International Medical Corps Job Opportunities in Kenya

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

IMC is seeking to fill the following positions for Somalia program.

Logistics Officer – Somalia

Job Summary:

This position of high dependability will serve the Somalia mission in Nairobi and Somalia.

S/he will be based in Nairobi and spend 60% of his/her time in Somalia.

Specific Duties

Supply chain management with special emphasis on the following:

• Procurement
• General logistics
• Transport Management
• Stock Management
• Asset Management
• Cargo shipping and tracking
• Import/Export customs clearance
• Activities documenting and reporting

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree (preferably in Supply Chain Management).
• Certification in Humanitarian Logistics (Desired)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Logistics department, preferably in a Humanitarian Organization.
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel etc.)
• Experience using radio VHF–HF communication and satellite communications.
• Previous work experience in and knowledge of Somali is preferred.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English and Somali languages.

Human Resource Officer – Somalia

Job Summary:

The Human resource officer under the guidance of the Country Director will provide functional and operational support to IMC’s Somalia programs in compliance with the local labour laws.

S/he will be based in Nairobi and spend 60% of his/her time in Somalia.

Responsibilities:

• To work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in solving complex HR related issues and information delivery;
• Assist in implementation of HR policies and initiatives;
• Implement and follow-up on changes in administrative rules, regulations and procedures;
• Advocate for and implement corporate HR strategies, policies and tools, e.g. National career development, Gender, Harassment and IMC Code of Conduct;
• Perform HR related functions including support of procurement services;

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree and Diploma in Human resource Management;
• At least 3 years’ experience in personnel and administrative work;
• Excellent Communication Skill;
• Counseling Skills;
• Computer literate;
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English and Somali languages;

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications to: somaliajobs@imcafrica.org not later than 23rd February 2012.