Kenya laws and
regulations.
1. Masters degree in public health or related field required. PhD in public health, epidemiology
or related field is preferred.
2. 12 years experience in research, training and/or healthcare management organization, with
at least 10 years in senior management.
3. Experience working with iNGOs administering public health programs specifically in grants
management, budget management and donor reporting.
4. Demonstrated experience developing strong partnerships with government partners, donors
and collaborating institutions.
5. Proven experience in fundraising with a focus on donor diversification.
6. Experience in the management of US federal awards issued by agencies such as the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) as well as
other donors.
7. 7-10 years of complex supervisory experience
8. MBA preferred.
1. Personal integrity, confidentiality and transparency with the Global Programs Board of
Directors
2. Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to motivate staff and build strong teams
3. Diplomacy and tact
4. Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, communication
with high-level stakeholders, the Global Programs Board of Directors, partners, and funders.
6. Strong people and financial management skills
7. Ability to manage multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
8. Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
9. Proficient in computer usage for business including Microsoft Office Suite, email and
electronic HR systems
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
BACKGROUND
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in a five-year Cooperative Agreement with
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Kenya (CDC-Kenya) to provide technical
assistance to the Ministry of Health and its partners for conducting HIV surveillance and survey
activities, as well as HIV program monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
We are recruiting an individual through our affiliated international NGO Global Programs for Research
& Training to serve as Director of Epidemiology & Statistics to provide leadership and oversight on all
HIV surveillance projects and supervise the surveillance and epidemiology team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, providing the following services to Global
Programs and/ or its affiliates: -
Under the direction of the Country Director, the Director of Epidemiology & Statistics will:
Provide leadership and oversight on all HIV surveillance projects, including HIV/AIDS case-based
surveillance, integrated bio-behavioural surveillance (IBBS) surveys, mortality surveys, AIDS
indicator surveys (AIS), longitudinal care and treatment surveys, and others as needed.
Establish and maintain close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), CDC-Kenya and
other agencies and institutions, and key partners.
Lead the development of survey protocols, tools and training materials for surveillance activities.
Develop analysis plans for surveillance and M&E activities, conduct data analysis and participate
in interpretation of data.
Facilitate dissemination of surveillance and M&E data, through preparation of presentations,
reports and scientific manuscripts.
Review and provide feedback on data analysis plans and statistical output for other projects.
Plan and facilitate data analysis, report and manuscript writing workshops.
Provide technical assistance, capacity building and mentorship to MoH Officers, FELTP
epidemiologists and other fellows and partners on epidemiologic and surveillance methods,
survey design, data collection, management, analysis and use, as well as results dissemination
through reports and manuscripts.
Supervise a multi-disciplinary team of epidemiologists, statisticians, surveillance officers, data
managers and other surveillance personnel.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Advanced degree in epidemiology, statistics or related field
Minimum 15 years of management experience in epidemiology, statistics or surveillance.
Broad knowledge of concepts of public health, epidemiology, statistics and surveillance.
Demonstrated experience and technical expertise with HIV case-based surveillance, national
population-based surveys with multi-stage stratified cluster sampling, and integrated bio-
behavioural surveillance methods for key populations - Respondent-Driven Sampling, Time-
Location Sampling
Demonstrated experience and technical expertise with analysis of complex survey data,
multivariate analysis, modeling, and geo-spatial analysis
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Demonstrated experience preparing survey and surveillance protocols, technical reports and
scientific manuscripts
Demonstrated experience providing training and capacity building on epidemiologic and
surveillance methods, survey design, data collection, data management, data analysis and use,
and report and manuscript development
High-level proficiency in SAS and STATA statistical software packages
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Based in Nairobi
Background:
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in a five-year Cooperative Agreement
with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Kenya (CDC-Kenya) to provide technical
assistance to the Ministry of Health and its partners for HIV and STI program Monitoring and
Evaluation as well as in conducting surveillance and survey activities.
We are recruiting an individual through our affiliated international NGO Global Programs for
Research & Training to serve as Lead Evaluations Advisor for HIV strategic information activities.
This position requires a one-year commitment, with the potential for extension at the end of the
period, subject to funding availability.
Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Information, the Lead Evaluations Advisor will work
independently and with the UCSF team, the Global Programs in-country team and the National AIDS
and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) Strategic Information (SI) team to develop, organize and lead
implementation of public health evaluation activities that are a priority to the Ministry of Health and
its partners.
He/she will:
Serve as lead evaluator for Global Program evaluation projects
Work closely with NASCOP to develop an evaluation plan/design for its HIV programs, collect
data, develop relevant instruments, and report findings
Develop and implement mixed method evaluation designs including methodology, data
collection tools, and data collection protocols
In collaboration with MOH, Coordinate and conduct data collection and analyses
Prepare appropriate reports for various audiences and stakeholders at County and National
level
Create a variety of ways in which to share evaluation data for program stakeholders
Provide training and technical support to MOH and partners on conducting evaluations
Work closely with and mentor junior staff
Organize and maintain project materials
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Minimum Requirements:
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
5. Accountant
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Job Purpose: The Administrative Assistant Officer is responsible in ensuring effective and smooth
functioning of the Finance and Administration at the field office (Suba, Migori, or Kisumu). He/she
will be responsible for maintaining the accounting system, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and the
cash and bank accounts. The person will also handle program logistics.
