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PhD Project 1. Towards a One Health diagnostics and dashboard for infectious diseases in Kisumu County, western Kenya

This PhD research project will concentrate on multiplex diagnostic technologies that can identify DNA of important pathogens in wastewater as well as in domestic animals in Kisumu County, western Kenya. A sampling framework will be developed (spatial & temporal), that takes into account water movements, rainfall patterns, disease seasonality and other factors.

The objectives of this studentship:

• Write a review paper on wastewater epidemiology in Africa (with an emphasis on Kenya, Uganda, Senegal, Tanzania and La Réunion).
• Collect data in semi-real time of pathogens in wastewater in Kisumu County with an emphasis on typhoid and other bacterial pathogens of public health importance such as Klebsiella spp, Vibrio cholera, Shigella spp, Staphylococcus spp, Schistosoma and Brucella, using established gold standard molecular assays.
• Collect data in semi-real time of pathogens in domestic animals in Kisumu County.
• Assess domestic animal and water data in context of simultaneous pathogen identification in humans through the Department of Health (DoH)/PharmAccess DIDIDA network of health facilities.
• Integrate data into digital time/geo-dashboards to inform pertinent policy makers at DoH, Department of Agriculture (DoA) and water authorities to enable monitoring for potential disease outbreaks.
• Field evaluation of (a) specific RDT(s) as developed by University of Glasgow with emphasis on wastewater and zoonotic diseases (such as Q-fever, brucellosis, leptospirosis, anthrax, rift valley fever, rabies, Ebola, avian influenza).
• Contribute to the development of a surveillance system to monitor antimicrobial resistance in wastewater.
• Computational analysis of the obtained sequence data throughout the project (comparative genomics, genome epidemiology)

Eligibility

• A master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bioinformatics or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a research laboratory.
• Excellent working knowledge of molecular diagnostic tests used in patient management of important childhood diseases and/or surveillance.
• Good communication, data analysis and scientific writing skills
• Good understanding of digital linkage of diagnostic tests and connected diagnostics.
• Willingness to commit 100% time and effort to the PhD.
• Willingness to stay in Kisumu and field sites for the duration of the PhD.
• Working knowledge of Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Previous work experience and publications in the PhD research topic will be an added advantage

Applications should include the following documents,

Letter of application specifying the project the candidate wishes to undertake, and mapping clearly how they meet the eligibility criteria.

A 1-page letter of motivation and future plans after the PhD.

A complete C.V listing academic qualifications, competencies and relevant experience.

Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.

Two reference letters from current or past (not older than 3 years) mentor/supervisors

Job Description

CrossBoundary is recruiting a full time Principal to lead our growing Healthcare Advisory Practice. We are seeking candidates with 9+ years of relevant experience working in healthcare sector financing and strategy across underserved markets.

CrossBoundary is not a development firm and is not seeking typical development skills. As the Global Head of Healthcare Advisory, you will oversee all aspects of this practice including business development, project execution, hiring and staffing, P&L management and building of a brand, alongside involvement in broader firm leadership activities. CrossBoundary is seeking investment professionals with deep technical expertise and relationships, and a track record of originating and closing healthcare transaction in our markets. Experience and background in developing countries will be regarded favorably.

As the leader of the healthcare team you will actively contribute to ongoing client engagements across the healthcare sector. Examples of our work include structuring blended financing solutions for healthcare investments, supporting innovative companies in their capital raising process, and assessing new markets and client segments for investors and growing companies across the sector.

Who We Are

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a team of investment professionals, maintaining responsibility for hiring, capacity building, performance management, and general team leadership duties
• Lead business development across multiple channels, including private commercial opportunities and government/donor-sponsored opportunities
• Provide continuous client coverage of private capital investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), corporates ranging from SMEs to MNCs, and other relevant organizations to proactively identify advisory opportunities
• Manage relationships with key CrossBoundary clients, such as USAID; provide strategic input into program design and oversee mandate execution and reporting
• Provide deal and project leadership and execution oversight to a wide range of transaction-related advisory engagement:
  • Investment target identification and screening
  • Investor identification and relationship building
  • Detailed commercial due diligence/vendor due diligence
  • Development and/or review of robust, multi-faceted corporate and/or project finance models, as well as models used for valuations analysis, market sizing, etc.
  • Development of investment memoranda and teasers
  • Recommendations on optimal transaction structures based upon near-, medium- and long-term company strategic objectives and capitalization parameters, available instruments, and investor preferences
  • Market assessment and ongoing market analysis
  • Blended and innovative finance structuring, with an emphasis on health outcome achievement
• Lead brand-building by driving team participation at conferences and on panel discussions, developing thought leadership pieces, and other involvement in relevant initiatives that help grow our visibility

