NEPHAK HR & Admin, and Communications Assistant

National Empowerment Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS In Kenya (Nephak) Vacancies

The National Empowerment Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) is a national network that unites people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those affected by TB and AIDS through community based organizations such as post-test clubs, support groups, men’s associations, carers associations, women groups, youth groups and non -governmental organizations including PLHIV networks.

NEPHAK works in partnership with relevant government of Kenya institutions and structures.

NEPHAK is currently looking for qualified professionals to lead the implementation of an expanded institutional strengthening initiative with the objective of strengthening itself and affiliate PLHIV organizations to achieve sustained improvement of community health in Kenya.

Qualified and experienced professionals are invited to apply for the following positions which are based at NEPHAK National Secretariat in Nairobi:

Human Resource and Administration Assistant

The is an entry level position which supports the management of the human resource function of the organization and its affiliates in building and maintaining a highly skilled, competent, committed, productive workforce; and contributes to accomplishment of Human Resource practices and objective. It is also responsible for providing general administration, procurement and logistics support to the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Technical support on human resources
    Staff recruitment process
    Staff development and performance management process
    Reward system
    Employee and industrial relations
    Maintain Staff records
    Maintenance of facilities, furniture and equipment
    Administration, logistical and Procurement support
    Human resource and administration budget planning.

The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Diploma in Human Resources Management or any related field and at least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position.

Professional membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) will be added advantage.

Communications Assistant

This is an entry level position which supports communication and public relations strategies, activities and efforts for NEPHAK, raise awareness and increase visibility of the organization with key stakeholders and the general public, ensure dissemination of appropriate messages to relevant audiences (both internally and externally) through effective channels, and promote documentation of the organization’s program work as well as information sharing and learning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Coordinate communication initiatives and processes
    Production and dissemination of corporate materials
    Management of NEPHAK’s website
    Support management of NEPHAK’s relationships with the public
    Manage media relationships
    Facilitate documentation, information sharing and learning
   
Other Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in communication, public relations, journalisms or any related field and at least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position.

A degree in a related field and specialized training/professional qualifications in publishing will be added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should send an application letter and CV to through the email address: info@nephak.or.ke only, by Sunday 14th July, 2013.

Please indicate the position in the subject of the email. No testimonials are required at this stage.

NEPHAK is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.