Vacancies at University of Nairobi

AD/6/92/23, 2 POSTS
Background

• The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences (UoN-FHS) received a Sub-Agreement from Health Strat (HS) under the project entitled “Strengthening Capacity towards Sustainable Monitoring and Evaluation & Strategic Information Systems (MESIS)” following an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant aims to enhance strategic information capacity for HIV/AIDS programs towards sustaining epidemic control in Kenya through monitoring and evaluation and data science through a collaborative effort between HS, UON and Ministry of Health (MOH) through the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCOP).

The Position

• Reporting to the e-Learning Coordinator and the LMS Manager, the e-Learning Content & Support Officers shall provide technical assistance to end users of the learning managing system and content support to ensure the online teaching and learning processes for the faculty run effectively and optimally. The position, as a part of the LMS Help Desk team, will address, troubleshoot, and document Level 1 through Level 3 LMS support while providing top-notch customer service, and expert technical assistance. Additional responsibilities include conversion and/or updating of online content to suit the requirements of the subject matter experts and testing online content before it is launched for learner uptake

Duties and Responsibilities

• First point of contact for user/client inquiries through the ticketing system, emails, and phone calls.
• Upload, publish, and test e-Learning content to ensure proper functionality
• Add or edit entities in the system (users, activities and resources, plugin configurations, calendar management, etc.).
• Set-up and configure new courses as per the relevant requirements
• Perform monitoring of course elements and recommend engagement strategies for courses.
• Create online course content using authoring tools as per instructions given
• Support online course content development and updating/improving of course content on the LMS.
• Assist with the updating and general maintenance of the LMS website.
• Escalate technical bugs and other system issues from identification through resolution
• Generate generic and custom reports from the LMS to inform the administrators and instructors on course usage
• Maintain the integrity of all data on the LMS
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the e-Learning Coordinator and the LMS Manager.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• Minimum experience of 1 year in content conversion or technical support services.
• Experience in authoring online content using tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Apple Final Cut Pro video or Camtasia Studio and audio production software
• Familiarity with the compliance requirements of an academic institution environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong computer skills, including a high level of comfort with web-based applications
• Knowledge of Moodle Learning Management System, including course content management and user administration.
• Web and graphic design skills
• Good communication skills and excellent in time management.
• Good analytical and report writing skills

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

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AD/6/91/23, 1 POST
Background

• The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences (UoN-FHS) received a Sub-Agreement from Health Strat (HS) under the project entitled “Strengthening Capacity towards Sustainable Monitoring and Evaluation & Strategic Information Systems (MESIS)” following an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant aims to enhance strategic information capacity for HIV/AIDS programs towards sustaining epidemic control in Kenya through monitoring and evaluation and data science through a collaborative effort between HS, UON and Ministry of Health (MOH) through the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCOP).

The Position

• Reporting to the e-Learning Coordinator and Sub-Recipient Project Director, the LMS Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the teaching and learning processes are possible through the Moodle LMS and build capacity for users (learners, technical support officers, course and category admins, instructors and school administrators) to maximize the benefits of the LMS.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ensure users get the most out of the LMS applications and features and build capacity for technical support officers to handle the everyday LMS logistical requirements and processes.
• Maintain the Learning Management System to ensure optimal functionality and its website to ensure a suitable look and feel and current and updated front pages
• Maintain accurate LMS records and analyze Big Data to gauge effectiveness of trainings and provide advisory reports to the management
• Auditing of compliance of LMS tasks and activities to the University policies and procedures
• Assign roles and responsibilities to team members and corporate clients and define user roles.
• Review eLearning content before it is accessed by the target audience to ensure it meets the agreed organizational standards.
• Make consultations with other internal and external teams in order to implement the best learning practices across the LMS
• Keep track of the freshly uploaded relevant courses, materials, and workshops within the LCMS and monitor for any issues in access and navigational configurations.
• Recognize and resolve the issues that may appear when it comes to course design, its configuration or infrastructure.
• Make sure that the LMS issues are resolved properly and fast to fix bugs and unexpected errors.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the e-Learning Coordinator and the Sub-recipient Project Director.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field or Equivalent.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in learning management systems operations.
• Relevant variety of technical skills that are relevant for LMS management, including PHP language, MySQL, Javascript, web design, graphics design, HTML/CSS, and web 2.0 technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise with diverse stakeholders
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• A solution-oriented team worker with a keen eye for details
• Familiarity with the compliance requirements of an academic institution environment.
• Experience in conversion process and tools for online content.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

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AD/6/90/23, 1 POST
The Project

• The University of Nairobi received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in to support implementation of the Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (HIV, FP/RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH) in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties through the USAID Fahari Ya Jamii Project. This is a five-year project that began in April 2021.

The position

• The Grants Officer is a full-time position, to be based in our office in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Grants and Compliance Manager (GCM), the Grants Officer will be responsible for the administrative management and compliance oversight for sub award agreements. The Grants Officer will support the GCM in preparation of outgoing agreements, disbursements to sub awardees, reconciliations, maintaining grants file and tracker. In addition, this role will build the capacity of the project teams and sub awardees to ensure compliance in the project implementation and management through to closeout. The Grants Officer, in collaboration with the Grants and Compliance Manager will advise staff on contractual and grant issues, management of risks and reporting requirements and donor compliance.

Job specifications

• At a minimum, the Grants Officer will have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field
• CPA Part 3 Section 5 certificate.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Donor compliance/Grants management
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and any other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience in USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Experience working with Counties Sub awardees will be an added advantage.

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.