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4266BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates five schools in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi has an opening for the position of: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator. Role Summary The PYP Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme from Nursery (K1) to Grade 5. This includes curriculum development, pedagogical leadership and staff professional growth to ensure high-quality, inquiry-based learning. The coordinator leads curriculum planning, ensures compliance with IB requirements, and fosters a strong culture of professional learning aligned with the Academy’s mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Pedagogy Leadership Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of the PYP curriculum to ensure alignment with IB expectations and the school's improvement goals. Ensure inquiry-based learning and differentiation are central to curriculum delivery. Collaborate with the MYP Coordinator to ensure curriculum continuity and a seamless transition for learners. Professional Development and Capacity Building Facilitate a robust professional development programme, including coaching, mentoring and model lessons, tailored to improve teaching effectiveness. Identify individual and team PD needs and create opportunities to address them. Record and assess the impact of all professional development initiatives. Monitoring and Evaluation Conduct lesson observations, student work reviews and data analysis to monitor teaching and learning. Lead on the analysis and interpretation of assessment data to drive improvement in learner outcomes. Support teachers in identifying and addressing gaps in student learning. Resource and Operational Oversight Plan for resource development and allocation in collaboration with school leadership. Maintain updated inventories and ensure optimal resource use aligned to programme needs. Provide oversight to the Nursery section to ensure consistent programme delivery. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Ensure timely and effective communication with all staff involved in PYP delivery. Serve as the key liaison with the IBO, ensuring compliance with all PYP implementation standards. Lead parent engagement through information sessions, newsletters, and workshops. Participate actively in PYP networks and contribute to IB evaluation and school improvement processes. Strategic Leadership and IB Authorization Guide the school through IB Self-Study, Evaluation visits, and implementation of action plans. Lead the review and update of the Programme of Inquiry and oversee all planning documents. Coordinate cross-grade and cross-sectional planning to ensure coherence in learning experiences. Additional Duties: Support school leadership in implementing strategic improvement initiatives. May serve as Acting Head or Deputy during absences. Support transition planning from PYP to MYP to maintain learning progression. -
4347BR
Aga Khan Health Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position listed below: MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE – AGA KHAN MEDICAL CENTER, KITALE Reporting to the Head of Outreach, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing consultancy and quality clinical judgment to patients. He/she will also be directly responsible for the management and supervision of the operational and administrative functions, activities and projects of the medical centre. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment of patient and manage the patient case. Performance of investigative and therapeutic procedures. Perform minor procedures. Re-asses, follow up patients and make patient referrals as necessary to optimize care. Comply with the hospital Confidentiality and privacy policies. Manage the daily operations of the medical centre, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal patient experience. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff within the centre. Implement operational policies and procedures to enhance service delivery. Prepare and present regular reports on the centre’s performance to the Head of Outreach. Address and resolve patient complaints and concerns promptly and professionally. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety. -
4353BR
Aga Khan Foundation
O/a Gestor/a Financeiro/a será responsável pela implementação operacional dos processos financeiros da organização, garantindo a execução eficiente das políticas estabelecidas e o cumprimento das metas orçamentais. Suas responsabilidades incluem a execução de políticas financeiras, o monitoramento de fluxos de caixa , e o apoio em auditorias internas e externas. Principais Actividades e Responsabilidades Gestão financeira Apoiar na preparação de demonstrações financeiras da Fundação; Executar a revisão quinzenal dos registos contabilísticos da Fundação; Monitorizar os fundos disponíveis e reportar as necessidades de tesouraria numa base mensal; Apoiar na coordenação de auditorias internas e externas, colaborar na implementação das recomendações e sugerir melhorias operacionais. Orçamento Colaborar na elaboração do orçamento Administrativo; Apoiar na consolidação do orçamento para todos os programas no formato disponibilizado pela Casa Mãe; Compilar as informações complementares solicitadas pela Casa Mãe no âmbito do orçamento. Cumprimento de obrigações legais, fiscais e estatutárias Manter-se informado relativamente aos requisitos legais e manter a gestão informada sobre alterações na lei. Assegurar cumprimento das obrigações legais e fiscais, designadamente: Pagamento mensal das obrigações fiscais à AT; Pagamento mensal à Segurança Social; Pagamento mensal do IRPS; Assegurar a implementação dos procedimentos de prevenção de branqueamento de capitais para todos os donativos recebidos; Apoiar o/a Director/a Financeiro/a no cumprimento de todas as obrigações estatutárias; Gestão: Executar o controlo orçamental (Actuals vs Budget) para o orçamento