Monday, December 9, 2013

Personal Assistant Job in Kenya


devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;taking dictation and minutes;carrying out background research and presenting findings;producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.carrying out specific projects and research;responsibility for accounts and budgets;taking on some of the manager's responsibilities and working more closely with management; deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence;being involved in decision-making processMore than 6 years experience as a Personal Assistant/Secretary in a fast moving organization

Candidates to make their applications to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke  on or before 11th  December 2013.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Electrical Manager Job in Kenya


Our client a large company with heavy investments in tea production is looking for suitable candidates to fill the above position.

Electrical Manager

Main Accountabilities

1. Power Generation and Distribution

Manage all Power generation and distribution facilities facilitiesMaintain a library of wiring diagrams for all power stations and distribution linesImplement safety inspection procedures and standards Carry out regular audits as laid down in defined standards Ensure PTW system is followed for high risk tasksMonitor energy usage efficiency and keep upto date recordsManage all stock records & produce monthly reports. Carry out monthly reconciliation of stock recordsAdvise immediate superior regularly on power generation and distribution status and performance        Implement all preventive maintenance programmes for Electrical installations, machinery and equipment.Come up with improvements, technology changes and   electrical standards to unitsCarry out audits for the business compliance with all legislation on electrical standardsAdvice on installation of new processes & machinery within the business.Implementation of calibration/testing protocols.Make preventive maintenance schedule for all electrical equipment.Carry out preventive maintenance of all equipment as per schedule. Carry out repairs of electrical equipment on breakdown to minimize downtime. To be familiar with all assets in the register under his/her charge Flag up idle assets for disposal 5. Administration

Manage day to day matters of the Electrical section:

Train and develop staffAdvise CCE monthly on the status of the electrical revenue budget.  Monitor and oversee subordinates in achieving departmental tasks and ensuring objectives are fully achieved within time, cost, quality  SHE parameters.Liaise with Company Chief Engineer on Industrial Relations matters.Come up with electrical designs for projects as necessary.Manage delegated projects within specifications, time, cost, SHE and quality parameters.    Liaise effectively with contractors/consultantsIssue progress & cost reports on delegated projects Accurately maintain all drawings and specifications. Preparation of tender documents for electrical engineering Contractors.Maintaining a list of approved electrical Engineering contractors.Manage work progressEnsure all Safety standards and procedures are complied with        9. Technical Training and DevelopmentTake lead in self professional development                    Plan and execute regular electrical engineering skillsTraining for artisans under his/her charge                     Be aware of new technologies and systems.                    Identify staff training needs and develop staff under him/her.        Lead the development of process controls in factories            Identify Process control critical spares and materials supply chain:        provision of materials specifications,determination of stocking policiespreferred suppliers for process control materials and services.Be the contact point for process control best practice and standards Establish all process control instrumentation specifications.Minimum Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldRegistration with Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK)/Institution of Engineers of Kenya(IEK)At least three years relevant experienceIf you meet the above desired qualifications please send your cv in word format clearly indicating the position applied as the subject of your email.
Email: recruit@careeroptionsafrica.com

Project Engineers Jobs in Kenya


We are looking for Project Engineers for a large multinational company.
Limited Period Contract Role: 1 year, extendable depending on individual performance & business need

Qualification: Engineering graduates from reputed Universities, Stream – Mechanical / Electrical

Work Experience: 5- 10 years, in Projects engineering & on the ground execution (not desk job), preferably in FMCG / similar industry

Skills Needed
Sound Technical skills / subject matter knowledge Project execution skills Ability to drive & manage contractors on ground, on-ground leadership Strong skills on Safety & Quality of project execution Ability to deliver stiff targets on schedule & cost Very competitive salary for the right candidate.Please send your CV in word or PDF format.

Email: recruit@careeroptionsafrica.com

ATS Kenya Operations Supervisor Job in Turkana


Our client ATS Kenya Ltd, a catering services company, has exciting openings in their organization and is looking to attract young, energetic, highly motivated and self-driven candidate to fill the position of Operations Supervisor in Turkana.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will assist the Projects to be fully functional and to ensure that ATS provides a good product and or service to its clients
 Principal Accountabilities:

Training of staff Ensure that all ATS accounts are produced on schedule and send to the approved recipients.Ensure that all ATS health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to within your area of operations.Assist the Business Development Manager in getting new business & maintaining existing contractsEnsure that all ATS Human Resources policies and procedures are adhered to within your area of operationPublic Relations responsible for ATS public relations with the clients, client’s employees, visitors, suppliers, subcontractors and investors. IT Management –oversee the IT in his department and ensure it follows ATS IT policies and procedures at all times.Experience, Knowledge and CompetenciesShould have at least a Diploma in Hospitality/Hotel Management or CommerceMinimum 3 years experience in the food and customer service industryShould be highly skilled in greeting and recognizing guests, and providing them with excellent customer serviceShould have in-depth knowledge of building excellent relationship with customers to ensure repeat businessMust have the ability to multi-taskMust be a quick learnerInterested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 10th December 2013, stating their current and expected remuneration, day-time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Indepth Research Developer Interns Jobs in Kenya (KES 15K)


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Description

We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health;  humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors .
 

