PATH NGO Employment Opportunities in Kenya
PATH NGO Grants and Contracts Officer Employment Opportunities in Kenya
IntroductionPATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
Responsibilities
Oversee the contracts and grants management for the project while ensuring full compliance with PATH and USAID procedures.
Provide technical advice and take the lead role in management of subcontracts and subgrantsand in the monitoring and development of systems to provide sound management control.
Ensure that implementing partners comply with terms and conditions and procedures established in the contracting and granting documents.
Oversee the pre-award review assessments of new implementation agencies and other new partners.
Develop capacity building plans based on the capacity gaps identified in the assessments and track progress against capacity improvement indicators.
Work closely with the Senior Grants and Contracts Officer as well as the Office of Grants and Contracts to support in the processing of sub-agreements or subcontracts.
Spearhead the orientation of all new sub grantees and subcontractors’ personnel and PATH project staff on reporting procedures.
Supervise all aspects of subaward compliance issues including branding and marking, procurement, property administration, and subaward amendment processes.
Conduct monitoring including site visits to subcontractors or subawardees and prepare reports Report all compliance findings to Senior Contracts and Grants Officer and assist in development of possible corrective actions. Appropriately document follow-up and ensure timely corrective action.
Document evidence of monitoring and support and any compliance finding appropriately.
Qualifications
A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field, ACCA finalist or CPA (K), Master’s Degree will be an added advantage, proficiency in MS Suite especially advanced excel, at least 4 years’ relevant working experience of which 3 years should be progressive work in USG Assistance and Acquisition as well as grants management with an international organization.
Experience working with Salesforce will be an added advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage a complex and diverse workload under tight deadlines.
Detail oriented; high degree of accuracy and strong analytical skills.
Excellent computer proficiency, particularly working with spreadsheets and databases.
Proven effectiveness working in a team under minimum supervision
Ability to interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures.
Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; PATH NGO Grants and Contracts Officer Employment Opportunities in Kenya
PATH NGO HRH Officer Employment Opportunities in Kenya
Responsibilities
Partner with the county health HR unit in all HR issues relating to the contract staff to provide support to and enable service delivery in
project supported sites.
Assist in coordination and participate in the county recruitment process i.e. drafting job advertisements for vacant positions, screening applications, short listing, interviewing and deploying heath workers to project supported sites for efficient service delivery.
In liaison with the HRBP and Recruiter, support the Hiring Managers for new staff to prepare orientation programs to ensure the new hires have well rounded orientation on PATH projects and policies
Provide first line support by responding to queries via phone or email. Ensure queries are addressed in line with stipulated turn-around times.
Manage any existing HR concerns and provide internal communication support to Human Resource issues.
Escalate all issues that cannot be resolved.
Support audit queries related to HR, ensuring that contracts and other relevant documents are filed and retrieved in a timely manner.
Support the management of contract health workers in the county i.e. onboarding, supervision, timesheet management, grievance handling and their smooth transition to the respective counties.
Management of timesheet processes include receipt, recording, tracking, and stamping, onward transmission for payroll processing.
Validate payroll data, timecards, and provide refresher training as appropriate.
Ensure accurate tracking and monitoring of all types of leave for all staff and reconcile with timecards before submission and filing.
Ensure data quality measures are adhered to during data collection. Support supervisors with initiatives to monitor team effectiveness to improve individual and team performance, while creating a culture of accountability.
In liaison with facility in-charges conduct verification of staff presence at post on a weekly basis. Conduct spot checks and other initiatives to ensure staff are accurately paid as per the days worked. Work with county and project teams to schedule site visits.
Update facility supervisors and project of any changes that occur in terms of staff movement, absenteeism, etc on a fortnight basis.
Qualifications
A higher diploma in HR Management, social sciences or related field, a bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management.
Familiarity with public sector HR issues.
Ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work as a team player in a diverse working environment.
Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite required, additional software preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Flexible, detail oriented, adaptable to changing priorities to meet strict deadlines.
Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; PATH NGO HRH Officer Employment Opportunities in Kenya
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