Administrativo e contribuir para a previsão de gastos, numa base mensal; Mensalmente, apoiar na preparação do controlo orçamental dos programas e preparar mapas consolidados para revisão pela gestão; Preparação do Cash Request mensal para revisão da Director/a Financeiro/a e posterior submissão à Casa Mãe; Preparação do Cash Position para revisão da Director/a Financeiro/a e posterior submissão à Casa Mãe; Recolher e organizar os dados necessários para os relatórios Nazrana e Institucional Support, ou outros relatórios solicitados, preparando versões preliminares para validação do/a Director/a Financeiro/a e posterior submissão à Casa Mãe. Activos: Preparação das necessidades de equipamento e respetiva orçamentação no orçamento Administrativo. Outros: Apoiar o/a Director/a Financeiro/a na implementação operacional das diretrizes do Departamento Financeiro da AKF-Moz, incluindo a delegação e supervisão do trabalho, prestação de apoio e formação on-the-job, e a criação de um ambiente de trabalho construtivo e produtivo. Garantir que os procedimentos financeiros são implementados e cumpridos; Fornecer dados financeiros e apoio técnico ás equipas programáticas e de parcerias no desenvolvimento de propostas e revisão de acordos; Realizar todas as outras tarefas que lhe forem incumbidas pela organização; Cumprir com as políticas de Salvaguarda e de Igualdade de Género da AKF. -
4354BR
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
JOB SCOPE: To provide technical supervision to all housing and institutional projects including repairs. To provide technical support on ground across all operating locations. To provide support to Senior managers and head Infrastructure & head HIP based in Mumbai to manage projects in the operating locations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Responsible for ensuring AKDN quality standards in all civil and infrastructural projects. Undertake supervision of all new constructions and existing repair and review projects as per instructions and ensure implementation of quality parameters. Create awareness amongst community about issues related to Construction, Repairs , Safety, Water and Sanitation using IEC (Information Education & Communication) through meetings (Aashiyana), community mobilisation and motivation. Undertake liaising with Promoters / Core Community Institutions including Jamati leaders for implementing Project / Program activities. Facilitate Promoters / Community / Institutions in procurement of construction material required for various Projects including repairs. Prepare and/or review Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for various Projects including repairs. Undertake technical Sessions for the Community and conduct mobilisation / awareness activities as and when required. Guide site teams in technical work and construction activities. Support Senior Engineer in assessing quality parameters of various Housing and Institutional Projects including repairs. Undertake any technical survey as per instructions. Support design team at corporate office – Mumbai with data required for Architectural / Structural Planning of Projects including repairs. Shall support project management by ensuring resource, cost and time efficiency and quality control in all projects. Undertake structural assessments (RSD). Responsible for reporting fortnightly progress for projects and monthly progress of all RSD assessments. Responsible for all documentation pertaining to project / program activities including proper bills / receipt / vouchers while incurring any expenditure related to Project / Program. Participate in cross functional departmental exercise. Support in identifying opportunities for new projects and infrastructure needs. Responsible for contributing to organisational development needs. Responsible for organisational commitments. Support Preparation of yearly budgets and new proposals. Responsible for adherence and alignment to organisational vision and mission. -
4351BR
Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University is committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service across the world. The multidisciplinary Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences based in the Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, strives to deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate education cutting across and integrating the disciplines of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology. The department is also committed to conducting impactful biomedical research on both communicable and non-communicable disorders, designed to improve the health and wellbeing of communities at large. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. The Aga Khan University invites applications for the positions of Professors and Associate Professors in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology and related disciplines in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Responsibilities: Actively participating and contributing in undergraduate medical (MBBS), MPhil, PhD and other academic programs of the department and the university Supervision and mentorship of MPhil and PhD students Mentorship of junior faculty members in the department Developing and implementing multidisciplinary research projects of translational value. -
4352BR
Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University is committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service across the world. The multidisciplinary Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences based in the Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, strives to deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate education cutting across and integrating the disciplines of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology. The department is committed to enhanced scholarship and research responsive to the needs of the country and the success of its students through transformative learning experiences at large. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of fulltime Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences in the discipline of Anatomy. Responsibilities: Active participation and contribution towards the teaching of Anatomy to undergraduate medical (MBBS), MPhil, PhD and in other academic programs of the department and the institution. Designing and developing innovative teaching methodologies and participating in educational administration, supervision and mentorship of MPhil and PhD students. Development and conduction of multidisciplinary/collaborative research projects of translational value. -