Allowances: The starting allowances for these positions is KES 15,000.
 Duties and Responsibilities

Writing specifications, designing, building (developing), testing and implementing (installing a program into production) programs.Breaking down program specifications into their simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language.Provide innovative solutions to complex business problems, interface with clients and gather business requirements and objectives, translate the clients’ business requirements and objectives into technical applications and solutions.Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients, clarifying to clients what actions a program is intended to perform.Working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project, to write a specific section of the programTesting sample data-sets to check that output from a program works as intendedReacting to problems and correcting  program as necessary, devising possible solutions to anticipated problemsEvaluating and increasing  program's effectiveness, adapting  program to new requirements if necessaryConducting user acceptance testing to ensure a program can be used easily, quickly and accuratelyWriting detailed documentation for the operation of a program by users and computer operatorsReviewing , updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing IRES information systemsCustomizing existing IRES programs to clients’ needs and specification.Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost and writing prospective proposalsMaintaining IRES and clients’ systems once they are up and runningConsulting manuals, periodicals,  technical reports, attending seminars and workshops to learn new ways to develop programs, and for continuous improvement of existing skills and knowledgeA degree in computer science, software engineering or any other related fieldExcellent Ajax skills (mandatory)Excellent PHP programming skillsStrong skills in JavaProven experience in developing mobile applications using J2MEProven experience in android developmentExperience with Java development toolsKnowledge of databases and database systemsUnderstanding of Web technologiesExperience working with common Internet technologies (e.g. CSS, HTML, and JavaScript)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audienceStrong ambition to adapt and learn new development technologiesKnowledge in Content Management Systems (CMS) will be an added advantage.If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV before 7th January, 2013.
P.O Box 104289 – 00101, Nairobi
Email: jobs@indepthresearch.org

Monarch Group Property Valuer Job in Nairobi Kenya


Reports to: Group Property Manager
Duty Station: The Mall, Westlands - Nairobi
 Key Task: Appraise actual property to determine its value for the purpose requested by the Property Manager.
 Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.Evaluate land and neighborhoods’ where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.Examine the type and location of nearby services such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhoods’ features in order to evaluate their impact on property values.Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties in order to aid in establishment of property values.Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties in order to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.Check building codes and zoning bylaws in order to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, in order to obtain pertinent information.Keep a record of all valuations carried out and provide information as may be required by the Directors, management or outside parties such as lawyer or courts.Job specification of Property ValuerDegree in Land EconomicsFull Membership in ISK (Institute of Surveyors, Kenya)3 years experience in valuationAbility to get relevant information from identified sourcesDocumenting/Recording InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing Data or InformationProcessing InformationCertified Property ValuerEmail Your Application and CV to: jobsatmonarchgroup@gmail.com

Accountants, Secretary and Civil Engineers Jobs in Kenya


Our client company construction company has the following vacancies in Kenya 3. Civil Engineers (for roads, architecture, construction)Bachelor's degree and experience added advantage For details send cv and testimonials to dancreative.m@gmail.com  

Safaricom Principal Engineer Billing Planning Job in Kenya


Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
Principal Engineer Billing Planning Ref: TECHNOLOGY_PEBP_DEC_2013

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Product & Service Development Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Billing & SDM Planning, the responsibility of the Billing Planning Team shall include but is not limited to the convergent billing system (CBS), Mediation Platform and Partner Relationship Management (PRM). 

