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Driver (Locum) – Kisumu
Administration Officer – Locum – Kisumu
Academy Fellows – Mombasa
Head Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Nairobi Senior School
Admissions Officer

Driver (Locum)

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DRIVER (LOCUM)

The successful candidates will be responsible for driving hospital vehicles including a mobile clinic to various outreach clinic events, health fairs, and community events, setting up for clinic services, and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned. We are looking for a professional, outgoing, and friendly team member with ability to multi-task. Must be reliable, readily available when called upon, hardworking, and able to work independently. Must maintain or exceed competency levels as established by corporate standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance and coordinate repair services on mobile clinic van and all agency vehicles.
Perform basic record keeping duties.
Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections.
Drive hospital vehicles to various destinations.
Ensure the vehicle/truck/van is fully operation.
Properly maintains vehicle cleanliness.
Schedule required service and repairs with the logistics coordinator/ Manager Logistics and security
Report all accidents or incidents immediately as and when they occur to the supervisor and follow due process.
Maintain updated travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours.
Be in liaison with law enforcement agencies eg Traffic Police and NTSA officials.

The requirements

Valid driving license classes B,C1,C and D1
Institutional PSV Badge.
Minimum KCSE certificate
Minimum two years driving experience in a cooperate set-up, government or NGO
Good knowledge of the Highway Code and other Kenya traffic laws applicable to commercial operations
Good organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work at odd hours and/ or travel at short notice
Excellent communication skills
Excellent Customer Service skills

Administration Officer – Locum

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The position

Administration Officer – Locum

Overall Responsibility
Reporting to the Head of Facility and Healthcare Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordination of activities within FMS department and other departments at the Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu and its clusters which include but not limited to receiving Job request, material request and other correspondence.

Roles & Responsibilities

Record all maintenance requests received from users and distributes all to concern supervisors within FMS departments.
Responsible to keep all records of all such requests and generate reports of all the services provided by the FMS department.
Coordinates and work with team leads to create the data base of all the plants, Equipment and spare parts .
Will help the concern team leads in developing the preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
Prepares periodic reports of different maintenance and project activities, such as equipment up time, number of preventive and breakdown maintenance e.c.t
Provide support on planning and scheduling requirements to the FMD team to enable the necessary resources to be allocated to execute the works.
Daily issuing of Tools and protective safety equipment to respective worker along with its record keeping and inventory.
Acts as safety and liaison officer for FMS department

Act as secretary for FMS Committees such as EOC,Environment and Energy

The requirements

Education & Experience

Diploma in Business Administration
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience in the technical field or services industry will be an added advantage.
Proficient in computer applications.

Skills & Competencies

Facilities and Space Administration
Office Administration
Property Management
Security Administration
Customer Service and Communication skills
Collaboration
Attention to detail.
Problem solving skills.

Academy Fellows

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The Academy Fellow will live in an apartment and serve the student residential programme as a Residential Parent promoting community life and are responsible for the following aspects of student and academic life.

While the Academy Fellow does not teach, s/he will be scheduled to have some contact with classes, to engage fully with the learning and teaching of the Academy so that he/she can support students with additional tutoring after school hours and during residential study time. This will be approximately 10 hours a week (supporting 2 or 3 classes in a subject of the fellow/intern’s choice. Maths and Science are the areas of most need along with English as an Additional Language for our students who join on the Talent Identification Programme from marginalised communities in Kenya.)
Developing and delivering the Service- Learning Programme which takes place every week with Years 6-10. This is a 10 hour a week commitment and requires planning the activities, working with community partners, delivering the programme to. Students and colleagues and supporting individual groups as they develop and implement their projects.
Academy Fellows play a major role as Residential Parents in guiding residential students in their personal and academic goals and as Mentors for a small group of students to support them academically and socially. As residential parents fellows are expected to develop close relationships with their dorm sons/daughters by checking in with them frequently as well as supervising in an official capacity twice a week and one weekend in three.
Academy Fellows are expected to actively contribute to the co-curricular programme in some way such as coaching athletic teams, providing music lessons or running clubs such as gardening, cooking, debating, MUN, TedX, guiding students interested in applying to top international universities with SAT preparation, reading essays personal statements etc
Academy fellows will be asked to chaperoning off-campus residential and day trips, including to places of worship

The requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree with excellent academic achievement and a range of interests
A record of significant involvement in residential, student leadership, music, athletic and / or community service during university.
Genuine interest in and commitment to the mission of the Aga Khan Academies: to influence young people to become future leaders in the developing world.
Experience of working with young people or mentoring peers.
Proactive self-starter, comfortable working autonomously.
Openness to the new experiences, cultures and learning.

Head Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Nairobi Senior School

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The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical, curricular and administrative leadership and management of the senior section of the Academy and will support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of excellence, working towards making it an integral part of the AKAN one school vision. S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes at the school, provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

In consultation with the AKESK Leadership team, the Head Teacher will develop annual objectives, and implement a school development plan, as well as quality indicators that ensure the delivery of high-quality education leading to students fulfilling their educational potential.
Monitor school, staff and student performance and conduct school self-evaluation and provide AKES Kenya with regular reports on progress achieved against strategic and operational goals.
Strengthen the implementation, continued performance and success of the IB curriculum and monitor the MYP and DP action plans, enabling the school to become a model school in the implementation of this outstanding curriculum.
Ensure systems are in place to meet and maintain authorisation requirements for the IBO, including the development and implantation of the action plans (in partnership with the Academy’s Leadership Team); track students’ progress through the school, and identify areas where students need additional support to ensure every student achieves or exceeds their academic target.
Through collaborative leadership, build a high-performing team, committed to achieving the vision of the school and excellent student outcomes.
Manage the budget, resources and safeguard the assets of the school, and ensure that all school funds are appropriately allocated and administered, as specified in the school’s financial plan.
Play a leading role in the safeguarding of students and the wellbeing of staff.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified teacher status, with a Master’s degree in Education or a relevant field from an accredited university. Experience in IB teaching and leadership is desirable.
A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in international curriculum schools, with a preference of IB school MYP/DP leadership experience.
Good understanding of, and significant experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation.
Good track record in teacher development and knowledge of pedagogical theory and practice.
Experience in overseeing the integration of education technology in school.
Experience of, and track record in, implementing successful strategies for raising students’ achievement and effective frameworks for school improvement planning, implementation and self-evaluation.
Experience in the global south and/or in Africa are desirable, along with demonstrable intercultural qualities in school leadership.
Proven leadership abilities and experience in senior positions in schools with reputations for educational excellence.
Proven ability to develop effective high-performance teams.
Proven ability to establish and sustain strong relationships with parents, students, teaching and support staff, alumni and other stakeholders.
Demonstrable understanding of financial planning and preparing and monitoring budgets.
Passionate about providing high-quality education to children and their families.
Experience in successfully managing school operations and human resources.
Demonstrable experience in change leadership and management.
Candidates currently in Kenya will require TSC registration.

Admissions Officer

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The Admissions Officer will be responsible for the admissions process, including managing records and administrative tasks, and will assist with planning, organizing, and participating in activities related to the Admissions Office.

Duties and responsibilities;

Update and maintain students information system as per data protection.
Management of the Financial Assistance program for prospective parents.
Assist in the Academy admissions in accordance with the Academy policy.
Update and manage all student data on data systems.
Participate in the planning and attend Academy’s marketing and students recruitment activities.
Preparations of monthly and quarterly reports.
Work closely with the parents to provide the information regarding the Academy and its programmes.

The requirements