Follow policies and procedures for the financial management and sub-grant of the program
Develop and implement a monthly work-plan system to determine activities and targets for
the period.
Custodian of Petty cash for the field office
Process petty cash payments in line with the organisation policies and procedures
Prepare cheque vouchers for the field office accounts and cheques to ensure proper and
sufficient support documents are attached
Ensure all approvals/authorization are received before cheques are written or any other
financial transaction taking place at the field office
Prepare cash flow projections for the field office
Prepare procurement requisition requests for the field office
Respond to vendor inquiries including research outstanding balances and staff inquiries
regarding outstanding vendor payments
Field imprest and cash management
o Prepare weekly reimbursement requests
o Prepare and update imprest register
o Manage cash and liquidity levels in the Study
o Make payments of approved transactions from petty cash on various goods and
services delivered/offered.
Budget Preparation and dissemination as instructed
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
o Assist with the preparation study budget with consultation with the Program
Manager and the PI
Procurement management
o Prepares and submits annual study procurement plan to the head of procurement
o Follow through with the procurement department for supplies delivery
o Maintain and update inventory registers of all consumables
Human Resources:
o Distribute and keep track of staff timesheets
o Maintain leave database for the study staff
Transport and Logistics
o Oversee transport management and vehicle maintenance in the study
o Make hotel bookings for trainings, meetings and visitors
Assist in financial record keeping and reporting at the field office level
Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information regarding both human resources
and fiscal matters
Implement any corrective actions subsequent to audits, both internal and external
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
8. Supplies Officer
Location: Kisumu
Job purpose: The Supplies Officer is responsible for receiving, warehousing, and distribution services
of materials, equipment, and supplies and supervising assisting staff.
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
9. Field IT Officer
Reporting to: Director for Programmatic Operations for Bixby Programs
Location: Kisumu
Job Purpose: The Field IT Officer is responsible for the smooth running of the organisations Kisumu
office computer systems.
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Location: Kisumu
Job Purpose: The Human Resource Assistant will provide support to the human resource function
under the human resource manager.
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Location: Kisumu
Job purpose: The Transport and Logistics Assistant is responsible for providing Logistics support to
the program activities, ensuring compliance to logistics procedures.
Responsible for the assets and inventory management in terms of ordering and maintaining
stationery, equipment and supplies for program sites and offices
Update the asset register at the program offices and sites for all assets procured and record
all asset movements
Oversee the repairs and maintenance of building and office equipment
Prepare and submit to the Transport and Logistics Manager fuel consumption reports for
boats, motorbikes and vehicles
Ensure all vehicles are in a good working condition through routine checks and adherence to
maintenance schedule, ensure efficient and effective fleet management system, and
adherence to auto safety procedures
Ensure all vehicle, motorbikes, and boats insurance policies are up-to-date
Ensure accurate filling of mileage logs and fuel consumption and reconciliation reports for all
vehicles, motor bikes and boats
Ensure vehicles are installed with the fleet monitoring system and conduct routine spot
checks to confirm condition
Ensure that all first aid boxes, fire extinguishers, flash light, tow ropes, jumper cables and
other tools are always in a serviceable condition and that all drivers are familiar with their
usage
Report to the Transport and Logistics Manager any defects, including any accidents involving
vehicles, and ensure documentation and filing of appropriate incident reports.
Other duties assigned by the Transport and Logistics Manager
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
Job Purpose: Assist the Procurement Manager in coordinating procurement for Global Programs
including the various programme offices.
1. Assist the Procurement Manager in the supply chain function for Global Programs projects
which includes procurement of goods, works and services, disposal of stores, inventory and
contract management.
2. Liaise with the Procurement Manager in prioritizing and execution of emerging
procurement, identifying and pre-qualifying vendors, preparing bids, and other
administrative and maintenance requests.
3. Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring
compliance with wider procurement policies and Global Program standards.
4. Liaise with program Technical Leads and site offices to prepare procurement plans on an
ongoing basis.
5. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement
activities,
6. Develop strong relationships with vendors. Work with finance team to ensure vendors are
paid in a timely manner.
7. Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and
accurate service to clients.
8. Manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute
to the effective and timely management of resources.
9. Provide revision and proof-reading services for standard procurement related documents, to
contribute to the development of accurate documentation
10. Perform other related duties as may be delegated by the Procurement Manager
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University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Global Programs for Research & Training
December 15, 2016
To apply for any of these positions, send a detailed CV and cover letter, stating your current position,
current remuneration and contact details to globalhr@flexi-personnel.com quoting the
corresponding Job Title by Friday, January 6, 2017.
No telephone calls please. Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.
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