The CBS components include Convergent Billing Point (CBP), Open Charging Gateway (OCG), Business Management Point (BMP), Unified Resource Point (URP), Universal Signaling Access Unit (USAU), Unified Voucher Centre (UVC), General Front End Processor (GFEP), DCC Proxy and Provisioning System. Overall, the planning engineer will be charged with: Evaluation of new and existing billing infrastructure; Planning & design for new solutions; Implementation and integration of new hardware/software; Project management; Optimization of existing systems; Internal Process Improvement in accordance with ITIL standards; Contributing towards innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Create KPI for new products/services, Marketing proposals, products & services vendor evaluation process - weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;Analyze billing infrastructure on a weekly basis against the KPI;Design Convergent Billing System to integrate new elements;Minimize network and service impact for any change;Scheduling all the planned works;Using RACI model to share responsibilities and information in cross-functional teams;Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware installation or upgrade;Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer;Create/adopt necessary work instruction for existing systems;S.W.O.T analysis of projects on regular basis;Provide recommendation reports to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing services;Create tools/identify method(s) to obtain statistical data from the system;Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after implementation;Setup internal training to update teams on new changes;Transfer knowledge to billing planning engineers;Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business.University degree in Degree in one of the following: Telecommunications; Electronic Engineering; IT (Computing) – Operating systems, databases, system development, LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP or equivalent from recognized institution;4 years working as an engineer in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator)Experience of GSM Intelligent Networks or billing systems an advantageExperience of Huawei Convergent Billing System (CBS) will be an added advantageAnalytical & innovative problem solving skills;Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules, attend meetings and implement action plans;Proactive in support & being self-motivated and collaborating with other teams to achieve common objectives.If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Friday 13th December 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Senior Risk Compliance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 250K - 300K)


A share register company Based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Senior Risk Compliance Manager.
 Risk compliance experience essentialGood people manager (collaborative, able to motivate people and keep everyone focused)Legal background would be helpfulStrong on systems and processes (both establishing and implementing)Will be required to liaise with auditorsFraud prevention experience a bonusOpenness to learn and willing to take initiative High achiever Monthly gross salary: KShs. 250,000 – 300,000/= depending on experience
Please send your up to date CV and cover letter to professionals@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

PCEA Langata Parish Youth Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya


Youth Coordinator Vacancy at PCEA Langata Parish Nairobi Kenya
PCEA Langata Parish is seeking to recruit a suitable full time, self driven, result oriented, qualified and motivated person to fill the position of Youth Coordinator who will report to the Parish Minister and work closely with the Youth in the Parish.
 Qualifications:

A born again ChristianAged between 28 fo45 yearsA passion to work with Youth and TeensA member of Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA)Minimum academic and professional qualifications - a diploma or degree in Theology or related Christian education course: and should be computer literate.Proven experience in leading. supporting and motivating Youth arid Teens.Ability to work long hours and adherence to deadlines with minimum supervision.Applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, a comprehensive CV showing current position. email and telephone contacts and a recommendation letter from the Minister/Pastor of your Church should reach the undersigned on or before 16th December 2013.
NB: This is a Re-Advertisement and applicants who had applied need not to apply again, the candidate should be available to start work immediately.PCEA Langata Parish,
P.O. Box 56780 - 00200,or e-mail CV to: pcealangata2012@yahoo.com

PCEA Makupa Academy Head Teacher and Office Administrator Job in Mombasa Kenya


PCEA Makupa Academy is faith based school with a population of 600 pupils, owned and managed by the Presbyterian church of East Africa, Makupa Parish.
The schools main objective is to achieve academic excellence while imparting biblical morals and Christian values that will make our children to be responsible and God fearing citizen.In order to actualize our dream, the Parish session through the Board of Trustee would like to recruit candidates to fill the following positions:Head Teacher 
Over 5 years’ experience in an institutional leadership positionMust have Degree in Education and TSC registeredA devoted and Active Christian of high IntegrityA person aged 35 years and aboveComputer literateMust have administration skills and proof of leadership skillsDegree or higher Diploma in a business related field especially Human Resource Management option.Over three years’ experience of work preferably in a learning institution.A devoted and active Christian of high integrityA person aged 28 years and aboveComputer literateMust have Administration and Interpersonal skillsAble to multi task and meet strict deadlinesInterested candidates should send their Application letter with copies of academic and professional’s certificates with a detailed CV including a day time contact and three referees, one of whom should be pastor or elder to;
The Chairman BOT.
PCEA Makupa Academy
P.O Box 97648-80112 Tel: 0720 789 353, 0705 62888011
E-mail: peceamakupaacademy@yahoo.com
All applications should be received by 14th December 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Safaricom Limited Billing Planning Engineer Job in Kenya


Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!Ref: TECHNOLOGY_BPE_DEC_2013

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Product & Service Development Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Billing & SDM Planning, the responsibility of the Billing Planning Team shall include but is not limited to the convergent billing system (CBS), Mediation Platform and Partner Relationship Management (PRM). 