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Finance or other relevant advanced degree preferred (extensive relevant experience may be accepted as equivalent)
• 7+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar, with a particular focus on healthcare
• Experience living and/or working in underserved markets required
• Exceptional management skills with an ability to serve as a coach and mentor to the team; can lead teams to results in challenging circumstances
• High tolerance for ambiguity; ability to operate effectively through friction and opacity
• Experience sourcing, advising on, and closing transactions in the healthcare sector
• Great at building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and clients in the healthcare sector
• Knowledge of corporate finance and project finance and familiarity with M&A processes, company evaluation, and valuation techniques
• Knowledge of the global health financing ecosystem, and experience working with international organizations and government counterparts
• Excellent quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues
• Superb presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders (including private equity firms, Development Finance Institutions, and development agencies) to support investments in high impact sectors
• Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments
• Understanding of project management principles and able to manage complex combinations of concurrent workstreams
• Fluent in English. French skills beneficiary but not required

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy.
• Enrolled with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Dispensing drugs to both in-patient and out-patients.
• Ordering drugs from the main drugs store
• Doing weekly stock checkups.
• Billing and dispensing prescriptions in the HMIS.
• Advising and counseling the patients on drug use.
• Compiling and submission of reports
• Receives supplies from suppliers, verifies and stores

PhD Project 2. Better rapid diagnostic tests for common causes of febrile illness in African children

This PhD research project will involve development and evaluation of a highly sensitive, low cost and easy-to-use DNA-based test for malaria and other common pathogens such as typhoid and non-typhoidal fever that can be performed at the point of care or at the community level on a finger prick blood sample. Test results will be digitalized through mobile devices including clinical decision support software and data will be stored and curated for synchronization with existing databases such as DHIS2. These tests will be evaluated in a digital health ecosystem in Kisumu, western Kenya with technical support from DIDIDA-consortium members, the University of Glasgow and Pharm Access Foundation.

The objectives of this studentship:

• Write a review paper on available diagnostics for common childhood pathogens focusing on portability, cost, sensitivity/specificity, digitization of results through mobile phone/tablet technology and linkage to existing platforms such as DHIS2.
• Understand the genomic diversity of the different pathogens targeted, and how to identify conserved regions (University of Glasgow, LSTM).
• Work with University of Glasgow and LSTM on designing a Malaria Plus test.
• Evaluate initial test prototypes with stored blood samples of known etiology to assess sensitivity/specificity, improvement over existing Gold Standard diagnostic tests, optimal storage conditions and other relevant parameters.
• Field implementation and evaluation of feasibility, acceptability, users experience, turnaround-time and costs.

Eligibility

• A master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bioinformatics or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a research laboratory.
• Excellent working knowledge of molecular diagnostic tests used in patient management of important childhood diseases and/or surveillance.
• Good communication, data analysis and scientific writing skills
• Good understanding of digital linkage of diagnostic tests and connected diagnostics.
• Willingness to commit 100% time and effort to the PhD.
• Willingness to stay in Kisumu and field sites for the duration of the PhD.
• Working knowledge of Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Previous work experience and publications in the PhD research topic will be an added advantage

REF: PU/ADV/15/03/2023

This is a temporary/short-term position available for three (3) to six (6) months

Academic Qualifications

The candidate must have a minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition the candidate must be registered with a relevant professional body.