4355BR
Aga Khan Health Services
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a seasoned and dynamic ‘ Manager Compensation & HR Operations’ , based at Central Office, Rawalpindi. Key Responsibilities Develop, recommend, implement, administer and modify policies for compensation, incentives, and benefits programs. Research and analyze current government regulations and industry practices to create competitive employee compensation policies and plans. Manage and participate in salary surveys and analyze reports for making recommendations to the Head of HR as and when required. Establish, implement, and maintain the employee grading and salary structure. Oversees the compensation and benefit programs for all employees. Ensure timely execution of payroll. Monitor payroll processing and reconciliation monthly for both management and non-management staff. Negotiate effective health and life insurance plans with the insurance companies and ensure timely processing of day-to-day transactions, fluctuations and claims. Ensure updates of employee records, performance management, development plans, talent management data, including personnel files both hard and scanned versions, full and final settlement and HRIS occur accurately on a timely basis. Ensure full and final settlements are accurately processed in a timely manner. Manage the entire cycle of performance appraisal, develop increment schemes and ensure its accurate and timely disbursement. Manage employee relations and legal matters. Coordinate with lawyers and ensure compliance in all HR related matters. Convene disciplinary inquiry teams and grievances handling matters. Develop HR analytics dashboard indicators and prepare monthly reports to monitor and demonstrate progress. Prepare manpower and HR activities budgets in liaison with line functions and finance. Prepare and fulfill all reporting requirements for all relevant stakeholders. Liaise with the IT team for development of HRIS / payroll system to make it more effective, to implement new requirements and lead automation projects in the department. -
4346BR
Aga Khan Education Services
Aga Khan Education Service Uganda is a mission-driven educational organization dedicated to academic excellence, enabling students to meet their highest potential, pluralism and teacher development. We serve a diverse population of students and staff and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead our HR function with both day-to-day expertise and strategic vision. Position Summary The Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of human resources operations and help drive the institution’s long-term goals through effective people strategy. This role includes managing HR processes such as recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and benefits, while also playing a critical role in organizational planning, culture building, and workforce development. The HR Manager will collaborate with leadership to ensure the institution attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent in alignment with its educational mission. Key Responsibilities Strategic Responsibilities Develop and implement long-term HR strategies that align with institutional priorities such as academic excellence, and operational sustainability. Lead workforce planning initiatives, ensuring the staffing meets current and future institutional needs. Partner with leadership to drive cultural initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, a shared sense of purpose, as well as operational efficiencies and culture of care and responsibility. Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making on employee trends, compensation benchmarking, and diversity metrics. Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on change management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. Collaborate in budget planning and forecasting related to human resources, including compensation and professional development investments. Lead the organization in ensuring compliance with Data Protection and Privacy regulations. Partner with leadership to develop and implement a rigorous performance evaluation and development planning across the organization. Operational Responsibilities Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for all staff and faculty positions. Ensure recruitment of excellence in all positions, and ensure due diligence such as credential verification, reference checks and background checks are conducted thoroughly. Ensure performance management, and disciplinary processes are conducted with consistency and fairness, but yet rigorously to identify and address performance challenges. Ensure compliance with Ugandan labor and education laws in recruitment and human resource management. Maintain and update HR policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and job descriptions. Oversee administration of employee benefits, leave programs, and wellness initiatives. Support audit processes with accurate HR documentation and reporting. Provide monthly and ad-hoc reports regarding HR Key Performance Indicators and opportunities and challenges. Other Function as the Secretary to the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors: preparing papers, minutes and action items and following up as needed. -