The CBS components include Convergent Billing Point (CBP), Open Charging Gateway (OCG), Business Management Point (BMP), Unified Resource Point (URP), Universal Signaling Access Unit (USAU), Unified Voucher Centre (UVC), General Front End Processor (GFEP), DCC Proxy and Provisioning System. Overall, the planning engineer will be charged with: Evaluation of new and existing billing infrastructure; Planning & design for new solutions; Implementation and integration of new hardware/software; Project management; Optimization of existing systems; Internal Process Improvement in accordance with ITIL standards; Contributing towards innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Create KPI for new products/services, Marketing proposals, products & services vendor evaluation process - weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;Analyze billing infrastructure on a weekly basis against the KPI;Design Convergent Billing System to integrate new elements;Minimize network and service impact for any change;Scheduling all the planned works;Using RACI model to share responsibilities and information in cross-functional teams;Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware installation or upgrade;Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer;Create/adopt necessary work instruction for existing systems;S.W.O.T analysis of projects on regular basis;Provide recommendation reports to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of existing services;Create tools/identify method(s) to obtain statistical data from the system;Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after implementation;Setup internal training to update teams on new changes;Transfer knowledge to billing planning engineers;Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business.University degree in Degree in one of the following: Telecommunications; Electronic Engineering; IT (Computing) – Operating systems, databases, system development, LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP or equivalent from recognized institution;3 years working as an engineer in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator)Experience of GSM Intelligent Networks or billing systems an advantageExperience of Huawei Convergent Billing System (CBS) will be an added advantageAnalytical & innovative problem solving skills;Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules, attend meetings and implement action plans;Proactive in support & being self-motivated and collaborating with other teams to achieve common objectives.If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Friday 13th December 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Nairobi Hospital Laboratory Services Manager Job in Kenya


Career Opportunity: Manager, Laboratory Services

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has an excellent career opportunity for an individual with a ?ne blend of leadership and technical skills. 

The position calls for a seasoned Laboratory Scientist with a proven leadership track record, a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, commitment to good patient outcomes and continual improvement.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Of?cer, the successful candidate will provide overall leadership of the Laboratory Services. 
Speci?c responsibilities include:Providing effective leadership to the Laboratory team on all operational aspects of the unit including diagnostics and the patient service experience.Developing and maintaining effective channels of communication between the Laboratory, other clinical departments and all users of the Laboratory Services.Managing and organising all technical and operational activities of the Laboratory to ensure accurate diagnosis for treatment of patients. De?ning and facilitating the implementation of high standards of quality.Reviewing the technical performance of test procedures.Preparing and managing Laboratory budget.Providing adequate linkages with Consulting Doctors, Pathologists and Scientists.Facilitating research and development.Quali?cations, Skills and Experience:Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine or related ?eldPhD will be an added advantage Continuing Medical Education in sub-specialities in Laboratory Medicine10 years progressive working experience in Laboratory ManagementProven leadership skillsAbility to effectively in?uence support from and add value to a wide range of professionalsIf your background, experience and competence match the above speci?cations, please send us your application quoting the reference. Include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees to:
The Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi – 00100 
To be received not later than 27th December 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Request for Expressions of Interests from Kenyan Organizations


Request for Expressions of Interests from Kenyan Organizations

Engility-IRG has 35 years of experience in assisting governments; communities and the private sector manage their energy and environmental resources and delivering innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors including agriculture and food security, natural resource management, poverty reduction, environment and global climate change, energy, democracy and governance, resiliency and disaster assistance, and integrated learning form development. 

Engility-IRG is soliciting expressions of interest from Kenyan organizations (and those registered in Kenya), both private and non-profit, for potential partnerships on anticipated upcoming donor funded programs in these areas. These programs will probably be several years in duration and be in the range of 5 to 25 million dollars.
We are soliciting expressions of interest in the following Technical Areas:Grants managementMonitoring and evaluationRural development/Community developmentNatural resource managementLand tenure and resource rightsLow Emission Development/Community based Adaptation/energy efficiencyCapacity building, learning, knowledge management and ICTsResilience, transition and stabilityAgriculture and natural resource value chain development and improvementRural development policy analysis and developmentRisk managementClimate smart agriculture and rural developmentEngility-IRG invites interested organizations to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) proposals for providing the above services.
Expressions of Interest MUST include brief responses to the following:Name and address of organization:Name and contacts of lead official:Domain, level and location of activity (please reference the above list) and description of services:Type of registration and year:Staffing plan including total number of full time staff/number of technical staff:CVs of 5 key personnel (the CVs do not count against the 4 page limit):Organizational chart:Web site if applicable:Annual total business volume in Kenya Shillings:Types and size of contracts/projects/assignments undertaken in the past 5 years (listed by activity) including any work for USAID:Contract performance reports, if any:Description of organization’s financial management and procurement systems:Description of organization’s approach to gender, social inclusion and monitoring and evaluation:Audited overhead rates:This request for Expressions of Interest does not guarantee the Engility will partner with any organization. Further information will be requested of organizations that may be preselected.
Important: Expressions of interest should not exceed 4 pages and should be sent to kenyapartners@engilitycorp.com. The name of the technical area(s) should be included in the subject line of the email.
Engility-IRG looks forward to hearing from you!