Experience and Responsibilities

The candidate should have experience in the following duties and responsibilities:

• Examination of patients and making diagnosis
• Prescribing relevant drugs for patients
• Making requests for laboratory investigations
• Carrying out Clinical Counseling
• Referring patients for Senior review or specialist test
• Attending to emergency cases that may occur among Pwani University Staff
• May assist the Nurse in suturing and intravenous drug administration
• Perform any other necessary duty and responsibility as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills:

• The candidate must have:
• Organizational skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Team building and team work
• Good communication skills
• Supervisory skills

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 4th April 2023. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.

Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice Chancellor

Pwani University

P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Pwani University is an equal-opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 4th April 2023. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Major Responsibilities:

• Support research related business development activities, including conducting literature reviews, brainstorming research design ideas, developing proposals and engaging with country programs
• Play a lead role in securing ethics approval for Health research studies and ensuring that all Health research studies meet ethical requirements and IRC research standards for rigor and equity
• Work closely with technical colleagues to generate learning and research agendas for different thematic areas
• Collaborate with relevant country programs to lay the groundwork for research implementation.
• Provide direct support in rolling out and managing research activities related to Health priority areas, including but not limited to developing the work plan and managing the budget
• Assist in developing research instruments, conducting data collection training, and monitoring progress of research activities
• Serve as advisor or co-investigator on research projects
• Play a lead role in monitoring the quality of data collected and conducting data analysis, including cost-efficiency analysis and rolling out and monitoring of performance metrics for Health programs
• Lead coordination within Health and across technical units and country programs to collect the necessary information for donor reporting. Responsible for ensuring completion and timely submission of donor reports
• Responsible for coordination with academic partners, when applicable
• Support research dissemination activities, including developing presentations, briefs and blog posts on research design and findings
• Represent the IRC’s Health research priorities at internal and external events, as needed

Job Requirements:

Education:

• PhD or Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or related field
• Work Experience: PhD with 2-3 years or master’s with 4-6 years of work experience in research on topics related to the primary health care, including mental health and psychosocial support, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, or similar field in the humanitarian or development sector. Experience working with complex datasets and managing research projects.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• High degree of proven organizational and project management skills required, and experience facilitating groups of collaborators to deliver high quality outputs according to established deadlines
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills. Knowledge of STATA preferred
• Experience conducting research or managing research projects in humanitarian and/or development settings
• At least three-years of field research experience in humanitarian or low-resource setting, with demonstrated experience leading their own research
• Experience training and supervising field teams, project management, and history of publication of results
• Superior internal and external communication and coordination capabilities and capability to operate independently and as a team member. Excellent writing skills required.
• Experience in or knowledge of cash and/or voucher programs and livelihoods interventions and relevant research preferred
• Experience managing donor funded programs and grants, including budget management, workplans, and reporting, and providing technical input to proposal-budget development efforts

Language Skills: English required; French, Spanish, Arabic, or another IRC working language

The Incumbent will be responsible for safe and quality care for patients, capital and operational budgets as well as ensuring efficient utilization of available resources in Labor & Delivery (LDR) Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Labor & Delivery unit team in formulation, implementation, and evaluation of annual goals & objectives in accordance with the Program and Nursing Division strategic objectives
• Ensure staff coverage and skill mix for safe and effective patient care
• In collaboration with others, lead the LDR Unit staff in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways, and care guidelines in line with identified standards
• Lead in development of a culture of safe practice in collaboration with clinical teams and actively participate in multidisciplinary clinical rounds
• Participate in establishment of standards of care with unit staff and monitor delivery of care according to established standards
• Employ effective change management strategies to support in enhancement of safe patient care
• Take lead in unit based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) and ensure participation by nurses
• Guide nursing staff in initiation of and participation in unit based as well as hospital wide nursing research projects
• Ensure program-based client satisfaction survey is carried out, monitor trends of incidences/complaints and take appropriate action

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in BLS and ALSO
• 5 years of continuous clinical experience in Obstetrics Unit in acute care hospital
• Demonstrate current knowledge in general nursing
• Demonstrate leadership in management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases,
• Performing medical and surgical procedures,
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters,
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instrument sand equipment,
• Providing health education, maintaining medical records, health information and data,
• Counselling patients and their relatives on diagnosis and bereavement,
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing student sand clinical officer interns, and preparing requisite documents for registration