4348BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Senior Accountant will ensure the compliance, internal controls, adherence to financial policies and procedures, completeness, accuracy, timeliness and proper record keeping of transactions related to organizational revenues, receivables, payables, payroll, and tax filings. Key Responsibilities: Income accounting, reconciliations and follow up on receivables (Scrutiny and Verification) Ensure student registers are updated for enrolment by all schools and verify the accuracy of student enrolment numbers on a weekly basis. Verify that revenue accountants are generating invoices based on accurate student enrolment, that all bank deposits are reconciled on a daily basis with student registers, receipts are generated daily, and there are no uncredited deposits at the end of every week. Generate and verify revenue entries for the accounting system, obtain sign off from the CFO, and ensure accurate postings in the accounting system. Ensure and verify reconciliations between bank, class attendance registers, student information system and accounting information system on a daily, weekly and monthly basis Generate accurate enrolment and debtors lists on a weekly basis and distribute to the Head-teachers, CFO and CEO. Follow-up with head-teachers on a daily basis to ensure collections are completed in accordance with the fee policy.’ Generate accurate enrolment and debtors lists on monthly basis for sharing with the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board. Payables and Payroll Put in place a payments’ tracking system. Approve and monitor payments to ensure payments are done in accordance with targets for processing time. Take corrective action with staff when target times are exceeded. Ensure VAT filings are done in a timely manner, respond to any URA queries and ensure collections from URA . Reconcile all payables accounts on a monthly basis and propose resolution of long-standing outstanding balances. Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner, review for accuracy and changes and submit to Board members for approval no later than the 25th of each month. Ensure PAYE returns are filed in a timely manner on monthly basis Cash and bank Oversee timely preparation and verification of bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis of all collection accounts with timely follow up/reversal of long reconciling items. Ensure all bank reconciliations are completed by the 5th of every month Verify petty cash purchases are in accordance with finance policies. Raise exception queries with head-teachers or department heads. Ensure proper recording of fixed deposits and timely booking and receiving of interest income as per the control sheet. Ensure proper controls on petty cash including surprise cash count and reconciliation on periodic basis. Fixed Assets Ensure the fixed assets register (with full information) is updated and in line with the accounting information system records Update the depreciation expense as per the fixed assets schedule on a monthly basis Ensure that all assets in all the units are properly tagged and insured. Budgeting and Reporting Assist during budget exercise to in the completion of budget templates, follow up on timely collection of data on budgetary assumptions in liaison with the relevant units/ departments. Assist in the generation of periodic financial reports (monthly/quarterly/annual) Timely prepare schedules for internal, interim and annual audits and support completion of annual statutory audit of financial statements Support timely filling of company and income tax returns as per the statutory set timelines Management Manage the team being a role model for the staff and oversee their work for accuracy and timeliness Provide value adding financial information and analysis, Address risks raised by internal and external audits, -
4349BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Physics Laboratory Technician' s overall duty is to provide technical support to the teacher in charge of science, contributing to students' learning experience by assisting with the preparation of materials and apparatus for practical work, innovative and should be familiar with the handling of chemicals and scientific equipment. Major Responsibilities are: Maintenance Taking care of laboratory equipment and apparatus. Carrying out and arranging for maintenance and repair of resources. Constructing and modifying apparatus. Stock taking and organizing the storing of chemicals and equipment. Obtaining materials by local purchase. Operational Trailing practical activities. Making up solutions, assembling apparatus, delivering equipment to rooms. Occasionally assisting in class practical including carrying out demonstrations Caring for plants and/or animals, where appropriate Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores. General Laboratory cleaning: bench surfaces and fixed equipment (laboratory sinks, emptying/supervising the emptying of sink traps Disposing of waste materials Ensure that equipment/apparatus is clean /washed. Ensure that all materials needed for national and international exams are procured in time and as indicated by the confidential. Technical Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities Providing technical support to, experienced and trainee teachers including health and safety guidance Keeping up to date with developments in practical science and health and safety requirements. Carrying out health and safety checks on laboratories, prep rooms and stores. Calibration of instruments Compile and come up with inventory on a termly basis, Inventory Tracking availability of apparatus and their working conditions Manage consumption and restocking of chemicals. Maintain a record of all laboratory apparatus and equipment. Keep track of broken apparatus and advise on replacements. Initiate requisitions and advise on apparatus replacement/new additions. Advise on disposal of expired chemicals and broken/used-up glass. General Attend and participate in staff and working group meetings and training as appropriate -
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