RCTP Nyanza Costing Finance Officer Job in Suba / Rongo Districts


Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program working in over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for Sustainable East African Research for Community Health (SEARCH). SEARCH is a five-year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, educational, and economic outcomes. 
We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease diagnostic health campaigns. We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.
 Job Title: Costing Finance OfficerReports to: Study manager and SEARCH SE/C (Socioeconomic/Costing) Duty Station: Suba / Rongo Districts
Duties: (Working closely with the Costing Health Officer)Coordinate and conduct the costing exercise for the community health campaigns (CHC) including but not inclusive:Gathering the CHC cost data in each study community once a year, which involves quantification of resources and unit costs;Entering the CHC cost data in uniform Excel data sets and perform basic quality checks;Reporting to the SE/C team on the data collection progressConduct the time and motion (T&M) exercise at each study clinic including but not inclusive:Providing training on the time and motion (T&M) exercise to the clinic staff;Coordinate and conduct the T&M exercise at each study clinic once a yearConduct the micro-costing exercise at each study clinic including but not inclusive:Working in close consultation with clinic staff and administrators to quantify resources used to provide ART services under standard expenditure categories (e.g., personnel, capital goods, ARV drugs, etc.);Gathering expenditure data from various sources (e.g., administrative records, study budget and expenditure, etc.);Identifying other information sources when cost data is not available (e.g., donated items);Completing the uniform cost data collection protocol retrospectively in 12-monthly intervals for each study clinic;Assuring accuracy of data entry and resolving discrepancies in data in consultation with the SE/C team;Collecting monthly patient data (e.g. number of patients on ART) at each clinicLiaison with other local SEARCH teams (e.g., CHC team), study sites, and off-site administratorsCommunicate (e.g., Skype calls) with the SE/C team weekly on the overall data collection progress and other issuesBachelor’s degree required, preferably in management, business, or accountingClose attention to detailDemonstrated time management skills, planning and prioritization skills and ability to multi-taskDemonstrated ability to develop and execute plans in an independent environmentFully competent in MS Excel, including formatting, formulas, and auditingCompetent in MS WordComfortable with frequent emails, SMS, and Skype IM chats and callsExcellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationshipsBilingual in English and DholuoGrant management or other accounting experience preferredApplications should include the following:A cover letter stating the current position (if applicable),current salary and date availableA current CVAt least two letters of recommendationCopies of official certificatesCopy of the latest pay slipNames and telephone contacts of at least 3 refereesAn email address and a telephone numberHow to Apply

All applications must be sent electronically quoting the vacancy number and position on the envelope and subject line of email to the address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 2nd Jan 2014: 


Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.

Research Analyst Job in Nairobi Kenya


Global trading group seeks research analyst for Nairobi office.
Required: Must have 3 years of global capital markets experience, knowledge of physical agricultural markets in grains and oil seeds sector and proven ability to use technical market analysis for a trading environment. 
Candidates with CFA or MBA qualification will be given preference.

Salary:- Dependent on skills and experience
 
Send your CV and cover letter professionals@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Do not apply if you currently earn below 3500USD per month. Please state current salary and give details of qualifications in your cover letter.
Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Summit Recruitment & Training, 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

University of Eldoret Jobs in Kenya


The University of Eldoret is a public University with eights (8) schools namely; Agriculture and Biotechnology; Science; Environmental Studies; Engineering; Natural Resource Management; Education; Business and Management Sciences; and Human Resource Development. It has over 11, 000 students, 1105 employees and land measuring 1,057 acres.
The University has a Vision of being a “premier university that is globally visible in knowledge generation and technological innovations” and a Mission of “providing high quality education and training in science, agriculture and technology that promotes networking, partnerships and linkages with other institutions and industry”.