Requirements for Appointment.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from a recognized medical practitioners and dentists board
• Successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution
• Registration license from the medical practitioners and dentists board; and
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2022 to

Secretary/CEO

West Pokot County Public Service Board

P.O Box 577 – 30600

KAPENGURIA

The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing intervention and evaluating patients outcomes,
• Providing appropriate health care service including integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI),
• Immunization, PMTCT, antenatal care and delivery,
• Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs,
• Referring patients and clients appropriately,
• Facilitating patients admissions and initiating discharge plans,
• Maintain records on patients/clients health condition and care
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment and collecting and compiling data

Requirements for Appointment.

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines, Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Keya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/ Mental Health and Psychiatric from a recognized institution
• Registration certificate issued by the nursing counsel of Kenya,
• Valid practising license from nursing council of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2022 to

Secretary/CEO

West Pokot County Public Service Board

P.O Box 577 – 30600

KAPENGURIA

The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing patients and clients, and establishing health care needs,
• Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients/clients health needs,
• Providing appropriate health care service, including immunization, antenatal care, delivery, referring patients and clients appropriately
• Evaluating health care outcomes on patients /clients, preparing individualized reports,
• Making appropriate discharge plan for patients,
• Conducting assessment of school health needs
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports,
• Conducting home visits, following up discharged patients/clients, and providing continuity of care
• Treating minor ailments

Requirements for Appointment.

• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwifery, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/ Midwifery from a recognised training institution,
• Enrolment certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya,
• Valid practising license from nursing council of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2022 to

Secretary/CEO

West Pokot County Public Service Board

P.O Box 577 – 30600

KAPENGURIA

The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: 

• Assessing community nutrition needs; 
• Following-up on discharge cases from hospitals; 
• Screening for deficiency diseases and chronic illnesses related to nutrition in a community setting and referring them to various existing programs; 
• Collecting data on nutrition and dietetics; 
• Promoting baby friendly community initiatives; conducting community growth, monitoring and promotion activities; 
• Assisting in community interventions on diet and lifestyle disease prevention and control; 
• Promoting optimal infant and young child feeding programmes; 
• Assisting in running out patient supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs; 
• Following up and counselling of patients in home-based disease management; and carrying out nutrition health education. 

Requirements for Appointment:

• Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution and;
• Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients,
• Implementing community health care activities, in liaison with other health workers,
• Guiding and counselling patients, clients and staff on health issues,
• Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill
• Collecting and compiling clinical data and referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2022 to

Secretary/CEO

West Pokot County Public Service Board

P.O Box 577 – 30600

KAPENGURIA

The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glass ware, services and equipment,
• Receiving and recording submitted samples,
• Preparing laboratory reagents
• Carrying out chemical/ microbiological analysis on samples,
• Carrying out effluent analysis of waste waters, 
• Documenting and receiving samples for analysis and disposing laboratory wastes
• In addition, the officer will be expected to assist students attached to laboratories, 

Requirements for appointment

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2022 to

Secretary/CEO

West Pokot County Public Service Board

P.O Box 577 – 30600

KAPENGURIA

The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Duties and responsibilities

• Receiving patients at hospital reception,
• Registering and booking appointment for patients to clinics and consultants,
• Control of reception, registration and appointment procedures;
• Storing and retrieving medical records and documents,
• Supervision of staff in the section;
• Maintenance of bed bureau and waiting list procedures for inpatients;
• Supervision of storage and retrieval of medical records;
• Coordinating the collection of medical statistics from the various sections of the department.
• Supervision of coding and indexing of diseases and international classification of procedures in medicine;
• Maintenance of patients’ master index, diagnostic index, surgical operation index and other medical records indices;
• All the other duties relating medical records management, which may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointments

• Diploma/Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution. and
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
• Should be registered with the Association of Medical Records Officers of Kenya

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2022 to 

Secretary/CEO

West Pokot County Public Service Board

P.O Box 577 – 30600

KAPENGURIA

The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted