Job Opportunities at Aga Khan University (AKU)

• AKU invites applications for the position of Library Assistant (3 months Contract), who will develop practical skills in the delivery of library services to multidisciplinary users and will be based at the Aga Khan University Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will report to the Associate University Librarian East Africa.

 Responsibilities

• To Tag library books with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags
• To charge and discharge library materials.
• To receive and process books, periodicals and other library materials.
• To enter bibliographic details in the library management system and to update other library systems.
• Shelf books, journals, serials and AV materials
• Participate in photography and videography services, and other multimedia services.
• To support library users in retrieving information resources both in print and electronic formats
• To perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library & Information Studies (or equivalent)
• A student enrolled on the BSc Library & Information Studies (or equivalent) as part of the practicum.
• Presentable to users
• Good communication skills
• Good ICT skills
• Honest and forthright
• Team player
• Eager to learn new things.

Closing Date: 11th October, 2023

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Job Summary

• The ELMA – AKF USA funded program (now in Phase II) is a grant that supports paediatric subspecialty fellowships under the Medical College and the Bsc. Midwifery under the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM). The Programmes Manager is responsible for senior-level management of the grant for smooth running of the project activities within the period of implementation.
• The role entails providing senior-level management support in the development, implementation, and reporting of the grant funded project. This includes a) human resource functions; b) Communication and stakeholder relationship; c) Budget, planning financial management; and d) Grant Reporting.
• The position acts as a focal point of contact between the Medical College (administration, faculty, fellows); the School of Nursing and Midwifery (administration, faculty, students); core departments such as finance, Human Resource, Communications, Bilateral office as well as external stakeholders within the consortium.
• The individual will act as a liaison officer as well as facilitate timely and appropriate attainment of the project goals. This position will ensure efficiency in management resources within the grant programme

Responsibilities

• Routinely monitor all Elma-AKF USA funded programme activities and acts as necessary to ensure minimum impact on programme deadlines.
• Maintain up-to-date records that enable effective monitoring, control, and evaluation of assigned programme activities.
• Work with the relevant teams to develop grant funding proposals where opportunities arise.
• Liase with the HR and Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) departments regarding the advertisement, applications review and recruitment process of Paediatric subspecialists fellows.
• Develop and/or review of JDs and TORs of short-term consultants, trainers, new staff as required.
• Orientation of new staff, fellows and students on organizational activities and departmental roles.
• Collaborate with the Communications team in the development of website content and marketing materials for the programmes.
• Act as a primary contact point for all internal and external partners and ensure strong relationship management.
• Participate in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reporting for submission to the donor.
• Provide timely, accurate, and courteous assistance to internal and external stakeholders regarding financial status.
• Preparing internal reports as required for monitoring and evaluation of the project and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Masters’ degree in a relevant field.
• Experience managing a project would be an advantage.
• Demonstratable excellent communication and report-writing experience.
• Working experience in MS Office suite
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills and attention to detail.
• People-management skills and firm with respect to the needs of others
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Great oral and written communication skills.

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Job Summary

• We are looking to hire six (6) Research Assistants who will assist with assessments and nursing care to study participants in various studies within the Institute for Human Development (IHD). The data collection will take place within the hospital facilities and schools. The Research Assistants will be expected to work with the hospital and school members of staff to ensure data collection and recruitment, while observing adherence to standard operating protocols for the specific studies and school and hospital requirements.
• The successful candidates will have a high level of responsibility for ensuring adherence to standard operating protocols and ethical regulations of the study, while ensuring that the collection of phenotype and biological samples runs smoothly.
• The initial contract will run for one year and may be renewed on need basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing and medical care particularly for people visiting neurodevelopmental and neurological outpatient clinics;
• Screen and identify eligible participants among children at homes, schools and hospitals;
• Provide information, education and support to families or guardians of potentially eligible research participants;
• Administer the informed consent process for the AKILI study;
• Assist in collection of sociodemographic and phenotype data, using research electronic data capture software;
• Assist in collection of blood and saliva samples for genetic studies, while ensuring proper storage and transport; and
• Foster good working relations with hospital’s nursing and clinical team and be willing to participate in continuous medical education (CME) activities in mental/neurological health care.

Requirements

• A Diploma in Nursing, Psychology or Clinical Medicine with a current registration with the relevant professional bodies; 
• Research background will be desirable;
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical care/ nursing or research studies;
• Flexible – able to work extra hours when needed;
• Able to work with vulnerable populations such as those with neurological or mental health disorders; and
• Experience of care for children and adolescents with behavioural or neurological disorder.

Closing Date:12/10/2023