To give the University a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to provide leadership to the institution in the positions indicated below:
 Senior Administrative Positions
A. Office of the Vice-Chancellor
1. Senior Procurement Officer - Scale 13 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/VC/01/12/2013
2. Senior Internal Auditor-Scale 13 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/VC/02/12/2013
3. Senior Legal Officer - Scale 13 (1position) UOE/ADM/VC/03/12/2013
4. Assistant Registrar (Corporate Affairs and Marketing) - (Scale 12) (1 Position) UOE/ADM/VC/04/12/2013
5. Principal Security Officer - (Scale 13) (1 Position) UOE/ADM/VC/05/12/2013
B. Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
1. Registrar (Administration) - Scale 15 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/A&F/01/12/2013
2. Registrar (Planning) - Scale 15 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/A&F/02/12/2013
3. Deputy Finance Officer - Scale 14 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/A&F/03/12/2013
4. Senior Accountant - Scale 13 (4 Positions) UOE/ADM/A&F/04/12/2013
5. Senior Medical Officer - Scale 13 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/A&F/05/12/2013
6. Transport Officer - Scale 12 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/A&F/06/12/2013
 C. Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Students’ Affairs)
1. Registrar (Academic) - Scale 15 (1 Position) UOE/AC/ASA/01/12/2013
2. University Librarian - Scale 15 (1 Position) UOE/AC/ASA/02/12/2013
3. Dean of Students - Scale 15 (1 Position) UOE/AC/ASA/03/12/2013
4. Senior Students’ Counselor - Scale 13 (1 Position) UOE/ADM/ASA/04/12/2013
 All applicants must meet the following general requirements:Must satisfy Chapter Six of the Constitution of KenyaMust obtain clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), a Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service and Commission for University Education (CUE).Terms and Conditions of ServiceSuccessful candidates for the position will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.Applicants of positions under scale 12 and 13 should send soft copies of their applications via e-mail address to Vice-Chancellor at vc@vcuoeld.ac.ke. Hand over delivered applications to be dropped in the Procurement Box in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office using the Vice-Chancellor address given below or send by post.Applications of positions under scale 14 and 15 should send soft copies of their applications via the e-mail to chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke. Hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Tender Box in the Chairman’s Office using the Chairman’s address given below or by post.All applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and membership of professional associations), copies of certificates e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.They should provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.Three (3) copies of the applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability should be submitted as indicated above.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the University website for more information on duties, responsibilities and requirements.University of Eldoret
P. O. Box 1125-30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Email: chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke Applications should be received on or before Monday 23rd December 2013 at 4pm.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
University of Eldoret is an equal opportunity employer

Sales Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya


A leading interior retail group is looking for a  Sales Manager who will be responsible for managing, motivating and mentoring sales staff for optimum performance, and in charge of ensuring that the show room standards are kept high at all times, for an excellent customer experience. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for setting and achieving sales targets and should be aggressive, intelligent, and flexible to business requirements. He/ She MUST be from or willing to relocate to Kisumu.
Manage and motivate the sales team increase sales and ensure efficiency.Ensure that merchandise is clearly labelled and priced.Keep the shop adequately staffed at all times, including lunch breaks and holidays, in order to maintain adequate levels of service.Execute sales strategies, and coordinate the sales team.Provide leadership in ensuring that the goals, targets and objectives of sales department are met.Ensure improvement in cross selling in between the show rooms.Mentor and adequately direct the assistant sales manager where appropriate.Ensure that tasks are properly delegated to sales staff in accordance with their training and abilities.Ensure that all sales staff has sufficient training in product knowledge to be able to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.Ensure that sales staff is helpful, efficient and courteous when dealing with customer.Monitor actual sales and make recommendations for corrective action where necessary to make up for any shortfalls.Ensure that adequate stock is available at all times.Work closely with other departments to promote efficiency in the organization.Assign and supervise projects to the sales team.Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers, and identifying or resolving urgent issues;Undertake any such responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by management.Degree in business management or sale and marketing.Professional training in leadership.Proficient in computer skills with good knowledge of MS Office and data base systems.ExperienceMinimum of 4 years work experience in sales and marketing.Proven track records of good sales experience. Previous retail experience at a management/supervisory level is essential for this role.Ability to drive standards and deliver great customer service.Flexibility of working hours is essential.Ability to take additional responsibilities when the need arises.Able to demonstrate highest standards of integrity and accountability.Monthly gross salary: KShs. 40,000 - 100,000/= depending on experience.
Send your up to date CV and cover letter to hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com 
Summit Recruitment & Training, Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

UNSOA Interpreter / Translator Job in Nairobi Kenya


United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

Career opportunity

Deadline for Applications: 20 December 2013
 

Functional Title: Interpreter / Translator
 Vacancy Announcement Number: TRN/12/2013
 Translate from English into French, Kirundi and vice versa documents covering a broad range of training subjects dealt with by UNSOA for AMISOM Trainees;Translate from English into French and vice versa documents developed by OSESG-GL, including for the meetings of the Technical Support Committee;Provide accurate and complete high quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation into Kirundi from English, or from French into Kirundi, or from English into French, as and when the need arises;Applications to be sent to: Email: unsoarecruitment@un.org
Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.Personal History Form (P.11 or PHP) should be attached with the cover letter. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training)

Makueni County Early Childhood Development Education Teacher 900 Jobs in Kenya


Government of Makueni County

Makueni County Public Service Board


Makueni County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the positions of ECDE teachers as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176, 186 (1) and Schedule 4 Part 2 Section 9.
Early Childhood Development Education TeacherRequirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen.Must be a holder of at least a Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) certificate in ECDEA KNEC Diploma in ECDE will be an added advantageDemonstrated experience in running an ECDE centre1. All applicants are expected to write a letter stating:
a. The ECDE centre they have been working (if applicable)
b. The length of experience in running a ECDE Centre
2. All applicants are expected to attach ONLY the following
b. A copy of national identification card
c. Any other relevant academic certificates
All applications should be hand delivered or posted and should be received by the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before 23rd December 2013 and clearly referenced “ECDE Teacher Application” on the envelope.
Note: The Government of Makueni County is an equal opportunity employer. Men are especially encouraged to apply.Government of Makueni County
P.O. Box 78-90300, 

Kibabii University College Deputy Registrars, Legal Officer, Senior Transport Assistant, Webmaster and Network Administrator Jobs in Kenya


Kibabii University College (KIBUCO) was established by the Kenya Government through the KIBUCO Order No. 115 of 12th August 2011 as a Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. The University College aims at becoming a global and dynamic University of excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation. To enable it realize its goals and objectives, the University College Council seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:-
 1. Deputy Registrar (Administration) Scale 14 (1 Post) KIBUCO/AD.01/12/13 (Readvertisement)

2. Deputy Registrar (Academic, Research and Extension) Scale 14 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.02/12/13 (Re-advertisement)
3. Legal Officer Scale 12 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.03/12/13 (Re-advertisement)
4. Senior Transport Assistant I Scale 8 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.04/12/13
5. Webmaster Scale 10 (1 Post) KIBUCO/AD.05/12/13 (Re-advertisement)
6. Network Administrator II Scale 9 (1 Post) - KIBUCO/AD.06/12/13
(i) Applicants for any of the Advertised positions should be computer literate.
(ii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications to be sent by: 30th December, 2013 to:
Principal
Kibabii University College
P. O. Box 1699- 50200, 
“KIBUCO” is an equal opportunity employer

Microfinance Credit Officers Jobs in Kenya (Machakos, Tala and Kathiani)


Experienced Microfinance Credit Officers 3 Posts

UTS SACCO is the leading sacco in lower eastern province. 

We were the first Sacco in the former eastern province to be licensed by SASRAto conduct Sacco deposit taking business. We have presence in Machakos county, Makueni county, Kitui county and Embu county. We are seeking to fill to fill the following positions based in Machakos, Tala and Kathiani Branches: Department: Credit

Job Purpose Statement: To manage assigned Credit function of UTS SACCO Ltd, by ensuring that the Microfinance function is well developed, ably managed and the business growth is stable, sustainable and profitable.
The job holder will responsible for the following:-
a) Responsibility for all new and existing microfinance business, customer satisfaction and retention.
b) Responsibility for revenue growth and profitability of the microfinance business.

Key Performance Areas

 Number of new members registeredNumber of members in a groupVolume of new loans disbursed, average size and distributionVolume of LGF, average size and distributionVolume of products soldRevenue generated, Overall, per product, per customer, per field officer.Level of specific provisioningLevel of PAR. Loan write offsLevel of customer satisfaction and complaints.Repeat business from customers and loyalty and number of referrals.Rate of customer loss3. Administration and people managementNumber of customer compliments, complaints, satisfaction staff complaints and satisfactionCompliance to procedures, deadlines and usage of timeNumber of audit exceptions.A minimum Diploma or a degree in Business related course.At least  one year experience in microfinance sector. Those with knowledge of Machakos area will have a definite advantage.Kindly send your applications to : microcreditjobs@gmail.com, by latest Tuesday 10/12/2013.
Canvassing either directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

All applications should be through EMAIL. 

Hard copies will not be accepted
Head office-  Traders House
P.O. Box 2119 – 90100
Machakos, Kenya
Tel: 044 20571
Office cell phone: 0738 110 775 / 0716 985 215
Fax: 044 21350
www.universaltraders.co.ke

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Jobs in Kenya


Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Career Opportunities

Institutional Profile

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a rapidly growing institution situated along the Nyeri-Mweiga road in Nyeri County with a student population of about six thousand students. The university is offering a variety of programmes at diploma, undergraduate, masters and PhD levels and is currently operating in three main centers namely the Main Campus along the Nyeri-Mweiga Road, Nyeri Town and Nairobi Town. Plans are underway to establish centers in other regions with an aim of catering for the unique needs of the identified areas.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is looking for suitable personnel who will support this expansion as outlined below.
1. Academic Division : Academic Staff
The positions available are in the School of Engineering, School of Business Management and Economics, School of Computer Science and Information Technology, School of Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Institute of Food Bioresources Technology, Institute of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management and Institute of Geothermal, Energy training and Research (GETRI), Institute of Geomatic, Geospatial Systems and Remote Sensing, Professor DeKUT/ACA38/11/13Associate Professor DeKUT/ACA/39/11/13Senior Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/40/11/13Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/41/11/13Assistant Lecturer DeKUT/ACA/42/11/13Registrar (RTMCL) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/43/11/13Deputy Registrar (RTMCL) Grade 14 DeKUT/NAC/44/11/13Registrar (AA) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/45/11/13Registrar (Administration& Finance) Grade 15 DeKUT/NAC/46/11/13E-learning Manager Grade 11 DeKUT/NAC/47/11/13E-Leaning content Developers Grade 8/9 DeKUT/NAC/48/11/13System Administrators Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/49/11/13Webmaster Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/50/11/13Senior Administrative Assistant I Grade 11 DeKUT/NAC/51/11/13Senior Administrative Assistant III Grade 9 DeKUT/NAC/52/11/13Assistant Accountant I Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/53/11/13Registry Supervisor Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/54/11/13Procurement Assistant Officer II Grade 8 DeKUT/NAC/55/11/13Procurement Assistant I Grade 6 DeKUT/NAC/56/11/13Clinical Officer Grade 10 DeKUT/NAC/57/11/13Drivers Grade 6 DeKUT/NAC/58/11/13Interested applicants should visit the University website http://www.dkut.ac.ke/ for detailed description of the requirements and responsibilities for each of the positions.Qualified candidates should submit three (3) applications and curriculum vitae giving details of their academic and professional qualifications, research, publications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certified certificates and testimonies to:
The Vice Chancellor,
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology,
Nyeri-Mweiga Road,
P.O Box 657-10100,
Nyeri - Kenya.
Applications and referees' confidential reports on the applicant's suitability for the post should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 2nd January, 2014.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

DeKUT is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified
Better Life Through Technology

RCTP Nyanza Costing Health Officer Job in Suba / Rongo Districts


Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program working in over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for Sustainable East African Research for Community Health (SEARCH). SEARCH is a five-year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, educational, and economic outcomes. 
We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease diagnostic health campaigns. We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.
 Job Title: Costing Health Officer Reports to: Study manager and the SEARCH SE/C (Socioeconomic/Costing) Team based mainly in the US
Duty Station: Suba / Rongo Districts
Duties: (Working closely with the Costing Finance Officer)Coordinate and conduct the costing exercise for the community health campaigns (CHC) including but not inclusive:Gathering the CHC cost data in each study community once a year, which involves quantification of resources and unit costs;Entering the CHC cost data in uniform Excel data sets and perform basic quality checks;Reporting to the SE/C team on the data collection progressConduct the time and motion (T&M) exercise at each study clinic including but not inclusive:Providing training on the time and motion (T&M) exercise to the clinic staff;Coordinate and conduct the T&M exercise at each study clinic once a yearConduct the micro-costing exercise at each study clinic including but not inclusive:Working in close consultation with clinic staff and administrators to quantify resources used to provide ART services under standard expenditure categories (e.g., personnel, capital goods, ARV drugs, etc.);Gathering expenditure data from various sources (e.g., administrative records, study budget and expenditure, etc.);Identifying other information sources when cost data is not available (e.g., donated items);Completing the uniform cost data collection protocol retrospectively in 12-monthly intervals for each study clinic;Assuring accuracy of data entry and resolving discrepancies in data in consultation with the SE/C team;Collecting monthly patient data (e.g. number of patients on ART) at each clinicLiaison with other local SEARCH teams (e.g., CHC team), study sites, and off-site administratorsCommunicate (e.g., Skype calls) with the SE/C team weekly on the overall data collection progress and other issuesBachelor’s degree required, preferably in public health.Demonstrated time management skills, planning and prioritization skills and ability to multi-taskKnowledge of and strong interest in HIV/AIDS cost-effectiveness issuesFlexibility to work weekends and eveningsCompetent in MS Excel (including formatting, formulas, and auditing) and MS WordComfortable with frequent emails, SMS, and Skype IM chats and callsDemonstrated effective presentation skills and the ability to motivate othersExcellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationshipsBilingual in English and DholuoHIV/AIDS experience in clinic setting/research projects preferredApplications should include the following:A cover letter stating the current position (if applicable),current salary and date availableA current CVAt least two letters of recommendationCopies of official certificatesCopy of the latest pay slipNames and telephone contacts of at least 3 refereesAn email address and a telephone numberHow to Apply

All applications must be sent electronically quoting the vacancy number and position on the envelope and subject line of email to the address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 2nd Jan 2014: 


Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
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